Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Quotes


What we need to do is lay out a plan and a vision that people can believe in. And getting into Twitter fights with the president is not exactly where we're going to find progress as a nation.


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Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria. Interview. Morning Joe, MSNBC, 27 Jun. 2018.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
  • Born: October 13, 1989
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Activist, Politician

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, also known by her initials AOC, is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 14th congressional district since 2019. The district includes the eastern part of the Bronx, portions of north-central Queens, and Rikers Island in New York City. She is a member of the Democratic Party.