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On the recordJuly 26, 2022
As Congresswoman for the Massachusetts Seventh I am going to do everything in my power to keep my constituents safe and stand up against white supremacy whenever and wherever it shows up.
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Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Pressley emphasizes her commitment to combat white supremacy and protect her constituents.

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