“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 recordMarch 8, 2023
These are not necessarily Democrats that are saying this. There are people across the political spectrum who are trying to feed the people in their communities.
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Becca Balint
Democratic · Vermont
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congress.gov

Editor's note · Context

Balint highlights bipartisan concerns over corporate practices affecting local communities.

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