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Gregory Meeks

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Gregory Weldon Meeks is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 5th congressional district since 1998. A member of the Democratic Party, Meeks has focused on issues such as economic development, education, and healthcare throughout his tenure. He has been an advocate for oversight and accountability in government, often speaking out on matters related to national security and foreign policy. Meeks has played a significant role in various legislative initiatives and has been involved in discussions regarding the War Powers and congressional oversight.

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Dec 12, 2023

I want to start by making clear that congressional support for Ukraine remains broad and bipartisan. We know, from previous votes on the floor amendments and the standalone bill on Ukraine funding, that assistance to Ukraine has…

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Nov 30, 2023

Let me say this: The United States has values. What is taking place and what took place in Israel and is taking place in Gaza right now is why we are fighting so hard to make sure that we have a supplemental that includes humanitarian aid…

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Nov 30, 2023

Let me just say this. First, the debate on the House floor today is a rare moment where the House Foreign Affairs Committee is debating legislation under a rule, rather than under suspension. For those who don't know what that means, it…

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Nov 30, 2023

I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McCAUL. Madam Chair, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from California (Mrs. Kim), the chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs' Subcommittee on Indo-Pacific.

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Nov 30, 2023

Again, I haven't heard a reply. Not one penny has gone to Iran. If I am wrong, then someone tell me. Not one cent. The money is frozen in Qatar. Not one penny. None of this could have been used by Hamas, Iran, or anyone for October 7. They…

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Nov 30, 2023

Let me just say that I keep hearing this demonstrates weakness. The Biden administration demonstrated strength in being willing to stand with your enemies and negotiate. I can recall, for me, even in our own country, what I learned to live…

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Nov 30, 2023

This amendment is counterproductive. The House has voted in a bipartisan manner to support general licenses to Iran to allow open internet access to the protesters against the regime of Iran. That could violate this vaguely drafted…

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Nov 30, 2023

I claim the time in opposition to this amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from New York for 5 minutes.

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Nov 30, 2023

I strongly support this amendment. The United States must stand for humanitarian aid and must stand for helping the people of Iran, even while we condemn the Iranian governing regime. The regime's medieval views on women's rights and…

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Nov 30, 2023

This amendment targets Qatar, the most important partner of the United States in freeing Americans and Israelis held hostage by Hamas. Passage of this amendment and, in my opinion, this overall bill would jeopardize sensitive, ongoing…

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Nov 30, 2023

Let me first start off by saying the President of the United States did the right thing. It is easy to say why we should vote against this bill. My good friend, the chairman, has talked about October 7 over and over. Our committee has had…

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Nov 30, 2023

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas will be postponed. Amendment No. 10 Offered by Ms. Porter The Acting CHAIR. It is now…

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