“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 1, 2019
This is not -- this is unsanitary. It is a public health issue. And it is inhumane.
Said by
Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts
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Pressley describes the conditions in migrant detention facilities as unsanitary and a violation of public health and human rights.

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