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Rashida Tlaib

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Rashida Tlaib is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Michigan's 13th congressional district since January 3, 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, Tlaib is known for her progressive policies and advocacy for social justice. She is one of the first two Muslim women elected to Congress and has been a vocal advocate for issues such as affordable housing, environmental justice, and healthcare reform. Tlaib has also been involved in efforts to address systemic racism and economic inequality.

Quotes by year · 201920261,803 total · peak 2019 (578)
2019: 578 quotes2020: 237 quotes2021: 254 quotes2022: 267 quotes2023: 172 quotes2024: 179 quotes2025: 98 quotes2026: 18 quotes
Jul 16, 2019

We should honor these movements, and that history, and we should honor our commitment to the principles that say we must hold our friends to the same standards as we hold our adversaries.

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Jul 16, 2019

Do you not think that creates a power imbalance for a small group of people to manage a high percentage of the world's transactions?

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Jul 11, 2019

I ask my colleagues to see a drawing from one of the children in the cages, in the cells, up there, and I want you to not look away.

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Jul 11, 2019

We do have a crisis at our border. It is one of morality, as we have seen this current strategy unfold.

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Jul 11, 2019

The problem is, the crisis is here, and everybody wants to stick in how we got here.

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Jul 11, 2019

Stop sending money, it's not working.

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Jul 11, 2019

First, no one is illegal. That term is derogatory now because it dehumanizes people.

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Jul 11, 2019

Stop sending money. It's not working.

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Jul 11, 2019

We warned DHS that a migrant child could die in custody.

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Jul 11, 2019

CBP morale is one of the lowest among law enforcement agencies.

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Jul 11, 2019

The separation policy isn't working.

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Jul 11, 2019

I'm blaming the broken immigration system, just like you are.

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