i know what it's like to struggle with poverty and inequality and food insecurity and housing insecurity, and so i feel like i bring something new to the united states congress. - you're an anomaly in so many ways, i mean-- - you know, like, in new york city, we have one of the largest latino populations, and yet there's not a single latino in the leadership of the new york city government. - what? so that means that there's never been a latino in any of the top three citywide elected offices in a town that is, well, so latino. - you know, and a wise person once said, "if you don't have a seat at the table, then you're probably on the menu." - [chuckles] oh, snap. like, break it down for some young person who doesn't understand politics, doesn't think their vote counts. why do you think your representation matters so much? - well, representation ensures that you get your fair share from the federal government. like, the federal government affects every aspect of your life... - mm. - and no one is gonna fight more vigorously
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