On the recordFebruary 5, 2025
And I think these idiots who buy their seats have no idea what true privilege it is to a member of Congress.
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alternet.orgIlhan Omar: “And I think these idiots who buy their seats have no idea what true privilege it is to a member of Congress.”
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Omar highlighted the difference between her experience and those who gain power through connections.
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