Christopher Murphy
U.S. Senator · Connecticut · Democrat
Statements and posts
396 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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8 statements, Oct 5, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026
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Criticized Trump administration's Middle East policy after Houthi airport attack.
“I was in that airport the day before, having visited the Saudis and the Qataris, who are trying to negotiate an end to the war. I mean, listen, what I saw on the ground is a war that is spiraling out of control. You have a dozen dead. A full-blown new war between the Houthis in Yemen and Saudi Arabia.”
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Murphy's Behind-the-Scenes Details of CODEL to the Gulf
Detailed Congressional Delegation trip to Middle East assessing Iran war damage.
“We are playing Saudi Arabia in the semifinals of the Gulf Cup! It’s gone to penalty kicks!”
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Demanded broadcasters release documentation on Trump's taxpayer-funded campaign ads and reimburse taxpayers.
“We ask that you voluntarily release all communications with the President, any federal agency, or White House official about the ads to ensure transparency for the American public and clarify which funds you received, from which federal agency, and release the terms of the contract as soon as possible.”
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Accused Trump and Hegseth of covering up Iran War after Middle East visit.
“I saw firsthand how this war is spiraling downward very quickly. The Riyadh airport is functionally closed, with hundreds of flights being delayed or canceled. The day that I left there were Iranian attacks on the airport. You can sense that Saudi Arabia is a country at war right now.”
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Murphy Statement on Anniversary of October 7 Terrorist Attacks
Released statement commemorating the three-year anniversary of October 7th terrorist attacks.
“Three years ago, Hamas terrorists unleashed terror on Israeli civilians, killing over a thousand innocent people and taking hundreds of others hostage. No amount of time will fully heal the grief of this unconscionable attack.”
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Criticized Pentagon denial of military base access during Middle East CODEL trip.
“This is one of our biggest and most important facilities in the Gulf region. I’ve been to the Middle East at least a dozen times as a Member of Congress, and I’ve never been denied access to military facilities.”
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Murphy Lands in Middle East as Iran War Rages On
Murphy visited Middle East to assess Iran War damage and costs exceeding $45 billion.
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Murphy Departs Qatar After Key Diplomatic Meetings, Including With The Emir Of Qatar
Completed Middle East diplomatic trip meeting with Qatari and Saudi leadership.
“It’s important for members of the Senate to see the damage that has been done to U.S. facilities firsthand… I’m meeting with regional partners, in particular the Qataris and the Saudis, to talk about the impact of the Iran War… and to pull back and think about what our approach should be to the Gulf going forward”
Sources: members’ press releases from their official websites (since the 119th Congress began (Jan 3, 2025)), the Congressional Record (since Aug 2026), and Bluesky posts. Quotes are shown only when they match the archived source text word for word; topics are AI-read and mentions are matched from the text.