“This war has killed 18 US service members, cost billions of taxpayer dollars, and displaced millions of civilians.”
“I’m pleased that my efforts will provide relief to the millions of Americans who’ve been squeezed by the surge in gas prices.”
“If the President wants to fix the problems at the pump, he should end this illegal war with Iran”
“The point is that tariffs contributed to inflation.”
“These disparities are not just statistics; they represent lives lost, families impacted, and communities left behind.”
“Prices are higher than when the president came into office, and tariffs made it worse.”

Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 24, 2017
I see that the State Department understands the threat, but sometimes I don't see that the President understands the threat.
Said by
Gregory Meeks
Democratic · New York
Source
congress.gov

Editor's note · Context

Meeks expresses concern about the President's understanding of foreign threats.

Share

Share on XShare on FacebookEmail this quote

More from Gregory Meeks

Jul 8, 2024

I greatly appreciate the work that you have done with the State Department, with the National Security Council, and with the whole Biden Administration in isolating Russia in the wake of its illegal, unjustified, and immoral invasion of…

congress.gov
Feb 27, 2025

Mr. Trump had thrown a temper tantrum in the Oval Office.

cbsnews.com
Sep 11, 2024

The gentleman indicated that he had not seen or known of the draft. I would refer him to the WHO's website. There is plenty of information. Just go to the website. On the website, Article 24, Paragraph 3 of the draft agreement--I am…

govinfo.gov
Jan 10, 2026

It seems at every turn, Donald Trump is trying to figure out how he avoids Congress.

npr.org
View all Gregory Meeks quotes

Other voices in this conversation