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.
May 16, 2017
We shouldn't want to be like them. I think that we set the standard, and we should be the ones that are moving forward in that regard.
May 16, 2017
We always talk about the United States being a leader and try to protect and make sure that there are human rights.
May 16, 2017
I think that if we see human right violations are wrong, we should challenge the countries on their human rights.
May 16, 2017
History has proven that democracy requires hard work, attention, and investment from leadership.
May 16, 2017
Do we, the United States of America, should we have an interest in these meetings, in these meetings continuing?
May 16, 2017
I always think that those who work for the State Department are underappreciated.
May 16, 2017
the work that our diplomats do in the field to advance American interests under difficult circumstances is undervalued.
May 16, 2017
Without the appointees needed to direct the ship, the aforementioned vacuum will grow.
May 16, 2017
It is immensely more difficult to encourage reforms when our very institutions are threatened here in the United States.
May 16, 2017
I am worried about America's place in the world and what a rudderless Balkan region would mean.
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