Gregory Meeks actually said...

"First of all, the United States has a veto. There's no major decision that the IMF can make without the United States' approval and agreement."

"To do nothing, and look the other way, is in fact to do something."

"I believe that beyond the altruistic reasons for assisting poor and emerging countries, we have strong business, economic, and geopolitical reasons to follow through on the commitments made by Preside..."

"When we decide to walk away from our obligations under the pretext that the crisis is too severe to help others, we open the door for others to step in and fill the void we create."