“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 recordJuly 27, 2021
To let the Sacklers get off scot-free with a few billion-dollar payment that is less than five percent on their money every single year is not just, and it is not fair.
Said by
David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island
Source
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Editor's note · Context

Cicilline criticizes the proposed settlement for the Sacklers as unjust for victims.

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