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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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Apr 19, 2021

I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 965, the YALI Act of 2021, introduced by Representatives Karen Bass and Chris Smith. Since 2010 the Young African Leaders Initiative has been…

Congressional Record · 2021-04-19
Apr 19, 2021

Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution (H. Res. 130) condemning the continued violation of rights and freedoms of the people of Hong Kong by the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Hong Kong…

Congressional Record · 2021-04-19
Apr 19, 2021

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Res. 130, Condemning Continued Violation of Rights and Freedoms of the People of Hong Kong by People's Republic of China and Government of…

Congressional Record · 2021-04-19
Apr 19, 2021

Mr. Speaker, I have no further speakers if the gentleman from Texas is ready to close. Mr. McCAUL. Mr. Speaker, I am prepared to close, and I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, sadly, we no longer see American flags waving…

Congressional Record · 2021-04-19
Apr 19, 2021

Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McCAUL. Madam Speaker, I am prepared to close and I yield myself the balance of my time. Today, the people of Belarus know that they are not alone, that they have the support of the…

Congressional Record · 2021-04-19
Apr 19, 2021

Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 965) to establish a comprehensive United States Government initiative to build the capacity of young leaders and entrepreneurs in Africa, and for other purposes, as…

Congressional Record · 2021-04-19
Apr 19, 2021

Madam Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Madam Speaker, H.R. 1251, the Cyber Diplomacy Act, introduced by my friend and the ranking member, Mr. McCaul, is bipartisan legislation that is essential to America's national security…

Congressional Record · 2021-04-19
Apr 19, 2021

Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Res. 124. This resolution, introduced by the chair of the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber, Mr. Keating, my…

Congressional Record · 2021-04-19
Apr 19, 2021

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, first, let me thank the ranking member for making sure we make a unified, strong, bipartisan statement, and all of my colleagues on the Foreign Affairs Committee on both…

Congressional Record · 2021-04-19
Apr 19, 2021

Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 1392) to protect Saudi dissidents in the United States, and for other purposes, as amended. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the bill is as follows: H.R…

Congressional Record · 2021-04-19
Apr 19, 2021

Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on H.R. 965. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the…

Congressional Record · 2021-04-19

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