“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 recordAugust 5, 2010
No. Of course not. First off, it's a civil violation. OK? Second off, people come here for the work. They don't come here to have babies.
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas
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Paul Begala argues against the notion that changing the 14th Amendment would reward illegal immigrants.

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