Political Quotes

On the recordJune 25, 2019
We cannot use our official government capacities for partisan political purposes. That's a pretty clear line.
Said by
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Ocasio-Cortez asserts the Hatch Act prohibits using government roles for political gain.

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