Political Quotes

On the recordDecember 2, 2020
We cannot risk endangering the livelihoods of millions of Americans by compromising the integrity of our Census.
Said by
Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Pressley emphasizes the importance of an accurate Census for funding and policymaking.

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