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Mark Warner's Public Statements on Issue: Arts, Entertainment, and History

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11/11/2022 Tweet - "Happy Veterans Day -- thank you to all our brave vets for the tremendous sacrifice you've shown in defending the ideals of American freedom and democracy at home and abroad."
11/03/2022 Tweet - "Will be submitting an application IMMINENTLY. I am ready to take my talents to the Duke's Mayo Bowl."
10/31/2022 Tweet - "My favorite holiday of the year -- happy Halloween to all from Finn!"
09/11/2022 Tweet - "The 9/11 Memorial says it well, "No day shall erase you from the memory of time." We will always remember those we lost and the bravery of all first responders. I'm proud to have honored their sacrifice with action by passing an extension of the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund."
09/09/2022 Tweet - "It was my honor to meet Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to Virginia in 2007. She leaves behind a remarkable legacy of service and grace."
07/23/2022 Tweet - "Congrats to Noah Lyles, an Alexandria native and a new American record holder!"
07/04/2022 Tweet - "Happy Fourth! I'm proud to celebrate America and our freedoms, and I'm also humbled by the opportunity to keep working in the Senate to build a more equitable nation."
07/03/2022 Tweet - "Independence Day often leads to high numbers of runaway pets because of loud firework displays -- make sure you have a plan to keep your pets safe and secure this holiday weekend."
06/19/2022 Tweet - "Today we honor Juneteenth -- a celebration of freedom and an opportunity to reflect on our history. When I look at our world today, I'm reminded that the most difficult parts of our history don't have to define our nation."
06/12/2022 Tweet - "55 years ago, the Supreme Court protected the right to interracial marriage in Loving v. Virginia. On Loving Day, we celebrate a tremendous step forward towards equality."
06/06/2022 Tweet - "On the 78th anniversary of D-Day, I'm honoring the memory of all those we lost, and especially thinking of Bedford, VA, home to the National D-Day Memorial. Nineteen Bedford residents lost their lives that day, and four more by the end of the campaign. May we never forget them."
05/30/2022 Tweet - "On this Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who died in defense of this great nation. We can never fully repay these heroes for their sacrifice, but we can honor their service by continuing to fight for an America that we can all be proud of."
05/01/2022 Tweet - "Today, we celebrate the first day of Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Let us recognize the history and celebrate the achievements of our diverse #AAPI communities. Their history is part of American history. Their story is our story."
04/28/2022 Tweet - "As Yom HaShoah comes to a close, we are called to continue to honor the 6 million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and to move forward with a commitment to always speak out against anti-Semitism, hate, and extremism in all its forms.
04/22/2022 Tweet - "Happy Earth Day, Virginia! I'm always grateful for the beautiful landscapes of our great Commonwealth."
04/16/2022 Tweet - "Today calls on us to remember the 32 lives lost at Virginia Tech on this day 15 years ago, and to keep fighting for a future where sensible policies curb the epidemic of gun violence in the US. #VTWeRemember"
04/07/2022 Tweet - "70 years ago, Barbara Johns led a walkout against school segregation in Farmville, VA that spurred a case included in Brown v. Board. Yesterday, my bill honoring that history and designating the R.R. Moton School as an affiliated area of the @NatlParkService passed the Senate."
03/23/2022 Tweet - "We lost a legend in Madeleine Albright -- she was an incredibly accomplished diplomat, a trailblazer for women everywhere, and a tireless advocate for human rights. Her contributions to global diplomacy will outlive her."
02/28/2022 Tweet - "My thoughts are with @SenFeinstein and her family after the loss of her husband, Richard Blum. May his memory be a blessing."
02/12/2022 Tweet - "On the anniversary of the founding of the NAACP, I want to honor Ida B. Wells, one of the founders, and a journalist, suffragist, and activist whose writings brought attention to the horrors of lynching, the need for reform in America's cities, and the indignity of segregation."
02/04/2022 Tweet - "On her birthday, I want to honor the courage and bravery of Rosa Parks. A passionate advocate and dedicated community member, Parks' story continued beyond the Montgomery Bus Boycott -- she also worked for a congressman and organized for the rights of prisoners."
02/02/2022 Tweet - "Today I want to highlight Maya Angelou, an incredible author, poet, and activist. Her work has challenged, inspired, and moved generations of Americans, and her talents lives on through an enormous, powerful body of work. Enjoy this short poem: https://youtube.com/watch?v=JqOqo50LSZ0"
02/02/2022 Tweet - "Already rooting for both of the Washington Commanders."
02/01/2022 Tweet - "This #BlackHistoryMonth should remind us that it's critical to always uplift Black stories, speak up about continued injustice, and celebrate Black history. I'll be using this thread to do so, follow along below:"
01/27/2022 Tweet - "On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, I'm standing in solidarity with the Jewish community in Virginia and across the United States. We must never forget the millions of lives lost and must always remain vigilant against anti-Semitism in all its forms."

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