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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.
It was a calm, cool Sunday sunrise over the Hawaiian Islands when the planes came over the horizon. They were carrying the emblem of the rising sun on their wings and fuselages, the symbol of the imperialist regime of the Kingdom of Japan…
History is the great educator. We remember in American history the War of Independence started when the British tried to take away the firearms of Americans, and we had the Battles of Lexington and Concord. That revolution was successful…
When we turn on the tap, clean water flows out and we hardly even think about it. The same thing happens when we turn on the shower or flush the toilet. But for a lot of the world, this just isn't true. According to the USAID, over 700…
the committee has passed, and the House has passed, and it is the law of the land that there will be an audit of foreign aid.
When teenagers select universities to attend, they assume that their school will protect and take care of them if something horrible occurs. Hannah was no different when she decided to attend Howard University in 2006. But on a Friday…
Yesterday afternoon, 58-year-old San Marcos, Texas, Police Officer Kenneth Copeland was shot in an ambush- style attack while he was serving an arrest warrant for a violent crime. The 19-year veteran of the force was working on his day off…
Last year, Stanford rapist and champion swimmer Brock Turner was sentenced to a mere 6 months in prison for his disgusting crime: raping an unconscious young woman behind a dumpster in the darkness of night. The judge claimed a prison…
When the sun barely peeks over the sky, millions of women and children across the developing world wake up and make their daily, dangerous walk in search of the necessity of life: water. They walk for miles in water-scarce regions to a…
Most Americans may not be aware of what is taking place by our government. Our government is spying on Americans and I think it is in violation of the U.S. Constitution. In all of the talk that we have been having the last few weeks, we…
In this situation, government seizes the information without a probable cause warrant. Then they search the information to see how many times Bobby Oglethorpe maybe has violated other laws, and they do it without a probable cause warrant…
As Americans gathered around their Thanksgiving tables, joined hands with their families, and gave thanks for their blessings, a Texas Highway Patrol trooper was murdered. While returning to his patrol car during a routine traffic stop…
As most of us were sitting down for our Thanksgiving meal with our turkey and dressing, there was an empty chair at the Martinez home because, just a few days before Thanksgiving, 36-year-old Texas Border Patrol Agent Rogelio Martinez was…
I support these bills put before us today. I would like to thank Chairman Royce and Ranking Member Engel...
Before the government can go in and seize something and then search it on an American citizen that is incidental to the search on the target, the government should get a warrant for that conduct.
It is the responsibility of Congress to set the privacy standard for Americans.
Moscow's actions in Syria has shown it is more interested in saving the brutal Assad regime than fighting ISIS.
Its reckless methods and support for Assad the butcher destroyed any chance of Russia being an effective counterterrorism partner with us.
The world's largest religion continues to be the world's most persecuted religion. Christians are assaulted, murdered, harassed, and their homes and churches increasingly are destroyed. Recently, in Cairo, while Coptic Christian priest…
We should not cooperate with Russia. We should communicate with them, but under no circumstances should we cooperate.
Uzbekistan uber terrorist Saipov's attack in New York City is another example why the United States should end the diversity visa lottery. And I emphasize the word ``lottery.'' The program should have ended years ago. Under this 1990…
I thank the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Buck) for yielding and for doing this Special Order. Most Members of Congress agree, I believe, that the Constitution should be followed. There are certain rights in the Constitution that are very…
It is game seven of the World Series. Best hitting team in baseball, the Houston Astros Orange, vs. the best pitching team in baseball, the LA Dodgers Blue. The series is tied up three games apiece. Top of the second inning, Springer is at…
Sergio Jose Martinez was trolling a parking garage in sanctuary city Portland, Oregon, armed with a knife. He set his sights on his prey, a defenseless 65-year-old woman, and he attacked her. But the woman fought back and pressed the panic…
Ever since she was a little girl, Silvana loved to play hockey. In her Massachusetts hometown, hockey was more of a way of life than just a sport. Her parents knew she was talented, and supported her dream to play even in college. When she…
I want to emphasize again our prayers for the folks in New York City and for the appreciation of our first responders, who are always there, as you personally know, Mr. Speaker. And the New York tragedy is an example of how they respond…
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