Al Green actually said...

as we look for new ways to extort capitulation, to avoid negotiation, and to protect the wealthy from paying their fair share of taxes

I associate myself with the remarks of Ms. Velazquez. I think that she made some salient points.

It is time to cause the wealthy to pay their fair share of taxes so that we can pay our debts.

The time for atonement and recompense is at hand.