Congressman Meek discusses upcoming legislative issues with students from American University's Washington Semester Program in his DC office on December 10, 2004.

Congressman Meek speaks on higher education at the unveiling of the House Democrats' New Partnership for America's Future on the steps of the U.S. Capitol on September 22, 2004.

Congressman Meek with 9/11 Commission Chair and former New Jersey Governor Thomas Kean. The two discussed the Commission's recommendations following a hearing of the House Armed Services Committee on Tuesday, August 10, 2004.

Congressman Meek speaks at a press conference on July 19, 2004, regarding difficulties many students have faced in registering to vote. The Congressman was joined by Congressman Tim Ryan of Ohio and members of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) 'Smackdown Your Vote' campaign.

Congressman Kendrick B. Meek speaks at the Congressional Healthcare Summit on Saturday, July 10, 2004, at Miami Dade College - Wolfson Campus.

Congressman Kendrick B. Meek speaking to the media about Cuban and Haitian detainees in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba at a press conference on July 1, 2004.

Congressman Meek is presented with the CIA seal by CIA Congressional Affairs Director Stan Moskowitz on June 25, 2004.

June 22, 2004: Congressman Meek interviewed by reporters at the WWE Smackdown Your Vote! event at Miami Dade College - Wolfson campus.

June 22, 2004: Congressman Meek joined by WWE wrestlers Maven, the Hurricane, and Victoria as well as WWE's Gary Davis. WWE's Smackdown Your Vote! campaign aims to get more young people involved in politics.

Congressman Meek holds a press conference on May 26, 2004, regarding the need for additional Congressional hearings on the Iraq War. The Congressman had just returned from a trip to Guantanamo Bay where he surveyed the conditions under which military detainees are being held.

Congressman Meek joins students from Miami Edison High School on May 19, 2004, in front of the U.S. Capitol.

Congressman Meek is interviewed by MTV News Correspondent Gideon Yago on May 13, 2004, outside the U.S. Capitol. Mr. Meek was asked about his call for the resignation of Defense Secretary Rumsfeld and his thoughts on the ongoing situation in Iraq.

U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek discusses the 'Military Widow's Tax' in a meeting with his Veterans Advisory Committee, which is composed of representatives of Veterans organizations from Dade and Broward Counties on May 4, 2004.

Congressman Meek at the Next Generation Democratic Summit with constituents, Darrell Sheftall, a Meek intern, and Miami Gardens Councilman Oscar Braynon II at the US Capitol on April 21, 2004. Meek gave opening remarks at the event, which was sponsored by Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Senators Tom Daschle and Hillary Clinton.

April 13, 2004 - Rep. Meek meets with French troops in Fort Liberté, Haiti.

April 13, 2004 - Congressman Kendrick B. Meek (D-FL) talks with residents of Fort Liberté, a village on the northern coast of Haiti that has gone without electricity since December.

April 13, 2004 - Rep. Meek talks with residents in Fort Liberté, Haiti.

April 13, 2004 - Congressman Meek meets with representatives of CARE, Catholic Relief Services, and the World Food Program in Cap Haitien, Haiti. These groups work to supply much needed food and medicine to the local population.

April 13, 2004 - Rep. Kendrick B. Meek is greeted in Port au Prince by American Ambassador James B. Foley.

March 30, 2004 - Congressman Meek meets with members of Miami CWA Locals 3104 and 3122 to discuss working families' issues in his Washington office.

Rep. Meek meets with representatives of Miami's Borinquen Health Care Center in his DC office on March 24, 2004.

Rep. Kendrick B. Meek speaks at a press conference for Mobilizing America's Youth at the U.S. Capitol on
March 24, 2004.

U.S. Rep. Kendrick B. Meek and Vivica A. Fox at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on March 10, 2004. Ms. Fox was in DC to host the Greater Washington Urban League's 32nd Annual Whitney M. Young Jr. Memorial Gala.