Ted Poe

International terrorism we talk about, we realize is a bad thing, and people in the name of certain political beliefs want to cause harm to Americans.

Human trafficking is slavery. And as we fight for human rights throughout the world, we must fight to stop this slavery in all forms.

It is critical we continue program to prosecute traffickers and protect the victims.

I strongly support this reauthorization and glad to be a cosponsor.

It is in our national interest to help Taiwan and it's not in our national interest to play Chamberlain and appease the Chinese dragon.

The Chinese dragon is snorting the fire of intimidation against our ally, Taiwan.

I have used the phrase that they are the American angels abroad.

It's important for Congress to stand behind Director Williams and give him the power to change the culture in the Peace Corps beyond his tenure.

I'm a big supporter of the Peace Corps. It does a great service for this nation.

Let me be clear. When a victim or person is raped, they are the victim of the crime and it's never their fault.

Amendment to the amendment in the nature of a substitute to H.R. 2377 offered by the Honorable Ted Poe

Amendment in the nature of a substitute to H.R. 2377 offered by the Honorable Ted Poe

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.

I believe this resolution has to be resolved between the Palestinians and the Israelis. They have to solve this issue, not the U.N.

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 concurring), That the…

So I urge support of the rule. I urge adoption of this legislation so that we can move forward with construction, American jobs, and deal fairly on the issue of energy reliance upon ourselves and getting that from our allies instead of…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 137, line 4, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $1,000,000,000)''. Page 161, line 12, after the dollar…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 128, line 17, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $1,000,000,000)''. Page 129, line 1, after the dollar…

We don't know who the rebels are. They may be worse than Muammar Qadhafi. Now, isn't that a lovely situation if they take control. We replace an oppressive regime with an extremist radical regime, and that's all because we are in a war…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made available by this Act…

I would like the amendment read. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the Clerk will report the amendment. There was no objection. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes.

I have an amendment at the desk. The title of the amendment is Sanctuary Cities amendment. I have it as No. 10. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill…

This is the amendment that I mentioned to the majority that I was going to introduce at this time, and it is in order because it is No. 9, which was stated to me by the Clerk as No. 9. So it is in order. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk has…

I wish to be heard. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Texas is recognized on the point of order.

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made…