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Ted Poe is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, serving Texas's 2nd congressional district from 2005 to 2019. Born on October 10, 1948, Poe is a former judge and prosecutor, bringing a legal background to his political career. During his time in Congress, he was known for his strong stance on issues such as national security, immigration, and crime. Poe was a member of the House Judiciary Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee, where he advocated for various legislative measures related to these areas.
One of the worst things that can happen to any of us is to lose their voice, and I have lost mine. I know some of the Democrats are glad about that. But I want to say this on behalf of the SAFER Act. There are, in our country, on shelves…
Hezbollah is not only a terrorist group, it is a criminal organization that funds its terror through drug trafficking, arms dealing, and money laundering. Hezbollah is believed to raise $4 billion to $5 billion, annually, through these…
Nearly 700 million people across the globe lack access to water. This is a disturbing world crisis. In many countries, women and children walk for miles and face countless risks just to find some water. Mr. Speaker, water is not just about…
Wildlife trafficking is a much larger problem than many realize. This illegal activity is connected to two major concerns: one, extinction of species; and, two, the funding of terrorist organizations. Rhinos are killed for their horns, and…
I thank Mr. Schneider for bringing this amendment. I am glad to be a cosponsor of the amendment. Mr. Chair, the Iranians are a serious threat to the world, to international security. Iran's foreign policy is very clear. The Ayatollah has…
I claim time in opposition to the amendment, although I am not opposed. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.
I thank the gentleman once again for bringing this amendment to the floor. I gladly support it. And that is just the way it is. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by…
The United States is not doing enough to support Ukraine in their fight against the Napoleon of Siberia, as I call him, Putin.
It reads like a page out of George Orwell's ``1984:'' spies, secret courts, and searches of Americans without a warrant. It is clear: Big Brother is watching us. Most Americans may not be fully aware of what is taking place behind closed…
As ISIS loses ground in Syria and Iraq, we must remain vigilant. There is a growing terrorist threat in Africa. Between January and September of 2016, the African continent suffered at least 1,426 incidents of terrorism-related violence…
There are a lot of rights listed in our Bill of Rights. In the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights, there are five rights that are mentioned. The first right in the First Amendment is mentioned first, in my opinion, because it is the…
Study after study have shown that increased trade leads to increased jobs for all Americans.
I am a strong supporter of free trade. America's strength is closely connected to its economic well-being.
The auctioneer shouted: ``Does anybody want to buy a worker? Here is a worker, a big strong man. He will dig. ``What is the bid? What is the bid? ``Sold to the highest bid of $400.'' Mr. Speaker, West Africans go to Libya thinking that…
I think we need to work with our next-door neighbors and look at them closer than we start--people across the seas.
For today, with this opportunity before us, in what I hope will be the first effort at taking up the issue of NAFTA negotiations, I hope we can use this time today to learn more about what a successful renegotiation looks like.
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