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On the recordFebruary 26, 2020
We have not passed laws like the Equality Act that are absolutely fundamental to ensuring equality for all Americans in this country.
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Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Pressley emphasizes the need for the Equality Act to protect LGBTQ+ rights.

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