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On the recordFebruary 5, 2024
I agree with my colleague, Representative Manning, that no U.S. funding should support any entity that supports terrorism or employs individuals who support terrorist organizations, including in UNRWA.
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Gregory Meeks
Democratic · New York

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Meeks supports the amendment to prevent funding to UNRWA due to terrorism concerns.

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