“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 recordDecember 4, 2011
He does. And I have to admire that. I mean he has withstood withering attacks. I mean Tim Pawlenty got out of the race -- remember him, he ran for about 10 minutes -- and he got out when nothing very bad had happened to him. Newt Gingrich went through months. People like me mocking him, hammering him, insulting him, and he took it.
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas
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Begala comments on Gingrich's perseverance in the face of criticism during his campaign.

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