“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 recordFebruary 6, 2017
Does that not send a terrible signal to our allies and our adversaries alike, that the United States does not stand by the reasons we put these sanctions in place?
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Rob Portman
Republican · Ohio
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Editor's note · Context

Portman questions the implications of lifting sanctions without addressing their underlying reasons.

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