Defeat Quote by Ayanna Pressley

“I'm doing what Democrats said we needed to coming out of 2016, after that sobering defeat, which is to build a bench, to usher fresh faces and new voices and new ideas.” quote by Ayanna Pressley — Download Open image

“I'm doing what Democrats said we needed to coming out of 2016, after that sobering defeat, which is to build a bench, to usher fresh faces and new voices and new ideas.”

Ayanna Pressley

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I am probably an outsider because I challenge conventional narratives about who should have a seat at the table.

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We should be uncomfortable with the growing gaps in our society, and we cannot allow ourselves to become desensitized to these injustices.

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I don't put too much stock in polls.

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An increase in bicycle ridership brings an increased need for measures to ensure the safety of cyclists.

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