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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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Jun 17, 2021

I thank the gentleman for his service, and I really respect him for what he put on the line for our country. We will always do that. But I will also say that those individuals who we did bring before the committee, though they might be…

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Jun 17, 2021

I would just say to my friend from Texas that maybe we should do--if you think Iran is a threat--an AUMF for Iran. This AUMF was for Iraq. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Washington (Ms. Jayapal).

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Jun 17, 2021

I now yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Virginia (Ms. Spanberger), a member of our HFAC committee with strong foreign affairs credentials.

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Jun 17, 2021

I now yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Jacobs), the vice chair of the subcommittee on International Development, International Organizations, and Global Corporate Social Impact.

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Jun 17, 2021

I just want to remind my friend that this 2002 AUMF has not been utilized as the sole reason or the sole authority in over 10 years. The 2001 AUMF is still in effect. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Maryland (Mr…

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Jun 17, 2021

It is now my honor to recognize a gentleman who I want to thank for his service, for he is a Marine combat veteran who served in Iraq. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Gallego).

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Jun 17, 2021

I want to remind the gentleman that the 2014 strike against ISIS, the primary AUMF, where it was utilized in the 2001 AUMF, continues and still is in existence. Also, when you talk about Soleimani, the primary utilization, still-President…

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Jun 17, 2021

I will just say really quickly: Before Soleimani, we had passed a bill on the AUMF in 2019, so it wasn't in response to President Trump. So this was attempted even before that. I now yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Virginia (Mr…

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Jun 17, 2021

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3(s) of House Resolution 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 268, nays 161, not voting 2, as…

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Jun 17, 2021

I have no further speakers, and I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McCAUL. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I think I laid out our arguments, and I think it is irresponsible to repeal this authority…

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Jun 16, 2021

I thank Chairwoman Waters for her leadership on the Financial Services Committee. Today, I urge bipartisan support for H.R. 1187, including the passage of my amendment, the Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act. As we…

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Jun 16, 2021

The American economy cannot reach its full potential without fully redressing persistent barriers that have kept whole communities from being able to build wealth and share in opportunities of prosperity.

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