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I ran for government precisely to challenge the systemic injustices faced by those perceived in our society as not worthy.

— Ilhan Omar This Is What America Looks Like: My Journey from Refugee to Congresswoman (2020)

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Israel has hypnotized the world, may Allah awaken the people and help them see the evil doings of Israel.

I am America’s hope and the president’s nightmare.

I am much more interested in defending my ideas than defending my identities.

My strength doesn't come from a lack of fear but from an overpowering sense of moral outrage.

This Is What America Looks Like: My Journey from Refugee to Congresswoman (2020)

Your success and the successes of others you inspire can heal your wounds.

This Is What America Looks Like: My Journey from Refugee to Congresswoman (2020)

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Bureaucracy and social harmony are inversely proportional to each other.

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There is danger from all men. The only maxim of a free government ought to be to trust no man living with power to endanger the public liberty.

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