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Ted Deutch

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Theodore E. Deutch is a former American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Florida's 22nd congressional district from 2010 to 2022. A member of the Democratic Party, Deutch focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and environmental protection during his time in office. He was known for his advocacy on behalf of the Jewish community and for his work on foreign affairs, particularly regarding Israel. Deutch was also involved in various legislative efforts aimed at gun control and combating climate change.

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Oct 13, 2021

We cannot wait to act any longer to determine whether or not President Saied is the democrat we all hoped for.

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Oct 13, 2021

Ultimately, why does Tunisia matter? One, we are friends with the people of Tunisia, who are yearning for a free, democratic, and prosperous future.

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Oct 13, 2021

The Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and Global Counterterrorism will come to order.

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Sep 27, 2021

I do believe that our counterterrorism partnerships are vital to protecting not just our homeland, but our interest and our partners abroad.

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Sep 23, 2021

We can have an opportunity to debate lots of issues on the House floor, but to falsely characterize the State of Israel is consistent with those--let's be clear--it is consistent with those who advocate for the dismantling of the one…

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Sep 12, 2021

The reality is, we have a Taliban government, we have terrorist groups already surging, potential threats to U.S. interests remain.

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Sep 12, 2021

We clearly cannot trust the Taliban to keep terrorists at bay.

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Jul 28, 2021

This is a piece that we have to address as we go forward if we are going to do this in a really sustainable way.

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Jul 28, 2021

I am a strong supporter of clean, renewable offshore wind energy.

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Jul 28, 2021

I am proud to reintroduce the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act.

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Jul 28, 2021

I believe strongly that pricing carbon will help us move forward along that path.

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Jul 11, 2021

The commissions reflect the diversity of population that makes our State of Florida so unique.

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Jul 11, 2021

Diversity on the Federal judicial bench helps restore legitimacy to the Federal Courts that hear and resolve issues that impact everyday Americans.

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Jul 11, 2021

Judges on the bench, it is clear, should look like our communities. They should reflect our communities.

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Jun 10, 2021

The right of every person to have equal opportunity, regardless of gender or sexual orientation, is an unequivocal part of our nation's human rights vision.

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Jun 10, 2021

The United States' responsibility to stand up for equality and human rights for the LGBTQI+ community does not stop at our borders.

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Jun 9, 2021

You had a memo that said the report that detailed online posts said that individuals in Washington were ready for war at the Capitol.

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Jun 9, 2021

I think you said, the night or afternoon before January 6th, that it was properly passed on, but it was raw, unverified.

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Jun 9, 2021

I would urge you to pursue the full declassification review.

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Jun 6, 2021

I'm deeply appreciative of the commitment the Administration has made to Israel's security.

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Jun 6, 2021

I appreciate your statement today that the Department's going to move quickly to appoint a special envoy to monitor and combat anti-Semitism.

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Jun 6, 2021

The commitment to distribute at least 80 million COVID-19 vaccinations worldwide by the end of this month is so important.

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Jun 6, 2021

I appreciate the commitment that you and the Ranking Member have made to this committee's engagement with the Administration.

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May 17, 2021

You have made such a positive difference and particularly we can see the positive difference that you have made recently with the additional funding for the people of Ukraine.

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May 17, 2021

I appreciate you raising the issue of the Iranian nuclear threat

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