Congressman Al Green Stands in Solidarity with Floyd Family, Attends "A Salute to George' Rally and March

Statement

"I am both proud and humbled to attend this peaceful demonstration in honor of George Floyd, who tragically died on May 25, 2020 after a Minneapolis police officer mercilessly kneeled on Mr. Floyd's neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds," said Congressman Al Green. "This inhumane and unjust action was an example of cruel and unusual punishment. It was a human rights violation -- the right to life -- and for that, the involved officers should be prosecuted and punished by the court of law."

Congressman Green -- whose vocal advocacy for civil rights predates his presidency over the NAACP Houston Branch decades ago -- added, "Our message to these officers in Minneapolis and law enforcement agents across the length and breadth of our nation who dare engage in such hate-filled, violent behavior is simple: Being fired is not enough; you must be prosecuted and punished. While I offer my sympathies to this grieving family during this time of tragedy and tumult, I felt it my duty to be physically present in support of the pursuit of justice for their loved one -- George Floyd. His life mattered, and the public response to his demise is the supreme personification that Black lives matter."

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