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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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Mar 12, 2024

I think it is great that we are having this hearing, and it is important that we address just the growth of government.

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Mar 6, 2024

At this time, I am pleased to offer this bipartisan amendment with my friend from Missouri (Mrs. Wagner) along with the support of my colleagues Mr. Scott and Mr. Nickel. This amendment would provide opportunities for enhanced exposure to…

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Feb 14, 2024

It was not Joe Biden who crafted the February 2020 deal. It was, in fact, his Republican predecessor that made the agreement with the Taliban.

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Feb 14, 2024

A 20-year war deserved comprehensive and bipartisan oversight.

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Feb 14, 2024

For the purpose of closing. With growing instability in the Indo-Pacific and freedom under threat globally, the Quad is more important than ever for upholding regional rules and helping maintain stability. Regional rules, high values, and…

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Feb 14, 2024

The American people have funded our bipartisan oversight work and we owe them full transparency, not just misleading, cherry-picked snippets.

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Feb 13, 2024

the Biden Administration's approach to sanctions on Russia, I believe has been unprecedented, has been impactful, and has meaningfully limited Russia's ability to conduct its illegal and unjustifiable war of aggression against Ukraine.

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Feb 13, 2024

I want to ask unanimous consent that Rep. Courtney who worked very hard on the AUKUS agreement participate at today's hearing.

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Feb 13, 2024

There are a lot of folks who feel that America, in a way, is becoming a police state.

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Feb 13, 2024

It's good to be home, and I want to thank you, Mr.

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Feb 5, 2024

I am so glad we are addressing it legislatively here today.

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Feb 5, 2024

If UNRWA collapses, 266,000 West Bank Palestinians lose access to primary health care, 100,000 lose emergency food and cash assistance.

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