President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, but prior to signing the Emancipation Proclamation, President Lincoln signed the Emancipation… — Al N. Green Act Copy Share Image
Protecting our communities and ensuring that every person, regardless of their status, is treated fairly is a matter of justice and decency. — Al N. Green Decency Copy Share Image
Before you can have an act of Congress, you have to have a Congress willing to act. — Al N. Green Act Copy Share Image
It can be argued that Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and Justice Clarence Thomas are Ivy League graduates because of affirmative action admittance… — Al N. Green Action Copy Share Image
Representative Al Edwards' pivotal role in establishing Juneteenth as a State holiday in Texas illustrates the political progress and celebration of African… — Al N. Green African american Copy Share Image
I am honored to represent the remarkable constituents of TX-09 in Congress. — Al N. Green Am Copy Share Image
It has become intuitively and painfully obvious to me that Prime Minister Netanyahu's definition of 'the right to defend' embraces an invidious… — Al N. Green Obvious Copy Share Image
It is our duty to defend the Haitian community, just as we defend the Muslim, Jewish, LGBTQ, Women, African American, Asian, Latino,… — Al N. Green African american Copy Share Image
Given the vital role that dockworkers and their families play in our nation's import operations, it is imperative that their concerns are… — Al N. Green Families Copy Share Image
Ensuring universal accessibility in our public transit system is an important commitment to equality for all passengers. — Al N. Green Commitment Copy Share Image
As we confront contemporary issues, let us be inspired by the Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston and remember the principles exemplified through his… — Al N. Green Life Copy Share Image
Because student safety is of utmost importance, providing safe streets for them must be a priority. — Al N. Green Importance Copy Share Image
Since being seated in Congress in 2005, I have supported funds to Israel in furtherance of a two-state Israel and Palestinian peace solution. — Al N. Green Being Copy Share Image
Slavery was one of the worst crimes against humanity and endured by those who built our great nation. — Al N. Green Crimes against humanity Copy Share Image
As we celebrate Labor Day, it is important to recognize the contributions of labor unions' crucial role in building and safeguarding the… — Al N. Green American Copy Share Image
From their resilience through the brutalities of slavery to the ongoing fight for equity, African Americans have played a critical role as… — Al N. Green African american Copy Share Image
It is a fundamental human right to receive emergency healthcare services. — Al N. Green Emergency Copy Share Image
For a community to progress in unity, transform unjust systems, and metamorphose into a beloved community, it must not ignore the needs… — Al N. Green Bear Copy Share Image
People of goodwill cannot remain silent as harmful political rhetoric threatens the well-being of innocent people. — Al N. Green Innocent Copy Share Image
I will continue to be a strong advocate of domestic violence prevention as long as I remain in Congress and urge all… — Al N. Green Domestic violence Copy Share Image
After the horrific human rights violations committed by Hamas on October 7, 2023, the Netanyahu administration had just cause catalyzing a de… — Al N. Green Children Copy Share Image
My record will show that when I had the opportunity to deliver liberty and justice for all, I voted for rights for… — Al N. Green Freedom Copy Share Image
