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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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Mar 11, 2021

We need more responsible, high-quality journalism, and fewer monetized megaphones that some use to attempt to destroy lives.

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Mar 11, 2021

I think that is what we need to do.

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Mar 11, 2021

I appreciate that. I just have a bit, excuse me, a bit more time.

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Mar 11, 2021

We all agree that the Haitian people deserve free, fair, and credible elections.

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Mar 11, 2021

I share the concerns several of my colleagues have already expressed over the current situation in Haiti.

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Mar 11, 2021

I think it is absolutely essential in a democracy to have competition in the media, a lot of competition, and we seem to be moving away from that.

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Mar 10, 2021

This morning I walked by an elementary school, and I saw parents dropping off their kids. I thought of parents around the country sending their kids back to school after months of virtual learning. They want their children to be safe. But…

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Feb 10, 2021

There is no argument that any serious economist believes that arbitration is better, faster, cheaper for consumers and employees as compared to class actions.

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Feb 10, 2021

I appreciate that. I thank the Chair for shining a bright light on the abuse of arbitration, the unfairness of these agreements that are forced upon American consumers, and I thank Congressman Johnson for introducing the FAIR Act to remedy…

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Feb 10, 2021

I want to point out what we just heard one of our colleagues talk about arguments being old and tired. I would actually like to talk about the old and the tired. Real people.

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Feb 4, 2021

I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Hoyer), the distinguished majority leader of the House of Representatives.

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Feb 4, 2021

I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Connecticut (Mrs. Hayes).

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Feb 4, 2021

And I also note Republican colleagues purport not to defend any of Representative Greene's hateful statements or reprehensible conduct, instead, rely on process. The appeals to process should be recognized for what they are, an effort to…

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Jan 23, 2021

The record has to reflect that he was convicted. If this was a serious enough offense for us to impeach in a bipartisan way that it`s a serious enough offense for the Senate to go forward.

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Dec 8, 2020

You have advocated for a principled American role in the world. You have fostered a spirit of bipartisanship on this committee.

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Dec 7, 2020

I think that democracy and economic development go together also, because, as I put it, people want to vote and eat.

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Dec 7, 2020

Your leadership is something that has left its imprint on this committee and on countries all throughout the world.

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Dec 1, 2020

Thanks very much, Madam Chair. Director Carvajal, Director Washington, thank you for your service to our country.

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Dec 1, 2020

I appreciate that. I am not sure that I understand what the higher-level analysis or the expertise is required.

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Dec 1, 2020

How did Paul Manafort and Michael Cohen qualify to be transferred to home confinement?

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Dec 1, 2020

What I don't understand is the seeming disparity in treatment that permitted two individuals who may have had underlying conditions but were released to home confinement with two individuals who clearly had underlying challenges and wound…

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Nov 18, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is raging; 1 million cases in a single week; more than 100,000 cases each day since November 4. Yet, as we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, I am so grateful for the nonprofit community organizations that are…

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Nov 18, 2020

I will speak to this bill in just a couple of seconds, but I want to pause, if I may, just to reflect on the Committee on Foreign Affairs bills that are on the floor today and what they say about the chairman of our committee, Mr. Engel…

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Nov 18, 2020

The bill that we will pass today demonstrates this Congress' interest in deescalating the conflict and that we support working with the U.N., our European allies, regional states, and Libyans to end the war and to help rebuild Libya…

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Oct 1, 2020

I thank my friend from California for yielding. I stand in strong support of H.R. 6813, the Promoting Alzheimer's Awareness to Prevent Elder Abuse Act. This bill is as simple as it is bipartisan. Too many of the folks who are charged with…

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