Jun 17, 2021
Madam Speaker, 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…
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.
Congressional Record · 2021-06-17
Jun 17, 2021
Mr. Speaker, 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).
Jun 17, 2021
Madam Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Waters), the chairwoman of the Committee on Financial Services.
Jun 17, 2021
Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Green), a distinguished Member.
Jun 17, 2021
Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Jones), my friend.
Jun 17, 2021
Mr. Speaker, 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).
Jun 17, 2021
Madam Speaker, pursuant to House Resolution 473, I call up the bill (H.R. 256) to repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House. The Clerk read the…
Jun 17, 2021
Madam Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Lee), the sponsor of this bill.
Jun 17, 2021
Madam Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Pelosi), our illustrious leader and Speaker of the United States House of Representatives.
Jun 17, 2021
Madam speaker, 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.
Jun 17, 2021
Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on H.R. 256. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the…
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