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John Larson

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John Barry Larson is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Connecticut's 1st congressional district since 1999. A member of the Democratic Party, Larson has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and economic development throughout his tenure. He has been an advocate for policies aimed at improving the lives of his constituents and has played a significant role in various legislative initiatives. Larson has also been involved in discussions around sustainability and the importance of long-term planning in governance.

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  1. Congress cannot continue to sit on its hands. We must cut off funding for this illegal war and take every available legal action to end it before more Americans are killed."10 sources2026commondreams.org
  2. We must cut off funding for this illegal war and take every available legal action to end it before more Americans are killed.8 sources2026commondreams.org
  3. Taxpayer dollars should be used to support the American people, not double down on this president’s failed agenda and foreign wars.7 sources2026commondreams.org
  4. With grocery bills on the rise and skyrocketing gas prices at the pump, working families are struggling to make ends meet, and Republicans have no plan for them,"3 sources2026commondreams.org
  5. The administration’s claim that recent developments constitute a new conflict and restart what they consider to be a 60-day deadline under the War Powers Resolution is nothing more than a legally baseless attempt to evade Congress and circumvent the Constitution."2 sources2026commondreams.org
  6. While Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans continue to do Trump’s bidding instead of defending Congress' constitutional authority, more American servicemembers are paying the price with their lives.2 sources2026commondreams.org
Aug 12, 2026

We are going to come in as a full committee chairman, not as some freshman in Congress with some assignment.

cbsnews.com
Aug 11, 2026

When you look at the people who are behind this dark money, it certainly raises questions.

huffpost.com
Aug 11, 2026

Take everyone out of it and say to the public, you have three people who have never served and one person who will be a full chair of a committee that’s dealing with an issue that’s going to impact all 330 million Americans.

huffpost.com
Aug 2, 2026

As more of our troops are killed in Iran, and gas prices continue to skyrocket, Congress can’t sit on its hands.

tehrantimes.com
Jul 29, 2026

I’ve called for his impeachment because of his defiance of the Constitution.

ctmirror.org
Jul 29, 2026

We need to elect Democrats who are currently in the minority, but I agree.

ctmirror.org
Jul 29, 2026

I’m going to remain standing and fighting against him.

ctmirror.org
Jul 28, 2026

As I’ve said, many times, this seat will be open soon enough, but we’re in the middle of a crisis.

ctmirror.org
Jul 28, 2026

You’re good at politics, but you can’t keep your word.

ctmirror.org
Jul 28, 2026

My quarrel is not with any of these candidates on the stage. My quarrel is with Donald Trump, and that’s who I’m going to continue to take on.

ctmirror.org
Jul 23, 2026

Taxpayer dollars should be used to support the American people, not double down on this president’s failed agenda and foreign wars.

commondreams.org
Jul 23, 2026

With grocery bills on the rise and skyrocketing gas prices at the pump, working families are struggling to make ends meet, and Republicans have no plan for them,"

commondreams.org
Jul 21, 2026

Congress cannot continue to sit on its hands. We must cut off funding for this illegal war and take every available legal action to end it before more Americans are killed."

commondreams.org
Jul 21, 2026

While Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans continue to do Trump’s bidding instead of defending Congress' constitutional authority, more American servicemembers are paying the price with their lives.

commondreams.org
Jul 21, 2026

The administration’s claim that recent developments constitute a new conflict and restart what they consider to be a 60-day deadline under the War Powers Resolution is nothing more than a legally baseless attempt to evade Congress and…

commondreams.org
Jul 21, 2026

We must cut off funding for this illegal war and take every available legal action to end it before more Americans are killed.

commondreams.org
Jul 6, 2026

The bill is already across the finish line. The question is whether or not Donald Trump goes through another one of his tantrums.

ctmirror.org
Jul 6, 2026

I’m the only one up here who has taken on Donald Trump, who’s taken on Elon Musk, who’s taken on DOGE, who’s taken on ICE.

ctmirror.org
Jun 30, 2026

I'm against antisemitism, if that's your question.

foxnews.com
Jun 28, 2026

The people in New York chose the candidates they did.

foxnews.com
Jun 27, 2026

Jeffries is going to be an outstanding Speaker because of his ability to bring people together.

foxnews.com
Jun 27, 2026

A lot of people sound radical to me. Radical on the left. Radical on the right. What’s your point?

foxnews.com
Jun 27, 2026

Hakeem Jeffries will be the Speaker of the House, plain and simple.

foxnews.com
Jun 27, 2026

I don’t think that’s very American either.

foxnews.com

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