“a stunning failure of leadership”
“This budget is the epitome of 'America Last.'”
“We are unstoppable.”
“Everything will get better.”
“I vowed not to let Israel or America’s friends in the Persian Gulf 'get hurt or fail in any way, shape, or form.'”
“I’m popular”

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On the recordFebruary 4, 2020
Poverty is not a character flaw; it is a result of failed and often cruel policymaking.
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Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts
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Editor's note · Context

Critique of policies that exacerbate poverty.

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