“I think we can all unequivocally say in 2026, football is not going anywhere.”
“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
“It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to future wildfire disasters”
“They are picking houses the way you pick tomatoes at the grocery store.”
“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

Political Quotes

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.

Quotes by year · 2018–20261,911 total · peak 2019 (501)
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Jul 10, 2019

the health of our children is reflection of the health of our Nation

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Jul 10, 2019

This is our first hearing on childhood trauma in the history of the Oversight Committee.

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Jul 9, 2019

I just think it's extremely important that this is noted, that this is not an issue... But what is being pointed to here is a culture of cruelty.

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Jul 9, 2019

So people are not getting insurance in these states for political reasons. That is your testimony?

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Jul 9, 2019

They are being accused of human trafficking and they are being accused and called an unaccompanied child.

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Jul 9, 2019

In the 10 years prior to that, there were no similar deaths, zero, of migrant children in U.S. custody.

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Jul 9, 2019

Under the Trump administration at least six children have died in U.S. custody.

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Jul 9, 2019

At least it's already in a trash bag.

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Jul 9, 2019

I have been there, too. I was uninsured less than a year ago.

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Jul 9, 2019

So the answer is not let's deprive people of due process.

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