“I think we can all unequivocally say in 2026, football is not going anywhere.”
“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
“It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to future wildfire disasters”
“They are picking houses the way you pick tomatoes at the grocery store.”
“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

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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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Apr 25, 2012

If the case is to be made that NATO should take some action, then the case has to be made to the Congress of the United States.

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Apr 25, 2012

But I hope it is conveyed to him very clearly that, if he thinks it needs to be done, if our NATO allies think it needs to be done, they need to come to Mr. Meeks, myself, and other Members of Congress and make the case.

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Apr 25, 2012

NATO remains the United States' premiere defense alliance and an essential instrument for peace, in my estimation.

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Apr 25, 2012

In previous administrations, almost without exception, we have not taken any military action without the consent and support of the Congress.

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Apr 25, 2012

We wanted to help the good guys and help save civilian lives, and not have innocent people die.

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Apr 16, 2012

Today, I rise to speak in favor of H.R. 1815, the Lena Horne Recognition Act, introduced by my good friend and colleague from the great State of Florida, Congressman Alcee Hastings, to honor and posthumously award the Congressional Gold…

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Apr 16, 2012

I just want to thank the chairman of the European subcommittee for recalling that great day we did have in Budapest at the statue of Raoul Wallenberg. It was a great moment and a solemn moment. When you think about Raoul Wallenberg and…

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Apr 16, 2012

I have no further speakers, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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Apr 16, 2012

I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise today in favor of H.R. 3001, the Raoul Wallenberg Centennial Celebration Act. This bill will bestow the Congressional Gold Medal on a hero who is credited with saving thousands of lives…

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Mar 26, 2012

I agree with you. And I should hope that Turkey does want the best.

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Mar 26, 2012

I believe that there are immense possibilities for increased trade in the service sectors such as the airline industry and telecom and health care and capital markets.

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Mar 26, 2012

I couldn't agree more with you in talking about, and what Jean has indicated also with Turkey, in opening up that market.

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