Ayanna Pressley actually said...

"It is no coincidence that the urban heat island effect is more pronounced in the same neighborhoods that have been historically redlined."

"Absolutely, I would call it racism, segregation, environmental degradation, demonization, dehumanization, leading to sacrifice zones and disparate environmental effects to people of color in particula..."

"Extreme heat kills more Americans every year than every other weather-related disaster."

"I am encouraged by the Biden-Harris Administration's efforts to prioritize these frontline communities. We need these investments now."