“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 15, 2021
What's so scary in a situation like that is that you don't know even if a person is in uniform whether they are there to hurt or to help.
Said by
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Democratic · New York
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Ocasio-Cortez reflects on the uncertainty and fear during the Capitol attack regarding trust in law enforcement.

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