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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: “Gaza has been flattened, tens of thousands of people are…”

Featuring: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Democratic | U.S. House, New York, District 14

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They did not have a right to go to an all out war against women and children in Gaza. And moreover on this issue as well, is that we may have an announcement around a ceasefire. But Gaza has been flattened, tens of thousands of people are dead, universities gone, hospitals eliminated with American made bombs. with our tax dollars, while you and me and our families can't even afford to put food on the table. And so I welcome the cessation of these bombs dropping in Gaza, but I don't. (1:03:21–1:03:34)

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Asserts that Gaza has been severely damaged with American-made bombs, resulting in significant casualties and destruction.

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