“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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Dec 11, 2018

I believe that leveraging the resources of the U.S. Government to support greater private sector investments which I think is key is a win-win.

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Dec 11, 2018

I want to join the chorus in thanking you for your leadership as chairman of this committee.

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Dec 10, 2018

But I want it to be reasonable. Whereas the payday lenders are not reasonable.

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Dec 10, 2018

I don't want them to go out, not having access to capital, into loans or feeling that they have to go to payday lenders or anything else where they have to pay some more money.

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Nov 13, 2018

I urge the Fed move more quickly on this initiative, but I am also sympathetic though to some concerns...

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Sep 27, 2018

As Representative Meeks recently noted, fintech products can build a truly affordable and healthy financial system for everyone.

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Sep 26, 2018

I do believe that Congress has an oversight role to play when it comes to diversity and inclusion in our workforce.

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Sep 26, 2018

It limits their success. It limits their well-being and we must make sure that does not happen.

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Sep 26, 2018

the allegations that are against you are of course deeply concerning and should be treated as such

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Sep 26, 2018

The Trump administration's fiscal year 2019 budget leads us to question the ability of USAID and the State Department to execute their missions.

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Sep 26, 2018

The proposed budget calls into question whether or not the State Department will be adequately resourced in Europe and Central Asia.

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Sep 26, 2018

The U.S.-Europe-Eurasia relationship remains an important part of global stability in light of efforts by Russia to interfere in our democracies.

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