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Veronica Escobar: “The Democratic Party agenda [includes] an economy that works…”

Featuring: Veronica Escobar, Democratic | U.S. House, Texas, District 16

Race in America_ Hispanic Heritage Month with Rep. Veronica Escobar

Published October 1, 2021 | Video Starts at 14:36

And that means making sure that we have an economy that works for everyone and … The Democratic Party agenda [includes] an economy that works for everyone and access to great jobs and good wages. … is so critical. Critical. You know, we got sent here to act. And so we need to demonstrate to the American public. (14:36–14:41)

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Asserts that the Democratic Party's agenda focuses on economic equity and job access.

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“I know we can pay for it and we will pay for it. So we'll do this responsibly.”
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“We have to be certain that reconciliation doesn't get punted until 2022.”
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“The parliamentarian's perspective, her ruling is really just it's a recommendation.”
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“The Latino community is not a monolith.”
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