“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 recordNovember 28, 2010
If the Republicans, who still have the capacity under the filibuster rule to block anything, if they hold firm -- and I fear that they will -- they will be able to stop this.
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas
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Editor's note · Context

Begala expresses concern that Republican senators will use their power to block the repeal of 'don't ask, don't tell.'

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