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The quote says the speaker’s own identity and path are shaped by the women who came before her. It highlights gratitude and connection to Shirley Chisholm, Barbara Jordan, and others as influences and predecessors. The phrase “I am because they were” emphasizes dependence on earlier trailblazers.
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Originally said in English.
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About Jasmine Crockett
American politician, since 2023
Jasmine Felicia Crockett is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Texas’s 30th congressional district since 2023. A Democrat, she first served in the Texas House of Representatives, where she represented the 100th district from 2021 to 2023. She is known for her work in elected office at the state and federal levels. Her public remarks generally reflect the demands and priorities of legislative politics, especially the issues that come with representing a district in Texas and serving in Congress.
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