I think that we're so generous in some of our social problems that people are unwilling to get a job outside in the heat. Rather than get 15 dollars to go get roofing, they'd rather get 9 or 10 dollars in benefits. Blake Farenthold benefitdollargenerous share on social
Why is it every time there is a tragedy in the U.S., President Obama blames the gun rather than the criminal? Blake Farenthold blamecriminalgun Change image and share on social
I took an oath to protect the Constitution, and protecting the Constitution means not letting the president bypass the separation of powers. Blake Farenthold bypassconstitutionlet Change image and share on social
I serve and answer to the Texans I represent - not the Hollywood elite. Blake Farenthold answerelitehollywood Change image and share on social
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
Why should guns be treated different than toasters? If your defective product injures somebody, you're responsible for it. Blake Farenthold defectiveguninjure 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
My subcommittee will be thoroughly investigating this issue and demanding answers from Census officials on allegations that the Census Bureau is changing the wording of survey questions used to determine our nation's annual report on health insurance coverage. Blake Farenthold allegationannualanswer share on social