New York Democratic Congressman Gregory Meeks, who is the ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has voiced his disappointment with Republicans who voted to formalize the impeachment inquiry last night. Despite some being from moderate districts who claim the inquiry is being fact-finding, Meeks perceives it as a politically motivated witch hunt with an inherent absence of any substantial evidence against Joe Biden.
Congressman Meeks expresses concern that, by supporting such a process, these Republicans are aligning themselves with extreme MAGA Republicans to engage in a form of political revenge for Donald Trump. According to him, it is part of a strategy to distract from pressing matters of governance required on behalf of the people.
The Congressman also highlighted his dissatisfaction with the Republicans' usage of the impeachment inquiry as an excuse to not carry out other essential responsibilities. He particularly referenced the delay in passing the President's supplemental to support Ukraine and Israel.
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When asked about the difference between Steve Bannon refusing to testify before the House January 6th Committee, and Hunter Biden not appearing for a deposition, Congressman Meeks stated that Hunter Biden was prepared to testify publicly. According to Meeks, the Republicans prefer to conduct their inquiries behind closed doors because it allows them to distort the truths arising from such testimonies.
As a supporter of additional funding for Ukraine, Congressman Meeks expressed his disappointment about the recess without securing any funding for Ukraine, Israel, or humanitarian aid. Along with this, he is also open to border discussions, strongly advocating for a solution that complies with American values.
Meeks stressed the need for a substantive discussion concerning the border and expressed his willingness to negotiate changes addressing asylum. He was, however, firm in his stance against passing H.R. 2 as proposed by the Republicans. His final point emphasized the importance of developing comprehensive immigration reform, a sentiment shared by most Democrats. Yet, he lamented the Republicans' hesitation to come aboard on this matter. Despite this, he and the President express readiness for discussion over the border issue.
