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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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Jun 5, 2018

There have been some bad actions that have taken place that I don't think that anybody that has a reputable bank or credit union or financial institution, you want to get rid of the bad guys.

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May 22, 2018

Large investments from China are not necessarily new.

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May 22, 2018

We've got to keep those guards up because there are nefarious reasons at times that these countries will trade with us.

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May 22, 2018

I couldn't believe the tape when I saw it and you basically went after her about the QDDR report.

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May 22, 2018

I believe that you do. That's why I am taking you at your word.

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May 22, 2018

Nor did Hillary Clinton take a back seat about diplomatic security in this country.

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May 22, 2018

So where is the concern now on the side of this administration about Diplomatic Security?

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May 22, 2018

It looks like authoritarianism has been there in regard to Russia in the direction we are moving in.

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May 22, 2018

I will take you at your word. You said no. I take you at your word.

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May 22, 2018

That's one of the reasons why I was a huge supporter of TPP because it set some rules that we could still set, you know, with our allies, et cetera, that says these would be the trade rules in which we will continue to operate with, and I…

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May 22, 2018

I believe in a rules-based system. I believe that, you know, that it's important to have a WTO and enforce those rules.

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Apr 25, 2018

There are Christians that commit more crime in America than anyone else.

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