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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 21, 2010

Mr. Speaker, in a new survey of doctors published by The New England Journal of Medicine--nearly half of all primary care physicians said they may leave the medical profession if Obama-care passes. Doctors are getting railroaded out of…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-21
Mar 20, 2010

I appreciate the gentleman yielding. I totally support H. Res. 1075 and the support of the National Guard and the Agri-business Development Teams. The National Guard is doing a phenomenal job in Iraq and Afghanistan. The chairman could…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-20
Mar 20, 2010

Madam Speaker, the United States is positioned to raise the white flag of surrender in space exploration. America is the leader in space technology, but yet there are plans afoot to turn our lead over to the Russians and the Chinese. By…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-20
Mar 20, 2010

Mr. Speaker, the Constitution of the United States of America was written by our Founding Fathers to limit the size of government. The Constitution sets limits on what the government can do for us and what the government can do to us. The…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-20
Mar 19, 2010

Madam Speaker, if the health care bill passes, the IRS will ``verify'' that American citizens have ``acceptable'' health care insurance every month. I say ``American citizens'' because the bill bars imposing health care taxes and penalties…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-19
Mar 19, 2010

Mr. Speaker, ``These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country. But he that stands by it now deserves the love and thanks of man and…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-19
Mar 18, 2010

Mr. Speaker, America is the most generous country on the face of the earth. Americans have given more in blood and treasure worldwide to help others than any nation in the history of the world. But the Navy Times is reporting that the…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-18
Mar 18, 2010

Mr. Speaker, tomorrow night starts what we call March Madness, college basketball playoffs for the national championship, and 65 college teams throughout the country will start competing tomorrow night. But there is one team that won't be…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-18
Mar 17, 2010

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. H. Res. 1141 honors the accomplishments of the Honorable Sandra Day O'Connor, the first women to serve on the United States Supreme Court. Justice O'Connor was born in El Paso, Texas…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-17
Mar 17, 2010

Mr. Speaker, the God-given right of free speech to all people in all nations is no longer recognized in the Netherlands. The Dutch Government is intolerant of intolerance for terrorists. Thou shalt not criticize, says their commandment…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-17
Mar 17, 2010

Mr. Speaker, when I traveled to the old Soviet Union in the 1980s, nobody walked around smiling or joking or laughing. It was all gloom, doom, and despair. Living under government tyranny destroys the human spirit, the mind, the soul, and…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-17

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