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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.
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, it is imperative that the Burmese military respect the will of the Burmese people and, one, return power to those democratically elected; and, two, release civilian leaders…
Mr. Speaker, I continue to reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McCAUL. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Burchett).
Madam Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Levin), a valued member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and author of this important resolution.
Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 1112) to require a report on the military coup in Burma, and for other purposes, as amended. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the bill is as follows: H.R…
Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on H.R. 1112, as amended. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the…
Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I want to start by thanking Mr. Connolly for this important bill before us today. The Protect Democracy in Burma Act of 2021 is a timely measure that ensures the…
Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume for the purpose of closing. Madam Speaker, again, I want to thank Mr. Connolly for introducing this legislation, and I want to thank Ranking Member McCaul and my colleagues on the…
Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I want to thank Representative Levin for sponsoring this resolution, which condemns the military coup that occurred in Burma on February 1, 2021. It has been more…
the United States must grapple with the question of how to address actions by partners in countries that conflict with who we are as a country, without basic values.
For far too long, Saudi Arabia's routine suppression of basic rights and free expression has gone unaddressed.
Saudi Arabia is a long-standing and critical U.S. partner in a complex and changing region.
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