Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Connolly), the distinguished president of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly and esteemed member of the Foreign Affairs Committee.
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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I also have the anti-trust concerns when it comes to the prospect of large, non-financial companies entering the system through ILC regimes.
I talk to many minority-owned small businesses, et cetera, and they tell me that the number-one issue that they have is access to capital.
There are serious concerns that the Big Tech companies could enter the financial system by the ILC regime.
I want to thank you, Mr. Chairman, and Ranking Member Luetkemeyer, for having this very important and critical hearing.





