Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 28, 2022
Ignoring medical need is violence. Contempt for poverty is violence.
Said by
Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Pressley emphasizes the moral failures of the healthcare system.

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