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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is an American politician and activist serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 14th congressional district since January 3, 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she gained national attention for her progressive policies and advocacy on issues such as climate change, healthcare, and economic inequality. Ocasio-Cortez is known for her grassroots campaigning and her ability to mobilize young voters, making her a prominent figure in the progressive wing of the party.

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Jul 23, 2020

I would take a moment to thank Representative Velazquez for her precedent and her leadership as well. Before I was a young Puerto Rican woman upending an incumbent, Velazquez was as well. Every single one of us, as women, have to stand on…

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Jul 23, 2020

I thank my colleague from Michigan (Representative Lawrence) for her comments. As I had indicated earlier, having a daughter does not make a decent man, having a wife does not make a decent man, but treating people with dignity and respect…

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Jul 23, 2020

I thank Representative Lee not just for her comments but for her leadership. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from Minnesota (Ms. Omar), who is another incredible, resilient, and passionate leader.

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Jul 23, 2020

I thank Representative Pocan for his brilliance. Madam Speaker, I think the gentleman brings up such an excellent point, something we had all seen, that what we are seeing here is a resounding rejection of abuse and accosting of women. But…

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Jul 23, 2020

I thank Representative Green for his comments. His words brought tears to my eyes. I think that the relationship particularly between fathers and daughters is a very sacred one, and it is a very special one. But I also know, if my father…

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Jul 13, 2020

I want to ask anyone on the panel, what is the likelihood that these jobs have been lost for the foreseeable future?

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Jul 13, 2020

And so in your assessment, hazard pay is not the norm?

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Jul 13, 2020

Your testimony and insight is deeply appreciated. I think, especially as we are discussing capital markets and worker protections during this pandemic, it is an especially important topic.

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Jul 13, 2020

So really, when we talk about compensation for risk, it is not that all people in our economy are compensated for risk, just that a certain narrow class is compensated for risk of capital, but not necessarily risk of life.

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Jun 26, 2020

I thank Chairwoman Waters for her continued leadership on the Community Reinvestment Act. Over the last several weeks, our Nation has been gripped by the uprisings against anti-Black racism and systemic racial injustice across the United…

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May 25, 2020

The whole point of protesting is to make ppl uncomfortable. Activists take that discomfort w/ the status quo & advocate for concrete policy changes. Popular support often starts small & grows. To folks who complain protest demands make…

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May 18, 2020

I have a message for corporations and the rich: Pay your fair share.

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