Political Quotes

On the recordDecember 9, 2019
I find that I have that dual experience often on this committee of comparable pride of our honoring the words of our late chairman in being in efficient and effective pursuit of the truth and simultaneous shame with all of the efforts to obstruct the work of this committee to get to the truth.
Said by
Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Pressley expresses pride in the committee's work while feeling shame over obstruction.

Share & report

More from Ayanna Pressley

Feb 11, 2025

We find ourselves in a moment of emboldened white supremacy and anti-Black racism, and a weaponized Supreme Court that is actively gutting protections and progress that has been made.

nbcnews.com
Feb 11, 2025

There’s always been a large movement and coalition around H.R. 40.

nbcnews.com
Feb 12, 2025

Madam Speaker, I rise today to remember Kyre Ambrose, an incredible young man and talent who, in his far-too-short life, touched the lives and hearts of many. Kyre was a source of joy and love to his family, his community, and the…

Congressional Record · 2025-02-12
Apr 3, 2025

Every minute she remains in custody is another minute her health and rights are at risk.

motherjones.com

Other voices in this conversation