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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.
Madam Speaker, today I rise to tell the story of one of my constituents, Yahey Obeid. Mr. Obeid was born in Yemen and came to the United States when he was 8 years old. His childhood dream was to become a pilot, and he knew and felt that…
There's an element where, yes, people are going to have to start paying their fair share in taxes.
I called on Pelosi to create a select committee on climate change without any members of Congress who accept money from the fossil fuel industry.
It's absolutely risky. It requires risk to try something new, but also we know so much of what we've tried in the past hasn't worked either.
When you look at the words that he uses, which are historic dog whistles of White Supremacy, when you look at how he reacted to the Charlottesville incident where Neo-Nazis murdered a woman, versus how he manufactures crises like…
Well, I think that it only has ever been radicals that have changed this country.
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