Chris Murphy

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

Crisis brewing but the U.S. has no Ambassador to NATO or the EU bc Senate Republicans are blocking all of Biden's national security nominees. This is what we mean when we say Republicans are putting hatred for Biden ahead of the security of our nation. https://t.co/rlOTS6gMDU — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

The #BuildBackBetterAct is about building energy independence, so America no longer has to decide between perpetuating a humanitarian crisis in Yemen or affordable energy. — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

RT @aliShihabi: Biden has the phone number of who he will have to call if he wants any favours: @CroftHelima "OPEC will come under increa… — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

When it comes to Egypt's new human rights strategy, let's be clear that a strategy is not action. Egypt’s criminal justice system needs systemic reform, not just paper shuffling. https://t.co/ZdawtpxaWS — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

RT @AndrewJBates46: .@LHSummers: "I don't think [Build Back Better is] an inflation problem. I think a lot of it is vitally-needed investme… — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

RT @C19TestFinders: @BogochIsaac 💯 In a nutshell: the Swiss Cheese Model of Pandemic Defence. It’s not edible, but it can save lives. h… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SenBlumenthal: Wonderful to visit Hill Health Center’s new West Haven site with @ChrisMurphyCT to discuss how the #BuildBackBetterAct w… — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

9/ I’m so proud of my Pop. He was a strong, quiet type. And I wish I had tried harder to pierce his veil and learn more about his life. But he led by example. Just like so many great Americans we celebrate today - Veterans Day 2021. https://t.co/HoHMBeUACM — PolitiTweet.org

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8/ Like most veterans, Pop’s commitment to service didn’t end once he came home. He built an engineering business in Connecticut, was an active member of his church, helped lead efforts to build affordable senior housing in Wethersfield. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. https://t.co/6s28qEqzLX — PolitiTweet.org

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7/ He got back to Connecticut in a snow storm, Christmas 1945. The cabbie who picked him up at Union Station in Hartford, and drove to Wethersfield through the storm, wouldn’t accept payment from a returning young vet. 16 months later, his first child, my father, was born. https://t.co/qy7Izc8dSS — PolitiTweet.org

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6/ After Berlin fell, Pop couldn’t come home. There were bridges to be built in the Pacific. In August 1945 he was on a ship bound for the Pacific theater when the bombs were dropped on Japan. He was diverted to the Philippines and built bridges there for a few months. https://t.co/xyMY0gNfNv — PolitiTweet.org

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5/ Pop wasn’t infantry, but he was always in harm’s way. His job required him to be constantly on the front lines (since bridges came before the troop advances). And the speed of construction meant safety wasn’t always first. Here he is after being hit in the head by a crane. https://t.co/NGLNvzpFZq — PolitiTweet.org

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4/ These are photos of the bridges he helped build across Belgium, France, and Germany. One story Pop told was of the time Patton pulled up to a bridge that wasn’t 100% finished and Pop had to nervously explain to the famously impatient general that it wasn’t safe to cross yet. https://t.co/O7N4qEfXVa — PolitiTweet.org

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3/ After D-Day, one of the primary obstacles confronting the Allies were all the bridges that had been destroyed or damaged by Hitler in an effort to frustrate the Allies’ advance. Pop was assigned to Patton’s Third Army to build and repair bridges, and to do it FAST. https://t.co/HkdE6QrGS5 — PolitiTweet.org

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2/ Pop had just received his engineering degree from Duke, so he was recruited to join the Army Corp of Engineers. During a one week leave in December 1943 he married my grandmother. Days later, he was shipped off to Europe. They wouldn’t see each other again for two years. https://t.co/wOFrGxv4Qc — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

1/ As we celebrate Veterans Day, I want to lift up the story of my late grandfather, Val Murphy (his grandkids called him “Pop”), and the unique role he played in World War Two. Here he is - a new recruit - in 1943, with my great Uncle Fred. Pop is on the left. https://t.co/1Fra39jkEv — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

RT @MarcEdelman: One of the worst lies told by the #NCAA in recent years was that #NIL would hurt female athletes. Not only has NIL been a… — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

We shouldn’t ignore the things he says out loud, like this - the idea that NOTHING should pass while Biden is President. Anything good for Biden (even if it’s also good for America) is forbidden. — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

I went to the Hill Health Center’s new site in West Haven today w @SenBlumenthal to talk about the parts of the #BuildBackBetterAct that dramatically cut the cost of drugs. Yes, prices are increasing and the #BuildBackBetterAct is a solution! https://t.co/lDEngve0iJ — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

Spent some time this morning with the team at Wellinks, another early stage health tech company growing by leaps and bounds in New Haven. I was there to present them w my Innovator of the Month Award. https://t.co/8XobvwAH7F — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @wnpr: .@ChrisMurphyCT says the $1.2 trillion federal infrastructure bill will help “Time for CT,” a project aimed at shaving 25 minutes… — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

UConn looked super sharp tonight. 💯 from the jump. Fingers crossed for what might be a really fun season. — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

So awesome to be back at Gampel tonight for the season opener. And great to spend some time w President Andrew Agwunobi. He’s doing a great job! #UConn #CCSU https://t.co/MDiJ60Qs0X — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

Great to join you today at Sub Base New London, @DepSecDef! — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

Republicans are going to have a hard time recruiting when they make it clear any independent thinking or voting will be severely punished. — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

RT @seungminkim: The lengthy implementation of Biden's infrastructure bill is a PR boon, Ds say: "A cornucopia of press announcements about… — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

Tonight I joined @1199SEIU workers in Hartford who are on strike, demanding that Sunrise, an out of state group home owner, do the right thing and put patients above profits. It’s time for Sunrise get these dedicated workers back on the job. https://t.co/USr9JAyCQ3 — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

Connecticut has seriously good grinders. Got lunch today from Bennedito’s in Groton. https://t.co/ozhAXZjKZS — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

Spent the morning in New London doing a deep dive on the city’s exciting waterfront economic plan. I’m a big believer in the future of New London. Big things coming! https://t.co/8BZtM1o5hZ — PolitiTweet.org