Nov 30, 2023
Mr. Chair, I rise to claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from New York is recognized for 5 minutes.
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, 2023
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chair, one question that I think remains unanswered to my colleagues on the other side: Are you willing to go and tell the family members of those five hostages that are now home…
Nov 30, 2023
Madam Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Let me say this: The United States has values. What is taking place and what took place in Israel and is taking place in Gaza right now is why we are fighting so hard to make sure…
Nov 30, 2023
Madam Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Let me first start off by saying the President of the United States did the right thing. It is easy to say why we should vote against this bill. My good friend, the chairman, has…
Nov 30, 2023
Madam Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Let me just say that I keep hearing this demonstrates weakness. The Biden administration demonstrated strength in being willing to stand with your enemies and negotiate. I can recall…
Nov 30, 2023
Madam Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Again, I haven't heard a reply. Not one penny has gone to Iran. If I am wrong, then someone tell me. Not one cent. The money is frozen in Qatar. Not one penny. None of this could have…
Nov 30, 2023
Madam Chair, I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McCAUL. Madam Chair, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from California (Mrs. Kim), the chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs' Subcommittee on Indo-Pacific.
Nov 30, 2023
Mr. Chairman, let me just say this. First, the debate on the House floor today is a rare moment where the House Foreign Affairs Committee is debating legislation under a rule, rather than under suspension. For those who don't know what…
Nov 29, 2023
Mr. Chairman, I rise today to say to my Republican colleagues: Stop the xenophobic rhetoric about asylum seekers and draft some meaningful policy that addresses the migrant crisis in New York and across this country. Deception and…
Nov 28, 2023
This timely bill seeks to close that spigot as well. Importantly it requires the Administration to impose sanctions on any foreign person or institution supporting the concealing military pathway from North Korea to Russia's war in Ukraine.
Nov 28, 2023
I support this bipartisan bill and ANS and thank Representative Connolly for his leadership on this issue and his continued work to support the people of Ukraine against Russia's brutal war.
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