“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 1, 2022
I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation be discharged from further consideration and the Senate now proceed to S. Res. 786. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 786) recognizing the history of women's professional baseball in Indiana. There being no objection, the committee was discharged, and the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution.
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Independent · Maine
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