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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.

Mar 1, 2012

Mr. Speaker, two American soldiers were killed today in Afghanistan. While our amazing troops are still in the rugged field of battle fighting people who kill in the name of religion, a new field is getting ready for its grand opening at…

Congressional Record · 2012-03-01
Feb 29, 2012

Mr. Speaker, the country cannot afford the great ruler, his administration, and especially his policies. He costs too much. He spends too much. He blames others too much. He violates the Constitution too much. He blames George Bush too…

Congressional Record · 2012-02-29
Feb 28, 2012

Mr. Speaker, the administration is bullying religions. Yes, the government has required some religious organizations to violate their tenets and provide certain health care coverage for their employees--or else. After an immediate backlash…

Congressional Record · 2012-02-28
Feb 27, 2012

This country was founded on religious freedom. People came here, risked their lives from all walks of life to come here for religious freedom.

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Feb 27, 2012

Mr. Speaker, when the President took office, gasoline cost $1.96. Now it's almost $4 a gallon. Spring breakers in Disney World can expect to pay nearly $6 a gallon to fill up their individual cars. Americans have no choice but to pay the…

Congressional Record · 2012-02-27
Feb 27, 2012

Did you ever think it would come to a point in this country that we would be having this debate as to whether or not the Catholic Church and others would be forced by the government to do something that violates their religious beliefs?

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Feb 17, 2012

Mr. Speaker, for years the Federal Government keeps sneaking taxes into airline tickets. The airlines cannot put on the ticket all those hidden taxes because the law won't let them do so. For example, when you buy a product, normally you…

Congressional Record · 2012-02-17
Feb 16, 2012

Mr. Speaker, religious liberty is under attack by the administration. The right of religious liberty is guaranteed in the First Amendment of the Constitution because it is a foundation for other rights. Yet the administration is forcing…

Congressional Record · 2012-02-16
Feb 15, 2012

Madam Speaker, the date was April 16, 1966. The pilot was Sam Johnson, United States Air Force. He was a colonel, and he was doing his second tour of duty in Vietnam. He was flying with the fighter squadron called Satan's Angels. He was a…

Congressional Record · 2012-02-15
Feb 14, 2012

Mr. Speaker, the country cannot afford this great ruler and his administration. He costs too much. He spends too much. He taxes too much. He regulates too much. He cuts defense too much. He grows the government too much. He divides the…

Congressional Record · 2012-02-14
Feb 14, 2012

Mr. Speaker, the Supreme Court will soon take up the President's nationalized health care law. This case will go down in history as it affects every American. But unless every citizen has a seat inside the Supreme Court, they will not be…

Congressional Record · 2012-02-14

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