Mike Lawler U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 17th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Mike Lawler U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 17th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Congressman Mike Lawler, who represents New York’s 17th district in the U.S. Congress, recently shared his views on social media regarding various topics of political and diplomatic importance. His statements provide insight into his stance on accountability in government and international relations.
On December 4, 2024, Congressman Lawler expressed his approval of bipartisan recognition of former Governor Cuomo's handling of COVID-19, particularly in nursing homes across New York. He stated, "I'm glad my colleagues across the aisle finally realize how negligent Governor Cuomo was in his handling of COVID-19, especially in nursing homes across NY. Holding him accountable is not and should not be a partisan issue."
In another post from the same day, Lawler directed followers to further reading with a simple message: "Read more: https://t.co/7W7yFNFGII"
Later that day, Congressman Lawler shared an experience related to international diplomacy. He wrote about attending a luncheon hosted by Ireland’s Ambassador to the United States, Geraldine Byrne Nason. The event honored John Moran, Mayor of Limerick. Reflecting on his heritage and professional role, he said, "I appreciated joining Ireland’s Ambassador to the United States, Geraldine Byrne Nason, for today’s lunch honoring the Mayor of Limerick, John Moran, at the Ambassador’s residence. As a descendant of Irish immigrants and a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s…"