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Gregory Meeks: Mr. Speaker, the time period limitations on direct foreign commercial sales set forth in this bill will, in fact…

On the recordSeptember 2, 2025
Mr. Speaker, the time period limitations on direct foreign commercial sales set forth in this bill will, in fact, provide greater clarity for our allies and a more rapid delivery of necessary items to our partners around the world. Moreover, the bill does so without undermining congressional oversight or predetermining any decisions. Mr. Speaker, I support this legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time.
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Gregory Meeks
Democratic · New York

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Discussing the benefits of a bill on direct foreign commercial sales.

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