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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.

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May 7, 2019

Regulations have to be dealt with, but our original sin was discrimination.

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May 7, 2019

Our original sin was discrimination.

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May 5, 2019

I am concerned that if we don't impeach this President, he will get reelected.

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May 2, 2019

Texas has been a bad actor for a very long time. And we have to do what we are doing today.

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May 2, 2019

With this ID I can vote on the budget for this country. I can vote on issues of war and peace.

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May 1, 2019

It is always an honor to stand here in the House of Representatives, to have the opportunity to address colleagues, friends, and the Nation. I especially thank the leadership for allowing these privileges. I am grateful to the many people…

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Apr 30, 2019

I think that we owe it to ourselves as a country to make sure every person is treated fairly when making an automobile purchase.

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Apr 30, 2019

Like them, I am opposed to any potential overreach by Congress that diminishes a State's right to regulate insurance.

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Apr 30, 2019

If we don't impeach this President, he will be reelected.

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Apr 30, 2019

I rise because I love my country. Mr. Speaker, I have in my hand a document styled ``Report on the Investigation into Russian Interference in the 2016 Presidential Election,'' Special Counsel Robert S. Mueller, III. Mr. Speaker, I rise…

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Apr 29, 2019

I am of the opinion, Madam Chairwoman, that the infrastructure starts with housing, because all roads lead to some home, some community where people dwell.

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Apr 29, 2019

Poor people across the length and breadth of this country suffer in poverty without committing crimes.

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Apr 29, 2019

A great country is not going to be measured--its greatness is not going to be measured by how we treat the people who live in the suites of life. It will be measured by how we treat people in the streets of life, people who are coming…

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Apr 9, 2019

And still I rise. And I rise because I love my country. I rise today on a mission of mercy. I am on a mission of mercy for people that I will likely never meet and greet. Perhaps by some fortuitous circumstance, I may encounter some of…

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Apr 9, 2019

Thank you, Madam Chairwoman. I especially thank you for your courage in standing up for consumers.

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Apr 9, 2019

In 2005, is it true that JPMorgan released information indicating that it directly benefited from slavery?

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Apr 9, 2019

We are here today to protect the American economy. We are here today to do the hard work that my friends on the other side declined to do in 2008.

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Apr 8, 2019

I think everyone here recognizes that our planet is an amazing place, and while we should look at all the climate theories with a critical eye, we can all admit that we can harm our planet.

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Apr 4, 2019

It is with great pride that I rise today to commemorate and celebrate the life of a great and noble American, Ms. Bessie Swindle, who will be laid to rest. Madam Speaker, Ms. Swindle was born in 1939 at a time when she could buy a hat but…

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Apr 2, 2019

And still I rise. I rise with love of country in mind and liberty and justice for all in heart. I rise to remind us of the words of the great French intellectual, Voltaire, who reminded us that those who can make us believe absurdities can…

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Apr 1, 2019

Latinos and African Americans are more than twice as likely as whites to be denied mortgage credit.

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Apr 1, 2019

I especially thank you for the opportunity for us to move from talking points with reference to invidious discrimination to action items.

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Apr 1, 2019

I urge you to look into both of these problems and I would be happy to answer your questions about them.

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Apr 1, 2019

We urge the committee to investigate HUD's plans for the disparate impact rule and to use its authorities to protect and preserve it.

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Apr 1, 2019

I think that this is a great opportunity for us to go from talking points about invidious discrimination to action items.

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