Ted Poe

It is time that we consider, one, listing Pakistan as a state sponsor of terrorism; two, stop sending them U.S. aid; three, remove and revoke their status as a major non-NATO U.S. ally.

What can we do, Congress, to make your job better and more efficient in that? The rescue of child victims and the capture of the outlaws: what can we do on that issue of trafficking?

For years, cries for help coming from those on the front lines of the Rio Grande have fallen on deaf ears in Washington. I have traveled to the southern border many times in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. Law enforcement and…

I want to commend the Service for rescuing those 102 girls. Their lives are better because of it, and the country is better of it.

It is with heavy heart that I rise today to honor the life and memory of my friend, Dr. Buddy Hicks of Kingwood, Texas, who passed away Sunday while delivering a sermon at Pipeline Church in Humble, Texas. This is a photograph of Buddy and…

I thank the chairman and the ranking member, Mr. Sherman, for his cosponsorship of this legislation. Mr. Speaker, North Korea was on the State Sponsors of Terrorism list for 20 years. It was taken off in 2008 for purely diplomatic reasons…

Early this morning, Precinct 3 Assistant Chief Clint Greenwood put on his uniform, secured his badge over his heart, and he headed off to work. As he arrived at the courthouse at 7 a.m., shots suddenly rang out. After the smoke cleared…

I agree with you, Mr. Rose, that we should try to work on solving this in a diplomatic way, that is always the ultimate answer to getting this, but I don't think the Russians are--they are calling our bluff about this.

Foreign national Tommy Alvarado- Ventura has a string of arrests to his name, including assault, impersonation, drunk driving, and contempt of court. Not to mention that he has been deported four times. And, oh, yes, Madam Speaker, he is…

The Russians have a pattern, and I think because of their pattern and our reaction or lack of reaction, we are living in fantasy land if we think the Russians are ever going to come and comply with this treaty.

Amendment in the nature of a substitute to H.R. 479 offered by the Honorable Ted Poe, a Representative in Congress from the State of Texas.

For the last 8 years, the world turned its cheek while Vladimir Putin--the Napoleon of Siberia--stomped on human rights and broke international law. I was there right after the Russians invaded Georgia and took one- third of the country…

Recently, U.S. officials stated that Russia deployed a fully operational cruise missile. This is a violation of the arms control treaty between the United States and Russia. The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty bans the U.S. and…

Yesterday was World Water Day. When we are thirsty, we walk 3 feet to the nearest faucet or grab a bottle of water out of the refrigerator. Sadly, there are almost 800 million people who lack access to clean drinking water. It is…

Florida Police Officer Andrew Widman was murdered, shot in the face while trying to resolve a dispute. His death was preventable, however. The murderer of Officer Widman was an illegal immigrant and convicted felon. He did not belong here…

China is illegally imprisoning an American citizen, Mrs. Sandy Phan-Gillis. March 19 marked the 2-year anniversary since Sandy illegally was incarcerated by the Chinese Government. Sandy is from Houston, Texas. She has lived there for…

A 14-year-old girl last week was kidnapped off the streets of Houston, Texas. After being held against her will for 5 days, she was taken to a motel, where she met a person named Denise Coronado. But Coronado was no friend. Instead, she…

Incorrigible little Kim and his minions are rattling their sabers once again. While U.S.-South Korean exercises were underway, North Korea launched four land-based missiles. The missiles traveled over 600 miles. North Korean Army bases are…

It is said that there is no need in childhood as strong as the need for a father's protection. That is a father's job. Recently, a Texas father arrogantly violated all of his responsibilities. He forcibly sex trafficked his teenage…

This week marks 3 years since Russia violated Ukraine's territorial integrity and illegally stole Crimea. In 2014, the people of Ukraine peacefully decided to move closer to the European Union and away from the Russian sphere of influence…

Original Pizza in Broomfield, Colorado, has been in business since the 1990s. Now they are being sued. The plaintiff claims they do not have ADA-accessible parking signage or proper insulation wrapped around the pipes under the restroom…

It is no surprise Pakistan is not the friend they portray themselves to be. They are a devious, deceptive, and disloyal ally. For years they have supported the Taliban by providing them cover, cash, and weapons. However, this Benedict…

Elizabeth Oddy returned from east Africa after spending 2\1/2\ years as a Peace Corps volunteer. Before returning home, she was examined by a Peace Corps physician. She was deemed healthy and okay to come back to America. Two days after…

The Russians then invade Crimea, conquer Crimea, put their people there, claim it is theirs.

I met with the President of the Ukraine, asked him what we could do as a country. And he said, quit sending us MREs, canned food.