Whip Clark: 'The Single Fastest Way to Bring Down Costs is to End This War'

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) spoke on the House Floor calling for an end to Donald Trump's war with Iran. Below is a transcript of her remarks:

"We have been at war with Iran for two and a half months. And what do we have to show for it? There's no victory. There's no strategy. We still don't have an objective.

"In fact, the president keeps saying this war is over. But we have 50,000 troops deployed to the region. The strait is still closed. Shipping is still blockaded. And negotiations that should be about making sure Iran never gets a nuclear weapon are completely stalled out. And meanwhile, every single day, working Americans are paying the price.

"Gas prices have spiked - have skyrocketed through the roof. Utility bills are going up. Because of increased shipping costs, we are seeing further increases in the price of food, clothes, toys, car parts, everything that you can imagine a family needs. And there is still no end in sight. And there won't be an end in sight, unless Republicans decide to work for the American people and do their job.

"The single fastest way to bring down costs is to end this war. And once again, Republicans are going to have an opportunity to do just that. Once again, they have a chance to bring our servicemembers home and end this chaos. Once again, they have a chance to side with working families and our troops.

"The American people deserve better than they are getting from the GOP. Vote yes. Show the American people you are on their side."

To watch the complete floor speech, click HERE.

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