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On the recordFebruary 11, 2025
I hope it will mean something to Black Americans, and I hope that it will mean something to people of conscience, who care about the work of truth and reconciliation and healing.
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Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Pressley expresses her hope for H.R. 40's impact on Black Americans and advocates for healing.

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