“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 30, 2022
This democracy that we have depends on the peaceful transfer of power, the acceptance of the decision of the American people about who they want to be their president.
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Peter Welch
Democratic · Vermont
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msnbc.com

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Welch emphasizes the importance of peaceful transfer of power in a democracy.

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