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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 13, 2021

Now is the time for an honest and frank conversation about our commitment and approach to addressing the root causes of migration.

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Apr 13, 2021

The Trump Administration's reckless policies... has been a major setback for the United States' credibility in the region.

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Apr 13, 2021

part of the problem has been we are not focused enough on the Western Hemisphere.

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Apr 13, 2021

Housing infrastructure is absolutely key for America, because if we don't improve our housing infrastructure, people in the richest country in the world will continue to be living on the street.

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Apr 13, 2021

I would say that there are new resources that were made available in the American Rescue Plan, $5 billion for communities to address homelessness.

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Apr 13, 2021

Investing in affordable public housing is tremendously important.

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Mar 22, 2021

for far too long I believe Congress has relinquished that responsibility to the executive branch.

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Mar 22, 2021

the time to reverse that trend I believe is now.

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Mar 22, 2021

the decision to send a young woman or man into war is the hardest, was the hardest for me of any vote that I have ever had.

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Mar 22, 2021

The time to reverse this trend is right now.

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Mar 22, 2021

The President cannot take our Nation to war without authorization from Congress.

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