“We’ve never seen a foreign conflict mismanaged in public like this before. We are becoming a laughingstock worldwide. While at the same time, we are hurting Americans who are now paying billions more in gas prices.”

“Chris Murphy warned that the Trump administration, with the widening scope of reckless aggression against the Islamic Republic, may head towards steps he described as 'desperate', indicating concerns about a slide into further uncalculated escalation.”

“Murphy pointed out that the current administration's policies pave the way for expanding tools of surveillance and repression within the United States, amid an atmosphere of war and tension, which raises increasing concerns about civil liberties.”

“Murphy wrote one word: "Awesome."”

“Murphy called his remark "sarcasm."”

“"These prediction markets serve no legitimate function. There is no reason that they should exist," said Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut. "Thus, it's a stupid approach to try to find all the bad actors when there's no reason to have the market in the first place."”