And still I rise because I love my country. Mr. Speaker, I rise some 56 days since the Mueller report was made public; 56 days, according to some, and I have been among them, to say that the President has been above the law for 56 days…
Al Green
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Al N. Green is an American politician serving as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas's 9th congressional district since 2004. A member of the Democratic Party, Green has focused on issues such as civil rights, healthcare, and economic justice throughout his tenure. He has been an outspoken advocate for various social issues, including gun control and voting rights.
the root of the problem doesn't start with the birth of a poor person today.
the Trump Administration by and through the President himself refuses to honor subpoenas, refuses to encourage witnesses to testify, and, in fact, encourages witnesses not to testify.
It seems that the Trump cover-up mentality is permeating other areas of the government to the extent that consumers are going to be harmed.
I rise with a heavy heart, but I still love my country. I rise today, some 48 days now since the Mueller report was made public, some 48 days for all who have said that the President should be impeached and that he has broken the law, some…
We have a functioning facility that is making a difference in the lives of Americans, and providing jobs.
Who has the right to close? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman in opposition, the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. McHenry), has the right to close.
I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McHENRY. Madam Chair, I rise in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from North Carolina is recognized for 5 minutes. Mr. McHENRY. Madam Chair, the gentleman's amendment would…
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 31, after line 5, insert the following: (g) Restoration of Rule Prohibiting Forced Arbitration in…
I thank the chair of the full committee. I am honored to have this opportunity to speak in support of this bill. This bill addresses a concern that many of us on the Financial Services Committee have had to deal with for some time now, and…
And still I rise, a proud American, and I rise because I love my country. Mr. Speaker, as I stand here today, I would call to the attention of those who are within the view of what we are doing the fact that we are now some 35 days since…
I am honored to present amendment No. 17, which deals with consumer choice. It deals with whether consumers will be forced into arbitration or whether they will have the choice of having arbitration or litigation. With litigation, the…
How much time do I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Texas has 1\1/2\ minutes remaining.
And still I rise, and I do so with the love of my country within my heart, and I do so this evening because I believe that no one is above the law. No one. We find this to be the case in our great country: If you are a person who exceeds…
And still I rise, with love of country in my heart and a belief that the Constitution ought to be honored. Today I rise, some 34 days since the Mueller report has been made public, 34 days since we have concluded that impeachable offenses…
I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Before getting into my message, I would like to acknowledge that I am an ally of the LGBTQ community. I do this and announce my support for H.R. 5 because of a debt I owe. I haven't always had the…
It is my privilege to be recognized by you for this 5 minutes. Madam Speaker, I rise, and still I rise, because I love my country and because I believe that no one is above the law. We say that quite religiously here in this institution…
And still I rise because I love my country. And still I rise because there is a crisis that has to be addressed. Madam Speaker, the system of checks and balances that we have instilled within our government, a system that the Framers of…
Last night at a rally in Florida, the President referred to me as ``that man.'' Mr. Speaker, I love my country, and still I rise. And I rise today to address the comment that the President made in referring to me as ``that man.'' Mr…
And still I rise. I rise, Mr. Speaker, because I love my country. I love what it stands for. Mr. Speaker, I am a person who sings the national anthem. I salute the flag. But I also respect those who, as a matter of principle, choose not to…
The reason I am sharing this with you is because you didn't complain when INS was abolished, did you?





