“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 recordMay 14, 2018
It is critical that your decisions be guided by the Federal Reserve's dual mandate and remain independent of any political pressure or interference from the Administration, this one or any other.
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Bob Menendez
Democratic · New Jersey
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Menendez stresses the importance of independence in Federal Reserve decision-making.

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