You know, the gentleman is from Florida, so he knows oranges. I am from New York, the Big Apple. I know apples. The gentleman's argument, clearly, he doesn't know apples from oranges. Let me just say this: I never challenged the gentleman's patriotism to this country. He better never challenge my patriotism to this country. To think that he has a privilege to do that? No. There is no one that has more patriotism. I have family members who lost their lives for this country. I am here because of my patriotism to this country.
Gregory Meeks: “You know, the gentleman is from Florida, so he knows oranges. I am from New York, the Big Apple. I know apples. The…”
Editor's note · Context
Defending his patriotism in response to a colleague's remarks.
Share
More from Gregory Meeks
That is why I support this bill. That is one of the main reasons why I am here in the United States Congress. Strengthening our capital markets is not about helping the big guys. It is about improving the financial security of working…
There is no evidence that the people being killed are an imminent threat to the United States of America.
It seems at every turn, Donald Trump is trying to figure out how he avoids Congress.
The House should have a say. Even last Congress, the Republican majority had votes on privileged resolutions under the emergency law. I can understand why some of my colleagues across the aisle might wish to avoid such a vote. They don't…





