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On the recordFebruary 4, 2019
I think that this is an opportunity and it is a window for change it is a moment where we can come together and really talk about our values, that we are a nation that embraces immigrants, we are a nation that that believes in justice and equality and the ability for everyday working people to work 40 hours a week and supply and provide for their families.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Democratic · New York

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Ocasio-Cortez emphasizes the importance of discussing values such as justice, equality, and support for working families during the State of the Union.

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