I am just a firm believer that those closest to the pain should be closest to the power driving and informing the policymaking.
Ayanna Pressley: “I am just a firm believer that those closest to the pain should be closest to the power driving and informing the…”
On the recordJune 11, 2024
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Pressley emphasizes the importance of including affected individuals in policymaking.
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