House Proceeding 05-12-09 on May 12th, 2009 :: 2:52:45 to 2:55:20
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Ted Poe: commitment to peaceful process across europe. i strongly support this resolution. i urge my colleagues to do the same, and i reserve the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from california reserves the balance of his time. the gentleman from texas. mr. poe: mr. speaker, i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized.

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Speech By: Ted Poe

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Ted Poe: mr. poe: chaian berman and ranking member ros-lehtinen for bringing house resolution 171 to the floor. this resolution expresses support for the progress made by the state of bosnia and herzegovina towards stability and greater international cohesion. bosnia has come a long way in the 14 years since the signing of the so-called dayton accords that end the terrible ethnic-based conflict there. while this short resolution

2:53:24 to 2:53:45( Edit History Discussion )

Ted Poe: speaks to much that has been accomplished in bosnia, much work needs to still be done. some would suggest, for example, that the greater constitutional reform within bosnia is necessary for its future growth and its stability for the progress of democracy and tolerance in that country. another important issue confronting the state of bosnia and herzegovina is the burden placed on its economic progress

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Ted Poe: by its extensive bureaucracy that is now in place in that country. that bureaucracy reportedly consumes a great deal of that small country's revenues, confronting its economy with serious obstacles to growth. this measure as considered on the floor today does include a short statement that was added after agreement by the majority

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Ted Poe: and minority that i believe makes an important point. among its resolved clauses h.res. 171 now specifically calls for continued assistance to bosnia to help it investigate al qaeda activities and those of related networks. that is an important point when we consider the reported

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Ted Poe: increase of islamic extremism in the broader balkan region. such repts should serve as a warning that islamic extremists are looking there as a potential launching platform for future attacks somewhere else. i am pleased that the bosnian government is working to address important issues such as these reports of the use of bosnian passports by islamic

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Ted Poe: militants. and i am also pleased by reports that some reports that some in the bosnian muslim opportunity have been strong advocates for peace and reconciliation. the call for continued support for bosnia and such important efforts enhances the other important statements this resolution makes with regard to our policy toward bosnia.

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Ted Poe: mrspeaker, many of us would like to ensure that bosnia becomes a greater anchor for stability in the balkans region. this resolution is an important message of encouragement and