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On the recordNovember 13, 2019
I refuse to stand by and see even one more woman's life put in danger because of lack of access to safe and legal abortion.
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Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Pressley emphasizes the importance of safe and legal abortion access.

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