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About Ritchie Torres
American politician, U.S. representative from 2021
Ritchie Torres is an American politician serving in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2021. A Democrat, he represents New York’s 15th congressional district and previously served on the New York City Council from 2014 to 2020. He is known for his work in city and national politics, first in local government and then in Congress. His public profile is tied to representative politics and policy, with his name appearing in connection with the issues he addresses as a member of the Democratic Party.
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- “If you're using comedy to shame people for getting informed and questioning authority, you're not doing comed…”Jimmy Dore
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Explore Silence
- “Inspired action is when you take action with no mind. Pure silence.”Matthew Donnelly
- “The writer's life: Hard days, lots of work, no money, too much silence. Nobody's fault. You chose it.”Bill Barich
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