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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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Sep 3, 2019

There is something fundamentally wrong with MDIs not being able to get outstanding ratings when that is who they are intended to serve.

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Sep 3, 2019

We see our role on the Financial Services Committee to restore the focus on the roles of our regulators to make sure that discrimination is stopped.

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Jul 23, 2019

I am concerned about the future of banking.

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Jul 16, 2019

a lot of companies have just sat down and talked to me and said, 'Look, no offense, but we don't trust you guys.'

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Jul 16, 2019

we have provided that in a group of bipartisan folks, in the Token Taxonomy Act, and it lays out a four-part test

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Jul 16, 2019

the members of the board would get something called a Libra Investment Token, and that is unambiguously a security

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Jun 25, 2019

It is amazing that there could be such a divide. And yet, the loss of life has been horrific.

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Jun 25, 2019

I would just hope, in closing, that, as we look at the sanctions with respect to provisions of certain vessels for the construction of the Russian energy and export pipeline, that we make sure that we include our allies in that dialog and…

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Jun 25, 2019

I want to thank her for her tremendous resolution. I am very proud to be one of the 41 cosponsors.

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Jun 25, 2019

These diseases keep children from attending school and their parents from working.

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Jun 25, 2019

I want to thank you, Mr. Chairman, for working with me to continue to push for oversight and advancement of diversity at the State Department.

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