Gregory Meeks: “I don't want them to go out, not having access to capital, into loans or feeling that they have to go to payday lenders…”

My heart goes out to Omer's family. October 7, 2023, was a beautiful, clear day. Omer, a 21-year-old, who decided that he was going to make a difference and have peace in the Middle East, was just there on duty and then being called…

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

It is explicit in the agreement that our sovereignty is not threatened, so this is duplicative, and that is why I oppose it. Mr. Chairman, I have no further speakers. I yield back the balance of my time.

It is unacceptable that, a week after the strike, Members of the Foreign Affairs Committee have yet to be briefed by the administration on this use of force despite the Committee’s clear jurisdiction.