Gregory Meeks actually said...

"I saw recall elections, and Hugo Chavez allowed the democratic process to continue, and he faced those recall elections and won, fair and square."

"I believe that leveraging the resources of the U.S. Government to support greater private sector investments which I think is key is a win-win."

"Unfortunately, oftentimes or as just happened at this time while I was in Africa I asked about U.S. involvement, U.S. investment, U.S. trade, and they are saying that they don't see enough of us."

"I want to join the chorus in thanking you for your leadership as chairman of this committee."