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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.

Mar 22, 2023

Had not President Biden led... if we had jumped out there by ourselves Putin would have been right. We would have been divided.

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Mar 8, 2023

we cannot have the agencies trying to front-run the Legislative Branch.

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Mar 8, 2023

we want to give the people a voice. We don't want to be subject to the king.

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Mar 8, 2023

the shared goal is to protect investors, foster innovation, and ensure that America continues to lead rather than follow in this space.

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Mar 8, 2023

Mr. Speaker, I am glad to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Nadler), the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee.

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Mar 8, 2023

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H. Con. Res. 21. Mr. Speaker, though I oppose an indefinite U.S. military presence in Syria, this measure forces a premature end to our mission at…

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Mar 8, 2023

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time to close. Mr. Speaker, there is one thing that is clear from this debate that I think we all can agree upon: We need to debate and look at AUMFs and that Congress must assert its authority…

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Mar 8, 2023

the CFPB was put in place to make sure that it was fair access to credit

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Mar 8, 2023

the people must have a voice, and that voice is the CFPB.

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Mar 8, 2023

it is imperative that we recognize the unique role of Congress to legislate, and that no amount of enforcement actions or regulatory guidance can ever replace that or be a substitute.

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Mar 7, 2023

I believe that we are deluding ourselves if we believe that this could have been as an easy operation given the deteriorating security situation and rapidly changing events on the ground that no one could have predicted.

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