Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said "We have chosen that over the distractions of bigotry and the barbarism of extreme income inequality." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJanuary 1, 2026

We have chosen that over the distractions of bigotry and the barbarism of extreme income inequality.

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Ocasio-Cortez highlights the focus on progressive values over divisive issues.

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