Political Quotes

On the recordMay 20, 2019
I am concerned here that the war on drugs has not been solely limited to incarceration and that the negative impact of the war on drugs has not been limited to incarceration, but also, we have legislative rippling effects that also seem to have been codified in our housing system.
Said by
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Ocasio-Cortez expresses concern about the broader impacts of drug policies on housing.

Share

More from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Jul 3, 2026

“I think many people are willing to put aside differences in order to give us the best chance at winning,”

theguardian.com
Jul 16, 2026

I wouldn't be surprised if it was quite large because I don't think this is just an ideological issue. I don't think this is just a lefty thing.

foxnews.com
Jul 1, 2026

I mean, you know, I hope he (Vance) is. That’s what I’ll say.

huffpost.com
Jul 20, 2026

We cannot afford to leave Kentucky behind, Alabama behind, Mississippi behind, Georgia behind, South Carolina behind.

foxnews.com

Other voices in this conversation