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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
Sep 4, 2025

Because what we do is we use our primary to settle our differences, and once we have a nominee we rally behind that nominee.

nypost.com
Sep 4, 2025

We have a Democratic nominee. Are we a party who rallies behind our nominee or not?

nypost.com
Sep 3, 2025

If anyone says, ‘This isn’t fair. I’m going to have to divest all my stocks if I’m going to run for Congress,’ maybe you should stay home.

newrepublic.com
Aug 8, 2025

Any objective assessment of the technologies available to provide broadband would conclude that fiber optic technology far exceeds any other in its capability to provide future-proof speeds and network capacity.

breitbart.com
Aug 8, 2025

New Yorkers knew Andrew Cuomo was backed by Trump’s orbit. That’s why he lost the primary. Now we have confirmation. It’s time for Democratic leaders to unite behind Zohran K. Mamdani.

thenation.com
Jul 27, 2025

Happy to be back in Corona Plaza to continue our team’s conversations with vendors and local business owners about our coordinated efforts to make Roosevelt Avenue a safer and cleaner place.

nypost.com
Jul 23, 2025

I remain focused on cutting the flow of US munitions that are being used to perpetuate the genocide in Gaza.

msnbc.com
Jul 23, 2025

It does nothing to cut off offensive aid to Israel nor end the flow of US munitions being used in Gaza.

msnbc.com
Jul 23, 2025

I have long stated that I do not believe that adding to the death count of innocent victims to this war is constructive to its end.

msnbc.com
Jul 22, 2025

I have long stated that I do not believe that adding to the death count of innocent victims to this war is constructive to its end. That is a simple and clear difference of opinion that has long been established.

usatoday.com
Jul 22, 2025

A very large group of Americans that have been concerned about this issue, that thought the administration or thought that Republicans were issuing a promise in good faith, are now realizing that perhaps they aren’t operating as honestly…

usatoday.com
Jul 21, 2025

That is a simple and clear difference of opinion that has long been established. I remain focused on cutting the flow of US munitions that are being used to perpetuate the genocide in Gaza.

nypost.com
Jul 21, 2025

What it does do is cut off defensive Iron Dome capacities while allowing the actual bombs killing Palestinians to continue. I have long stated that I do not believe that adding to the death count of innocent victims to this war is…

nypost.com
Jul 21, 2025

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s amendment does nothing to cut off offensive aid to Israel nor end the flow of US munitions being used in Gaza. Of course I voted against it.

nypost.com
Jul 20, 2025

Let’s show her the door. She’s not welcome here anymore.

nypost.com
Jul 17, 2025

I, as a Democrat, support the Democratic nominee. It’s disappointing to see how people want the party to rally behind the nominee when that nominee is them—and then that principle gets thrown out the window when the nominee is someone they…

newrepublic.com
Jul 16, 2025

Even if the entire left coalesced around any one candidate, an ideological coalition is still insufficient for us to win. We have to have a true working-class coalition.

counterpunch.org
Jul 16, 2025

What initially drew me to [the Democratic Socialists of America] was the fact that they showed up everywhere that I showed up.

thehill.com
Jul 16, 2025

Assemblymember Mamdani has demonstrated a real ability on the ground to put together a coalition of working-class New Yorkers that is strongest to lead the pack.

thehill.com
Jul 8, 2025

It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play.

motherjones.com
Jul 7, 2025

Growing up between The Bronx and Yorktown deeply shaped my views of inequality and it’s a big reason I believe the things I do today!

nypost.com
Jul 7, 2025

I’m proud of how I grew up and talk about it all the time! My mom cleaned houses and I helped. We cleaned tutors’ homes in exchange for SAT prep.

nypost.com
Jul 7, 2025

There have to be consequences to these votes, and we have to decide if this is just a joke or just for TV, or if this is our real lives. And I hope people vote like it’s our real life.

democracynow.org
Jul 5, 2025

I don’t think we’ve ever seen or are prepared for how catastrophic this is set to be.

huffpost.com
Jul 5, 2025

People are going to get sick. On a scale unlike anything we’ve ever seen.

huffpost.com

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