Gregory Meeks actually said...

"MDIs and CDFIs are essential pillars to tackling the systemic problems that we seek to solve."

"It is important for Congress, a separate branch of government, to act where the administration has refused to."

"We must demonstrate commitment to the dissidents around the world who want to look to America as they bravely seek democratic progress at home."

"We cannot stand idly by, and Mr. Connolly has come up with a well-thought-out bill to prevent that from happening in the future."