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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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Nov 13, 2018

That is pretty bipartisan, isn't it?

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Nov 13, 2018

Well, I think they should be listed. I think we are having some problems with our representation of the U.S. in Baghdad, though, and how they are cozy up to Iranian proxies.

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Nov 13, 2018

World War I ended 100 years ago. During the brutal, bloody war, thousands were killed in an area of France and Belgium called Flanders. ``In Flanders Fields,'' by John McCrae. In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on…

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Nov 13, 2018

Indefinitely might be a fair answer. Would you say that?

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Sep 28, 2018

One in four women will experience domestic violence during their life. Nearly three women are murdered by their spouses every day. This is violent America in our time. Violence in the family unit. These crimes affect the spouse, the…

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Sep 27, 2018

The State Department has released its annual country report on terrorism. Terrorist attacks are down worldwide, but there are still frustrating details that we must expose. The biggest frustration is that Pakistan, a so-called major…

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Sep 26, 2018

Thank you for ensuring that children are protected as part of PEPFAR reauthorization, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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Sep 26, 2018

These groups must be called what they are--terrorists.

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Sep 26, 2018

I want to thank co-sponsors Chris Smith and Barbara Lee.

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Sep 26, 2018

It is my opinion and the opinion of others that Iran is trying to make Iraq a puppet state of Iran.

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Sep 26, 2018

U.S. goodwill reflects our shared value that all people deserve opportunities to reach their fullest potential and to promote the common good.

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Sep 26, 2018

I am proud to support Mr. Kinzinger's bill, H.R. 4591, the Preventing Destabilization of Iraq Act.

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Sep 25, 2018

It is time to remove the veil of secrecy from the hallowed halls of the Supreme Court. Americans have the right to watch the proceedings in person, but only 50 members of the public can get into the small courtroom at a time. Technology…

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Sep 25, 2018

The Iraqi people are now in the streets demanding a change.

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Sep 25, 2018

For years, Iran has gone unchecked as it expanded its influence and recruited legions of murdering proxies across the Middle East.

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Sep 25, 2018

Make no mistake about it, Iran wants to make Iraq a puppet state of Iran.

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Sep 25, 2018

Iran is not interested in building a strong and sovereign Iraq.

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Sep 25, 2018

I support the Iranian people exercising some self-determination, and that is one of my indulgents for it.

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Sep 13, 2018

It is that time of the year, a time folks in Texas and in the South have been waiting for. It is called football season. It has been said there are only two seasons in Texas: football season and spring football season. Football in Texas is…

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Sep 13, 2018

This is the 1-minute story of Kelly Dore. Kelly's biological father began trafficking her for sex in the first year of her life. The evildoer continued to do so for 14 years. Kelly spent her childhood in a living hell most of us cannot…

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Sep 12, 2018

There is a battle brewing back home in Texas. According to news reports, it seems that some in our education system have taken issue with one of the most treasured and significant historical letters in Texas history, Lieutenant Colonel…

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Sep 12, 2018

More than a century ago, one of the most horrific genocides in history took place as the world was fixated on the Great War raging in Europe. The Ottoman Empire and its successor state, the modern Republic of Turkey, have always denied the…

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Sep 12, 2018

I applaud the sanctions applied to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard.

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Sep 6, 2018

Our supposed Turkish allies are holding Americans hostage. At least two Americans, Andrew Brunson and Serkan Golge, are being held by the Turkish regime on fake charges. President Erdogan, an Islamist who has arrested thousands of Turks…

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Jul 25, 2018

I want to express my appreciation to Bishop Irinej of the Serbian Orthodox Church for coming to lead the opening prayer on this special day. Mr. Speaker, 100 years ago, July 28, President Wilson declared a national day of prayer for the…

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