Congressman Greg Casar speaks to UT students and faculty protesting for peace in Gaza

Remarks as delivered:
“My name is Greg Casar and I represent East Austin in the United States Congress. Our country has always been better when we listen to students who challenge war and stand up for what is right.
In 1960 in this place, students came together to picket locations on the Drag against segregation. Their fight for civil rights continues here today.
In 1969, thousands of students came together here to stop the Vietnam War. Their fight for peace continues here today.
In 2003, thousands of students stood before this tower to stop the Iraq War. Their fight for peace in the Middle East lives through you here today.
We need a ceasefire now in Gaza. And it is up to us to live that out here today. My message to the University is clear: Students and faculty are not the enemy. Students and faculty are the University. We are the university. This is our democracy. And we are going to save it, here and for the world.
I am so proud of each and every one of you. Because you have raised your voices, Austin is the largest city in this country where your entire Democratic delegation voted “No” on sending more weapons to Netanyahu.
We must continue raising our voices, because no matter what Greg Abbott says, our movement is rooted in love. Whether you are Muslim or Jewish, immigrant or native-born, Israeli or Palestinian, we believe your human life is worth protecting.
There are millions more lives at stake and your continued organizing is the only way we can stop being complicit in this killing and instead get to saving our shared humanity. Solidarity forever.”

[@MansoorGhayur]

Mr. Greg Csar you have shown yet again that you stand for humanity, peace and righteousness...

[@maxteranova4090]

brave man, big respect

[@Hamid_Khattak]

What a great human being, Greg is. Hats off sir. I would pray that AIPAC stays away from you..

[@drqamerasma812]

Ameen

[@lesseirgpapers9245]

the Ukraine war is another corrupt BS

[@PetsNature155]

Thank you Honorable Sir for the love and care

[@Planet_Xplorer]

Bless who speak the truth and don't get oaid by AIPAC

[@jacquelineduplantier5563]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾💯💯💯

[@KARTAL-sj3bq]

HEY AMERICAN FRIENDS! I INVITE YOU TO THINK FOR A MINUTE! As you know, Your country will hold a presidential election in November and there are 2 visible candidates. Current President Joe Biden and Former President Donald Trump. Instead of explaining in which way they are the better choice for the American people, these two Presidents have entered the race of "I can support Israel more!" WHILE THE PRESIDENT, TO BE ELECTED WILL BE REQUIRED TO BE ELECTED TO SERVE THE PEOPLE OF THE USA, WHY DO TWO PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES ASK "Who can support Israel more?" ACCORDING TO YOU, ISN'T IT WEIRD THAT THEY HAVE ENTERED INTO THIS KIND OF A INCOMPREHENSIBLE DEBATE?

[@laryjohnson5736]

Terrorist supporters don't speak the truth. Palestine is not a country.

[@nachirmamade3052]

Israel is Destroying America Hamas liberation movements Negotiating any agreement with the most people of humanity is complicated and difficult; We advise Orthodox Jews and women to urgently abandon desertion and go to other destinations; all territories occupied by Israel in the Middle East will have to be abandoned, otherwise the war will continue throughout Israel. 75 years of occupation and slavery and 50,000 deaths and displacements, I advise all Orthodox Jews and women who are in the army must desert immediately. God sees everything, nothing escapes not even the consequences. Countries are pleased to sever diplomatic relations; It is very simple to have relations with unethical and terrorist countries and it is complicated. Hypocracy and respect for other religions - Tribes of Abraham - is very important

[@rabiaayahfoufi3973]

Dear American students we are proud of you and we thank you for your humanity and hope deeply that these protests may soon arrive in our universities in europe.

[@basitsiddiqui2117]

Thanks for speaking the truth. You are a rarity in this day and age!

[@ikram11003]

This are the politicians we need. Not the one that run after lobby money .

[@Chese93]

True Americans ❤ thank you for standing up against injustice ❤

[@Eman-bx1yb]

Thank you!

[@bahidjamajiet5581]

Awesome !!!! ❤❤❤

[@nadaalthawadi6925]

Thank you Cong.Greg

[@nassibimrit3561]

Our movement is rooted in 🥰 love, whether you are Muslim, Jewish, immigrant or native-born, Israeli or Palestinian, we believe your Human life is worth protecting.(Congressman Greg Casar April 2024-University protests)

[@laryjohnson5736]

Then why do you support terrorist? Palestine is not a country.

[@DKLGalactus5]

The young are the future of America.

[@mustafabhadsorawala9608]

What personality🎉

[@gcmlrd12]

Presidential Greg Gasar

[@latitudsur4621]

Thank you Congressman.

[@groupalislam]

Great job ❤ may God bless you

[@SeekerofknowlegeandTruth-ci3hs]

Great man, Greg Casar. Casar, for President of the US.

