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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: “I am here today to represent working people, and my district is quite working class.”

On the recordDecember 3, 2019
I am here today to represent working people, and my district is quite working class.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Ocasio-Cortez emphasizes her role in advocating for her working-class constituents.

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