‘Tell that to the families in Flint:’ AOC demolishes GOP claim that Green New Deal is ‘elitist’

New York Congressmember Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez shot back with a passionate defense of the Green New Deal.

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On Tuesday, Congressmember Sean Duffy of Wisconsin suggested the Green New Deal only served the wealthy. New York Congressmember Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez shot back with a passionate defense of the Green New Deal. We feature her full speech.

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