Political Quotes

On the recordMay 14, 2019
I find this interesting, because this term 'free market' comes up very often, but I don't think people really understand what that means.
Said by
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Ocasio-Cortez critiques the concept of a free market, suggesting it's often misunderstood.

Share & report

More from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Jul 16, 2025

Assemblymember Mamdani has demonstrated a real ability on the ground to put together a coalition of working-class New Yorkers that is strongest to lead the pack.

thehill.com
Jul 3, 2025

The cap on that is $25,000, while you’re jacking up taxes on people who make less than $50,000 across the United States.

newrepublic.com
Jul 7, 2025

Growing up between The Bronx and Yorktown deeply shaped my views of inequality and it’s a big reason I believe the things I do today!

nypost.com
Jul 2, 2025

It doesn’t take a smart person to know if you’re being lied to.

huffpost.com

Other voices in this conversation