The time has come for the world’s leaders to face hard truths concerning the Middle East, specifically the conflict between Palestine and Israel. Later this year, United States President George Bush, will provide for an opportunity to do so as leaders of the U.S., Israel, Palestine, and other Muslim states gather for high-level peace talks.
Meeks Message from Capitol Hill
THE WAVE
A remarkable thing happened on Election Day: Voters swept Democrats to victory in the House of Representatives by nearly double the 15 seats we needed to become the majority. The electorate also gave Democrats exactly the six seats we needed to regain the Senate majority.
Meeks Message from Capitol Hill
The Wave
This Monday past America and the world commemorated the fifth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Like most people, I still have a hard time absorbing those events.
Meeks Message from Capitol Hill
The Wave
My colleagues and I in the House and Senate have recessed for the month of August. Ordinarily, most of us spend part of the recess working in our respective districts or states, and part of it taking long-deserved vacations or getaways with our families who see far too little of us.