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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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Mar 27, 2017

I think that this budget is devastating--devastating--to the leadership of our country.

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Mar 27, 2017

This budget does not give them the kind of respect and the kind of credit that they deserve.

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Mar 27, 2017

Thank you for your service, your dedication to this great country.

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Mar 27, 2017

I think this is tremendously important that we make sure there is access.

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Mar 27, 2017

I have said often, my parents probably would have never owned a home if it wasn't for a small bank that took a risk on them.

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Mar 27, 2017

I think that I agree with you in that we have to make sure that the pendulum didn't swing all the way the other way.

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Mar 21, 2017

The U.S. never recognized the Soviet occupation by force, and upon deliberation, they continued normal diplomatic relations.

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Mar 17, 2017

The camera of history is rolling, and here on the House floor it is recorded. So I want to make sure that we are clear. When I think about going back into the nineties, it was Bill and Hillary Clinton that put forward a healthcare plan. My…

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Mar 8, 2017

That is why we had the 9/11 Commission in the first place; it was a threat to our democracy.

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Mar 8, 2017

It is important that we make sure that we preserve our democracy.

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Feb 27, 2017

I am very concerned about that and maybe some of the other statements that he has made, particularly in regards to Mexico.

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Feb 27, 2017

Our relationship with our neighbors, partners and friends must be a high priority for the United States.

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Feb 14, 2017

One of the things that I do know is that over the last 14 days, we certainly have had not anything certain with this current Administration.

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Jan 31, 2017

Well, even Prime Minister May, in her statement, says we need a strong EU.

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Jan 31, 2017

Your exact quote, if I am not mistaken, is the declining EU.

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Jan 31, 2017

I think that the world is interconnected, and we are better interconnected, we are safer interconnected.

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Jan 31, 2017

About 1 million jobs put together, roughly estimated, and again, the U.K. the number one source of onshore jobs.

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Jan 31, 2017

Today's hearing is an important one, and the first in the House to address the Brexit vote and its consequences for transatlantic relations.

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Jan 31, 2017

I look forward to another exciting 115th Congress and continuing bilateral dialogue to further American interests abroad regardless of whose party is in power.

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Jan 23, 2017

Amendment to the Authorization and Oversight Plan.

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Dec 6, 2016

What do you do? You can't sit by and do nothing.

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Dec 6, 2016

I get concerned that we may be turning into an oligarchy country, when you look at the number of folks with money and the financing.

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Dec 6, 2016

The fight against corruption is a civic duty, and I am against corruption here in the United States just as much as I am against corruption in Ukraine, France, and Russia, or anywhere on the planet.

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Nov 14, 2016

The Congressional Black Caucus is often called the conscience of the Congress--the conscience of the Congress. They don't say we are just the conscience of Black people. They don't say we are just the conscience of some people. We say that…

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