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U.S. Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Welcomes Over 100 Top African CEO's

August 6, 2014

Excerpt: The people of Africa share the hopes and aspirations of all Americans for peace and prosperity across both our lands, and they are committed to strengthening economic relations through mutually beneficial trade and investment opportunities which promote economic growth, development, poverty reduction, democracy, stability, and the rule of law.

Congressman Gregory W. Meeks Delivers Remarks at the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Ministerial

August 4, 2014

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Congressman Gregory W. Meeks Delivers Remarks at the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Ministerial

STATEMENT OF U.S. REP. GREGORY W. MEEKS ON THE TRAGIC DEATH OF ERIC GARNER

July 21, 2014

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Excerpt: I call on the leadership of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) to complete an extensive and expedited investigation into the apparent aggression of those officers involved. While the visual image of this man’s final moments are disturbing, they are, unfortunately, not uncommon in many communities around our country.

Congressman Gregory Meeks' Facebook Cover Photo Contest

July 10, 2014

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Congressman Meeks' Facebook Cover Photo Contest

Congressman Gregory W. Meeks' Statement On MTA-LIRR Labor Dispute Impact

July 9, 2014

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Congressman Gregory W. Meeks' Statement On MTA-LIRR Labor Dispute Impact

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) made the following statement today regarding the MTA-LIRR labor dispute:

Congressman Gregory W. Meeks Statement On The Death of Muhammad Abu Khdeir

July 3, 2014

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Congressman Gregory W. Meeks Statement On The Death of Muhammad Abu Khdeir

WASHINGTON, D.C.--Congressman Gregory Meeks (NY-05) a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, made the following statement:

Congressman Gregory W. Meeks Statement On The Deaths Of Naftali Fraenkel, Eyal Yifrach, and Gilad Shaar

July 1, 2014

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Congressman Gregory W. Meeks Statement On The Deaths Of Naftali Fraenkel, Eyal Yifrach, and Gilad Shaar
WASHINGTON, D.C.--Congressman Gregory Meeks (NY-05) a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, made the following statement:

U.S. REP. GREGORY W. MEEKS STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT OBAMA’S REMARKS ON IRAQ

June 19, 2014

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Excerpt: The President has chosen a wise course. Our nation should never repeat the hasty and deeply flawed invasion and use of force in Iraq imposed by the Bush administration.

U.S. Rep. Gregory W. Meeks: I Add My Voice to Those in Israel, the United States and Around the World Who are Calling for the Immediate and Safe Release of Kidnapped Israeli Teenagers

June 18, 2014

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WASHINGTON, D.C.--Congressman Gregory Meeks (NY-05) a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today made the following statement calling for the release of kidnapped Israeli teenagers:

Meeks Welcomes US Trade Representative to the 5th Congressional District

June 16, 2014

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New York, N.Y. – Monday, June 16 — Rep. Gregory Meeks (NY-5), senior member of the House Financial Services and Foreign Affairs Committees, welcomed U.S. Trade Representative, Ambassador Michael Froman, to the Fifth Congressional District today for a roundtable discussion at York College, and a tour of John F. Kennedy International Airport facilities used to help combat illegal wildlife trafficking, and intercept the pirating of intellectual property.