Mar 26, 2012
Mr. Speaker, the Founders purposely defined the role of government in the U.S. Constitution to protect ``We the people'' from the chains of government. Today, the United States Supreme Court began 3 days of oral arguments on the…
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.
Congressional Record · 2012-03-26
Mar 22, 2012
Madam Speaker, the nationalized health care bill will soon go before the Supreme Court. The issue: Does the Federal Government have the constitutional authority to force Americans to buy government ordained and approved health insurance…
Mar 21, 2012
Madam Speaker, the gulf coast is known for its whip-whirling tropical storms, devastating hurricanes, wildfires, and floods; and whenever such storms hit, C 130 aircraft sweep in from Fort Worth, Texas, at a moment's notice. They bring…
Mar 20, 2012
Mr. Speaker, as the bagpipes played in the background, the black cloth of sacrifice was draped over the badges of Houston first responders yesterday. Senior Captain Thomas ``Bill'' Dillion of the Houston Fire Department was rushing into a…
Mar 19, 2012
We can't reform foreign assistance without Congress and the administration working together to do so.
Mar 19, 2012
Mr. Speaker, it seems the administration may open up the emergency strategic petroleum reserves under the economic theory that more supply will lower the price of oil and gasoline. If the President's theory of supply is correct, then why…
Mar 19, 2012
I would just encourage you that when you have the opportunity in USAID to be involved in shipments of rice to somebody that American rice goes here.
Mar 19, 2012
Will you continue to work with us on H.R. 3159, co-sponsored by the ranking member and myself, to try to have an overall evaluation policy of foreign aid?
Mar 19, 2012
Do you believe a common set of guidelines on measurable goals and monitoring of evaluation plans would be helpful?
Mar 19, 2012
I think it is worth investing in that activity because if you don't know the results you are generating, you end up spending much, much, much more money before you kill programs or close things that don't work.
Mar 8, 2012
Madam Speaker, modern-day slavery is alive in America. When Maria was 16, she was lured from Mexico to Houston by a man who promised her a better life. When she arrived in Texas, she learned this scoundrel was in the slavery business. The…
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