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Cori Bush reflects on tenure with farewell address and advocacy highlights

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U.S. Rep. Cori Bush representing Missouri's 1st Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot

U.S. Rep. Cori Bush representing Missouri's 1st Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot

Congresswoman Cori Bush recently shared a series of tweets reflecting on her tenure as the representative for Missouri’s 1st District. In these tweets, she discussed her achievements and personal experiences during her time in Congress.

On December 12, 2024, Congresswoman Cori Bush tweeted about delivering her Farewell Address in St. Louis. She expressed pride in her accomplishments and honored the opportunity to represent MO-01. She stated, "St. Louis, today I delivered my Farewell Address. I'm incredibly proud of what we've accomplished together, and I am honored to represent MO-01. My life experiences may differ from many of my colleagues in Congress, but beyond these walls, they are familiar to so many ".

In another tweet posted on the same day, Bush highlighted the legislative achievements made during her term. She mentioned, "St. Louis, we're proud to have introduced historic legislation and historic investments in our district."

Additionally, Bush addressed reproductive rights and equality issues in a tweet shared on December 12, 2024. Reflecting on personal experiences that resonate with many constituents, she wrote: "Like me, 1 in 4 people of reproductive age have had an abortion. I have channeled my pain into power to fight for reproductive justice, freedom, and constitutional gender equality in Congress. #ERANow "

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