“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 recordDecember 18, 2020
I don't want to hear about a deficit, because the only deficit is a deficit of empathy, and their abdication of responsibility to lead and to provide the American people for real relief for the hurt that they are experiencing.
Said by
Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Pressley criticizes the lack of empathy and leadership in addressing the needs of the American people during the pandemic.

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