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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: “Our relationships with our allies are strained.”

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

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Published February 13, 2026 | Video Starts at 02:22

Yeah, I mean, I agree with the Governor. I think that the United States is very much in a compromised position compared to where we were five years ago. Our relationships with our allies are strained. Our commitment and demonstrated consistency on democratic values, human rights also incredibly strained. And our domestic situation, I think is reflecting globally as well, particularly economically. (02:22–02:25)

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