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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
Aug 12, 2026

Don’t be weird about this, even though I know all of you will be.

theguardian.com
Aug 11, 2026

I actually think that the discussions that were had in that time were quite fruitful.

washingtonexaminer.com
Aug 11, 2026

I think that during this time, especially during COVID, there was a huge opening of the Overton window.

washingtonexaminer.com
Aug 11, 2026

Of course, rhetoric in that time is not rhetoric that we would use today.

washingtonexaminer.com
Aug 11, 2026

My understanding is that Francesca Hong has made clear her present stances to her electorate.

washingtonexaminer.com
Aug 10, 2026

Making up a ‘woke’ problem results in putting civil & voting rights on the backburner.

dailycaller.com
Aug 10, 2026

During this time, and especially during COVID, there was a huge opening of the Overton window.

dailycaller.com
Aug 10, 2026

I want you all to see that. And because women can do anything, and I think it's badass that I'm going to be giving myself shots in the green room [as I] get my glam on.

reason.com
Aug 10, 2026

In this political environment where this administration is denying reproductive care to women across the country, from abortion rights to the ability to carry out a healthy pregnancy, I think it’s important for us as leaders to have these…

theguardian.com
Aug 10, 2026

I want you all to see that. Because women can do anything.

theguardian.com
Aug 10, 2026

Because women can do anything.

foxnews.com
Aug 10, 2026

I'm gonna take my shot in the green room before my interview.

foxnews.com
Aug 10, 2026

We're going to take our power back.

foxnews.com
Aug 10, 2026

Frankly, this administration has made pregnancy more dangerous than probably at any point in the last 30-plus years.

foxnews.com
Aug 10, 2026

In the political context that we're in, in an administration that is dedicated to politicizing women's bodies and taking our choices away from us and punishing us around decisions to be pregnant or not be pregnant.

foxnews.com
Aug 10, 2026

This is a choice that I am making to feel more in control of my life.

foxnews.com
Aug 10, 2026

I have made the decision to start freezing my eggs.

foxnews.com
Aug 10, 2026

Democrats have a responsibility to build a winning coalition, and young people are engaging in mediums and conversations that we have a responsibility to attend to and be responsive to.

bbc.co.uk
Aug 10, 2026

Anything is possible.

bbc.co.uk
Aug 10, 2026

I haven't ruled out the possibility and I'm very humbled to the tremendous amount of support out there.

bbc.co.uk
Aug 10, 2026

This administration is denying reproductive care to women across the country, from abortion rights to the ability to carry out a healthy pregnancy.

bbc.co.uk
Aug 9, 2026

I am proud to reintroduce the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act alongside Representative Delia Ramirez and Senator Bernie Sanders to deliver a generational rebuild of our nation’s public housing stock.

sanders.senate.gov
Aug 9, 2026

Now more than ever, it is integral that Congress put forward bold solutions that ensure our nation’s housing stock is both affordable and resilient.

sanders.senate.gov
Aug 7, 2026

From record-breaking heat waves to extreme flooding displacing public housing residents, Americans are feeling the parallel impacts of the housing and climate crisis. Now more than ever, it is integral that Congress put forward bold…

sanders.senate.gov

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