Ted Poe

But at least 200 Mexican nationals died too because of the United States watching these weapons, knowing where they were going and lose those weapons.

The way I see the Fast and Furious operation based on all of the information that I have received, is that United States Government, Justice Department, ATF, we are aware of a situation where guns could be bought in the United States…

Freedom of choice is under attack by Washington. The government wants to control the light in homes and businesses throughout America. A new law bans the incandescent light bulb and will require Americans to buy the new, special $3…

Thanksgiving is over and Christmas is just around the corner. All throughout America, families will gather to celebrate the traditions and festivities, and be together and celebrate faith. But there are some American families that won't…

Where the residents will be forced to go, we really don't know.

We have a crisis that is taking place halfway around the world, and the United States should be aware of this crisis and the impending deadline.

I recently received this email from John of Houston, giving the pulse of Texans: ``As one of the 9.2 million people whose livelihoods is supported by America's oil and natural gas industry, I am troubled by recent calls to raise taxes on…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Chairman, when I meet with small business owners back in southeast Texas, the one thing they always tell me is that they are not comfortable with expanding their businesses or hiring new employees…

According to The Washington Times, last December, five Mexican nationals armed with at least two AK-47 rifles were infiltrating the rugged desert--the American desert, that is. That's right, Mr. Speaker. Cartel soldiers were reportedly on…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Gabe Zimmerman, I didn't know him, but I know many people that are just like him. They are called the congressional staffers. Gabe Zimmerman dedicated his life to public service, and he died dedicating…

In 1 month, every home in America must be lit with the special $3, CFL government-approved lightbulb. The 75-cent incandescent lightbulb, Thomas Edison's greatest invention, is going to be banned by the Federal Government. The Federal…

This week Pakistani Prime Minister Gilani said that there will be no more ``business as usual'' with the United States. I couldn't agree more. The United States should not be doing business as usual with our unfaithful ally Pakistan. Since…

Those who say that the border is secure and the violence is contained in Mexico are living in a blissful state of ignorance. Case in point: Last week, according to the Houston Chronicle, three SUVs carrying Mexican Zeta cartel soldiers…

This week marked the passage of an important milestone in American history. But don't just break out the confetti and the fireworks so quickly. According to the Treasury Department, our national debt just passed $15 trillion for the first…

Halfway around the world, in the desert of the sun and the valley of the gun, the American warrior stands fighting the forces of the enemy. But one such soldier returns from battle to America with a flag- draped coffin. He is Cody Norris…

In the vast, wide open, rugged, desolate hinterland, southern border regions between the safer legal ports of entry, the cartels smuggle people and drugs into the United States. State and local officials do what they can to help the Feds…

Drug cartels like the Zetas remind me of the old TV series Paladin with Richard Boone, and their motto is 'have gun, will travel,' and that, to me, is the Zetas.

If you can get to Mexico, you can get to the United States, so it makes sense that world terrorists want to use the drug cartels, who are the absolute best smugglers into the United States, to get into our country.

The troops in Iraq will be home by Christmas. Also coming back to America is a large amount of military equipment. Why not send some of that taxpayer-funded equipment to secure our southern border? Our border sheriffs say they are…

The folks I represent down in southeast Texas are concerned about many things; but two things they are concerned about probably the most are jobs and energy, because, you see, in southeast Texas, that's still the energy capital of the…

I think the allegations of people being killed for their organs anywhere in the world is about as bad as it gets.

I would hope we get to the bottom of it and resolve it one way or another.

I will correct you on one thing. Kosovo recognizes them as neighbors. But Serbia doesn't recognize Kosovo.

During the hot days of last summer, the Veterans of Foreign Wars went to battle with the Veterans Administration. The VFW claimed the VA was censoring free speech and preventing the free exercise of religion at the National Cemetery in…

As we near Veterans Day, I want to pay a special tribute to my friend First Sergeant David McNerney. Here is a photograph of him, here to my left. After high school in Houston, David volunteered and enlisted in the United States Navy. He…