Gregory Meeks actually said...

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

"I thank you for this opportunity to appear before the Committee with Chairman McCaul in support of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs' budget request for the 118th Congress."

"Despite being the world's second largest economy, the People's Republic of China often enjoys... the status of a developing country."

"I will support this amendment, but I would like to point out that the administration has provided us this exact classified briefing already..."