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Ayanna Pressley: “The Constitution is silent on [gender equality].”

Featuring: Ayanna Pressley, Democratic | U.S. House Massachusetts, 7th Congressional District

Rep. Ayanna Pressley Blasts GOP Anti-Woman Agenda, Attacks on DEIA

Published July 16, 2026 | Video Starts at 02:07

I'm going to begin with you because actually, the fact that your women's forum even exists, some might even consider that to be a DEI initiative. But let me just ask you a question. Do you … The Constitution is silent on [gender equality]. (02:07–02:13)

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Asserts that the Constitution does not address gender equality.

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