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ICYMI: Senator Gallego Discusses Transatlantic Cooperation and U.S. Foreign Policy at German Marshall Fund

WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined the German Marhsall Fund’s Fourth Annual Philon Lecture series to discuss the future of transatlantic cooperation and the importance of strong U.S.-European alliances. Senator Gallego is an alum of the Grand Marshall Fund’s Transatlantic Inclusion Leaders Network. Watch the full conversation HERE. On Trump and evolving U.S. alliances Senator Gallego criticized former President Trump’s foreign policy, warning that it damaged long-standing international norms and institutions. “They’re actively eroding the infrastructure we’ve evolved and relied on for many years that would supersede administrations – that’s things like USAID professionals, the State Department, treaties, and obligations,” said Senator Gallego. “It has been a huge

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In Recognition of Police Week, Senator Gallego Stands Up for Law Enforcement with Bipartisan Legislation

WASHINGTON – During National Police Week, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), a Marine Corps combat veteran, recommitted his efforts to support Arizona’s law enforcement officers and honor the brave officers tragically killed in the line of duty. “This National Police Week, we honor the brave men and women who put their lives on the line to keep our communities safe. They’ve always had our backs, and I’m proud to have theirs. That’s why I’m working to give law enforcement the tools and support they need to do their jobs safely and effectively,” said Senator Gallego. Yesterday, Senator Gallego proudly supported a resolution recognizing National Police Week, which for more than

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Gallego Backs Legislation to Extend Social Security and Medicare Solvency Indefinitely

Legislation Would Protect Medicare and Social Security by Making the Wealthy Pay Their Fair Share WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) backed the Medicare and Social Security Fair Share Act, legislation that would extend the solvency of Medicare and Social Security by reversing inequities in the tax system so the wealthiest Americans to pay their fair share. The bill would ensure both programs can continue to pay full benefits for at least the next 75 years. Without action, Social Security and Medicare trust funds are projected to become insolvent in the next 10–15 years, threatening benefits for current and future recipients. “Arizonans pay into Medicare and

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