“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 10, 2019
So much of what I have heard and seen in my visit to Puerto Rico, especially, in many instances FEMA has been missing in action.
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi
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Thompson criticizes FEMA for not sending a witness to the hearing.

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