I know what it feels like to be a young family looking for opportunity in the United States. — Ilhan Omar Copy Share Image
I grew up in a household where we all celebrated who we were. There was no space to make people feel different… — Ilhan Omar Copy Share Image
Since 2011, I am happy to say that I have reconciled with Ahmed Hirsi; we have married in our faith tradition and… — Ilhan Omar Copy Share Image
I was always made aware of inequality in society, that there was a class system. In Somalia, we have clan structures. My… — Ilhan Omar Copy Share Image
I invited President Trump twice now to come meet my family and my community because he seems to have a lot of… — Ilhan Omar Copy Share Image
My family called me the 'why kid' growing up. I always needed to know why something is happening, why I had to… — Ilhan Omar Copy Share Image
I talk a lot about the men in my family because my mother died when I was little, and my grandmother died… — Ilhan Omar Copy Share Image
We didn't really grow up in a gendered environment. We didn't have a hierarchy. My family is fearless. They truly believe that… — Ilhan Omar Copy Share Image
“As we continue to perfect our union, citizens, neighbors, coworkers, and family must keep expanding our circles of self-interest to learn and… — Ilhan Omar Copy Share Image
I have been very fortunate to have a partner who really stepped up and have wonderful children who do a lot of things that… — Ilhan Omar Copy Share
In just my own neighborhood, you can't go one block without seeing a sign that says, you know, 'Everyone's welcome here,' 'Refugees are welcome… — Ilhan Omar Copy Share
Hope will be found by understanding that diversity is the essence of the American Dream and why we need each other to fulfill it. — Ilhan Omar Copy Share
I think we forget that, for a really long time, this country has been a place that has welcomed many refugees who have made… — Ilhan Omar Copy Share
Here in Minnesota, we don't only welcome immigrants; we send them to Washington. — Ilhan Omar Copy Share
I'm not easily scared; from the age of 8, I learned what it means to have everything you know taken away and what it… — Ilhan Omar Copy Share
“The more we listen to and learn from those with different backgrounds and present circumstances from our own, the more we can find connections… — Ilhan Omar Copy Share
I believe in the ideals of America, in liberty, justice, and the pursuit of happiness. — Ilhan Omar Copy Share
This country gave us hope. This country allowed for us to develop our own identity and to create our own home. And we should… — Ilhan Omar Copy Share
I had a lot of challenges starting school, and my dad says I would come home every day crying and feeling bad about the… — Ilhan Omar Copy Share
I think a big part of my faith teachings is to work together towards equality: that we're all created equal, and under the eyes… — Ilhan Omar Copy Share
If we are not actively fighting against regressive ideologies, we are contributing to making them grow. — Ilhan Omar Copy Share
We have people who will take votes that they can't defend. They'll say they stand for a policy, but when it comes to vote… — Ilhan Omar Copy Share
I come from people who dreamed of a free democratic system. I believe so strongly in the process and equal access. — Ilhan Omar Copy Share
We can walk and chew gum at the same time. Yes, the American people want us to legislate, they want us to insist on… — Ilhan Omar Copy Share
