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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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Sep 26, 2023

I would ask you to knock it off, cease and desist, and work with this body to pass a law if you want to regulate something.

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Sep 26, 2023

It seems that you don't really recognize the authority of the Judicial Branch.

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Jul 26, 2023

What's confusing and shocking to me is watching my colleagues across the aisle complain about the influence of China and other adversaries while simultaneously proposing to no longer support our strongest allies in the region.

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Jul 26, 2023

We recognize that despite the signing of the Accord and the important advances in human rights over the past decade, attacks against Colombia's human rights and environmental defenders have risen in the years since the Accord's signing in…

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Jul 26, 2023

I would hope our allies do not look at that or think that is what America is.

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Jul 26, 2023

Colombia is not sliding into a socialist State. I've worked closely, as I said, with every Colombian president since I was elected to Congress because I believe in the potential of the Colombian people.

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Jul 25, 2023

As Australia's own intelligence head said, Mike Burgess, AUKUS secrets are a target for spies and those looking to exploit cutting edge security advancements.

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Jul 25, 2023

This amendment clarifies that certain items adds an exceptions to the exception provided to licensing requirement.

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Jul 25, 2023

I applaud our colleagues that worked on this bicameral, bipartisan legislation which directs USAID to set bold targets.

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Jul 25, 2023

Given the statements that you have indicated, I think we have an agreement. And I now will support this amendment.

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Jul 25, 2023

the film industry, as indicated by the gentlelady, is an essential for America, and I repeat, it is essential for American soft power.

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Jul 25, 2023

AUKUS provides an important diplomatic and defense tool for cooperation.

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