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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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Dec 7, 2020

if we do America First, that means we can get mistrust in our allies, and in this case, our European allies.

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Dec 7, 2020

I believe the United States and our allies did the right thing by taking action to end the bloodshed in both places.

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Dec 7, 2020

Leadership means bringing people along with you. Leadership means getting buy-in from others.

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Dec 7, 2020

we both come from public housing. And as a result of that, we come with a specific type of view.

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Dec 7, 2020

The national security team that President-elect Biden is putting in place is deeply knowledgeable and committed to helping all the countries of the region move forward.

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Dec 7, 2020

Supporting the region's democratic progress must also be a priority, pushing back on authoritarian interference.

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Dec 7, 2020

becoming the chair of this committee is bittersweet.

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Dec 7, 2020

we need the EU to do more, and we have got to make sure that we are leading them in that direction.

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Dec 1, 2020

We must stop playing partisan politics and come to a bipartisan agreement to provide a direct COVID-related stimulus and support now.

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Dec 1, 2020

We do need fiscal policy, not just monetary policy, and, frankly, we need Congress.

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Dec 1, 2020

From the way it sounds, some of my colleagues would just strike Article I from the Constitution and have the Executive Branch do everything.

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Dec 1, 2020

Our families and our businesses are asking Congress for additional relief to combat this health crisis.

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