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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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Sep 11, 2012

The south Florida community recently lost a hero when World War II veteran William Kling passed away at the age of 84. Bill Kling, a native New Yorker, served in the Navy during World War II. Throughout his life, he was an active member of…

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Sep 10, 2012

We must learn from this tragedy. We must get the facts, not make hasty determinations.

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Sep 10, 2012

The attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi on September 11 was a grave tragedy.

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Aug 1, 2012

First, I would like to recognize Chairman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Ranking Member Howard Berman for their extraordinary leadership and their tireless work to bring forward a bipartisan and bicameral bill. I thank you for working with me to…

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Jul 31, 2012

Right now in this Congress and across the country, the rights of American women are under attack. It is sad that we must fight to defend these rights. But fight, Mr. Speaker, we will.

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Jul 31, 2012

Even for a Republican House with a record of attacking women's rights, bringing up this bill under suspension that disregards the United States Constitution, is beyond brazen. It is time that my colleagues come clean with the American…

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Jul 25, 2012

We all know that wearing sunscreen, quitting smoking, or steering clear of asbestos can reduce our cancer risk. Yet, carcinogens are all around us, and exposure to these cancer- causing agents can be found in everyday products and in the…

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Jul 23, 2012

I would like to hear every one of my colleagues that I serve with in this body say exactly what Mr. Harper said quite heroically earlier, and that he is and everyone who serves in this body is accountable to the people who elect them and…

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Jul 18, 2012

It's clear that my Republican colleagues cherish the many tax loopholes that funnel billions to oil companies, outsourcers, and operators bent on repealing Wall Street reform. That's why they've killed the DISCLOSE Act, which would close…

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Jul 9, 2012

Allegations of corruption among those in power continue to be a source of serious concern for the U.S. and other donor states.

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Jul 9, 2012

I remain concerned about aspects of the P.A. that are not under Mr. Fayyad's control.

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Jul 9, 2012

I believe it warrants our continued attention.

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Jul 9, 2012

Given everything that the three of you have talked about in terms of public opinion, the 70 to 71 percent figure that several of you referred to, 71 percent of the people who think that there is some level of corruption, Abbas is corrupt…

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Jul 9, 2012

who is going to raise it? Where is the movement in the West Bank, let alone in Gaza? Who is going to raise this issue?

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Jun 18, 2012

Does Google have a certification and does Facebook have--for their privacy policy.

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Jun 18, 2012

So I guess what I am really getting at is, when you talk about self-regulation and the success of self-regulation, for a company, any company that has real market dominance, is that sufficient to rely on?

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Jun 18, 2012

You touted that number. Four in 10 people are concerned that their information is not protected.

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Jun 6, 2012

That is the tactic that Governor Scott and his ilk are using, not just in Florida but around the country.

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Jun 6, 2012

This list is so riddled with mistakes that Governor Scott's own Secretary of State, Kurt Browning, objected to the list.

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Jun 6, 2012

A statewide purge of suspected ineligible voters is under way in Florida.

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Jun 5, 2012

I hope that rather than speculating about what is in the toolbox of the State Department, I mean I don't know, Mr. Chairman, whether the State Department was invited to participate today----

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Jun 5, 2012

There is a very serious abuse of human rights here, and the human rights community I hope will engage in a very profound and serious way as well even as we continue to do our work here.

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Jun 5, 2012

I think the focus as we go forward clearly has to be on Jacob in this, again this just horrific situation.

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May 30, 2012

Thank you very much to my dear friend Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz, and thank you for your committed work in making sure that not only this Special Order hour takes place tonight but for your work in ensuring that Jewish American…

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May 16, 2012

We are finally seeing sanctions severely strangle the Iranian economy, but we can and we must do more.

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