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, representing New York's 17th district, shared several statements on February 21, 2025, addressing various pressing issues. Lawler, who succeeded Mondaire Jones in Congress in 2023 and previously served in the New York State Assembly from 2021 to 2022, voiced his concerns and initiatives through a series of tweets.
In one tweet dated February 21, 2025, at 00:02:02 UTC, Congressman Lawler expressed his sorrow over recent events involving the Bibas family. He stated: "This is heartbreaking news. May the memory of Kfir and Ariel Bibas be a blessing. Hamas must return Shiri Bibas - immediately - or face severe consequences."
Later that day at 00:37:24 UTC, Lawler addressed healthcare for responders and survivors of the September 11 attacks. He tweeted: "Along with my colleagues, I sent a letter to the President urging him to protect funding for the World Trade Center Health Program. This vital program provides essential care for 9/11 responders and survivors and must be preserved."
In another statement made on February 21 at 17:38:30 UTC, Congressman Lawler highlighted efforts to counter terrorism funding in the Middle East. He wrote: "We must stop Iran from funding terror across the Middle East - proud to be working in a bipartisan way with Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick to make that a reality."
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