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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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Nov 18, 2014

That is the priority of the Secret Service, is protecting the President?

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Nov 18, 2014

One of the reasons that I focus on the Geneva Protocol as a starting point, as a framework for a transition, is because it remains the only framework which has the agreement of the United States, Russia, and a number of other critical…

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Nov 12, 2014

And just, finally, before my time expires, there have been reports of an unrelated outbreak in Congo that has claimed at least 49 lives.

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Nov 12, 2014

Each of your agencies is playing a vital response to this crisis, and I would especially like to express our gratitude to the military personnel and the aid workers who are in west Africa assisting in this crisis.

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Nov 12, 2014

I would note, when I note that there are about 3,000 current active cases in the region...

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Sep 17, 2014

We must get an accurate understanding of the needs of the community, not the needs based on limitations imposed by existing agreements.

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Sep 17, 2014

I nevertheless want to continue to urge you to press the Iranians, as I know you do at every meeting, for any information on Mr. Levinson and urge them to show some humanity and some good faith by permitting Mr. Levinson to be reunited…

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Sep 17, 2014

I want to thank you for being such a tremendous advocate and a partner in our efforts to ensure that every single survivor can live out their lives in dignity.

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Sep 17, 2014

The survivor population, a group that endured some of the greatest horrors in history, is now one of our most vulnerable.

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Sep 17, 2014

Let me be clear: Mr. Rubin is right.

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Sep 16, 2014

I certainly think that the renewal process of an exemption is something that could be modified and streamlined

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Sep 16, 2014

The Affordable Care Act is working in Florida for a very simple reason: no one wants to be uninsured. People want affordable health insurance. Florida enrolled more people in health insurance coverage than any other State using…

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Sep 10, 2014

I thank my friend from Colorado for yielding. I rise to urge the defeat of the motion on ordering the previous question on this rule. Most Americans would be outraged to see the 113th Congress, on track to be the most unproductive Congress…

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Sep 9, 2014

I hope over the course of this hearing you will have an opportunity to speak to the broader issue.

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Sep 9, 2014

The prospect of Libya as a terrorist safe haven isn't just a U.S. problem.

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Sep 9, 2014

What began in Libya as the successful overthrow of the dictator Muammar Gaddafi has tragically devolved into an environment that appears to have put the country on the brink of becoming a failed state.

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Sep 9, 2014

I would like to have a classified hearing.

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Sep 8, 2014

We passed a resolution that I co-introduced with you, Madam Chairman, to denounce Hamas' use of human shields as a gross violation of international humanitarian law and a heinous disregard of the basic human rights of the people of Gaza.

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Sep 8, 2014

All of these actions and plenty more send a clear sign to the world that Congress stands together in support of Israel's security and will forcibly respond to terrorists that threaten it.

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Sep 8, 2014

We passed another resolution with 166 of our colleagues signing on as co-sponsors making clear to Hamas and the rest of the world that the United States stands firmly and steadfastly with Israel and will support that country as it…

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Sep 8, 2014

$500 million or $1 billion, that is a lot of plastic bags and suitcases. I mean, how do we track it?

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Jul 30, 2014

Thanks to the GOP majority, our immigration system is still broken, offshore tax loopholes are still open, criminals can still buy guns on the Internet, and corporations can still pay workers poverty wages. When you have no record to run…

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Jul 30, 2014

I thank Chairman Royce and Ranking Member Engel and especially Chairman Ros-Lehtinen for her partnership in this effort to call the world's attention to Hamas' use of innocent civilians as human shields. I also thank Casey Kustin of my…

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Jul 29, 2014

This family and the families of Eyal and Gilad deserve justice for this senseless act of terror.

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Jul 29, 2014

I am proud to cosponsor this critical piece of legislation that will authorize the administration to provide additional support for Israel's Iron Dome Missile Defense System that is saving the lives of tens of thousands of Israeli…

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