“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.”

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On the recordMay 23, 2016
Yeah. And then of course there is the additional benefits of economic growth since the JCPOA and the Obama administration have brought 6 percent growth to Iran while leaving us with 2 percent growth.
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Tom Cotton
Republican · Arkansas
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Cotton highlights the economic growth in Iran attributed to the JCPOA compared to the U.S.

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