I am American. I get to represent Americans. And not only do I get to live the American Dream, my kids get to live the American Dream.
Ilhan Omar: “I am American. I get to represent Americans. And not only do I get to live the American Dream, my kids get to live the…”
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Omar expresses pride in her American identity and the opportunities for her children.
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