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On the recordFebruary 11, 2025
I hope it will mean something to Black Americans.
Said by
Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts
Source
nbcnews.com

Editor's note · Context

Pressley reflects on the significance of H.R. 40 for Black Americans and broader society.

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