“I think we can all unequivocally say in 2026, football is not going anywhere.”
“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
“It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to future wildfire disasters”
“They are picking houses the way you pick tomatoes at the grocery store.”
“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 18, 2024
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.
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Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts
Source
congress.gov

Editor's note · Context

Pressley emphasizes the need for FEMA to operate without political interference.

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