Gregory Meeks actually said...

"I must say that I am deeply concerned by some of my colleagues who paint the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan with such broad strokes as to divorce the emergency evacuation from those choices and the ..."

"I want to particularly thank and also commend all of you who worked to help not only our Afghan allies and partners, but also for being advocates for the rights and pathways of refugees and immigrants..."

"I appreciate and thank the Chairman for his intention to honor that practice and allow me the autonomy to use the minority budget to best meet the unique needs that come with being in the minority."

"In the post-9/11 era, diplomacy and development have regrettably not received the attention and resources they deserve. That must change."