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Gregory Meeks: Alexandria has really stepped up to the plate from the very beginning, from day one that she walked into the U.S. House…

On the recordMay 27, 2019
Alexandria has really stepped up to the plate from the very beginning, from day one that she walked into the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Gregory Meeks
Democratic · New York

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Meeks praises Ocasio-Cortez for her impactful advocacy since joining Congress.

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