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On the recordOctober 22, 2019
We do a disservice to our most vulnerable communities when we don't provide these new sets of opportunities for them.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Ocasio-Cortez emphasizes the need for new industries to support vulnerable communities.

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