WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Peter Welch issued the following press release:
Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) hosted a 'Common Grounds with Senator Welch' listening session at the Worthen Library in South Hero. The Senator joined local leaders and community members to discuss making Vermont communities more affordable, climate resilient and healthier. He also discussed the war in Iran, the out-of-control influence of money in politics, and pushing back on President Trump's efforts to undermine our constitutional separation of powers.
"The challenge that we face in this country is always about us living up to our ideals. We can never let go of our fight for our equality and the rights of all people. We've got to keep at it and keep u...