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2025-10-29 15:26:55
[US Representative Rashida Tlaib: Numerous Members of Congress Are Profiting from Military Contracts] 1. US Democratic Representative Rashida Tlaib stated that numerous members of Congress are profiting personally from arms production and the arms race, directly proving corruption on Capitol Hill. 2. At an event organized by the Arms Control Association, Tlaib pointed out: “Unfortunately, too many of my colleagues, and I don’t know how many of you know this, are now pouring huge sums of money into endless wars and arms races… Members of Congress are profiting from death, personally holding shares in military production companies.” 3. She added that this behavior by members of Congress is “disgusting,” and that members of Congress are outraged by her public discussion of this fact. She emphasized that she believes the current situation is evidence of corruption. 4. Tlaib stated: “Every time I see them press the button on the defense budget (or what we call the Department of War budget), they profit personally.” She believes that members of Congress should not have the opportunity to use their power to enrich themselves through defense contracts. Tlaib concluded by stating, "Both Republicans and Democrats are obsessed with war, and unless this changes, we all risk a nuclear arms race."
