Dec 19, 2012
We here in Congress have a role to play in giving them the resources, respect, and attention they deserve.
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 30, 2012
Mr. Speaker, regretfully, I have to oppose H.R. 6429 although this is an important issue that needs to be addressed. There is a need for legislation that attracts and allows highly-skilled immigrants and students who graduate with advanced…
Nov 16, 2012
I want to first thank ranking member Howard Berman for his leadership on this, as well as to thank Chairwoman Ros-Lehtinen. I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 6156, the Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of…
Sep 19, 2012
I have just a few questions on issues that have come before my office from a number of constituents.
Sep 13, 2012
Mr. Speaker, I'd like to thank my friend from California (Mr. Dreier). And he's correct. This is a bipartisan bill that makes common sense, just common sense that we get this done. So, as I stand here today, I say to you, it is the right…
Aug 1, 2012
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the sponsors of this bill. I want to thank the gentleman from Ohio for sponsoring this bill and bringing this bill to the floor. Indeed, the Pro Football…
Jul 23, 2012
The fact of the matter is, if that wasn't the case, I might not be sitting here today because certain times, my parents had to rob Peter to pay Paul to help me get through school.
Jul 23, 2012
The whole idea, I think, is to put the loan shark, as my good friend Mr. Baca indicated, out of business.
Jul 18, 2012
I am keenly aware of the risks associated with the U.S. companies venturing into intellectual markets less regulated and protected than our own.
Jul 18, 2012
I think we have to determine it as legislators, and I don't have any more time, but just saying that those are the kinds of questions that we have, or I have, and I would love to know what you think in that regards because I don't want to…
Jul 18, 2012
Russia, with some of the world's most sophisticated consumers and a rapidly growing market, will join the World Trade Organization by summer's end. After 18 years of negotiating with the United States and the World Trade Organization…
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