Jan 23, 2012
I don't think anyone is opposed to--thinks that there should not be a national memorial to World War I.
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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Jan 23, 2012
While we believe the efforts of Representative Ted Poe and the co-sponsors of H.R. 938... are praiseworthy...
Jan 23, 2012
The United States basically has done little, if anything, to recognize that Americans fought in World War I; 4 million fought, 114,000 of them died.
Jan 23, 2012
It is one thing to die in battle for your country. But the worst casualty of war is to be forgotten.
Jan 23, 2012
We should mark the fact that it was built and paid for by school children in the District of Columbia, and not dishonor it, but embolden it to include everyone who served in the great World War I.
Jan 23, 2012
One way we can remember our heritage is to put the fourth memorial on the Mall.
Jan 23, 2012
One of his desires before he died... was to see a memorial for all of the World War I troops that served in that Great War.
Jan 18, 2012
There is disturbing news today regarding our national security and economic security. Politico reports that the administration will say ``no'' to the Keystone XL pipeline today. So ``no'' to thousands of union and nonunion jobs to build…
Jan 18, 2012
The United States Constitution is the law of the land. It must be followed in the spirit and in the letter of the law. Article II, in section 2, gives the Executive authority to appoint certain public ministers with advice and consent of…
Jan 17, 2012
The little tyrant from the desert in Iran is saber rattling and rattling the nerves of many Americans. Ahmadinejad is threatening to block oil from going through the Strait of Hormuz. This would raise the price of gasoline in America…
Dec 20, 2011
Just about sunrise in the desert of the sun and the valley of the gun, the last American troops left Iraq. It was this past Sunday, December 18, 2011. It has been 8 years, 7 months, and 24 days since the war began. The Americans are coming…
Dec 19, 2011
Winston Churchill, born to a British father and an American mother. Winston Churchill, to me, is the person of the 20th century that is an example of a leader that motivated the free world in its defeat of the tyrants of tyranny. His…
Dec 19, 2011
Each week my neighbors take the time to make their opinions known through emails, phone calls, and letters. Today's Pulse of Texas is from a Federal employee in Humble, Texas, who recently wrote me with these wise observations: ``I am an…
Dec 16, 2011
In the piney woods of east Texas, the small town of Athens in Henderson County is getting ready for the holidays. A group of local volunteers with Keep Athens Beautiful has placed a nativity scene on the far corner of the courthouse…
Dec 15, 2011
While walking home from school, an innocent 7-year-old girl was abducted and assaulted. Thankfully, the girl was found; but because of the trauma she experienced, she was not able to tell the police what happened to her. With the help of…
Dec 15, 2011
When most people think of smuggling, they envision outlaws in the dark of night lawlessly shuffling around guns and money to other outlaws. Most people would never imagine that the government of the greatest nation of the world would be…
Dec 14, 2011
Some Americans worry about big labor; others worry about big business. But what really scares most Americans is the massive Federal Government snooping around, meddling and controlling every aspect of people's lives. According to a Gallup…
Dec 13, 2011
The U.N. agency UNESCO sent a message to Israel loud and clear that the U.N. accepts the creation of a Palestinian state whether Israel likes it or not. UNESCO intervened in the peace process and formally recognized the Palestinian state…
Dec 13, 2011
The Federal Government is at war with the States over illegal entry. There is a real problem in this country: millions of people are living here illegally, and more illegally cross into America every day. Schools, hospitals, and the…
Dec 12, 2011
The Supreme Court is the most important court in the world. However, very few citizens have the chance to watch the Supreme Court in action when historic lawsuits come before it. This is because the seating in the courtroom is limited. The…
Dec 8, 2011
The Justice Department appears to have gone rogue. Instead of enforcing the law, they seem to be recklessly encouraging violations of law. The Justice Department, with the aid of the ATF, apparently facilitated the smuggling of over 2,000…
Dec 7, 2011
The mere phrase ``the regulators'' brings fear and trepidation down into the hearts and souls of small business owners throughout the fruited plain. Mr. Chairman, the Code of Federal Regulations is 150,000-pages long. That's a lot of…
Dec 7, 2011
Sehar, a Pakistani woman in an arranged marriage, was constantly raped and abused by her husband. He accused her of becoming a doctor only to attract men. He blamed her for the miscarriage that she had, and he constantly beat her. He was…
Dec 7, 2011
The sun was lazily rising on the horizon. It was around breakfast time on a stunning Sunday morning. It was quiet, peaceful, calm. People felt secure. There was a small tropical breeze as the American flag was being raised on a nearby…
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