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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.

Quotes by year · 2018–20261,948 total · peak 2019 (492)
2018: 3 quotes2019: 492 quotes2020: 100 quotes2021: 255 quotes2022: 111 quotes2023: 385 quotes2024: 137 quotes2025: 301 quotes2026: 164 quotes
Apr 12, 2025

How can anyone possibly make an objective vote on healthcare, energy, or war when their personal money is tied up in pharmaceutical, oil and gas, or defense company stock?

commondreams.org
Apr 12, 2025

It was about manipulating the markets. It was about hurting retirees and everyday people in the sell-off.

commondreams.org
Apr 12, 2025

It's been despair every day. And being around all these people and hearing these messages is helpful right now.

commondreams.org
Apr 10, 2025

Any member of Congress who purchased stocks in the last 48 hours should probably disclose that now.

usatoday.com
Apr 9, 2025

Anybody who traded in the last 48 hours and made an incredible amount of money prior to this tariff announcement, who sits right there in that House, needs to answer for it

nbcnews.com
Apr 9, 2025

I have demanded that my colleagues disclose their recent stock market trades.

thenation.com
Apr 9, 2025

I’ve been hearing some interesting chatter on the floor. Disclosure deadline is May 15th. We’re about to learn a few things.

truthout.org
Apr 8, 2025

We need a Democratic Party that fights harder for us.

slate.com
Mar 29, 2025

This isn’t just about Republicans. We need a Democratic Party that fights harder for us too

nbcnews.com
Mar 25, 2025

This is how it's done. Run everywhere. Run down ballot. Focus on local elections ASAP—from school board to councils to state legislatures. We build from there.

commondreams.org
Mar 24, 2025

We’re gonna throw these bums out and fight for the nation we deserve.

motherjones.com
Mar 21, 2025

If you don't know your neighbor, it's easier to turn on them.

commondreams.org
Mar 21, 2025

Something special is happening... Working people are ready to stand together and fight for our democracy. Thank you Colorado!

commondreams.org
Mar 21, 2025

I was wrong about you and I’m sorry. Where do I submit my Conor Lamb apology form.

thehill.com
Mar 20, 2025

This isn’t just about Republicans. We need a Democratic Party that fights harder for us, too.

nbcnews.com
Mar 20, 2025

We’re gonna throw these bums out and fight for the nation we deserve.

usatoday.com
Mar 19, 2025

This isn't just about Republicans. We need a Democratic Party that fights harder for us, too. But what that means is that we, as our as a community, must choose and vote for Democrats and elected officials who know how to stand for the…

transcripts.cnn.com
Mar 16, 2025

This turns the federal government into a slush fund for Donald Trump and Elon Musk. It sacrifices congressional authority, and it is deeply partisan.

democracynow.org
Mar 16, 2025

I believe that’s a tremendous mistake.

foxnews.com
Mar 15, 2025

While Republicans try to gut Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security to pay for tax cuts for billionaires, people across the country are standing up against these attacks on the working class.

commondreams.org
Mar 14, 2025

It is almost unthinkable why Senate Democrats would vote to hand the few pieces of leverage that we have away for free.

slate.com
Mar 13, 2025

We know that Woodside is for all. Queens is for all, and New York City is for everybody.

thenation.com

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