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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.

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Sep 27, 2023

Any serious impeachment investigation or inquiry relies on firsthand sworn testimony of witnesses to high crimes or misdemeanors.

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Sep 27, 2023

The allegations being presented by the Majority are extremely serious.

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Sep 26, 2023

There is so much rhetoric out there blaming other countries and their dysfunctions for why people are coming to the United States, when we are engaging in interventionist policy abroad.

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Sep 26, 2023

If we are serious about addressing this issue, we need to also make sure that we are opening and allowing people to be documented.

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Sep 26, 2023

So, when we opposed work authorization, we have folks who are opposing the ability for people who are seeking a lawful process to support themselves who don't want to be a strain on public systems.

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Sep 26, 2023

It is also placing migrants in a place where they would not be safe.

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Sep 26, 2023

We cannot sustain it anymore. All of our hotels, any available housing are full.

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Sep 26, 2023

This is not about politics today. It is about our national resources; it is about opening a door to our national parks.

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Sep 26, 2023

Democrats, we are authorizing 500,000 work permits so people can get on their feet and support themselves.

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Sep 24, 2023

I think, right now, we are in such a crisis in our economy, a crisis of inequality, that it is going to take a level of political and popular support unlike that that we've seen in a strike situation like this in recent and modern history…

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Sep 24, 2023

I definitely think that we need to have comprehensive immigration reform, so that we aren't constantly doing this patchwork of policy extensions.

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