Ayanna Pressley actually said...

"the arguments that we are hearing here this morning that immigrants should not be counted is un-American."

"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."

"When we focus on healing, that is right, we do have to also acknowledge the work of the healer, who is healing the healer?"

"Now, my district, the Massachusetts 7th, relies heavily on FEMA in times of crisis."