Political Quotes

On the recordDecember 9, 2019
Leave-taking is important to me, and here's the way that it allowed me not just to bond with my child but also to support my partner.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Ocasio-Cortez emphasizes the importance of parental leave for bonding and support.

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