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On the recordSeptember 23, 2019
I am heartened to see the bipartisan interest and commitment to address what is a fast-moving outbreak and am hopeful that we will show similar and equitable outrage when it comes to gun violence, which is also a public health crisis.
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Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Pressley emphasizes the need for bipartisan action on public health crises, including vaping and gun violence.

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