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Ted Poe

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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.

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Feb 2, 2010

I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I'm proud to be the sponsor of this legislation. Stalking is described as repeated harassment or threatening behavior toward somebody else. The stalker can be a stranger or someone…

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Feb 2, 2010

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I support House Resolution 1022. This resolution honors the life and sacrifice of Medgar Evers, and also it congratulates the United States Navy for naming a supply ship after Mr…

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Jan 27, 2010

Mr. Speaker, government's view of the economy could be summed up this way: ``If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.'' The American people are uneasy about their financial future. Taxing…

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Jan 26, 2010

Madam Speaker, the United States Constitution is a document to limit the Federal Government. Thomas Jefferson said, ``Free government is founded in jealousy, and not in confidence, which (requires) limited constitutions to bind down those…

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Jan 26, 2010

Mr. Speaker, freedom and liberty have always been the American ideal. Core American values have not changed over the centuries. Take a look at the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights, and America's values are written down…

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Jan 21, 2010

Mr. Speaker, since the rebirth of the nation of Israel over 60 years ago, radical jihadists have relentlessly tried to destroy this nation. Funded by Iran, Hezbollah attacks from the north and thousands of unguided rockets have rained down…

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Jan 21, 2010

Mr. Speaker, most of the American people oppose the government plan to take over health care. It costs too much; it borrows too much; it taxes too much; it's inefficient; and it gives government bureaucrats the control of our personal…

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Jan 20, 2010

Madam Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman from Florida for yielding. When this situation occurred in Haiti, when the earthquake came through and devastated the land, the buildings, and the lives of the people, there were over 30,000 Americans…

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Jan 20, 2010

Mr. Speaker, on April 19, 1775, 235 years ago, shots rang out in Massachusetts that forever changed the history of the world. British redcoats were ordered to seize the weapons of the American militia, even though it's never a good idea to…

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Jan 20, 2010

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. First, I want to thank the ranking member, the gentlelady from Florida (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen) for introducing this resolution, and I rise in strong support of H. Res. 1013, which condemns…

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Jan 20, 2010

Mr. Speaker, in the deep, dark dungeons of this Capitol, the government trolls are writing bills behind closed doors. Their aim has always been to take away our liberty one step at a time. It's what bureaucrats do. They look for ways to…

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Jan 19, 2010

Mr. Speaker, according to the 10th Amendment, any power not specifically granted to the Federal Government is reserved to the people and to the States. Those that demand government take over health care have yet to provide a constitutional…

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