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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 18, 2019

Yes. There -- people are going to have to start paying their fair share in taxes.

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Jul 18, 2019

Well, I think that it only has ever been radicals that have changed this country.

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Jul 18, 2019

No one asked how we're going to pay for the space force. No one asked how we paid for a $2 trillion tax cut.

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Jul 18, 2019

And so, for me, what's unrealistic is -- is what we're living in right now.

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Jul 18, 2019

The President certainly didn't invent racism. But he's certainly given a voice to it and expanded it and created a platform for those things.

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Jul 17, 2019

Did you see the images of officers circulating photo-shopped images of my violent rape?

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Jul 17, 2019

Did you see the posts mocking migrant children's deaths?

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Jul 17, 2019

And do you agree with the Federal court's decision that halted your child separation policy?

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