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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 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 11, 2024

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 219, nays 199, not voting 13, as follows: [Roll No. 411]…

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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 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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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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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

the migrant camp would not happen because housing on a national park is against the law.

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Jun 12, 2024

Indeed, my Congressman, Gregory Meeks, a Democrat said putting a tent city in FBF was a terrible idea, even inhumane.

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Jun 12, 2024

putting a tent city in Floyd Bennett Field was a terrible idea, perhaps even inhumane.

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Jun 12, 2024

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

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