Press Releases
Remarks from Congressman Gregory W. Meeks
Asia Foundation, John Hopkins University-SAIS Colloquium
Carnegie Endowment 1779 Mass. Ave.,
Washington, DC
Tuesday, September 26, 2005
(WASHINGTON, DC) Today, after much deliberation I decided to support the Dominican Republic Central American Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) because it is the right thing to do for New York City, New York State and the Central American countries. I am confident that we can expect positive economic and social impact from this agreement
(Jamaica, New York)"Today's vote by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on New York City's bid to host the 2012 Summer Olympic games was disappointing but also encouraging for New York's chances for the 2016 games," said U.S. Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (D-Queens) who was the first Member of the Congressional delegation to support the West side Stadium.
(WASHINGTON, DC) Today, on the 60th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, my heart goes out to the families and friends of the more than six million Jews and other innocent victims who senselessly perished as well as those who survived the Holocaust.
(WASHINGTON, DC) Many of you have contacted my office inquiring as to how you can help victims of the tsunami. One such way is by providing monetary donations through coordinated relief efforts such as USAID.