“This war has killed 18 US service members, cost billions of taxpayer dollars, and displaced millions of civilians.”
“I’m pleased that my efforts will provide relief to the millions of Americans who’ve been squeezed by the surge in gas prices.”
“If the President wants to fix the problems at the pump, he should end this illegal war with Iran”
“The point is that tariffs contributed to inflation.”
“These disparities are not just statistics; they represent lives lost, families impacted, and communities left behind.”
“Prices are higher than when the president came into office, and tariffs made it worse.”

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On the recordFebruary 28, 2023
I thank you for this opportunity to appear before the Committee with Chairman McCaul in support of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs' budget request for the 118th Congress.
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Gregory Meeks
Democratic · New York
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Meeks expresses gratitude for the opportunity to support the budget request.

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