“It is an egregious scheme to profit off the presidency and enrich Wall Street while doing nothing to help Americans.”
“We expect rain to bring some much-needed relief to New Yorkers experiencing poor air quality over the weekend.”
““It always seems impossible until it’s done.””
“We ought to condemn any hatred. We ought to condemn any white supremacy. We -- I mean, we've got to figure out how to come together.”
““I am not a saint, unless you think of a saint as a sinner who keeps on trying.””

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On the recordFebruary 12, 2019
I think we have identified large causal factors, whether it is the racist legacy of our criminal justice system...
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Democratic · New York
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Identifying factors contributing to homelessness, including systemic issues and economic disparities.

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