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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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Mar 5, 2025

I have no reason in my heart to be upset over the House’s vote to censure him.

cnn.com
Mar 5, 2025

I was making it clear to the president that he has no mandate to cut Medicaid.

newsweek.com
Mar 5, 2025

my protest was 'worth it to let people know that there are some people who are going to stand up'

bbc.com
Mar 5, 2025

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.

newsweek.com
Mar 5, 2025

You don’t have a mandate to cut Medicaid!

truthout.org
Mar 5, 2025

I did it from my heart, and I will suffer whatever the consequences are. But truthfully, I would do it again.

msnbc.com
Mar 5, 2025

I’m willing to suffer whatever punishment is available to me.

truthout.org
Mar 5, 2025

The president indicated that he had a mandate. I said to the president, 'You do not have a mandate to cut Medicaid.'

cbsnews.com
Mar 5, 2025

I respect the executive branch. The executive branch should respect the legislative branch.

alternet.org
Mar 5, 2025

If you get in the way, if you’re arrested, then you’ve got to be willing to suffer the consequences.

msnbc.com
Mar 4, 2025

I didn’t just say you don’t have a mandate. I said you don’t have a mandate to cut Medicaid.

nbcnews.com
Mar 4, 2025

We've got to do better and now we're about to cut Medicaid, which is for poor.

cbsnews.com
Mar 4, 2025

It was worth it to let people know that there are some people who are going to stand up.

nytimes.com
Mar 4, 2025

His budget calls for deep cuts in Medicaid. He needs to save Medicaid, protect it.

democracynow.org
Mar 4, 2025

I will suffer the consequences. But I must add this: What I did was from my heart.

cnn.com
Mar 4, 2025

You do not have a mandate to cut Medicaid.

cbsnews.com
Mar 4, 2025

I said to the president, 'You do not have a mandate to cut Medicaid.'

cbsnews.com
Mar 4, 2025

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.

democracynow.org
Mar 4, 2025

I'm not angry with the speaker. I'm not angry with the officers.

cbsnews.com
Mar 4, 2025

I'm not fighting the punishment. This is about the people who are being punished by virtue of losing their health care.

cbsnews.com
Mar 4, 2025

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.

usatoday.com

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