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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-06) a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and its Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Global Environment released the following statement calling on all Americans to join in celebrating Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month, which began on May 1:

Excerpt: The President’s plan reinforces Afghanistan’s sovereignty, lays out a path to long term military and non-military cooperation; and envisions an international coalition in support of regional peace, . . .

Congressman Meeks introduces resolution to commend the government of Turkey for its efforts to facilitate, host and care for refugees fleeing the Assad regime's escalating violence in Syria.

Excerpt: Families facing foreclosure will be able to meet face-to-face with their lenders to possibly modify their mortgage payments and interest rates.

Excerpt: Through passage of this legislation, Congress can honor a true humanitarian for the sake of his family and the thousands of survivors who owe their lives to him.

Jamaica, N.Y.--Congressman Gregory W. Meeks, (D-NY) of the Sixth Congressional District released the following statement on the retirement of Congressman Edolphus Towns:

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressmen Gregory Meeks (D-NY) has been announced as the new Co-Chairman of the Congressional Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Caucus. Meeks joins Co-Chairman Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE) for the 112th Congress.