Ted Poe actually said...

"The goal of these haters has been to eliminate the state of Israel, an aggression started as soon as Israel became an established state."

"We have to recognize U.S. and Israel stand together not just because we share security concerns but because we share the same values of democracy, equality, and freedom."

"The state of Israel has always been surrounded by threats since its existence--threats by nations and terror groups that hate Israel because it is a Jewish state."

"In recent years, the threats to Israel have increased and become even more dangerous."