On the recordJune 19, 2019
You ought not be afraid to state facts. There are some people who don't want to hear me say, 'white men', but you have to state facts.
Source
congress.govEditor's note · Context
Stressing the need to acknowledge the racial demographics in industry leadership.
Share
More from Al Green
Mar 19, 2026
I rise today, Mr. Speaker, because I am a liberated, unbought, unbossed Democrat. I not only speak the truth to power; I speak truth about power. You speak truth to power by simply saying: ``Power, there is a problem. Let's solve it.'' It…
Jun 24, 2025
President Trump’s unauthorized bombing of Iran constitutes a de facto declaration of war.
Jun 24, 2025
President Trump's unilateral, unprovoked use of force without congressional authorization or notice constitutes an abuse of power...
Sep 4, 2025
and still I rise, and I rise, Mr. Speaker, to call to the attention of this august body some important information. I rise, Mr. Speaker, as the only Member of Congress ever to be evicted during a joint session of Congress. I have been…
Other voices in this conversation
