Truman said, "If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog." Meet the newest member of Team Kirk, Sweet Pea.

My deepest condolences to the family of US soldier and IL native Pfc. Iubelt, who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation in Afghanistan

Congratulations @TamarManasseh on being named a Chicago magazine Chicagoan of the Year! Thank u for your work to end violence in our communities

Got a nice call today from Israeli PM @Netanyahu. Told him I'll keep finding ways to strengthen US-Israel alliance after I leave the Senate.

Thank you to @senrobportman for the Great Lakes Brewing Co. beer - It tastes extra sweet after the #Cubs World Series victory

Congrats @ArchbishopBlase on your well-deserved elevation to Cardinal. Thanks for your commitment to #Chi community. bit.ly/2g3Yzgg

Bolingbrook man sentenced for ISIS ties reminds us the US must be vigilant in battle against ISIS at home & abroad. bit.ly/2gssiF1

Today we mourn with Rep. Danny K. Davis and his family following the tragic death of his grandson, Jovan. bit.ly/2gv7sEG

The passing of Fidel Castro presents an opportunity for Cuba to usher in a new era of freedom and human dignity.

I encourage our Administration to stand with the Cuban people and take steps to ensure Castro's reign of oppression and fear ends with him.

Lone wolf attacks pose a threat to our safety. We must understand what inspired the #OSU attacker to help prevent future attacks.

After 6 years of hard work we have convinced the President that sanctions are absolutely essential for leverage over Iran

Thank you for the kind words @SenateMajLdr - It has been the honor of my life to serve Illinois in Congress x.com/SenateMajLdr/s…

Thx Jewish War Veterans for 120 yrs fighting against prejudice & honoring Jewish service members, vets & their families. bit.ly/2gPCkhN

Today we honor the memory of the men and women who lost their lives 75 years ago at #PearlHarbor & extend a thank you to all those who serve

John Glenn served his country as a Marine, astronaut & Senator. My thoughts are w/ the Glenn family as we mourn the loss of an American hero

A video I made on my last deployment to Afghanistan as a reservist youtube.com/watch?v=pQJOTj…

I emphatically urge outgoing Obama Admin to respect decades-long US policy & veto today's anti-Israel measure pending in UN Security Council

Disappointed that during the admin’s last month in office they are breaking with the bipartisan tradition of standing with Israel at the UN