On the recordMarch 20, 2012
It has more than two centuries for the United States to achieve the imperfect form of democracy by which we govern ourselves today.
Source
congress.govEditor's note · Context
Meeks reflects on the long journey of U.S. democracy as a work in progress.
Share & report
More from Gregory Meeks
Jun 27, 2024
Did Joe Biden have a bad night in my opinion? Yes, he absolutely did.
Sep 11, 2024
Mr. Chairman, I oppose this amendment. The draft pandemic agreement advances global health security without impacting the United States' international sovereignty. The draft agreement explicitly states that it does not give the WHO any…
Sep 9, 2024
Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of this legislation. This is the long-awaited proverbial ``China week'' on the House floor, so let me explain briefly why this legislation pertains to the PRC. In February 2022, as the world turned its…
Sep 9, 2024
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, over the last year alone, we have seen Beijing and Hong Kong authorities crack down further on dissent and free expression at home and abroad. In March, they enacted national…
Other voices in this conversation
