“This war has killed 18 US service members, cost billions of taxpayer dollars, and displaced millions of civilians.”
“I’m pleased that my efforts will provide relief to the millions of Americans who’ve been squeezed by the surge in gas prices.”
“If the President wants to fix the problems at the pump, he should end this illegal war with Iran”
“The point is that tariffs contributed to inflation.”
“These disparities are not just statistics; they represent lives lost, families impacted, and communities left behind.”
“Prices are higher than when the president came into office, and tariffs made it worse.”

Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 17, 2024
I am proud to tell you that I know what well water tastes like, I know what, 'gee' and 'haw' sound like, and I know what chitlins taste like.
Said by
Al Green
Democratic · Texas
Source
congress.gov

Editor's note · Context

Green shares his personal farming background to emphasize authenticity in agriculture discussions.

Share

Share on XShare on FacebookEmail this quote

More from Al Green

Mar 27, 2025

Proudly I stand here today proudly to say: And still I rise. And still I rise, a proud, liberated Democrat, unbought, unbossed, and still unafraid. And still I rise, Mr. Speaker, not only as a proud, liberated Democrat, but also, Mr…

govinfo.gov
Mar 6, 2025

But I surely would not stand by and see them lose what little they do have.

newsweek.com
Aug 15, 2025

We are witnessing before our very eyes, Mr. Speaker, genocide in Gaza.

counterpunch.org
May 1, 2025

One place where the President has expressed concerns that ought to cause all Americans to want to see some change, to see him have to be dealt with for what he said and what he is doing. I have in my hand a passage titled: ``President…

govinfo.gov
View all Al Green quotes

Other voices in this conversation