Rep. Peter Hoekstra

Republican  •  2nd District, Michigan  •  9th Term  •  Sworn In 1993
Current Term 2009 - 2010 View All
  • Votes with party 93%
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11/18/09
Sheer Madness

...the “20th hijacker,” are any indication. This is sheer madness, a recipe for a three-ring circus during which, as Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Mich., said, “the terrorists are going to do everything they can to disrupt it.” In short, it will serve as a

11/18/09
House Republicans Attempt to Block Transfer of Gitmo Detainees

...administration announced it would prosecute the self-proclaimed mastermind of the Sept. 11 attacks in New York. Michigan Rep. Pete Hoekstra, the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, on Wednesday introduced a "discharge petition" that woul

Source: FOX News
11/18/09
Congressional inquiry into Fort Hood sought

...of complete coverage on Rep. Pete Hoekstra is one of several GOP representatives seeking a Fort Hood investigation. GOP representatives say they want to look at "intelligence and intelligence sharing failures"Rep. Pete Hoekstra cites "systemic breakdown

Source: CNN
11/18/09
Texas Republicans in Congress push terror angle in Fort Hood shootings

...members of the House Intelligence and Homeland Security Committees at a news conference Tuesday to investigate what Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Mich., the ranking Republican on the intelligence panel called the "systemic breakdown" of intelligence in spotting

11/18/09
CNN - Congressional Inquiry Into Ft. Hood Eyed

...of complete coverage on Rep. Pete Hoekstra is one of several GOP representatives seeking a Fort Hood investigation. GOP representatives say they want to look at "intelligence and intelligence sharing failures"Rep. Pete Hoekstra cites "systemic breakdown

Source: KTVU
11/17/09
The right's nonsensical arguments against trying Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in New York.

...Palin ends her post with an exhortation to "Hang 'em high." Here's betting there's nothing KSM wants more. Both Palin and Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Mich., are also obsessed with the prospect of allowing these terrorists to have an opportunity to mount a so-

Source: Slate
11/17/09
Fort Hood probes

...statements. There is evident tension between the executive and legislative branches on the Fort Hood tragedy. Rep. Pete Hoekstra (Mich.), the senior Republican on the Intelligence Committee, told Fox News recently that administration officials delayed

Source: The Hill
11/17/09
Rep. Hoekstra questions stimulus spending in "phantom" districts

...RAPIDS (WZZM) - Rep. Pete Hoekstra (R-Mich.) released a statement late Tuesday afternoon, questioning whether federal stimulus funds were being spent in Michigan congressional districts that do not exist. The list at www.Recovery.gov lists federal stim

11/17/09
House GOP bashes Dems

...York: "To come to the US is one issue...to be given the rights of US citizens is just awful." He urged collegues to bring Rep. Pete Hoekstra (R-MI)'s "Keep Terrorists out of America" legislation to the floor. The bill urges Congress to oppose transferri

Source: MSNBC
11/17/09
Fort Hood Suspect Likely Acted Alone

...failures that must be reviewed and addressed immediately" in order to safeguard against potential attacks. Michigan Rep. Pete Hoekstra, who is the top Republican on the panel, said there was "a systemic failure" by government agencies to detect the thre

11/16/09
What's Eric Holder Up To?

...they can to disrupt it and make it a circus and allow them to use it as a platform to push their ideology," says Michigan Rep. Pete Hoekstra, the ranking Republican on the House intelligence committee.The decision to take the most high-profile defendant

11/16/09
Rudy raging over devils' advocates

...they can to disrupt it and make it a circus and allow them to use it as a platform to push their ideology," said Michigan Rep. Pete Hoekstra, the top Republican on the House intelligence committee. But White House senior adviser David Axelrod shot back,

Source: New York Post
11/16/09
Suspect Is Key to Pace in 9/11 Case

By Jess Bravin Khalid Sheikh Mohammed has said he was ready to confess to orchestrating the Sept. 11 attacks, a move that would make his case relatively easy for prosecutors. But if Mr. Mohammed decides to work with his American lawyers to stall the

11/16/09
Dems, GOP split on trials of alleged terrorists

...at Fort Hood last week. President Barack Obama, he said, "doesn't get the fact that there is an Islamic war against us." Rep. Pete Hoekstra of Michigan, top Republican on the House intelligence committee, said the trial could expose the people of New Yo

11/16/09
RE: Peter Hoekstra

Rep Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, said last month he believes the White House was backing off the possibility of using Standish. Hoekstra argued the detainees ...

