“This war has killed 18 US service members, cost billions of taxpayer dollars, and displaced millions of civilians.”
“I’m pleased that my efforts will provide relief to the millions of Americans who’ve been squeezed by the surge in gas prices.”
“If the President wants to fix the problems at the pump, he should end this illegal war with Iran”
“The point is that tariffs contributed to inflation.”
“These disparities are not just statistics; they represent lives lost, families impacted, and communities left behind.”
“Prices are higher than when the president came into office, and tariffs made it worse.”

Political Quotes

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.

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Oct 20, 2021

The Build Back Better Act must include investments to preserve and build new affordable housing.

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Oct 20, 2021

It costs the economy $4 billion--that is 'billion,' with a 'b'--a year from lost productivity.

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Oct 20, 2021

Housing is a human right, period. Everyone deserves a safe and stable home, period.

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Oct 20, 2021

We desperately need funds for first-generation homebuyers in order to address racial and economic inequities that existed before COVID-19 struck and then worsened over the course of the pandemic.

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Oct 20, 2021

It can help protect our right to bodily autonomy and to advance reproductive freedom, especially for the most vulnerable and marginalized.

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Oct 20, 2021

The Massachusetts STASH program is the first of its kind. It helps eligible first-generation homebuyers buy a home.

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Oct 20, 2021

We can and we need to break this pattern.

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Oct 20, 2021

Every elected official should stand ready to fix this.

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Oct 20, 2021

Residents in my district are moving farther and farther away from work to find housing that is affordable.

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Oct 20, 2021

So, passing legislation that creates millions of good-paying jobs is absolutely critical.

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Oct 20, 2021

This is the kind of targeted, race-conscious housing policy that we need to scale up.

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