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Al Green: “I will speak into the microphone so that I may be heard. I ask that any person who desires to interrupt me shut up.”

On the recordJune 4, 2026
I will speak into the microphone so that I may be heard. I ask that any person who desires to interrupt me shut up.
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Al Green
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Continuing his remarks after being instructed to avoid personal attacks.

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