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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.

May 24, 2017

I think this gives us an opportunity, again, to show a single voice from our committee, and it gives all the Members of the House a chance to voice condolences to the families and friends of those who were killed in these wicked bombings.

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May 17, 2017

If we had that kind of transparency out of the financial system where at a certain level that information became available, I think it would be a disincentive all over the world for those involved in bad governance.

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May 17, 2017

I want to thank her for her focus.

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May 16, 2017

Without the appointees needed to direct the ship, the aforementioned vacuum will grow.

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May 16, 2017

I am worried about America's place in the world and what a rudderless Balkan region would mean.

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May 16, 2017

It is immensely more difficult to encourage reforms when our very institutions are threatened here in the United States.

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May 16, 2017

the work that our diplomats do in the field to advance American interests under difficult circumstances is undervalued.

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May 16, 2017

History has proven that democracy requires hard work, attention, and investment from leadership.

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May 16, 2017

We need to make sure that we do the same thing with our State Department.

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May 16, 2017

Do we, the United States of America, should we have an interest in these meetings, in these meetings continuing?

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