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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)
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Mar 13, 2025

The robbing of our federal government in order to finance tax cuts for billionaires, is what is happening.

cbsnews.com
Mar 13, 2025

What voting for the CR does is that it codifies the chaos and the reckless cuts that Elon Musk has been pursuing.

cbsnews.com
Mar 13, 2025

We still have an opportunity to correct course here, and that is my number one priority.

commondreams.org
Mar 13, 2025

I think there is a wide sense of betrayal if things proceed as currently planned.

commondreams.org
Mar 13, 2025

Completely roll over and give up on protecting the Constitution.

cnn.com
Mar 13, 2025

Schumer’s move is devastating and a slap in the face.

nbcnews.com
Mar 13, 2025

There are members of Congress who have won Trump-held districts in some of the most difficult territory in the United States who walked the plank and took innumerable risks in order to defend the American people, in order to defend Social…

cnn.com
Mar 13, 2025

We have time to correct course on this decision. Senate Democrats can vote no.

cnn.com
Mar 13, 2025

I think there is a deep sense of outrage and betrayal.

cnn.com
Mar 13, 2025

Just to see Senate Democrats even consider acquiescing to Elon Musk, I think is a huge slap in the face.

cnn.com
Mar 12, 2025

What voting for the CR does is that it codifies the chaos and the reckless cuts that Elon Musk has been pursuing," Ocasio-Cortez said. "The robbing of our federal government in order to finance tax cuts for billionaires, is what is…

cbsnews.com
Mar 12, 2025

Raúl Grijalva stood as one of the biggest champions for working people in all of Congress.

commondreams.org
Mar 12, 2025

The robbing of our federal government in order to finance tax cuts for billionaires, is what is happening.

cbsnews.com
Mar 12, 2025

What voting for the CR does is that it codifies the chaos and the reckless cuts that Elon Musk has been pursuing.

cbsnews.com
Mar 12, 2025

I'm here in D.C. ready to vote on a clean CR, and so is everyone else. Let's do it.

commondreams.org
Mar 12, 2025

House Democrats have stayed in D.C. to pass a 30-day clean government funding extension.

commondreams.org
Mar 12, 2025

Those games won't fool anyone. It won't trick voters, it won't trick House members. People will not forget it.

cbsnews.com
Mar 12, 2025

We are here to avert a shutdown and give Republicans the time they need to negotiate a bipartisan agreement.

commondreams.org
Mar 12, 2025

I hope Senate Democrats understand there is nothing clever about setting up a fake failed 30 day CR first to turn around & vote for cloture on the GOP spending bill.

cbsnews.com
Mar 12, 2025

Senate Democrats should not allow this chaos to continue.

commondreams.org
Mar 12, 2025

You run the government. If you have the votes, then go ahead. If you need Democrats, then you need to negotiate with Democrats. Those are your two options.

truthout.org
Mar 11, 2025

If the federal government can disappear a legal US permanent resident without reason or warrant, then they can disappear US citizens too.

thenation.com
Mar 9, 2025

If the federal government can disappear a legal U.S. permanent resident without reason or warrant, then they can disappear U.S. citizens too.

commondreams.org
Mar 6, 2025

I encourage Democrats to host town halls in GOP-held districts.

msnbc.com
Mar 6, 2025

Criticism is part of the gig. Take it on the chin and move on.

msnbc.com

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