Gregory Meeks actually said...

"Would it reduce efforts to deter the PRC's aggression and coercion, including through the Countering PRC Influence Fund and slow our ability to open new posts in the Pacific Islands?"

"Safe space for dissent is important ongoing, even as I hope the department works to accommodate this congressional request because I think the substance that is in the cable is tremendously important ..."

"I do not see moving these types of bills as optional or as favors to the department or USAID."

"Had not President Biden led... if we had jumped out there by ourselves Putin would have been right. We would have been divided."