U.S. Rep. Ami Bera representing California's 6th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Ami Bera representing California's 6th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
Ami Bera, M.D., a U.S. Congressman representing California's 6th district, shared his thoughts on recent historical and political events through social media posts. His messages reflect on the remembrance of Pearl Harbor and the celebration of political change in Syria.
On December 7, 2024, Bera commemorated the attack on Pearl Harbor by acknowledging the sacrifice of those who lost their lives. He stated, "Today, America remembers and honors the 2,403 servicemembers and civilians who lost their lives in the attack on Pearl Harbor." He further expressed gratitude to World War II veterans for defending freedom and democracy following this tragedy.
Two days later, on December 9, 2024, Bera expressed solidarity with Sacramento’s Syrian-American community regarding a significant political shift in Syria. He remarked, "I join Sacramento’s Syrian-American community and millions of Syrians around the world in celebrating the end of the brutal Assad regime." Bera criticized Bashar al-Assad's rule characterized by fear and violence over two decades.
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