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.
I was making it clear to the president that he has no mandate to cut Medicaid.
my protest was 'worth it to let people know that there are some people who are going to stand up'
Last night I stood up for those who need Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security. Democrats will never abandon the fight to make sure every American has a safe, healthy, and financially secure life.
I did it from my heart, and I will suffer whatever the consequences are. But truthfully, I would do it again.
The president indicated that he had a mandate. I said to the president, 'You do not have a mandate to cut Medicaid.'
I respect the executive branch. The executive branch should respect the legislative branch.
If you get in the way, if you’re arrested, then you’ve got to be willing to suffer the consequences.
I didn’t just say you don’t have a mandate. I said you don’t have a mandate to cut Medicaid.
We've got to do better and now we're about to cut Medicaid, which is for poor.
It was worth it to let people know that there are some people who are going to stand up.
His budget calls for deep cuts in Medicaid. He needs to save Medicaid, protect it.
I will suffer the consequences. But I must add this: What I did was from my heart.
I have people who are very fearful. These are poor people, and they have only Medicaid in their lives when it comes to their healthcare.
I'm not fighting the punishment. This is about the people who are being punished by virtue of losing their health care.
I'll accept the punishment. It's worth it to let people know that there's some of us who are going to stand up to against this president's desire to cut Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security.





