US Democratic congresswomen condemn 'misogynist' attack on Ocasio-Cortez

US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks on the House floor

US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks on the House floor Source: AAP

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A group of politicians in the United States has denounced the behaviour of a Republican Congressman, who was witnessed earlier this week using a sexist slur against a Democratic colleague.

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