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On the recordMay 26, 2026
As Trump continues his reckless war of choice in Iran, families here in the Rochester-Finger Lakes are paying the price at the gas pump and beyond.
Said by
Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Schumer speaks on the impact of gas prices due to the Iran war.

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