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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.
For the purpose of closing. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 406 is a very important, bipartisan measure that affirms the importance of the United States and ASEAN's partnership by extending privileges and immunities under the International Organizations…
And I rise in strong support of H.R. 1159. This legislation introduced by Mrs. Wagner, the vice chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Messrs. Connolly and Lawler, House Foreign Affairs Committee members, showcases this body's…
If we do not secure their permanent legal status soon not only will we have fallen short on our commitment to do what's right.
I am truly in awe. And as we both know, there are many more wrongfully detained Americans abroad, including Paul Whelan.
Brittany Griner is an important part of the Arizona community, someone I know well.
Ranking Member Gregory Meeks and I introduced the Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act.
And to reverse gains made to combat infectious diseases including through the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, programs to prevent material and childhood deaths and funds to support health workers and global health security. Is…
Would the treaty base commitments such as payment of U.S. assessments to international organizations would also be jeopardized?
Would it reduce efforts to deter the PRC's aggression and coercion, including through the Countering PRC Influence Fund and slow our ability to open new posts in the Pacific Islands?
Speaker McCarthy and the House Republican majority have put forward a different vision, one that would cede American leadership on the world stage and threaten U.S. national security by arbitrarily slashing the international affairs budget…
The President's budget proposal lays out a strategic vision for the U.S. global engagement that would allow the United States to deepen our alliances, to tackle the most pressing global challenges, and effectively compete with our…
Safe space for dissent is important ongoing, even as I hope the department works to accommodate this congressional request because I think the substance that is in the cable is tremendously important for members of this committee to know…
The across the board cuts that I hear coming from my colleagues on the other side of the aisle are arbitrary and counter to our most serious needs.
I do not see moving these types of bills as optional or as favors to the department or USAID.
It is vital to our national security for the State Department to be adequately funded.
Had not President Biden led... if we had jumped out there by ourselves Putin would have been right. We would have been divided.
I am extremely glad to see that the Administration's budget request prioritized diplomacy and development, ensuring that we have the tools necessary to lead on the global stage.
I am glad to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Nadler), the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee.
The shared goal is to protect investors, foster innovation, and ensure that America continues to lead rather than follow in this space.
It is imperative that we recognize the unique role of Congress to legislate, and that no amount of enforcement actions or regulatory guidance can ever replace that or be a substitute.
I think a lot of people were concerned by your remarks yesterday--I know I was--saying that permissionless digital assets pose a systemic risk to the financial system.
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