Ready? Let's take a trip around the country and give thanks for the Reps fighting for our #PreExistingConditions protections.(Thread)
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He thanked me in July for taking my pain, turning it into a passion, to do my purpose. I will never forget those words, nor will I forget the Congressman. #RestInPower
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One of the most compassionate people I've met on the Hill.
She has plenty of gratitude, grace, & is humble. She is also a fierce fighter.
Which goes to show, that you can multi-task in the fight to #ProtectOurCare
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Especially since the Administration cut the advertising budget by 90%.
#ProtectOurCare
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Even before I met him.
He gave me words of encouragement when I was ill or worried about my health.
And kindness & compassion.
Because that's who the Congressman is.
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I have the utmost admiration for the Congresswoman, because she's fearless, a cancer survivor like me, and she will never EVER give up fighting to #ProtectOurCare
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One of our most incredible allies in the House fighting to #ProtectOurCare 1 week I was making an Open Enrollment video with her and the next week I was testifying for her! That was quite the week. Thank you, Congresswoman.
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I'm so grateful that Iowans have a wonderful leader in the fight for health care.
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(I'm serious, it's in the Congressional Record!)
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Indiana is very fortunate to have you. And that is why I endorsed your RARE Act!
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She has a great energy and enthusiasm to #ProtectOurCare A wonderful voice in health care for Kansas! And for the #LGBTQ community.
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He was walking by as I was delivering the stories from his district. I saw him a couple of weeks ago & he remembered me! Truly honored & thankful.
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She's fierce, has a huge heart, is compassionate, and tells me that I better take care of myself in this fight to #ProtectOurCare because she's watching!😉
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If knowledge is power, the Congressman is Superman!
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Listening to her talk about her beloved John & how he worked to #ProtectOurCare was inspiring.
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She was set to "Fire Him" & succeeded!
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This was one of the rare occasions that I didn't have to go to the Hill, the Hill came to me (@USofCare).
Pleasure and an honor to know you Senator @SenTinaSmith
Thank you for all you do!
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10 months later I would testify for him to #ProtectOurCare Thank you, Congressman, so grateful NJ & ALL Americans have you fighting for our health care.
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He cares & I think the world of him.
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Thank you, Congresswoman for prioritizing health care!
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The awareness she has brought to Lupus through dozens of videos with me is unparalleled.
An honor to know her & to testify for her & @OversightDems in July!
My hero.
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2 days later, a voice called to me asking, "You're still here?". It was the Congressman & I have a new supporter of my advocacy!
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Since then, we've fought together to #ProtectOurCare
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of #PA03
His digital campaign of ACA success stories is incredibly inspiring. Not only is he committed to #ProtectOurCare but Congressman Evans is also a member of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force. Thank YOU!
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She was truly enthusiastic about making an Open Enrollment video for her constituents and that ALL Americans receive the same access to affordable health care.
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Thank you Congressman for your fight & I look forward to working with you!
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Grateful for his kindness and dedication to health care!
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She is gracious and a fierce leader for her Texas constituency and for ALL Americans. It's an honor to know her & she fights to #ProtectOurCare & for Justice!
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Under his jurisdiction, he is responsible the health care of MOST Americans, more than any other committee in the House. And you can be sure he wants to #ProtectOurCare
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He's been the voice of MILLIONS for 45 years in Congress.
I'm SO grateful to know you, Senator Leahy.
Meeting you has positively impacted my life, THANK YOU.
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#PreExistingConditions protections, lower drug prices & lower premiums are her top priority. She thanked me for my continuous trips to DC.
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The Senator has an amazing story of living with #PreExistingConditions and has a lot of empathy. I am so grateful for her voice!
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There are SO many others that I met, that I couldn't find their pictures or didn't have a photo opportunity. But I spoke with them, and they will #NeverGiveUp & neither should you!
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