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On the recordNovember 13, 2019
Many of our Republican colleagues, they opposed teen pregnancy prevention programs. They oppose comprehensive sex education.
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Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Pressley criticizes Republicans for opposing programs that support women's health.

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