“This war has killed 18 US service members, cost billions of taxpayer dollars, and displaced millions of civilians.”
“I’m pleased that my efforts will provide relief to the millions of Americans who’ve been squeezed by the surge in gas prices.”
“If the President wants to fix the problems at the pump, he should end this illegal war with Iran”
“The point is that tariffs contributed to inflation.”
“These disparities are not just statistics; they represent lives lost, families impacted, and communities left behind.”
“Prices are higher than when the president came into office, and tariffs made it worse.”

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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 11, 2019

the concern that Members of Congress have had was about how our partners were using the weapons that they received

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Jun 11, 2019

one thing that I think that all Members of Congress do agree upon that Iran is a bad actor

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Jun 11, 2019

Saudi Arabia also does not have clean hands. And they, too, at times, malign the region.

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Jun 11, 2019

I believe in talking to our adversaries but Kim Jong-Un does not send beautiful letters when we see him killing his own people.

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Jun 10, 2019

That has got to be a multilateral level. The one time that I know when sanctions was very strong was in South Africa.

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Jun 10, 2019

Our hand and how we have dealt in the Western Hemisphere... is not clean where we have supported dictators.

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Jun 10, 2019

I am a strong believer in targeted sanctions... engagement, but with conditions.

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Jun 10, 2019

That has got to be a multilateral level. The one time that I know when sanctions was very strong was in South Africa.

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Jun 10, 2019

I want to know where is, where the U.S. has required regime change has resulted in a democratic government with human rights, et cetera.

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Jun 10, 2019

What usually works is engagement not isolation. Engagement, but with conditions.

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Jun 10, 2019

Our hand and how we have dealt in the Western Hemisphere... is not clean where we have supported dictators.

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Jun 10, 2019

I recommend that we get rid of trade with Nicaragua. Let them trade with China.

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