I think it is important also to recogniz... by Kendrick Meek

People Politics congressman Democrat

I think it is important also to recognize that our Customs border protection officers who secure our borders and conduct inspections of people in vehicles and cargo are also facing staffing shortages.

- Kendrick Meek

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Name Time

In all, dozens upon dozens of groups and organizations have prioritized stopping the killing in Darfur before there is no one left to be killed. It is high time that we, the U.S. Congress, join our name to that list.

- Kendrick Meek

People

For Members of Congress, we are saying here on the Democratic side of the aisle we are not going to vote for another pay increase for Members of Congress until the American people get an increase.

- Kendrick Meek

Difference

We can make a difference. We can save lives. We can stop the genocide.

- Kendrick Meek

People

We need to begin an all-out diplomatic offensive on Darfur in order to prepare the way for a peacekeeping force that can ensure protection for the people of Darfur.

- Kendrick Meek

Health Care

Making sure that health care is affordable for every American. I think that is very, very important.

- Kendrick Meek

Commerce

Tens of thousands of South Florida jobs are dependent on the trade and commerce that our ports provide, and we have to make sure that we spend our security dollars wisely.

- Kendrick Meek

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