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Rep. Roger Williams commemorates Pearl Harbor anniversary and comments on border security

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Roger Williams U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 25th district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Roger Williams U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 25th district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Rep. Roger Williams, who has served in the U.S. Congress representing Texas’ 25th district since 2013, shared several statements on December 7, 2024, addressing historical remembrance, local sports, and national security.

In a tweet posted at 12:35 PM UTC, Rep. Williams paid tribute to those who lost their lives during the attack on Pearl Harbor. He stated: "Today and every day, we remember and honor the brave 2,403 Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice on December 7, 1941, during the attack on Pearl Harbor, changing the course of history forever."

Later that day at 2:51 PM UTC, he expressed enthusiasm for local sports by showing support for a football game. Williams tweeted: "I'll be cheering on the Aledo Bearcats as they play the Ryan Raiders today. Looking forward to some Texas football!"

By 4:26 PM UTC, his focus shifted to national security concerns with a call for action regarding border policies. He declared: "Border security is national security. @HouseGOP is fighting each day to restore law and order and keep American communities safe." He also criticized current administration policies by stating it was time to end what he described as "the deadly Biden-Harris border invasion."

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