Political Quotes

Gene Green

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Gene Green is a former Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Texas's 29th congressional district from 1993 to 2019. During his tenure, he focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and environmental protection. Green was known for his advocacy for the direct popular vote in presidential elections and for consumer privacy rights in the digital age. He played a significant role in various legislative efforts aimed at improving the lives of his constituents and addressing national concerns.

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Oct 25, 2000

American consumers are flocking to the Internet in unprecedented numbers seeking to transact business and tap the nearly limitless informational databases.

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Oct 25, 2000

H.R. 5430 seeks to return some of the anonymity back to consumers while they are online by prohibiting the correlation of personal information to web visits.

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Nov 1, 1999

Moreover, they have provided aid for those seeking to become homeowners, encouraging people to put down roots and contribute to the revitalization of their communities.

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Nov 1, 1999

For 25 years, grassroots organizations in communities across seven states have been working with the IAF Southwest Network to make a difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of people.

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Nov 1, 1999

The Metropolitan Organization in Houston has been at the forefront of these efforts.

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Nov 1, 1999

It is organizations like The Metropolitan Organization and the Industrial Areas Foundation Southwest Network that make our nation great.

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Nov 1, 1999

In my home state of Texas, IAF Southwest Network has been involved in convincing municipalities to raise the minimum wage to a living wage; in improving the conditions in the communities along the Texas-Mexican border, the so-called…

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Nov 1, 1999

I commend them for their twenty-five years of hard work, and wish them success in their continuing effort to make democracy work for all citizens of our Nation.

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May 24, 1999

Today, I am introducing the E-Mail User Protection Act.

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May 20, 1999

juvenile crime today tends to be more violent and involves younger children than in the past.

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May 20, 1999

Congress needs to get its priorities in line as well and act on legislation that would stop youth violence.

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May 20, 1999

It is imperative that we implement aggressive and comprehensive approaches to keep our children safe.

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May 20, 1999

the safety of our children as a national priority.

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May 20, 1999

I am proud to join my colleague from New Jersey, Congressman Robert Menendez as a cosponsor of the School Anti-Violence Empowerment Act.

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Mar 25, 1999

I unequivocally support a women's right to choose to use silicone breast implants.

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Mar 25, 1999

Women, especially breast cancer patients, want and deserve full and open access to silicone breast implants.

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Mar 25, 1999

I am proud to re-introduce the Silicone Breast Implant Research and Information Act because I believe it is critical to the advancement of women's health.

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Dec 1, 1997

I rise today with a solemn, fearful and heavy heart as I face the stark reality that this House and lame duck Congress is going to disregard the will of the American people and, to quote this week's Hill Newspaper, unleash the awesome…

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