On the record · Updated October 1, 2026

Michael McCaul quotes

Republican Representative, Texas

2 things Michael McCaul said, verbatim, on September 17, 2026, each linked to where it ran. Grouped by the questions at issue, with who supported, disputed, or qualified each one.

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Congress should give President Trump authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries that buy Russian energy.

Supports Sep 17

“Tariffs are a powerful way to amplify the impact of sanctions. That's why they are the teeth of this bill.”

CBS News House passes Russia sanctions bill giving Trump power to impose 100% tariffs ›

Others on this question

Hakeem Jeffries House Minority Leader Disputes

“What this legislation will do is give Donald Trump, perhaps, unfettered authority to unleash tariffs on the American people,”

Richard Blumenthal Democratic Senator, Connecticut Supports

“If Donald Trump wants to break this law, he will be restrained by the courts, just as when he broke the law on tariffs previously,”

China's continued purchases of Russian oil justify the bill's tariff pressure on Beijing.

Supports Sep 17

“These countries have a choice to make about whether they will continue to sustain Putin's aggression,”

PBS NewsHour House passes Russia sanctions bill giving Trump power to impose 100% tariffs ›

Others on this question

Guo Jiakun spokesperson, Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Disputes

“China systematically opposes extraterritorial jurisdiction, which lacks a basis in international law and does not have the authorisation of the United Nations Security Council,”

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