“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 recordJanuary 5, 2023
We want to bend some of these curves in a way that doesn't continue to put us so much deeper in debt.
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Dusty Johnson
Republican · South Dakota
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Editor's note · Context

Johnson emphasizes the goal of addressing national debt and moving in a positive direction for fiscal policy.

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