Ilhan Omar

Learning is not limited to the classroom, and Minnesota shouldn't limit its education resources there, either.

Hope will be found by understanding that diversity is the essence of the American Dream and why we need each other to fulfill it.

This country gave us hope. This country allowed for us to develop our own identity and to create our own home. And we should not look down on the next person that is trying to do that.

I believe in the ideals of America, in liberty, justice, and the pursuit of happiness.

Since 2011, I am happy to say that I have reconciled with Ahmed Hirsi; we have married in our faith tradition and are raising our family together. Like all families, we have had our ups and downs, but we are proud to have come through it together.

No Minnesotan should ever experience preventable health risks from breathing polluted air or from drinking unsafe water.

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 of God, we all have a right to freedom and to access our rights equally.

I find hope in knowing that I belong to a state that has a lot of people who are champions of change and progress; that we will rise up and fight for justice and equality; that, ultimately, love will trump hate.