Quotes by Ilhan Omar

"This is a land of immigrants, and most come here for opportunity, a second chance."

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"Truly, this is a nation that sees itself as one that instills hope and is really about allowing people to pursue their dreams."

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"Learning is not limited to the classroom, and Minnesota shouldn't limit its education resources there, either."

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"Every student has something to offer, and every student deserves a nurturing learning environment."

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"We must see others' struggles as our own, and their success as our success, so we can speak to our common humanity."

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"I find hope in knowing that I belong to a state that has a lot of people who are champions of change and progress; that we will rise up and fight for justice and equality; that, ultimately, love will trump hate."

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"I think a big part of my faith teachings is to work together towards equality: that we're all created equal, and under the eyes of God, we all have a right to freedom and to access our rights equally."

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