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Byrne defends President, slams Kaepernick and Omar

Monday, Senate candidate Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, slammed Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and former football star Colin Kaepernick for their statements attacking President Donald J. Trump (R) over his decision to kill Iranian General Qasem Soleimani with a drone strike in Baghdad on Thursday. Byrne urged Americans to unite in support of the President. During the … Continued
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January 8, 2020

Byrne defends Trump for drone strike that killed Iranian General

Thursday, Congressman and U.S. Senate candidate Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, defended President Donald J. Trump’s (R) decision to order a drone strike that killed Iran’s highest ranking general, Lt. General Qasem Soleimani, outside of the Baghdad Airport. “Soleimani was responsible for the death of American citizens and just ordered an attack on our embassy,” Byrne said. … Continued
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January 3, 2020

Byrne: Freedom from Religion Foundation needs to “stop forcing their ungodly, un-American views down our throats”

Monday, Congressman Bradley Byrne commented on a separation of church and state dispute involving Reeltown High School and the Wisconsin based Freedom from Religion Foundation. Byrne said in a social media post that the Wisconsin based FFRF “needs to pack it up and stop forcing their ungodly, un-American views down our throats.” On Wednesday, December … Continued
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December 26, 2019

Alabama leaders share Christmas wishes

Today is Christmas day. A number of Alabama leaders have expressed Christmas messages to the people of the state, asking us to reflect on the reason for today’s celebrations. “As we gather with family and friends this year to celebrate, I pray that we do not forget the reason behind this special holiday: the birth … Continued
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December 25, 2019

Former Alabama Power CEO Elmer Harris has died

Elmer Harris who was a well known Alabama businessman, philanthropist and the former CEO of Alabama Power, died on Monday. Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) said, “I was honored to call Elmer Harris a friend. He made our state better through his work, including his critical role in economic development. Rebecca and I will be praying … Continued
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December 24, 2019

Mobile County Democrats say Trump abused office for his own political gain

On Saturday the Mobile County Democratic Party Executive Committee released a statement charging that President Donald J. Trump (R) abused his office for personal political gain and denounced Republican congressional candidates who released statements defending the President and opposing the two articles of impeachment. “This week, the United States House of Representatives took the historic … Continued
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December 23, 2019

ALGOP backs president after impeachment vote

Wednesday night, President Donald J. Trump (R) became the third President in American history to be impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives. Democrats failed to sway a single Republican to support either of their two articles of impeachment. Republicans have only grown stronger in their position that Trump did nothing wrong and that the … Continued
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December 19, 2019

1st District GOP candidate oppose impeachment of President Trump

Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to impeach President Donald J. Trump (R). Not one Republican member of Congress voted for either Article of Impeachment. Republican candidates for the open House District one seat expressed their opposition to the impeachment as well. “Today’s impeachment of President Trump is a national travesty,” said former State … Continued
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December 19, 2019

Alabama celebrated its bicentennial Saturday

Saturday, the state of Alabama celebrated its 200th anniversary as a state with festivities in Montgomery. The state held a festival, concerts, parade, fireworks, and dedicated the new Bicentennial Park on Dexter Avenue across from the Capital building. “AL sure knows how to throw a party!” Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) said. “This three-year celebration … Continued
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December 18, 2019

Byrne says he will vote no on impeachment today

Today the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote to impeach President Donald J. Trump (R). Tuesday, Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) announced that he will vote no on the controversial impeachment resolution. “I will absolutely VOTE NO on the Democrats sham articles of impeachment this week,” Byrne said in a statement. “Impeachment was designed … Continued
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December 18, 2019