“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 14, 2022
You know what you do? You listen to the American people and not wealthy campaign contributors.
Said by
Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont
Source
nbcnews.com

Editor's note · Context

Senator Sanders emphasizes the importance of prioritizing the needs of the American people over wealthy donors.

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