Gregory Meeks: “I claim the time in opposition to this amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from New York for…”

Let me just say, I support 100 percent our troops, but I strongly disagree with anyone who would say to trust, just simply trust, the President of the United States. That is not patriotism. That is not why we are here. That is why we have…

We continue engagement with the administration on a number of questions and concerns.

I would hope that New Yorkers will speak up and do whatever they believe is their constitutional right in a non-violent way.

The mayor and everyone else has due process. For me, that’s essential.