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On the recordJuly 10, 2019
There is no hierarchy of hurt, and I appreciate you are pushing for us to address this in a comprehensive way.
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Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Pressley emphasizes the importance of addressing public health issues comprehensively without prioritizing some over others.

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