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On the recordApril 12, 2021
I believe that each day it is our privilege and responsibility as lawmakers to center the people.
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Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Pressley emphasizes the duty of lawmakers to prioritize the needs of their constituents.

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