Gregory Meeks

Despite no longer having a physical presence in the country the United States continues to have vital interests in Afghanistan.

I strongly support this bipartisan measure introduced by Representative Kamlager-Dove and Representative Young Kim to advance the Young African Leaders Initiative.

I support Representative De La Cruz's bipartisan resolution.

I can say unequivocally that every member of this committee, heart, soul, and prayers, are with you and your families.

I strongly support Representative Kamlager-Dove's amendment.

I strongly support this amendment.

Exceptions for humanitarian assistance should be a standard part of sanctions legislation.

Effective global sanctions require effective diplomacy.

Part of that support means ensuring these people have enough to eat and basic lifesaving medicine.

We do not support Iranian leadership that funds terrorists like Hamas, that kill young women in custody simply for not wearing a hijab.

We cannot forget that we are talking about a deal that brought Americans home from imprisonment in a totalitarian regime.

Iran will never physically get dollars in their hands.

My position is diplomacy matters.

Not one--because I hear 'money going into Iran, money going into Iran, money going into Iran.' No money is going into Iran.

I do not believe, whether it's a Democratic President or a Republican President, that the President of the United States should not take into consideration the interests of the people of the United States.

I will not support any sanction measures that moves through this committee if it does not include a waiver in some form or fashion.

No hostage agreement with an enemy is pleasant or easy.

President Biden did the right thing. He brought five Americans home who were rotting in Iran's notorious Evin prison.

For years now the brutal Assad regime, its affiliates and criminal networks have used the sale and trafficking of the illegal narcotic captagon to enrich itself and fuel its campaign of brutality against Syria's people.

Until that reckoning comes, Congress will continue to work to support the push toward justice.

This resolution highlights the systemic nature of Russia's attempt to wipe out Ukraine and its culture.

I also support this measure authored by my friend, Representative Wagner, on the importance of fragility of the Dayton Peace Accords.

I consistently argue that we should act in coordination with our democratic allies and our support for Ukraine.

Only 2 days after Russia's renewed invasion of Ukraine, the United States worked with our partners to impose unprecedented economic sanctions against Putin's Russia.

Let me start off by thanking my friend and colleague, the Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Mr. McCaul, for his friendship and for working collectively together to make sure that the world knows that there is no daylight…