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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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May 17, 2021

I was grateful to lead the Libya Stabilization Act with Chairman Ted Deutch to hold Russia accountable for its malign actions in Libya.

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May 17, 2021

Without Putin, Assad could not have been able to carry out atrocities on the scale that have been witnessed.

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May 11, 2021

Your appointment as Special Presidential Envoy is, I think, a strong signal by President Biden right out of the gate that he attaches great significance to this issue.

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May 11, 2021

The legislation will help the U.S. reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

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May 11, 2021

I know firsthand how important it is that we approach this challenge with realism as much as with urgency.

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May 5, 2021

Reports describe a systematic program by the PRC government involving arbitrary detention of more than a million Uyghurs as well as torture, beatings, food deprivation, sexual assault, forced sterilization, and denial of political…

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May 5, 2021

For years, the government of the People's Republic of China has used false pretexts to repress and discriminate against the Turkic Muslims and other minority groups, particularly the Uyghurs in Xinjiang and the harassment of these groups…

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May 5, 2021

Congress is taking important action to assist Uyghurs, including passing Representative McGovern's Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, which sanctions PRC officials responsible for the repression of Uyghurs.

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May 5, 2021

I am grateful for your attention and the Ranking Member's attention and the leadership of both of you on this vital issue.

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May 4, 2021

It's well past time to respect the rights of U.S. performers.

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May 4, 2021

The Committee has a strong and bipartisan record of supporting performance rights.

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May 4, 2021

It's a pleasure to hear from you today and to work with you in your role as Register.

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May 3, 2021

It seems to have become a hallmark of our work on this committee to hear, unfortunately, again and again about the constant relentless threat authoritarianism poses to democracies and democratic values.

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Apr 28, 2021

That's why we're here today, Mr. Chair. Thanks so much for calling this hearing, and I thank the Witnesses.

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Apr 28, 2021

We have a responsibility to stop this profiteering that is leaving too many Americans either broke or sick or both.

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Apr 28, 2021

We agree completely with the President when he said last night that we should give Medicare the power to negotiate directly on behalf of the beneficiaries to get fair drug prices.

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Apr 28, 2021

It's clear to me that the sticker shock Americans are seeing when they fill a prescription or discharge from the hospital isn't a product of supply and demand.

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Apr 14, 2021

I encourage everyone, as an individual and as Congressmen, to help the Syrian people, to try to care.

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Apr 14, 2021

We will not forget the people of Syria. We will continue to press ahead with good allies like you.

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Apr 14, 2021

The Assad regime exists because Iran supported it, particularly at the beginning of this conflict.

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Apr 14, 2021

We need to do much better and I think that starts by simply telling the truth.

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Apr 14, 2021

Mr. Omar, your testimony brings to--makes real the things that we have heard in the past. And as horrific as it is--it is, indeed, horrific--it is important for your story to be told to the world.

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