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There has never been a member of Congress who looks or sounds anything like me.

— 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.

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

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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.

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