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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.

Sep 21, 2016

it was a smart thing using leverage when conducting diplomatic negotiations.

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Sep 21, 2016

I encourage FSOC to further embrace greater transparency in its designation process and in how designated entities would be regulated.

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Sep 21, 2016

my colleagues on the other side of the aisle are using as fodder for a convenient political spin.

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Sep 14, 2016

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to bring up H.R. 1217, the bipartisan expanded background checks legislation, to honor the memory of Tyreke Borel, who was 17 years old, a victim of gun violence who never received a moment of action on…

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Sep 13, 2016

What is great about the United States, in my estimation, is when I have a scenario like Colin Kaepernick, that he has the freedom to express.

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Sep 13, 2016

We can't be silent about that. We can't just allow it to go.

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Sep 13, 2016

I am always concerned about democracy and democratic institutions.

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Sep 13, 2016

We want the same things for all people--human rights, freedom to determine your own self-determination.

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Sep 13, 2016

We can't have coups d'etat. We have got to speak out against coups d'etat in order to have democratic order.

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Sep 13, 2016

I stand in solidarity with the democratically elected Turkish Government and against any violent attempts to overthrow it.

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