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On the recordJune 24, 2019
Unfortunately, I think that we just are at the juncture in which we cannot wait.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Ocasio-Cortez stresses urgency in addressing recovery needs for families.

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