Ayanna Pressley actually said...

"the importance of the Census Bureau's mission really cannot be overstated enough, but it is under threat"

"Every community deserves to be seen, heard, and invested in, and there should be no erasure."

"We are the Oversight Committee, and our job is to conduct oversight, but it is not to intimidate Federal employees."

"We cannot turn the Agency into a political game. Instead, we must ensure FEMA and its workers have the resources, respect, and public confidence they need to continue their work."