Gregory Meeks actually said...

"This political measure is unnecessarily divisive and plays directly into Vladimir Putin's hands and we should reject it loudly and in a bipartisan manner."

"If we do not secure their permanent legal status soon not only will we have fallen short on our commitment to do what's right."

"Brittany Griner is an important part of the Arizona community, someone I know well."

"I am truly in awe. And as we both know, there are many more wrongfully detained Americans abroad, including Paul Whelan."