“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 recordApril 24, 2018
I reiterate my opposition to this practice, and I caution CBP from pursuing other such policies that do not honor our values as a Nation of immigrants.
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi
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Thompson opposes the separation of migrant families and urges respect for immigrant values.

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