“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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Nov 6, 2023

I support Representative De La Cruz's bipartisan resolution.

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Nov 6, 2023

Effective global sanctions require effective diplomacy.

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Nov 6, 2023

I also support this measure authored by my friend, Representative Wagner, on the importance of fragility of the Dayton Peace Accords.

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Nov 6, 2023

Exceptions for humanitarian assistance should be a standard part of sanctions legislation.

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Nov 6, 2023

Part of that support means ensuring these people have enough to eat and basic lifesaving medicine.

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Nov 6, 2023

No hostage agreement with an enemy is pleasant or easy.

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Nov 6, 2023

I strongly support this amendment.

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Nov 6, 2023

We do not support Iranian leadership that funds terrorists like Hamas, that kill young women in custody simply for not wearing a hijab.

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Nov 6, 2023

I can say unequivocally that every member of this committee, heart, soul, and prayers, are with you and your families.

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Nov 6, 2023

I strongly support this bipartisan measure introduced by Representative Kamlager-Dove and Representative Young Kim to advance the Young African Leaders Initiative.

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Nov 6, 2023

I will not support any sanction measures that moves through this committee if it does not include a waiver in some form or fashion.

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Nov 6, 2023

I do not believe, whether it's a Democratic President or a Republican President, that the President of the United States should not take into consideration the interests of the people of the United States.

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