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Gregory Meeks: I strongly oppose this measure. One, it is overbroad. And two, it would be completely counterproductive to the United…

On the recordJuly 25, 2023
I strongly oppose this measure. One, it is overbroad. And two, it would be completely counterproductive to the United States' interests.
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Gregory Meeks
Democratic · New York

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Meeks opposes the amendment, arguing it undermines U.S. soft power against China.

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