“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 recordMay 3, 2022
we yield back time, and I would ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. All postcloture time is expired. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The yeas and nays are ordered. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the Bhargava nomination? The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant executive clerk called the roll.
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Republican · South Dakota
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