I have to admit that I am quite upset throughout this hearing, because I feel like a lot of the initial questions that we are hearing almost betray the priorities that we have had in our economy that have eroded people's quality of life.
On the recordNovember 18, 2019
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Ocasio-Cortez expresses frustration over the focus on profits over people's well-being.
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