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Greg Casar

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Greg Eduardo Casar is a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Texas's 35th congressional district since January 3, 2023. Born on May 4, 1989, Casar has been an advocate for labor rights, immigration reform, and affordable housing. He previously served on the Austin City Council, where he focused on progressive policies and community engagement.

Quotes by year · 20232026223 total · peak 2023 (95)
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Dec 5, 2024

The members of the Progressive Caucus know how to fight billionaires, grifters, and Republican frauds in Congress.

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Dec 4, 2024

It is so important for the American people to understand and hear that this idea of a citizenship question would undercount people, would result in fewer Federal resources come into places like Texas.

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Dec 4, 2024

What I do not get is in the Federal Government's nearly $1 trillion in assistance... why my Republican colleagues would want states like Texas to get less help because of adding an unnecessary question.

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Dec 4, 2024

I could not disagree more with this really kind-of wild Republican idea of the so-called 'Equal Representation Act,' which would only count certain in this country in complete violation of the Fourteenth Amendment.

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May 22, 2024

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas will be postponed. Amendment No. 2 Offered by Ms. Pettersen The Acting CHAIR. It is…

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May 22, 2024

I am prepared to close, and I yield myself the balance of my time. Our securities laws were created after the Great Depression when this country understood that strong regulation protects Americans and is necessary for innovation and for…

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May 22, 2024

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 68, line 11, strike ``$75,000,000'' and insert ``$5,000,000''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House…

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May 22, 2024

I think that the vast majority of Texans would agree that grid connection and fixing the grid should overcome those sort of smaller level politics.

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May 22, 2024

I would argue that this is not just a Texas issue, in that neighboring states badly need the power.

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May 22, 2024

I want to start off by thanking you and the Department of Energy for putting millions of dollars toward electric reliability in Texas.

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May 21, 2024

It sounds like people trying to wreck a system and then complain about it.

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May 21, 2024

We need experienced professionals in government, not professional bootlickers.

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May 21, 2024

We already hear of backlogs, of trouble hiring up, and why would we, when we already have vacancies in these key agencies, purposefully create thousands of more vacancies?

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May 21, 2024

If this Schedule F plan goes into effect and thousands of people have to be replaced every administration, then we will continue to see and hear from officials complaining about why it is that agencies cannot accomplish their goals.

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May 21, 2024

When people hear 'government,' they usually think of people like us in this room, politicians who run in elections and work on policy...

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Apr 9, 2024

Mitigate staffing shortages by hiring, training, and certifying technical staff to be ready to assume those critical radar maintenance duties as technicians retire.

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Mar 19, 2024

We have not found a shred of evidence that connects it to the President of United States or anyone with any say over U.S. policy.

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Mar 19, 2024

I think you and I agree on this point. I see you nodding your head. I assume that is a yes.

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Mar 19, 2024

I hope we can come to an agreement that White House officials should not be bribed or unduly influenced by foreign powers.

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Mar 19, 2024

I believe that you and I can agree that Presidents and White House officials should not be unduly influenced by foreign powers.

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Feb 15, 2024

I am Greg Casar, and I represent the heart of Texas. I represent hundreds of thousands of Texans who faced mass blackouts, medical emergencies, and even death 3 years ago during the Texas grid's failure under Winter Storm Uri. Over 10…

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Feb 14, 2024

We hope the House Republicans will remove themselves from the spell of Donald Trump and join us in doing serious legislation instead of just blowing everything up.

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Feb 1, 2024

I opposed the tax bill last night. To me it was pretty simple, because whether I am in Austin, Texas, or San Antonio, Texas, whether I am in a group of seniors or with young people, in front of more liberal constituents or conservative…

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Jan 30, 2024

It's bad immigration policy. It's bad for our economy. It's not humane. It's bad for Americans. And then I think its bad politics as well.

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Jan 16, 2024

His main policy achievement had nothing to do with the border or migration but cutting taxes for the rich.

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