Blake Farenthold

I'm not going to sell Donald Trump short. I think the American people saw something in him.

Why is it every time there is a tragedy in the U.S., President Obama blames the gun rather than the criminal?

The American people should not be footing the bill for federal employees who stonewall Congress or rewarding government officials' bad behavior.

Like all of my colleagues, I believe financial reform is necessary now.

Well, I actually wrote her a letter a couple of days ago congratulating her. The tone I tried to convey in the letter is, look, you are a part of a great American historical process.

Don't be afraid to challenge the pros, even in their own backyard.