Former Congresswoman Val Demings

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

The Ukrainian people have astounded the world with their courage over recent weeks. Ukraine has been invaded before. Its cities have been burned and bombed; it has seen conquerors and tyrants. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Let me be clear: the safety of our LGBTQ+ youth and adults is not up for debate. I will not stop fighting to protect your right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

“The work of today is the history of tomorrow and we are its makers.” - Juliette Gordon Low, founder of @GirlScouts. Happy #NationalGirlScoutDay from a former troop leader. https://t.co/xQ6wJSCuzu — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Birthdays are blessings. Grateful for my committed and dedicated staff. https://t.co/7dU0Rn2ddi — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

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Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

FLORIDA- What a great place to celebrate my birthday. Welcome home! https://t.co/BIW5eFSJ7i — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Our seniors deserve safe, modern medical facilities. Today Centerwell Senior Primary Care opened their newest facility in Orlando. Thank you for inviting my office to help celebrate your grand opening as we work to ensure the health and dignity of all seniors in our community. https://t.co/zWgzb447Im — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Through an unprecedented economic and health crisis, we have put working families first. The COVID-19 relief checks and child and family tax credits have been a lifeline, keeping millions of families above water. When we invest in families, America wins. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

I celebrated #WomensHistoryMonth with my brilliant, distinguished, exemplary Sorors of @dstinc1913 as they conclude Delta Days in the Nation’s Capitol. Through social action we change the world. #DDNC2022 #DST1913 https://t.co/23okXF9Cd9 — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

One year ago today we passed the #AmericanRescuePlan. Since then, it: - Helped millions of Americans get back to work and keep food on the table - Reduced child poverty to record lows with the #ChildTaxCredit - Fueled a vaccine program that has covered 3/4 of Americans. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Putin and his enablers must, and will, pay the price for their crimes. I previously led legislation to investigate Putin’s personal finances. Now it’s time to target, sanction, and seize those assets. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Harriet Tubman was one of the greatest Americans who ever lived. She put her life on the line time and time again for the freedom of her fellow Americans. She exemplified bravery and honor and service. She stood for liberty and justice for all. #WomensHistoryMonth https://t.co/2vsFxIQ4i9 — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

She continued to work, becoming an important voice in the effort to expand voting rights to America's women. Congress eventually passed a bill to give her a small, reduced pension of $20 per month. https://t.co/M0NN0ySpY0 — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Later in her life she lived in poverty. Her status as a Black woman made it nearly impossible to get the pension she had earned in the war. She faced other discrimination. A train conductor threw her from a train car, breaking her arm. She was scammed and robbed. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

As the war progressed, she became a nurse and scout, then put the "General Tubman" title to the test, becoming the first woman to lead an armed assault during the Civil War and leading a mass evacuation of over 750 slaves, many of whom joined the war effort. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Meanwhile, she spoke, and organized. The abolitionist John Brown called her "General Tubman." When the Civil War began, she continued to fight for abolition, condemning Lincoln for his timidity. "God won't let master Lincoln beat the South till he does the right thing," she said. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

They had to flee to Canada because pro-slavery politicians in the U.S. had passed the Fugitive Slave Act to allow slavehunters to come North and kidnap escaped Americans. “After that," said Tubman, "I wouldn’t trust Uncle Sam with my people no longer." https://t.co/OuEjq4Q1lu — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Tubman was five feet tall but fierce as lightning. She carried a revolver, even once using it to threaten a man who gave into fear and wanted to turn back, endangering the whole group. Reportedly, she told him “you’ll be free or die.” They made it to Canada together. https://t.co/lgvJu4ZWbB — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

She spoke of the experience of winning her own freedom: “When I found I had crossed that line, I looked at my hands to see if I was the same person. There was such a glory over everything; the sun came like gold through trees, and over the fields, and I felt like I was in Heaven” — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Today, Tubman is famous for her work with the Underground Railroad. She once said, "I never ran my train off the track and I never lost a passenger.” She undertook 13 missions in 11 years, rescuing around 70 enslaved Americans. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

There was one of two things I had a right to – liberty or death. If I could not have one, I would have the other." Harriet Tubman died yesterday in 1913 after a lifetime of fighting for freedom and justice. #WomensHistoryMonth https://t.co/BlEHPTLVzQ — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Today marks one year since the passage of the American Rescue Plan. Since then we’ve vaccinated three in every four Americans and created more jobs than any year in U.S. history. When we put ordinary Americans first, America wins. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

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Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

El anuncio de hoy sobre una nueva alianza entre los Estados Unidos y Colombia es la profundización de una larga amistad de 200 años, que hará crecer nuestras economías y fortalecerá nuestra habilidad para enfrentar los desafíos regionales y globales. Emocionada por el futuro. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Today's announcement of a Major non-NATO Alliance between the United States and Colombia is the deepening of a long 200 year friendship, one that will grow our economies and strengthen our ability to confront regional and global challenges. Excited for the future. #COLUSA200YEARS — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Banning the import of Russian oil is a strong step to hold Russia accountable for their war on Ukraine. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Yesterday I voted to ban the import of Russian oil and energy products into the United States, and to reauthorize and strengthen the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act so that the United States can impose further sanctions on Russia. https://t.co/kCp2tfFDV4 — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

We have a duty to stand by our veterans. Last night I voted for a federal budget with: - Record funding for veterans’ medical care, including the new electronic health record system - Record funding for mental health and homelessness - Renovations for worn-down VA facilities — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Our budget, passed last night, is about our HEALTH. I voted for: - Reducing the cost of healthcare - Funding for research to treat diseases like Alzheimer’s and HIV - Mental health resources - Opioid treatment programs - Cleaning up poisons like lead in our communities — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

We here in Florida know how important federal dollars are in an emergency. As chair of the subcommittee overseeing FEMA, I am glad to announce that our federal budget passed last night includes strong support for FEMA and flood mapping. — PolitiTweet.org