“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.”

Political Quotes

On the recordAugust 13, 1980
The only way to build a better future is to start with the realities of the present.
Said by
Jimmy Carter
Democratic · Georgia
Source
presidency.ucsb.edu

Editor's note · Context

Remarks Accepting the Presidential Nomination at the 1980 Democratic National Convention in New York

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