Things to know about U.S. Rep. Al Green of Houston

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Houston's very own Democratic Rep. Al Green recently made national headlines after calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump.

Green took the House floor on Wednesday, citing obstruction of justice as the reason behind pushing for Trump's removal.

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"This is about what I believe. And this is where I stand. I will not be moved. The president must be impeached," Green said to lawmakers. "For those who do not know, impeachment does not mean that the president would be found guilty. It simply means that the House of Representatives will bring charges against the president. It's similar to an indictment but not quite the same thing."

The representative of Texas's 9th congressional district is the first lawmaker to officially call for Trump's impeachment.

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Green called for the president's impeachment the day after an explosive New York Times article suggested that Trump asked former FBI director James Comey to end the bureau's investigation into Michael Flynn.

Click through above to see things to know about Rep. Al Green.