Ted Poe actually said...

"Of course profiling a person based on race is abhorrent to our system, but we must also deal with the reality of the problems that we have with illegals that have committed crimes in this country."

"I think we ought to have a discussion on whether that is a good idea or not."

"Those victims are prey. They are picked by some criminal."

"I appreciate all of you being here, especially appreciate the passion with which you try to educate us on this Committee."