“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 recordFebruary 26, 2020
Under the failed leadership of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, the OCR has abdicated this critically important responsibility.
Said by
Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts
Source
congress.gov

Editor's note · Context

Pressley criticizes DeVos for neglecting the protection of LGBTQ+ students.

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