“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 recordJanuary 11, 2022
As we consider the 2022 Water Resources Development Act, many of you know, our West and our communities across the Southwest are gripped by the worst drought that we have seen in 1,200 years.
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Melanie Stansbury
Democratic · New Mexico
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Melanie Stansbury highlights severe drought conditions in the Southwest linked to climate change.

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