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Ayanna Pressley

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Ayanna Soyini Pressley is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party, serving as the U.S. Representative for Massachusetts's 7th congressional district since January 3, 2019. She made history as the first African American woman elected to the Boston City Council and the first African American woman elected to Congress from Massachusetts. Pressley is known for her progressive stances on issues such as criminal justice reform, healthcare, and immigration policy.

Quotes by year · 201120261,149 total · peak 2019 (443)
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Sep 13, 2023

I am really quite tired of it, so let's set the record straight here today.

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Sep 12, 2023

Saudi Arabia is an oppressive regime.

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Sep 12, 2023

Saudi Arabia should not be able to sanitize its image by sports washing, nor should it be able to gain sensitive data by investing in American companies.

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Jul 20, 2023

I rise as the Representative of the Massachusetts Seventh Congressional District, which is home to Boston Logan Airport, critical to our economy, for travel, a job engine, and it has created a number of quality-of-life issues for those who…

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Jul 17, 2023

Regulators must not delay action on climate change. Climate risks are growing by the day.

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Jun 21, 2023

I was unable to physically record my vote on the motion to table H. Res. 521. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye'' on rollcall No. 276. Stated against:

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Jun 13, 2023

Clearly, a lack of regulation in the tenant screening industry is resulting in inaccurate reports and false information.

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Jun 13, 2023

This is not a coincidence. It is a policy choice, one with dark consequences.

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Jun 13, 2023

Thank you for the critical role that the CFPB plays in protecting consumers and holding bad actors accountable.

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Jun 12, 2023

I, along with Senator Cory Booker, have introduced the American Opportunity Accounts Act.

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Jun 12, 2023

When regulating something as high-risk and volatile as cryptocurrency, we should be comprehensive, not restrained.

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Jun 12, 2023

In my opinion, Congress should not be doing the work of wealthy investors in advancing toothless and feeble legislation that can make the problem of an unregulated crypto industry worse.

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