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Rep. Burgess Owens, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Utah's 4th district, has recently shared his thoughts on various topics through a series of tweets. The congressman, who succeeded Ben McAdams in 2021 and resides in Salt Lake City, expressed enthusiasm for future endeavors and highlighted historical figures and technological challenges.

On February 6, 2025, Rep. Owens tweeted: "We're just getting started!" This brief statement suggests a forward-looking perspective on his political or legislative agenda.

Later that day, at 16:59 UTC, he shared an appreciation for Ida B. Wells by tweeting: "Raised in Reconstruction-era Mississippi, Ida B. Wells seized every educational opportunity she could find, becoming a teacher and investigative journalist. Her groundbreaking exposés of mob violence focused America’s attention on the racist hate that was still alive in the…" This message highlights Wells' significant contributions to journalism and civil rights.

In another tweet at 17:47 UTC on the same day, Rep. Owens addressed technological advancements with urgency: "Technology moves faster than bureaucracy, and China is outpacing us. We have an opportunity to transform industries like healthcare, agriculture, and law enforcement. The stakes couldn't be higher—which is why I'm looking forward to working together on innovative solutions." He emphasized the need for innovation to keep pace with global competitors such as China.