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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.
Over the weekend, I went to the Texas- Mexico border near Laredo. On this, my 20th border trip, I spent time along the river with the Border Patrol. Los Zetas Mexican drug cartel controls a sophisticated smuggling operation of people and…
This year started with thousands of Iranians, including many young people, taking to the streets in opposition to the corrupt regime of the mullahs in Iran. Iranians face brutality, imprisonment, and execution simply because they want…
When Anna first set foot on the campus of Hobart and William Smith Colleges in 2014, she immediately fell in love with the school. Nestled deep in the scenic New York Finger Lakes, the small liberal arts college appeared serene and safe…
I have a letter here from one of my grandkids, 7-year-old Olivia. ``January 28th. ``Dear Congressman Poe, ``I am writing to tell you that the environment is very important to me. ``We need to make sure that enough money is spent on keeping…
The State Department has announced that it is adding Pakistan to a special watch list for severe violations of religious freedom. The long overdue decision recognizes that Pakistan's shameful policies target and encourage violence against…
Hurricane Harvey hammered the great State of Texas in August. It devastated over 300,000 homes in the Houston area, not including businesses. Last year, the House passed a crucial $81 billion disaster relief bill. This funding will not…
Tonya was 13 years old when she met Eddie. They struck up a relationship and the two moved in together in Dallas, Texas. But what seemed to be a ``normal'' relationship turned out not to be. Eddie turned Tonya into a sex slave. Eddie sold…
I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 49 ____________________
Katherine Gordon said this at the sentencing: ``Sexual assault is distant until you realize each girl in the news is a broken mirror.'' Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Bishop).
I include in the Record the following statements from the Nassar trial: Megan Farnsworth (statement read on her behalf): ``He took away something I can't get back. He took it 18 years ago when he did his procedures, and again when I was…
Here is what Natalie Woodland said: ``I am strong, and I am beautiful, and I am bold, and no one, especially you''--Nassar--``can take that away from me. . . . While standing up here, I'm finally realizing that I'm not alone.'' And she is…
Recorded conversations, warrantless surveillance of citizens, and government invasion of privacy--it sounds like a page out of George Orwell's novel ``1984.'' I don't know if you read this in high school or not, but my generation did. We…
Members have been given access to a top secret memo by the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence regarding the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. The memo is disturbing. Mr. Speaker, for years I have worked to rein in FISA's…
My friend, Sammy Mahon, from Baytown, Texas, drives a jet-black Peterbilt tractor all over America, and he asked this logical question: Why does it take 60 votes for the Senate to make a decision? He said: Well, the rule--I can't really…
Bruised and battered Christian McCall's wife called the police, reporting that her husband was engaging in domestic abuse. So, on January 17, Detective Michael Doty and three other deputies who wear the badge responded to the call for…
I thank the gentleman for yielding. I appreciate the gentleman holding the Special Order on China. It is important that Americans know who the Chinese are, what they are up to, and what their plans are in the future. We will start with…
Peace Corps volunteers represent what is best about America. They are our angels abroad. They give years of their lives to help other people. They build goodwill across the globe for the United States. But many Peace Corps volunteers don't…
Rebecca grew up in a small town in southern Oregon. She was on the honor roll, and she played varsity sports. She graduated high school early and immediately enrolled in Oregon State University. However, when her daughter was born, she had…
As a judge in Texas, I saw it all: rape, robbery, murder, kidnapping, child abuse. Now, in Congress, we are learning about the horrors of human trafficking, sex slavery. Many groundbreaking laws have been passed to increase resources for…
I am a former prosecutor and a former judge. I despise terrorists. We ought to go after them and get them. Section 702 was written to go after terrorists, but it is being used to go after Americans. Normally, when I was a judge, I would…
We are not talking about terrorism. We are talking about the protection of Americans and their information. All of the rhetoric and the fear tactics that this will destroy our ability to go after terrorists is wrong. The USA RIGHTS Act is…
Keisha was 16 years old when she ran away from a foster family to avoid being sexually assaulted by that family. She thought she was finally safe from abuse when she met a man named Mastur D. Mastur D promised her that he would return her…
Cracks are beginning to form in the iron grip of the Iranian regime. The oppressed people of Iran have taken to the streets to demand an end to the corrupt and brutal dictatorship. The mullahs in Tehran have stolen the wealth of the…
I thank the gentlewoman for yielding me time. Mr. Speaker, make no doubt about it, the number one terrorist in the world is the Ayatollah in charge of the butchery against his own people in Iran. He is the number one guy--the most wanted…
The deviants of the slave trade operate all around us. Human trafficking occurs in our country, our States, and in our cities. January, Human Trafficking Awareness Month, seeks to bring light to this scourge against humanity: nothing more…
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