“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.”

Political Quotes

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

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 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 support Representative De La Cruz's bipartisan resolution.

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Nov 6, 2023

I consistently argue that we should act in coordination with our democratic allies and our support for Ukraine.

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Nov 6, 2023

This resolution highlights the systemic nature of Russia's attempt to wipe out Ukraine and its culture.

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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

Until that reckoning comes, Congress will continue to work to support the push toward justice.

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Nov 6, 2023

Not one--because I hear 'money going into Iran, money going into Iran, money going into Iran.' No money is going into Iran.

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Oct 26, 2023

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This will be a 2-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 207, nays 204, not voting 22, as follows: [Roll No…

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Oct 25, 2023

May I inquire as to the time remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from New York has 4 minutes remaining. The gentleman from Texas has 7 minutes remaining.

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Oct 25, 2023

May I inquire how much time is remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from New York has 7 minutes remaining. The gentleman from Texas has 10 minutes remaining.

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Oct 25, 2023

I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McCAUL. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Rose).

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