“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 recordOctober 9, 2025
What House Republicans need to do is come back so we can address the military pay issue and reopen the government.
Said by
Hakeem Jeffries
Democratic · New York
Source
msnbc.com

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Jeffries calls for House Republicans to return and address military pay during the shutdown.

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