“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 27, 2021
It is abundantly clear that the driving motivation is protecting the political interest of the president rather than telling the truth about what happened and getting to the bottom of it.
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Ted Cruz
Republican · Texas
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Cruz comments on the motivations behind political decisions regarding investigations.

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