Political Quotes

On the recordJune 23, 2021
The decision and the ability to have paid leave is not about how good or charitable your employer is.
Said by
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Ocasio-Cortez emphasizes that paid leave should be a right, not dependent on employer's character.

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