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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 25, 2019

Four cents to treat it. I mean, talk about being able to eliminate misery for pennies on the dollar.

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Jun 24, 2019

We need the certainty that if you do these things, you will be deemed an asset.

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Jun 24, 2019

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and I want to congratulate you and the entire committee on the establishment and first hearing of the Fintech Task Force.

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Jun 19, 2019

I want to thank you for your visionary work in making sure that in this Congress, we have a Diversity and Inclusion Subcommittee.

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Jun 19, 2019

It is extraordinary at this time that that is happening, and it is because of your leadership.

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Jun 19, 2019

We really need to get at this question of board diversity to make our corporate America reflect our country.

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Jun 11, 2019

Saudi Arabia also does not have clean hands. And they, too, at times, malign the region.

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Jun 11, 2019

one thing that I think that all Members of Congress do agree upon that Iran is a bad actor

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Jun 11, 2019

I believe in talking to our adversaries but Kim Jong-Un does not send beautiful letters when we see him killing his own people.

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Jun 11, 2019

My concern and question when I just look at the number of mortar bombs, 15,000 mortar bombs that may end up in the hands of militants in Yemen and may be used against civilians.

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Jun 11, 2019

the concern that Members of Congress have had was about how our partners were using the weapons that they received

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