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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.

Jul 25, 2023

This amendment includes important additions and revisions to the underlying bill supporting AUKUS's submarine activities.

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Jul 25, 2023

AUKUS provides an important diplomatic and defense tool for cooperation.

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Jul 25, 2023

Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from Florida (Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick). Mrs. CHERFILUS-McCORMICK. Mr. Speaker, I thank Ranking Member Meeks for leading this and also Chairman McCaul. Mr. Speaker, as the only…

Congressional Record · 2023-07-25
Jul 25, 2023

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, I introduced and marked up this bill with robust bipartisan support. I thank my colleagues on the other side of the aisle, Chairman McCaul and the chair of the subcommittee…

Congressional Record · 2023-07-25
Jul 25, 2023

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 1684, the Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act of 2023. Mr. Speaker, it is no secret that Haiti is in a dire situation. A United…

Congressional Record · 2023-07-25
Jul 18, 2023

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, in the 117th Congress, when I became the chair of Foreign Affairs Committee, my first stop was in Israel celebrating the Fourth of July. I said then what I will say now…

Congressional Record · 2023-07-18
Jul 18, 2023

Mr. Speaker, I continue to reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McCAUL. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Miller).

Congressional Record · 2023-07-18
Jul 18, 2023

Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this resolution, and I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, tomorrow, we welcome Israel's President Herzog to the United States of America. For my entire career of 25 years in the House…

Congressional Record · 2023-07-18
Jul 18, 2023

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time for the purpose of closing. Mr. Speaker, I am not going to be long, but I am sitting here scratching my head trying to figure out what the gentlewoman from Colorado is talking about. This…

Congressional Record · 2023-07-18
Jul 18, 2023

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.J. Res. 70. For decades, Muammar Qadhafi ruled Libya with an iron fist and with a corrupt, self-serving economic policy that stunted Libya's…

Congressional Record · 2023-07-18

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