“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 recordJune 22, 2022
So when the former Treasury Secretary says he wants 10-percent unemployment overall, he is also saying that we need Black unemployment of nearly 20 percent or implies that.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Democratic · New York
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Discussing the implications of high unemployment on Black communities.

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