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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.

Jun 12, 2015

Mr. Speaker, today's vote to grant the President trade promotion authority is about America's future in a globalized world. Let's be clear what is at stake. America's standing as a global leader has not come without strong leadership from…

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Jun 11, 2015

Mr. Speaker, I want to thank Mr. Rangel. I stand in support of this bipartisan legislation, which passed the Senate by a vote of 99-1. It includes preferences that are critical to so many economies in the developing world: the African…

Congressional Record · 2015-06-11
Jun 10, 2015

I personally know the critical need and the significant importance of public housing, giving individuals an opportunity.

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Jun 2, 2015

It seems to me that what we are talking about is making the American workers the winners here.

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Jun 2, 2015

It just seems, that is why I am just baffled that some of my colleagues don't believe we need Ex-Im Bank.

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Jun 1, 2015

And there are already resources, because sometimes you get these things set aside because it could be over 142,000 letters, from my understanding, in potential cases.

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May 18, 2015

I think, as I said in my opening, and you missed that, Mr. Yee, unfortunately. I think that when you have friends, you can be honest with friends, and you can talk back and forth.

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May 18, 2015

We have a great relationship of which can only get better if we are honest with one another and we talk back and forth.

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May 18, 2015

I am concerned about extremes. Extreme left, extreme right, either way...

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May 18, 2015

As Jobbik rises in the polls, Fidesz must address the far right and not appease it in my mind.

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May 18, 2015

Thank you, Chairman Rohrabacher, for holding this hearing to provide us with a status update on America's relationship with Hungary.

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