“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 11, 2023
I think that is a great idea. And we need to have somebody who is in charge to be applying the pressure that all of the families in our Country feel on this issue.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts
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Markey emphasizes the need for leadership in addressing antibiotic resistance.

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