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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

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.

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Apr 19, 2021

Madam Speaker, let me just thank again Representative Gerry Connolly for this critical bill holding Saudi Arabia accountable for its brutal suppression of dissidents. Let me also say this helps ensure that the Saudi diplomatic facilities…

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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…

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Apr 19, 2021

Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution (H. Res. 124) supporting the people of Belarus and their democratic aspirations and condemning the election rigging and subsequent violent crackdowns on peaceful…

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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…

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Apr 19, 2021

Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 1251, the Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2021, as amended, by my good friend and the Foreign Affairs Committee's ranking member, Mr. McCaul. I…

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Apr 19, 2021

Madam Speaker, I will just say quickly thanks to Representatives Bass and Chris Smith. This will help build the next generation of Africa's youth. I hope all my colleagues will join me in voting for this very important bill. I yield back…

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Apr 14, 2021

I also have the anti-trust concerns when it comes to the prospect of large, non-financial companies entering the system through ILC regimes.

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Apr 14, 2021

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.

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Apr 14, 2021

There are serious concerns that the Big Tech companies could enter the financial system by the ILC regime.

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Apr 14, 2021

I want to thank you, Mr. Chairman, and Ranking Member Luetkemeyer, for having this very important and critical hearing.

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