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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.

Sep 25, 2024

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. 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…

Congressional Record · 2024-09-25
Sep 25, 2024

Madam Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Chair, I rise in strong opposition to this legislation. We all recognize the challenges posed by the People's Republic of China. The Biden-Harris administration and this body…

Congressional Record · 2024-09-25
Sep 25, 2024

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time for the purpose of closing. Mr. Speaker, the first question in closing is the decision that had to be made because of what the Trump administration had done, was whether to withdraw, as…

Congressional Record · 2024-09-25
Sep 25, 2024

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to this resolution, which is clearly just another attempt by Republicans to politicize their investigation. It was not a bipartisan…

Congressional Record · 2024-09-25
Sep 11, 2024

Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to this amendment because it is within the President's authority to negotiate treaties and agreements without Senate ratification. While inserting findings clarifying the role of Congress and ratifying…

Congressional Record · 2024-09-11
Sep 11, 2024

Mr. Chair, I yield 5 minutes to the esteemed gentlewoman from California (Ms. Lee). My colleague is the ranking member on the Committee on Appropriations' State, Foreign Operations, and Related Agencies Subcommittee.

Congressional Record · 2024-09-11
Sep 11, 2024

Mr. Speaker, 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…

Congressional Record · 2024-09-11
Sep 11, 2024

Mr. Chair, I rise in support of this amendment as we need to expand Taiwan's international space and enable its participation in international forums. Taiwan is a friend, a democracy, and a critical part of the international community. As…

Congressional Record · 2024-09-11
Sep 11, 2024

Mr. Chairman, 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…

Congressional Record · 2024-09-11
Sep 11, 2024

Mr. Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chair, I stand in opposition to H.R. 1425. We can't forget the dark times that COVID-19 brought to our communities across the United States and around the entire world. The pandemic…

Congressional Record · 2024-09-11
Sep 11, 2024

Mr. Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume. 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…

Congressional Record · 2024-09-11

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