Sep 15, 2011
Mr. Speaker, the Palestinians are going to the United Nations to seek some type of recognition as a state, but this decision should only be decided with direct negotiations with Israel and Palestine. The Palestinians have rejected this…
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 · 2011-09-15
Sep 15, 2011
Mr. Speaker, this piece of legislation is critical to prevent the National Labor Relations Board from disrupting business and job growth by ordering an employer to relocate. The purpose of this board is to protect workers, not to leave…
Sep 14, 2011
Mr. Speaker, Ron and Cynthia Barrs from Texas sent me this email: ``The folks who are getting the free stuff don't like the folks who are paying for the free stuff because the folks who are paying for the free stuff can no longer afford to…
Sep 14, 2011
Mr. Speaker, many, many years ago the second American Revolution took place when Washington, D.C., was invaded by the British in the War of 1812. Many forget that the Capitol, the White House, and Washington, D.C., were burned to the…
Sep 13, 2011
Mr. Speaker, this weekend, we honored those killed by the attack on America on 9/11--10 years ago. Many of those that were killed and gave their lives were first responders. And after the smoke cleared that day from Ground Zero, from the…
Sep 13, 2011
I think the United States--Congress obviously has shown a strong support, bipartisan support for the Nation of Israel, and I think we should continue to send that message.
Sep 13, 2011
I believe this resolution has to be resolved between the Palestinians and the Israelis. They have to solve this issue, not the U.N.
Sep 13, 2011
Mr. Speaker, in the United States, throughout this entire land, there are 3,500 shelters--3,500 shelters--and these shelters are animal shelters. According to the Humane Society, there are at least 3,500 animal shelters in our Nation…
Sep 9, 2011
Madam Speaker, 10 years ago, I was headed to the courthouse as a judge in Houston, Texas. I was driving my jeep and listening to country western music when I heard on the radio that New York was under attack. Later that day, as most…
Sep 8, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I come today to talk to you about something pretty basic--that is our Constitution, the way our Constitution was set up. We all learned in civics that this body, Congress, writes the laws for the people. Down the street the…
Sep 7, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I send to the desk a privileged concurrent resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the concurrent resolution, as follows: H. Con. Res. 74 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate…
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