Source: The Detroit News
11/16/09
What's Eric Holder Up To?

... them to use it as a platform to push their ideology," says Michigan Rep. Pete Hoekstra, the ranking Republican on the House intelligence committee. ...

Source: Wall Street Journal
11/15/09
WSJ UPDATE: Clinton Defends Trial For 9/11 Suspects In NY:ABC

Rep. Pete Hoekstra, a Michigan Republican who favors the use of military tribunals to try terrorist suspects, called the decision a "bad idea" that would ...

Source: Wall Street Journal
11/15/09
Suspect Is Key to Pace in 9/11 Case

"They wanted center stage, and they're going to want to keep it for as long as they can," Rep. Pete Hoekstra (R., Mich.) said on cbs's "Face the Nation" ...

Source: Wall Street Journal
11/15/09
GOP blasts trial decision...Illinois could house terror suspects...Obama's in ...

Michigan Rep. Pete Hoekstra (HUK'-struh) predicts the defendants will do everything they can to disrupt the trial and "make it a circus. ...

Source: 9&10 News
11/15/09
Video: Falling Through The Cracks

...Schieffer wonders how Maj. Nadil Malik Hasan wasn't scrutinized more carefully before 13 people were shot and killed. Rep. Pete Hoekstra (R-Mich.) spoke with Bob Schieffer on the latest in the Ft. Hood investigation and Sept. 11th trials in New York. Se

Source: CBS News
11/15/09
Dems, GOP split on NY trials of alleged terrorists

...at Fort Hood last week. President Barack Obama, he said, "doesn't get the fact that there is an Islamic war against us." Rep. Pete Hoekstra of Michigan, top Republican on the House intelligence committee, said the trial could expose the people of New Yo

Source: Miami Herald
11/15/09
RE: Peter Hoekstra

"They wanted center stage, and they're going to want to keep it for as long as they can," Rep. Pete Hoekstra (R., Mich.) said on CBS's "Face the Nation" ...

Source: Wall Street Journal
11/15/09
Rudy Giuliani says Obama plan to bring 9/11 thug Khalid Shaikh Mohammed is needless risk

...to do everything they can to disrupt it and make it a circus and allow them to use it as a platform to push their ideology," Rep. Pete Hoekstra of Michigan, the top Republican on the House intelligence committee, said on CBS' "Face the Nation." McConne

11/15/09
RE: Peter Hoekstra

Rep. Pete Hoekstra (R-Mich.) spoke with Bob Schieffer on the latest in the Ft. Hood investigation and Sept. 11th trials in New York. Sen. ...

Source: CBS News
11/15/09
US to Afghans: Reduce corruption...Election doubts...Iran's first lady

Michigan Rep. Pete Hoekstra (HUK'-struh) tells CBS' "Face the Nation" that Khalid Sheikh Mohammed (HAH'-leed shayk moh-HAH'-med) will turn the proceeding ...

Source: 9&10 News
11/15/09
RE: Peter Hoekstra

Rep. Pete Hoekstra of Michigan, top Republican on the House intelligence committee, said the trial could expose the people of New York to years of ...

Source: The Associated Press
11/15/09
Top Lawmakers Differ On 9-11 Trials

Republican Pete Hoekstra disagreed. The congressman from Michigan called the decision announced last week to hold trials in New York City political and ...

Source: Ozarks First
11/15/09
RE: Peter Hoekstra

Michigan Rep. Pete Hoekstra (HUK'-struh) predicts the defendants will do everything they can to disrupt the trial and "make it a circus. ...

Source: 9&10 News
11/15/09
Sunday's best: Obama in Shanghai

Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Mich., top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, fears a "circus of a trial" that will rip open old wounds. Sen. ...

Source: USA Today
11/15/09
RE: Peter Hoekstra

Michigan Rep. Pete Hoekstra , the top Republican on the House intelligence committee, questions bringing suspected terrorists to US soil while the country ...

Source: WZTV

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2234 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-4401
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