Al Green: “That is a racist statement from a former President of the United States.”

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to indicate that I attended the classified briefing yesterday. General Caine was there. The Secretary of State was there. The Secretary of War was there. I stayed from start to finish. Mr. Speaker, after hearing…

I am so honored to have served for these many years, more than 20. And I'm honored to have done some things that I'm very proud of.

You probably see me smiling and it's because it's because this is not the end. This is the beginning of a new chapter.

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