“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 recordNovember 15, 2021
Today we join with President Biden, Vice President Harris, Senators, Congressmen, mayors, and Governors to witness the signing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. And do you know what? It was summed up as a BFD today, and indeed, it was. And it was summed up in a four-letter word, which is J-O-B-S, jobs. It will create so many jobs in our communities. And once we finish with this bill, we are going to move on to do the Build Back Better bill because that is the bill for the people, para la gente. I can't wait, Madam Speaker. ____________________
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Teresa Leger Fernandez
Democratic · New Mexico
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