Press Releases
Sep 17, 2012
Congressman Gregory W. Meeks Extends Rosh Hashanah Greetings to the Jewish Community
(WASHINGTON, DC) -- Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), released the following statement today in recognition of the celebration of Rosh Hashanah:
Sep 14, 2012
Attacks don't signal Arab Spring failure - Now is not the time to pull back
Congressman Gregory W. Meeks wrote an op-ed for The Hill's Congress Blog:
Sep 13, 2012
Congressman Gregory W. Meeks Praises Federal Reserve’s Actions
The Federal Reserve’s plan to purchase billions in agency mortgage backed securities while keeping interest rates low advances the goals of a robust economy in a responsible manner, balancing its twin mandate . . .
Sep 13, 2012
Congressman Gregory Meeks Statement Condemning the Attacks on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, and on the U.S. Embassy in Cairo, Egypt
Excerpt: Tuesday’s attack was all the more tragic, occurring, as it did, on September 11 – a day of mourning and remembrance of the terrorist attacks on the United States and on freedom and democracy around the world.
Sep 12, 2012
STATEMENT OF CONGRESSMAN GREGORY W. MEEKS ON THE 11TH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-6), released the following statement regarding the anniversary of 9/11
Aug 23, 2012
Congressman Gregory W. Meeks Urges United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon to Avoid Attending the Upcoming Non-Aligned Movement Conference to be Held in Tehran
Excerpt: Tehran must be clear; its actions will continue to be met with sanctions and isolation.
Aug 23, 2012
Congressman Gregory W. Meeks Praises United States Securities and Exchange Commission for Issuing Rule Designed to Combat Resource Curse
Excerpt: Despite the industry’s best efforts to defeat or weaken this transparency measure, this rule contains few opportunities for evasion by companies
Aug 16, 2012
Congressman Gregory W. Meeks Response to John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport Breach
Excerpt: We cannot afford to risk the safety of the millions of passengers that travel through JFK Airport and constituents of the 6th Congressional District who work and live near the airport.
Aug 16, 2012
U.S. REP GREGORY W. MEEKS STATEMENT ON THE SELECTION OF PAUL RYAN AS GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY’S VICE-PRESIDENTIAL RUNNING MATE
Excerpt: Although Chairman Ryan is friendly and engaging on a colleague-to-colleague level, I fundamentally disagree with him on a policy level, particularly on matters of budget priorities and fiscal policy.
Jul 31, 2012
U.S. Rep Gregory W. Meeks Responds to Governor Romney’s Characterization of the Relationship Between the United States and Russia
Excerpt: It is the job of leaders and our diplomats to overcome or eliminate those differences rather than exacerbate them.
