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  1. Jan 2

    23 years ago, from a refugee camp in Kenya, my father and I arrived at an airport in Washington DC. Today, we return to that same airport on the eve of my swearing in as the first Somali-American in Congress. 🙏🏾

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  3. Jan 2

    I’m broke & broken. Everything I worked my whole life for is gone... AND, I have never felt more hopeful in my life. This is beautiful. This makes me proud of America. 💞🌱🗽

  4. 30 Dec 2018

    New York Times profile of Congresswoman-elect Ilhan Omar

  5. Jan 3

    It's a new day in America.

  6. Jan 3

    Ilhan Omar went from a refugee camp in Kenya to the halls of the U.S. Congress. Today, she’ll make history as the first Somali-American, the first hijabi, and the first former refugee. This is truly Why representation matters, it’s not where you start but where you finish.

  7. Jan 2

    Proud to have voted for . Representation matters

  8. Jan 3

    Just got home from 's fabulous swearing-in party. I saw so many familiar faces and friends of . What an amazing moment for many who have been vilified and excluded by our politics. The future is today. Thank you .

  9. Jan 3

    Today, the enforcers are going to shake our nation’s capital. Not only do they represent the most diverse makeup of Congress in U.S. history, but they come fully armed to fight back against this incompetent administration. Not all heroes wear capes.

  10. Jan 3
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    Why do they, media, refer to you as first 'muslim' in Congress whereas you refer to yourself as the first Somali-American in Congress. What's your take, ?

  11. 3 hours ago
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    The Way God Intended ~ Your Destiny Is To Be Right Here, Right Now & It's An Extraordinary Blessing ~ God Bless Your Heart, Your Soul & Your Faith:)

  12. Jan 3

    Erik Brandt, 2019. Typografika Politika 011 (24″x36″ Océ prints, laser prints, scissors, markers). For our hero, , on the occasion of her swearing in to the U.S. House of Representatives. HOPE!

  13. Jan 2

    God bless America. Congratulations, Congresswoman. I can’t wait to see all you will accomplish for our nation.

  14. Jan 3
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    Congratulations Congress woman! You really motivate me.

  15. Jan 4
  16. Jan 2
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    The best of the American Dream; much success, thank you for representing MN and the rest of us hoping for big change across U.S. 👏👏🙂👍

  17. Jan 4

    I want to enlarge, print, and frame this tweet.

  18. Jan 3
  19. Jan 3
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    My Congresswoman!

  20. Jan 2

    May this reflect what it means to be a public servant in 2019. represents us all, not just the people of Minnesota's 5th District! Let's have her back as she plows new ground in DC.

  21. Jan 3

    We know that the despotic and criminal regimes in Saudi Arabia and UAE have been spreading "Fake Stories" about you. Keep marching you have achieved a great success and keep fighting for the rights of the and for your community - congratulations!

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