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The speaker is describing being responsible for translating for her mother during childhood. The quote also suggests that she noticed how other people treated or perceived her mother, which left a strong impression on her.
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Originally said in English.
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About Rashida Tlaib
American lawyer and politician, since 2019
Rashida Harbi Tlaib is an American lawyer and politician serving in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2019. A Democrat from Michigan, she has represented the state’s 12th congressional district since 2023. She is the first Palestinian American woman to serve in Congress and one of the first two Muslim women elected to the body. Her public profile is tied to her work in national politics and to her role as a visible voice for Palestinian American and Muslim representation in Congress.
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