Representative Ruben Gallego | Official U.S. House headshot
Representative Ruben Gallego | Official U.S. House headshot
Ruben Gallego, a U.S. Congressman representing Arizona's 3rd district since 2015, has recently shared several statements on social media addressing various issues of national and international significance.
On December 6, 2024, Gallego emphasized the importance of financial security for wildland firefighters in Arizona. He stated, "Wildland firefighters put their lives on the line to protect Arizonans - they deserve to know their pay won’t be cut." Gallego expressed his commitment to passing the Wildland Firefighters Paycheck Protection Act and preventing future pay cliffs.
The following day, December 7, 2024, Gallego paid tribute to those who perished at Pearl Harbor. He wrote, "Today, we honor the 2,403 brave Americans, including the crew of the USS Arizona, who lost their lives at Pearl Harbor." He assured that their sacrifice would not be forgotten.
On December 8, 2024, Gallego commented on the political situation in Syria following significant developments. He remarked that "The violent reign of Bashar al-Assad has come to an end." While acknowledging uncertainty about Syria's future path, he stressed that it should respect democratic rule and human rights.
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