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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.
I thank the ranking member from the Rules Committee. I stand here today as we deal with an American issue. It is an issue that is unique to America. It is an issue in which American people are saying we need help. It is an issue in which…
Madam Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from New Jersey, the Honorable Mr. Sires.
I reserve the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Does the gentleman from New York have any additional speakers?
Madam Speaker, how much time do I have remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from New York has 2\3/4\ minutes remaining.
I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from New York, Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney, for his initial floor debate.
Madam Speaker, I yield myself as much time as I may consume. I'm pleased that today on this floor, though it may be a little late, that we'll finally act on a piece of legislation that's vital to the Superstorm Sandy disaster relief…
Madam Speaker, I'd like to now yield 1 minute to a young man who has been a leader in this from New Jersey, the Honorable Frank Pallone.
Madam Speaker, I apparently missed it earlier; I want to thank Mr. Garrett especially for his request earlier to make sure that we included on this bill every Member from the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut delegations as sponsors of…
Madam Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the ranking member and the fighter for small businesses throughout America, the honorable Nydia Velazquez. (Ms. VELAZQUEZ asked and was given permission to revise and extend her remarks.)
I yield 2 minutes to the distinguished ranking member from the Appropriations Committee and a hard fighter, the one and only Nita Lowey.
At this time, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from New Jersey, a member of the Ways and Means Committee, Mr. Bill Pascrell.
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