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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 · 201120261,152 total · peak 2019 (443)
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May 3, 2021

Well, I think today's hearing shows how we have to be intentional in rooting out racist methodologies in our organ procurement process and throughout healthcare.

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May 3, 2021

We are not aware of a biological reason why race, as an independent factor, would affect the decision to be an organ donor or the number of organs transplanted.

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Apr 19, 2021

I would inquire through the Chair if my colleague has any remaining speakers. Mr. McHENRY. Madam Speaker, I do not. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

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Apr 19, 2021

In closing, I yield myself the balance of my time. Madam Speaker, I commend Congresswoman Dean for her excellent work on H.R. 1491 to help ensure our servicemembers are not threatened or harassed by unscrupulous debt collectors. Madam…

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Apr 13, 2021

It is essential that this bill is signed into law.

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Apr 13, 2021

Our families certainly do not deserve less simply because they can't afford more, so we have to ensure that this recovery does not leave any community behind.

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Apr 13, 2021

We need to be building more public housing and sustaining what we already have.

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Apr 13, 2021

Housing is infrastructure, and it is essential that any upcoming infrastructure package includes meaningful investments in our public housing stock.

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Apr 13, 2021

In fact, in my district, at least 47,000 families were on the waiting list for public housing even before the pandemic.

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Apr 12, 2021

As lawmakers, we are in a position to fundamentally change the lives of the people we represent with the stroke of a pen.

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Apr 12, 2021

With the stroke of a pen, President Biden can provide direct relief to tens of millions of families.

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Apr 12, 2021

That's why student debt cancelation is good economic policy.

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