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On the recordMay 14, 2019
I hope this conversation sparks the outrage that we need to finally shed light on the evils of White nationalism and far-right extremism and invokes the will and the courage to tackle it head-on.
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Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Pressley calls for action against White nationalism and extremism.

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