On the recordFebruary 5, 2019
At the core of democracy and the root word of 'demos' is to engage more voices, to engage more voices and to empower them in this democracy.
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congress.govAyanna Pressley: “At the core of democracy and the root word of 'demos' is to engage more voices, to engage more voices and to empower…”
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Pressley highlights the importance of inclusivity in democracy.
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