Human trafficking robs victims of their basic human rights, and it occurs right under our noses. Many efforts have been focused in other regions of the world, but this is a major problem here at home. Blake Farenthold basiceffortfocus Change image and share on social
I think it's really tough being in Donald Trump's shoes, when you've got the media looking to put the worst possible spin to everything that you say. Blake Farenthold baddonaldhave Change image and share on social
I believe that the kids are innocent victims in this. We spent money educating them. Many of them don't speak a word of Spanish, and we're thinking of deporting them. That doesn't make sense. Blake Farenthold deporteducateinnocent Change image and share on social
The American people should not be footing the bill for federal employees who stonewall Congress or rewarding government officials' bad behavior. Blake Farenthold americanbadbehavior Change image and share on social
In cutting government, we cut a huge variety of programs, a lot of which I would have liked to see increase, and a lot of which I'd like to see decreased more. Blake Farenthold cutdecreasegovernment Change image and share on social
I think a fair amount of my votes were 'not-for-Ortiz,' votes and I'm going to have to work hard to earn the 'for Blake' votes. Blake Farenthold amountblakeearn Change image and share on social
I am running on the fact that I am doing a good job listening to people. Blake Farenthold factgoodjob Change image and share on social
If I were to leave Congress and want to start Farenthold TV, it would be very difficult. The fewer players there are, the fewer the opportunities to build a big enough audience to get on. Blake Farenthold audiencebigbuild Change image and share on social
One of the problems the Republican Party has had is that we're too fast to compromise. You can compromise on the little stuff, but you can't compromise on your core principles. Blake Farenthold compromisecorefast Change image and share on social
You turn on the TV, and you hear all these guys: 'Republican Party in disarray. Turmoil in Washington.' I don't think that's the case. Blake Farenthold casedisarrayguy Change image and share on social