Chicago City Wire

Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez, representing Illinois' 3rd district, shared her views on various pressing issues through a series of tweets on November 21, 2024. These statements highlight her positions on matters involving national security and nuclear weapons policy, as well as legislative developments affecting civil society and democracy.

In a tweet dated November 21, 2024, at 00:09:39 UTC, Congresswoman Ramirez expressed concern over the use of the Homeland Security Committee by some of her Republican colleagues. She criticized them for allegedly promoting conspiracy theories and inciting violence. She stated unequivocally, "It's mind-boggling how my Republican colleagues would use the Homeland Security Committee to parrot dangerous conspiracy theories and incite violence in our nation. I will always fight back against their hateful rhetoric."

Later that day at 16:45:12 UTC, Congresswoman Ramirez addressed the topic of nuclear weapons in another tweet. She conveyed her opposition to nuclear proliferation and advocated for peaceful alternatives. Her message read: "Bottom line: Nuclear weapons are tools of war, death, and mass destruction. When we invest in nuclear proliferation, we sacrifice life-giving investments into our people and communities. We must pursue another path forward. A path toward peace."

At 22:12:11 UTC on the same day, she made a statement regarding H.R. 9495, criticizing Republican efforts related to this legislation as detrimental to civil society and democracy. Her brief message was "My statement on H.R. 9495 and the Republican efforts to crush our civil society and erode our democracy."