Drawing inspiration from the civil rights movement, Green repeatedly invoked the refrain, “And still I rise, Mr. Speaker,” a nod to Maya Angelou’s iconic poem. The phrase, he explained, symbolized resilience and the refusal to remain silent in the face of injustice.
This is Green’s fourth effort to impeach Trump, and while the resolution’s path forward in a politically divided Congress remains uncertain, his remarks have reignited public discussion about the ethical responsibilities of leaders, the boundaries of political speech, and America’s role in addressing humanitarian crises abroad.
For Green, the effort is as much about the historical record as it is about immediate political outcomes. “Some votes,” he noted, “are about more than the present moment—they’re about what future generations will remember we stood for.”
As the nation watches the debate unfold, one point remains clear: the conversation about Gaza, leadership accountability, and the global impact of words is far from over.
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