Deleted Tweets From Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla.
Gus Bilirakis's accounts: RepGusBilirakis, bilirakis
Tracking Since: March 23, 2009
The Mosque of Suleiman the Magnificent is blocks away, as are innumerable other mosques. They are all places of worship for Muslims. Yet, other Byzantine sites have been recently converted back to mosques, a disturbing trend.
The fact that Hagia Sophia has been used for Muslim prayer readings since 2015, for the first time in 80 years, was not enough for the radical Erdogan.
Yet, visitors showing any Christian reverence over the years while visiting Hagia Sophia have often been intimidated and threatened with arrest.
Hagia Sophia was, for fully 900 years, the greatest church in Christendom, and remains a place of great reverence for all Christians, including Turkey's own Orthodox citizens. This edifice is an enduring symbol of peaceful coexistence.
Converting it back to its mosque status of 600 years is a disgrace and will only poison respect between religions and between people of religious faith, all Turkish citizens included.
Erdogan must reconsider his action today. Tensions created by opening Hagia Sophia as a mosque will be devastating.
It must be reestablished as a purely historic monument of exceptional and universal significance, and as an unquestioned symbol of respect between religions and among people.
The Holy Wisdom that we all call upon requires it remain a museum in the interests of our common humanity, brotherhood, and good will,”
RT @IRF_Ambassador: The Hagia Sophia holds enormous spiritual & cultural significance to billions of believers of different faiths arou… https://t.co/a6OIb07O7J
This is a positive step forward for our region. Thank you! @realDonaldTrump QT @realDonaldTrump: .@USDOT is committing $21.8M for the FIRST transit project of this kind in the Tampa Bay region. It will connect St… https://t.co/rshZxah8ii)
Next week, I am partnering with St. Petersburg College to offer a Career Expo. If you or someone you know is seeking a new job, please stop by to meet with prospective employers. https://t.co/OMKrFQxqtU
Today marks the annual National March for Life, with demonstrations all over the nation standing firm in the fight to protect the sanctity of life. 1/2 https://t.co/aPg6e0jbDJ
While I am saddened to learn that my friend and long-time colleague will no longer be serving in the House after this term, I do wish him all the best in his well-deserved retirement. 1/3
ICYMI-Last week, I unveiled legislation to help ensure our heroes receive the medical care and benefits they deserve. Click below to learn more. https://t.co/CCzVNskQCa
I strongly condemn the use of force by TMC and the continuing killing of inocent people by the Janjaweed forces in Sudan. I strongly urge the TMC to expedite the power transfer to Civilian Government without any delay or further bloodshed.
Last week, my team was able to help honor @pascoschools Superintendent @KurtSBrowning as he received the Soaring Eagle Award in recognition of his many years of distinguished service to our community. https://t.co/9PK5yJ1E2m
It was great to kick off Coffee with Your Congressman town hall series at Edgewater Arms Condos in Dunedin this past Saturday. As part of this initiative, I bring coffee and donuts on a Saturday morning to interested groups around my district to talk abo
Today, the Subcommittee on Health advanced my bill to crack down on Medicare fraud, which is vital to the preservat… https://t.co/tfmRTPsArS
@SteveScalise is one of the toughest people I know. Praying for his speedy recovery, and for all staff & USCP officers involved this morning
Proud to announce the opening of my new office in Wesley Chapel! Call 7272-232-2921 for more info.… https://t.co/sXQHhz1jh3
RT @FLChamberFDN: @RepGusBilirakis "Ensuring care and benefits that our veterans and deserve should be #1 priority." #isFLready https://t.co/JQTWXGshZ6
RT @SteveScalise: .@RepGusBilirakis’s bill increases safety for opioid therapy and pain management for our veterans. https://t.co/0xrqHt7DU6
Patients, parents, & rock stars agree, we need #CuresNow: https://t.co/Z0EFubZclD We’re talking child cures right now.
REMINDER: Join us TODAY for a Career Fair at @spcnews Tarpon Springs Campus 3-6pm https://t.co/617N2WF8cS
.@HouseVetAffairs continued work to improve the Choice programs. Our Veterans deserve timely access to quality care: https://t.co/LPjNc16r3y
RT @ExpressScripts: .@RepGusBilirakis: An overly burdensome pathway for #biosimilars would be a disservice to patients #RxInnovation
RT @JJCarafano: Fact of the Day More than 2,500 military working dogs currently serve, roughly 500 deployed at a time.
We want to give people hope, and that’s really why we’re here in Washington — to make a difference: http://t.co/LJuZedMcca
Thoughts and prayers to all the victims of #MH17 & their families, including the 23 Americans who lost their lives.
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I call upon Secretary Shinkseki to step down for the sake of our veterans: http://t.co/YVMhIPdGNg
Go vote! Polls open until 7 PM. For locations, Pasco: http://t.co/8lONmubK Pinellas: http://t.co/Mim9Gtmz Hillsborough: http://t.co/sRk3tuWf
Congressman Gus Bilirakis Mourns the Loss of Former Congressman Sam Gibbons http://t.co/CkJ3Pi7Z
Hey, all! A friend of mine is looking to sublease her apartment in the District. Let me know if you or someone... http://t.co/HLqE8nvr
Another exciting #tebow performance yesterday. Congrats and good luck next week against the Patriots!