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Rep. Mike McIntyre (D-N.C.) made a little-noticed debut on Twitter recently under the handle @RepMikeMcIntyre.

"Just arrived in SENC," his first tweet read. "Getting ready for a big weekend as Wilmington hosts the commissioning of the USS Gravely!"

McIntyre released a statement on Monday promoting the account.

"Follow me on Twitter and keep up to date on the work I am doing to help Southeastern North Carolina," he said. "In this technology age, it is important that folks have the opportunity to communicate and dialogue with their elected officials. This is another tool that we will be using to do just that!"

He also weighed in on WikiLeaks's most recent move, tweeting that "disclosure of c! lassified documents is harmful 2 US diplomacy& allies. I encourage DOJ 2 hold those responsible 4 leaks accountable."

He currently has 47 followers.