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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: “I don't take a dime of lobbyist money because I am afforded…”

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

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And the thing is, is like, I am afforded because I am supported by everyday people. Like, the average donation to my campaign is like 17 bucks or something like that. I don't take a dime of lobbyist money because I am afforded that independence because everyday people support me. I don't have to. I'm under no pressure or obligation to take a single one of these meetings. Not one. And I don't meet with lobbyists. (22:37–22:46)

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