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President-elect Biden and the future first lady Jill Biden spent some time on Thanksgiving virtually talking to front line workers, according to a tweet.

“Jill and I were honored today to talk to some of the heroes on the front lines of this crisis,” Joe Biden wrote. “We’re thankful today and every day for the nurses and firefighters who sacrifice so much to keep our communities safe. We see the very best of America in your courage and selflessness.” 

In a message earlier Thursday, the Bidens said they were celebrating a pared-down Thanksgiving this year and foregoing their traditional large family gathering amid the pandemic.

Georgia’s incumbent senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler shared Thanksgiving messages via Twitter Thursday. 

Perdue said he was “especially grateful” for military service members, first responders and health care workers this year. 

“Please join us in praying for them as they serve our state and country,” he wrote. 

Loeffler shared a video reflecting on the tumultuous past year. 

“Though it’s been a year unlike any other we have so much to be grateful for, today and every day, I am thankful for the American dream,” she said. “I was blessed to have the opportunity to live the American dream.” 

“Only in America are these stories possible, and I’m going to continue to fight for that,” she added. 

Perdue and Loeffler are locked in runoffs against Democratic candidates Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff that will decide which party controls the Senate.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., shared a message on Twitter to thank military service members on Thanksgiving. 

“As many celebrate virtually during this extraordinarily challenging time, we take a moment to give thanks for our brave servicemembers around the world protecting our nation,” Pelosi wrote.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., shared a video message via Twitter wishing Americans a happy Thanksgiving on Thursday. 

“Even in difficult times, Thanksgiving is an opportunity to reflect on our blessings,” McConnell said, expressing his gratitude to military service members, health care workers and Kentucky “communities who are standing together even if they are six feet apart.” 

“So, as we enjoy restful moments this holiday season, let’s keep in our hearts all the families who have lost loved ones or livelihoods this year, and let’s give thanks for the many blessings we’re so fortunate to count as our own,” he added.