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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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Feb 27, 2025

Mr. Trump had thrown a temper tantrum in the Oval Office.

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Feb 27, 2025

Trump had thrown a temper tantrum in the Oval Office.

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Feb 27, 2025

Trump and Vance’s outburst did nothing to advance America’s interests.

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Feb 27, 2025

This is just the latest in a string of alarming gestures made by Donald Trump to Vladimir Putin.

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Feb 24, 2025

The rushing of the sale is part and parcel of the administration’s utter disregard for Congress as a co-equal branch of government.

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Feb 18, 2025

The mayor and everyone else has due process. For me, that’s essential.

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Feb 18, 2025

I think she agreed that she cannot just wave a magic wand or say that the mayor is gone, is going to be removed.

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Feb 10, 2025

I do think that Mayor Adams, you know, I believe him when he said he didn’t do anything wrong, but you can’t interfere with the justice system.

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Feb 6, 2025

We continue engagement with the administration on a number of questions and concerns.

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Dec 3, 2024

My heart goes out to Omer's family. October 7, 2023, was a beautiful, clear day. Omer, a 21-year-old, who decided that he was going to make a difference and have peace in the Middle East, was just there on duty and then being called…

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Sep 25, 2024

This is a link to the full report summarizing the findings of the Committee on Foreign Affairs' investigation in the 118th Congress into the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Https:// democrats-foreignaffairs.house.gov/_cache/files/a…

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Sep 25, 2024

First, let me just say this because I heard this at the hearing the other day. When we were in charge, we held the first hearing after the withdrawal for a Cabinet Secretary on September 21. Who was that witness? Tony Blinken. The…

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Sep 25, 2024

Let me quickly rebut my dear friend before I yield to Mr. Sherman. Number one, it sounds like nothing was done by the administration or anyone else for the last 2, 3 years. The administration has provided over 20,000 pages and made over 15…

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Sep 11, 2024

It is explicit in the agreement that our sovereignty is not threatened, so this is duplicative, and that is why I oppose it. Mr. Chairman, I have no further speakers. I yield back the balance of my time.

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Sep 11, 2024

I oppose this amendment. The draft pandemic agreement advances global health security without impacting the United States' international sovereignty. The draft agreement explicitly states that it does not give the WHO any power to dictate…

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Sep 11, 2024

I claim the time in opposition, even though I am not opposed to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from New York is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

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Sep 11, 2024

Let me say, Mr. Chair, that I believe that one of the things that my Republican friends are trying to do here is to divert the actions, the inactions, and the failure of the prior administration during the pandemic. I think that is what…

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Sep 11, 2024

The gentleman indicated that he had not seen or known of the draft. I would refer him to the WHO's website. There is plenty of information. Just go to the website. On the website, Article 24, Paragraph 3 of the draft agreement--I am…

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Sep 9, 2024

Over the past 3\1/2\ years, the Biden administration has imposed unprecedented export controls against China and Russia. These measures have been highly effective in restricting Beijing and Moscow's access to critical U.S. technologies…

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Jul 8, 2024

I hope that we can do it this year.

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Jul 8, 2024

I believe would further strengthen sanctions on Russia, both of which have been sent to your team and have garnered broad bipartisan support.

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Jul 8, 2024

I greatly appreciate the work that you have done with the State Department, with the National Security Council, and with the whole Biden Administration in isolating Russia in the wake of its illegal, unjustified, and immoral invasion of…

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Jun 27, 2024

Did Joe Biden have a bad night in my opinion? Yes, he absolutely did.

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Jun 26, 2024

I thank Ranking Member Lee for all the hard work that she does on SFOPS and her global leadership, which is tremendously important. Mr. Chair, I rise today in strong opposition to this legislation. On this very floor, my Republican…

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Jun 12, 2024

He said only an emergency declaration by President Biden would make it legal.

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