[@habsa8855]

Finally a senator standing up for America and American students. Leaders like you are required to keep America free.

[@azisarabi8010]

Every politician in the US must be like you, we salute you, sir! 🫡❤

[@doksh5740]

Wonderful speech. Thank you congressman

[@mdehsanDH]

Thank you.thank you very much.❤❤❤

[@nachirmamade3052]

Israel is Destroying America Hamas liberation movements Negotiating any agreement with the most people of humanity is complicated and difficult; We advise Orthodox Jews and women to urgently abandon desertion and go to other destinations; all territories occupied by Israel in the Middle East will have to be abandoned, otherwise the war will continue throughout Israel. 75 years of occupation and slavery and 50,000 deaths and displacements, I advise all Orthodox Jews and women who are in the army must desert immediately. God sees everything, nothing escapes not even the consequences. Countries are pleased to sever diplomatic relations; It is very simple to have relations with unethical and terrorist countries and it is complicated. Hypocracy and respect for other religions - Tribes of Abraham - is very important

[@Arefintanim]

Sir You are my hero Thank you for standing with truth

[@Pegasus384]

Respect for the students and professors who are standing up against the atrocities that Israel is committing in Palestine. 🇵🇸 Free Palestine and United States from Israel and AIPAC

[@nevertoolate6653]

World proud of you …. American Students Power 💪🏽

[@nildaaimini1954]

The speech of this man was great and the choreus too 😮😮🎉❤

[@amymahabub1315]

Thanks Mr. Greg!! We need leaders like you to save this earth who has brain with soul and of course brave and honest!!!

[@saylasraboni4657]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@abdullahalkabir4502]

Thank you congressman ❤❤❤

[@firthm2]

Good on you Greg. Thanks for supporting the students and justice in the Middle East.

[@habsa8855]

How dare Netanyahu attacked American students. Thanks for standing up for America Senator.

[@nasrahurooj3294]

Thanks for raising the voice for Gaza

[@myriammuvi518]

Mr.Greg, thanks a lot for You speech defending peace & humanity❤😊 saludos desde México❤😊

[@mohammadasadkhan2403]

Sir, I am from Pakistan 🇵🇰 and we have a great respect for your stance for Palestine cause. Free Palestine 🇵🇸 ❤❤❤❤

[@BB-gs5rs]

From hamashomos

[@scienceandtechnology5247]

POK belongs to India 🇮🇳 😂

[@mohammadasadkhan2403]

@@scienceandtechnology5247 Time will tell what belongs to whom. The opposite of your statement shall prevail Inshallah. 🇵🇰

[@aslamchoudhry147]

Standing for humanity, a respectful man.!!!

[@qaisarshahzad2422]

Well-done bro .... Excellent job Love you ❤️ Free Free Free Philistine ❤️🇵🇸❤️❤️🇵🇸❤️🇵🇸❤️🇵🇸❤️🇵🇸❤️

[@heshamaziz7275]

Simply you are the Best

[@trueman2662]

DUE RESPECT TO YOU AND THANK YOU GREATLY FOR YOUR BRAVE MOST HONORABLE STAND. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO IN A WORLD THAT IS GOVERNED BY THOSE WHO HAVE LOST THEIR INTEGRITY AND HUMANITY. FREE PALESTINE

[@user-iz2dt8uo1i]

Great job sir From Dallas

[@NetanyahuWarCriminal]

My respect to you. Thank you.

[@Pazenelmundo]

Solidarity for ever

[@St.Finger]

❤

[@mimimiraj7351]

As an American Muslimmina I approve of this

[@mdredzuan4155]

Thanks congressman Greg ❤

[@OmarioKing_15]

Respect for your courage and dignity

[@nh019]

Thank you, sir❤

[@ziadzahran1453]

Bless you congressman ❤❤❤

[@iqratube]

Elect him for US Senate ❤

[@contractorvegas5384]

Glad to see you are not just another oligarch in Washington DC

[@baikorg]

Tqvm

[@PercyOranda-wv9qm]

Thank you so much congressman n students 🙏🙏🙏 your such a true heroes ❤️ free Palestine

[@ozifasco3191]

Proud of UT Austin! Austin rocks!

[@hernawankusuma2228]

Respect 🙏

[@teresaM242]

SUPER Congressman NICE 😊

[@amreenazam9013]

Beuatiful ppl ❤❤❤♥️

[@mstrehena5535]

Thank you sir

[@Mdnazmus313]

Love from India sir Freee apelstine 🎉

[@Shanti-0M]

Thank you Congressman Caesar for your fearless expression of love and gratitude for all of humanity. May the light within you continue to inform those members of congress who need a role model that is willing to guide them back to governing from the Soul. Impressive! Indeed.✌🏼❤️🙏

[@pamelahenderson3166]

Salute to all the students ❤️ you are extraordinary leaders Prayers up peace amongst this world 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🌹🎤

[@burhan8118]

You are very true. Save palestine😢. Peace and love from malaysia

[@hamidahothman2414]

Brave man Greg 💪😍

[@AbdulAzeez-cc5je]

Great 🎉Sir ; salute you for ur Brave voice 🎉🎉God bless you

[@moeha1527]

Thank you Congressman Greg for standing up for the mankind.

