Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 20, 2021
it is very difficult for people to wrap their minds around what these proposals can do. Without housing, economic mobility, and security, opportunity, access to healthcare, a safe living environment, all of these other things are out of reach.
Said by
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Highlights the critical link between housing and various aspects of life.

Share & report

More from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Jul 21, 2025

That is a simple and clear difference of opinion that has long been established. I remain focused on cutting the flow of US munitions that are being used to perpetuate the genocide in Gaza.

nypost.com
Jul 23, 2025

It does nothing to cut off offensive aid to Israel nor end the flow of US munitions being used in Gaza.

msnbc.com
Jul 17, 2025

I, as a Democrat, support the Democratic nominee. It’s disappointing to see how people want the party to rally behind the nominee when that nominee is them—and then that principle gets thrown out the window when the nominee is someone they…

newrepublic.com
Jul 21, 2025

What it does do is cut off defensive Iron Dome capacities while allowing the actual bombs killing Palestinians to continue. I have long stated that I do not believe that adding to the death count of innocent victims to this war is…

nypost.com

Other voices in this conversation