Political Quotes

Ayanna Pressley: Our government, regardless of who occupies the Oval Office, has a moral and legal obligation to provide reparations for…

On the recordFebruary 11, 2025
Our government, regardless of who occupies the Oval Office, has a moral and legal obligation to provide reparations for the enslavement of Africans and its lasting harm on Black communities.
Said by
Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Pressley asserts the government's responsibility to address the historical injustices of slavery.

Share

More from Ayanna Pressley

May 26, 2026

This report makes plain the essential role that Haitian TPS holders play in our care economy and communities writ-large.

warren.senate.gov
Sep 2, 2026

It is bigger than Trump. Because whenever we do the work of ousting the occupant of the Oval Office, the Confederacy is still alive and well.

foxnews.com
Apr 15, 2026

A vote against this resolution is a vote against our country's best interests, plain and simple, but don't just take my word for it, Mr. Speaker. Republicans in the executive branch agree. If you go to the State Department's website, you…

govinfo.gov
Aug 4, 2026

The data doesn’t lie and this report makes plain what we’ve long known: fare-free transit is essential to building connected communities, improving mobility, and making life more affordable for our families.

markey.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation