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On the recordMarch 23, 2011
Some people consider it controversial that we may take action to tackle this issue. Not taking action, now that would be controversial.
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Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Pressley discusses the controversy surrounding the implementation of sex education in schools.

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