[@quantrill1977]

Proud on this man and Students, from Indonesia ❤

[@amreenazam9013]

Greg for President ♥️

[@berikkloningan]

Thank you Greg, for standing in peace.

[@safdarali-nk6vl]

Stop genocide in GHAZA.

[@woodrowbarstad4549]

we need more representatives like you Congressman. A leader that will move america forward . SEMPER FI

[@drqamerasma812]

Thank you so proud of you guyz

[@irumiqbal8921]

God blessed all of you

[@fatimaumar6762]

God bless to all of you…..Amen

[@shehlak]

❤❤❤Well done, praying for peace in wirld over.. May the suffering be stopped soon in palestine... Thank you💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@shehlak]

God bless you all 💕💕💕💕💕

[@janeruthraphael4644]

Thank you! 👍🏽🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

[@ferozerahim146]

Salute to people for standing for Palestine and Humanity

[@nelsondfm]

Thsnk you

[@user-oe7is8xf2j]

What a brilliant Congressman... He is of best character for he stands with what is Right and hates evildoings... So courageous ❤❤❤

[@Gsharifzad]

Exactly 👍

[@QWERDQ_]

Great work Sir!

[@Truth-ll3it]

Much love and respect Greg Casar! Free 🇵🇸

[@juliaeberle4095]

Does anyone else understand the significance of these scenes? Just Imagin you are living in another country and watching what is happening in the US with massive police crackdown on university students. What would you think? I am used to seeing these images at other authoritarian and fanciest countries--not the US. We are loosing big time. We are loosing our most precious values.

[@jameswallace7334]

I would think NAZi'S have no home here

[@welcometosemeticpalestine]

​@jameswallace7334 what? You really have no idea America was infiltrated during

[@welcometosemeticpalestine]

​@jameswallace7334 what? You really have no idea America was infiltrated during

[@welcometosemeticpalestine]

​@jameswallace7334 what? You really have no idea America was infiltrated during

[@welcometosemeticpalestine]

​@jameswallace7334 what? You really have no idea America was infiltrated during

[@nourkhaled8888]

Brave man Couldn't thank you enough ❤❤

[@Lovecatsandsheep]

Bless him and all of those people who are raising their voices to fight against this evil genocide!

[@syedasakinazaidi3044]

God bless you

[@talalrabiah6255]

This politician is unique

[@mohsinq86]

👍👍👍 God bless,God bless,God bless

[@jacquelineduplantier5563]

💕❤️💕❤️❤️❤️🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@glennokamuro8745]

Yes The engagement of young people and students was significant, and their efforts led to essential changes in the civil rights movement and freedom of speech for students. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 expanded civil and voting rights for Black Americans.

[@m.thomas3982]

Congressman Casar, I respect your leadership.

[@abusamahhassan51]

Big respect to this great man

[@zainudinaziz9440]

Proud of American students who stand on humanity.

[@Georgia786]

God bless you 🙏

[@ozifasco3191]

Wow

[@FFP1948]

I wish you represent us in NH.

[@15059romero]

Proud of you GEN-Z

[@teresagillespie9806]

God bless and We are with you! ❤️💪🏼💪🏿💪🏾💪🏼🇵🇸 3:06

[@agussutegowaluyo3139]

Salute for Democracy Solidarity Forever #Free Free Palestine 🇵🇸🇮🇩 Forever #

[@lesseirgpapers9245]

Great Orator!

[@_PenMan]

APAC❓️❓️ Will He Stay Honest 💯

[@KARTAL-sj3bq]

HEY AMERICAN FRIENDS! I INVITE YOU TO THINK FOR A MINUTE! As you know, Your country will hold a presidential election in November and there are 2 visible candidates. Current President Joe Biden and Former President Donald Trump. Instead of explaining in which way they are the better choice for the American people, these two Presidents have entered the race of "I can support Israel more!" WHILE THE PRESIDENT, TO BE ELECTED WILL BE REQUIRED TO BE ELECTED TO SERVE THE PEOPLE OF THE USA, WHY DO TWO PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES ASK "Who can support Israel more?" ACCORDING TO YOU, ISN'T IT WEIRD THAT THEY HAVE ENTERED INTO THIS KIND OF A INCOMPREHENSIBLE DEBATE?