Political Quotes

On the recordAugust 4, 2020
And if Members of this body and this administration continue to ignore the science of climate change, what is at stake for mental and physical health of frontline communities in particular?
Said by
Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Pressley emphasizes the risks of ignoring climate science on community health.

Share & report

More from Ayanna Pressley

Feb 11, 2025

We find ourselves in a moment of emboldened white supremacy and anti-Black racism, and a weaponized Supreme Court that is actively gutting protections and progress that has been made.

nbcnews.com
Jan 23, 2025

Mr. Speaker, it is another day under a Republican majority and of an antiscience, antifacts healthcare agenda. I don't know which is worse: the cruelty or the ignorance on full display here across the aisle. I would ask my colleagues if…

Congressional Record · 2025-01-23
Dec 9, 2024

The United States Postal Service is much more than a delivery system. It is a lifeline.

congress.gov
Feb 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.

nbcnews.com

Other voices in this conversation