“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 recordApril 28, 2015
I think of--I can't help to come to these--my thinking and to my positions without also looking at a nation that has been here for over 238 years, the United States of America.
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Gregory Meeks
Democratic · New York
Source
congress.gov

Editor's note · Context

Meeks compares the U.S. integration efforts over 238 years to those of other nations in 20 years.

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