Political Quotes

On the recordMay 14, 2019
I just want to commend you for being willing to relive this moment in order to enact change in our country in recognizing the danger of White supremacy.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Democratic · New York

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Ocasio-Cortez praises a witness for sharing their painful experience to promote change.

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