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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 16, 2017

I always think that those who work for the State Department are underappreciated.

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May 16, 2017

I think that if we see human right violations are wrong, we should challenge the countries on their human rights.

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May 16, 2017

We shouldn't want to be like them. I think that we set the standard, and we should be the ones that are moving forward in that regard.

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May 16, 2017

We always talk about the United States being a leader and try to protect and make sure that there are human rights.

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Apr 27, 2017

many of my colleagues on the Republican side of the aisle have amnesia about what took place before 2008.

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Apr 26, 2017

I am extremely uneasy that we have no updated AUMF. And the President has stated, basically, that he has acted impulsively.

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Apr 26, 2017

I think that any rational, reasonable person would strongly, as I do, condemn the atrocities that took place in Syria and the utilization of chemical weapons.

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Apr 26, 2017

Congress should never be left wondering what next after the use of military force and never, especially in a situation where there is no imminent threat to our homeland.

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Apr 25, 2017

I have enough questions for other folks. Thanks for being here.

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Apr 25, 2017

I am particularly concerned about due process.

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Apr 25, 2017

Often, people forget where we have come from and what took place in 2007 and 2008, the number of jobs that were lost, how people were devastated.

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