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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.

Sep 10, 2019

I think that we should consider discussing a subpoena to get this information if we don't get it as requested.

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Sep 10, 2019

The Supreme Court has ruled that ongoing litigation is not a reason to resist that answer.

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Sep 10, 2019

Our job is ordered by the Constitution of the United States to conduct oversight on these conditions that will kill people.

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Sep 10, 2019

I'd like to apologize to you both for the behavior of some of the members of this committee.

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Sep 10, 2019

Thank you, Mr. Chair. And I would like to thank my colleague Ayanna Pressley and Mr. DeSaulnier for your work also in organizing this hearing and a critically important issue at this time.

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Sep 9, 2019

This committee has heard stories of families whose babies have had their brains damaged for their entire lives by PFAS chemicals.

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Sep 9, 2019

And if that's the case, why is 3M taking a position of denying the scientific findings of its own scientists?

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Sep 9, 2019

I want to spend some time here discussing some of 3M's current tactics when it comes to accepting responsibility for PFAS.

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Sep 9, 2019

Thank you for holding this hearing and ensuring that we don't let this go until we get some real answers on this issue.

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Sep 9, 2019

why is 3M taking a position of denying the scientific findings of its own scientists?

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