[COVID-19\American Federation of Teachers]
AFT President Randi Weingarten said: “Closing schools is an agonizing decision, but, with caveats, it’s the inevitable and correct one in the midst of this unprecedented national emergency.”
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[Western Asia\Iran]
Senator Tim Kaine: “As I have warned for years, Trump’s decision to tear up a diplomatic deal that was working and resume escalating aggressions with Iran has brought us to the brink of another war in the Middle East…this drastic escalation of hostilities…will increase the threat to American troops, diplomats, and families in the region.”
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[Congress\Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Progress Report]
Rep. Ilhan Omar: “Even in the darkest of moments, there is opportunity to build community and fight for a better world. I promise to continue to fight for that world as your representative in Congress.”
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[Congress\Trump Impeachment]
Sen. Cory Booker: This president violated his oath and eroded the trust of the American people… No one is above the law and it’s our sworn duty to defend the Constitution.:
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[Climate Change News\COP25]
Rep. Kathy Castor: “This delegation from the United States is here to say: we are committed to climate action now. All across the United States of America, cities, states, businesses and academic institutions are lowering their greenhouse gas emissions and taking climate action.”
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[Gun Violence\Saugus High School]
House Speaker Pelosi: “Every day, our children and our communities are forced to endure horrendous acts of violence and bloodshed, while Republicans continue to obstruct meaningful, bipartisan solutions to end the epidemic of gun violence…Senator McConnell must finally allow a vote on the bipartisan, commonsense gun violence prevention legislation that the House passed 260 days ago. Our children deserve action.”
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[400th Anniversary of African Slaves]
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi: “We thank the Congressional Black Caucus, the conscience of the Congress, for bringing together leaders of the Congress and the country for this solemn observance of 400 years since the first recorded arrival of enslaved Africans to America.”
Photo: CBC website screenshot
[Women’s Equality Day]
House Speaker Pelosi: “Today, on Women’s Equality Day, we celebrate 99 years since American women took a momentous step forward in the fight for equal rights by securing their right to suffrage.”
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