“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 recordJuly 19, 2022
It is striking to me that at exactly this moment, when we have a bitter cocktail coming together of a conflict and COVID and climate that the United States is stepping up in a massive way.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware
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Senator Coons highlights the U.S. response to multiple crises affecting food security.

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