The fight against corruption is a civic duty, and I am against corruption here in the United States just as much as I am against corruption in Ukraine, France, and Russia, or anywhere on the planet.
Gregory Meeks
The Public Record
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.
The Congressional Black Caucus is often called the conscience of the Congress--the conscience of the Congress. They don't say we are just the conscience of Black people. They don't say we are just the conscience of some people. We say that…
And you're going to tell me that there is not a culture of something wrong at Wells Fargo?
Well, something is going wrong at this bank, and you are the head of it. So shouldn't the board then turn--from your own admission, if the buck stops with you, as you came out here and said, I apologize, the buck stops with me, and you…
I'm upset. I'm from New York. I believe in financial institutions. That's why I'm so mad. I believe that they make our country better, until they rip us off.
You didn't break the code of ethics? Do you realize that you have not only given--will you admit that not only does your bank have a black eye, but that your bank, Wells Fargo, has given the entire financial services industry a black eye…
But yet you are telling me that you don't have the responsibility of losing your position?
I also thank you for staying with who you are, being nonpartisan and independent.





