“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 recordMarch 9, 2020
Congress established your national charter, Congress created the deposit insurance your bank enjoys, Congress stood up the Federal Reserve to be a lender of last resort, and Congress developed the legal framework that governs your bank.
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Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts
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congress.gov

Editor's note · Context

Pressley emphasizes Congress's role in regulating banks and the need for accountability.

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