“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 recordJanuary 11, 2022
Based on the behavior of Iran, do you believe if they get hundreds of billions of dollars they will use that to fund terrorism, and I would like a yes or no, based on your professional judgment.
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Ted Cruz
Republican · Texas
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Cruz questions the potential use of funds by Iran for terrorism.

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