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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.

Apr 20, 2010

I bring you news from the third front, that being the southern border with our neighbor Mexico, the first front being Iraq, the second front being Afghanistan. We are engaged in three conflicts, three wars. And the third front is the…

Congressional Record · 2010-04-20
Apr 20, 2010

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to join my colleague and friend from California (Mr. Costa) as original cosponsors of this resolution to recognize and support the mission and goals of…

Congressional Record · 2010-04-20
Apr 20, 2010

I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I want to commend Chairman Conyers and Ranking Member Smith for so quickly sponsoring this resolution and bringing it to the House floor. I support House Resolution 1271, and this…

Congressional Record · 2010-04-20
Apr 20, 2010

Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. Royce), who also, being from California, helped sponsor and did sponsor the stalking awareness law in the State of California and has brought that concept to Congress as…

Congressional Record · 2010-04-20
Apr 20, 2010

Mr. Speaker, this week is Victims' Rights Week. Today I honor the life of Houston Police Officer Timothy Abernethy. For Officer Abernethy, fighting crime was more than an occupation, it was his personal calling. He bravely dedicated his…

Congressional Record · 2010-04-20
Apr 20, 2010

Yes, in Arizona a rancher was killed by people crossing the border into the United States, people illegally in the United States.

Congressional Record · 2010-04-20
Apr 15, 2010

Mr. Speaker, for as long as I can remember, America has reached for the stars. Nothing has gotten more kids to do their math and science homework than the dream of being an astronaut. All of America stood still, huddled at their…

Congressional Record · 2010-04-15
Apr 15, 2010

Madam Speaker, Evelyn Mezzich is 32 years of age. She has a husband, a 2-year-old son, and she has a college degree she earned in the United States. Evelyn Mezzich is also a charged killer and an absconder from the law. In a gross…

Congressional Record · 2010-04-15
Apr 14, 2010

I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, we sometimes forget how great an ally Poland is to the United States. They have not only had a quest for freedom for their own people, but they have been an ally to this Nation. As…

Congressional Record · 2010-04-14
Apr 14, 2010

I thank the ranking member for yielding. Madam Speaker, I also rise today to join all my colleagues in mourning the death of President Lech Kaczynski and many others who died in that plane crash on April 10, 2010. Poland lost some of its…

Congressional Record · 2010-04-14
Apr 14, 2010

Mr. Speaker, the violence at our southern border with Mexico has escalated, resulting in murders, kidnappings, old west shootouts, Mexican military helicopter intrusions into the U.S., and criminal cartels cloning Border Patrol vehicles to…

Congressional Record · 2010-04-14

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