Gregory Meeks actually said...

"Evan Gershkovich is a journalist working in one of the most difficult media environments in the world."

"Detaining an American journalist for the first time since the cold war on baseless charges to gain political leverage and further silence the brave members of the independent press who are undeterred ..."

"I stand with the people of Ukraine in their existential fight for freedom."

"I, too, strongly support this measure. These agreements are already showing promise and deserve the attention of this committee and Congress."