Last updated on Fri November 05, 2021 at 12:11 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Banks (R-IN-3) 11/04/2021: Tweet – “Democrats want to pass over $4 trillion as quickly as possible so they can jet off to Europe! Unbelievable!!! Link to quoted tweetWill be an early morning tomorrow. House will reconvene at 8 AM Friday to take up the rule, BBB and BIF, senior aide says. Bunch of members trying to get out of here for CODELS to Israel, Asia and Europe. Also people want to get to Colin Powell memorial service at noon”
Frankel (D-FL-21) 11/04/2021: Twitter thread – “Israel is a critical ally that contributes so much to U.S. innovation & defense. The confirmation of Ambassador Nides will continue to strengthen our partnership. Link to frankel.house.gov Having an Ambassador to Israel in place that understands the special relationship our two countries share is critical to the advancement of shared goals, and I am confident that Ambassador Nides will excel in this new role.”
Smith (R-MO-8) 11/05/2021: Tweet – “Reopening the U.S. consulate general in Jerusalem for Palestinians is a misguided proposal that will only divide Israel and creates real obstacles towards peace. I’m proud to stand with my colleagues in support of a unified Jerusalem. Link to photo”
Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-23) 11/04/2021: Tweet – “Mazel Tov on your confirmation as U.S. ambassador to Israel, Thomas Nides! I wish you great success in this critical position and look forward to working closely with you as we continue to strengthen the U.S.-Israel relationship.”
Cruz (R-TX) 11/04/2021: Tweet – “Nonsense. I've read through the evidence about these so-called "humanitarian" NGOs. There's no question they finance Palestinian terrorism. The Israelis have the receipts (literally!) Link to quoted tweetLast month, Israel designated 6 Palestinian human rights groups as terrorist orgs - without making any evidence public. Israeli govt sent a dossier to EU govts about these groups. @972mag obtained a copy - and says it also doesn't have any solid evidence. https://t.co/URsXnIBRZf”
Apartheid
Cawthorn (R-NC-11) 11/04/2021: Tweet – “There are patriots across the nation who would rather see their jobs ripped away from them than lose their right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. My bill would stop Biden's mandates and prohibit their enforcement. These mandates are sheer tyranny. Link to quoted tweetForced injections are nothing short of medical apartheid. This is not a matter of health, it’s a matter of liberty. My bill, the “Justice for All Businesses Act,” (JAB Act), prohibits COVID-19 mandates from being enforced. https://t.co/e53vSMCcTu”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Castro (D-TX-20) 11/05/2021: Tweet – “A rise in white nationalist extremism is something we’re seeing in Texas. San Antonio & Austin have suffered a series of anti-Semitic attacks. I asked @FBI Assistant Director Timothy Langan what they’ll do to investigate these incidents. Racism and hate will not be tolerated. Link to video”
Lebanon
DeFazio (D-OR-4) 11/04/2021: Tweet – “This #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth, I’m proud to announce $1.7 million for the memory care unit at the Lebanon Veterans Home. This funding will help senior veterans struggling with memory disorders stay active. Link to www.gazettetimes.com”
Iran
Bacon (R-NE-2) 11/04/2021: Retweet of @EzraFriedlander – “Today Nov 4,in (1979), in a flagrant violation of international law, militants seized control of our Embassy in Iran, taking American hostage. Thank u @RepTomSuozzi @RepDonBacon @AlexPadilla4CA @marcorubio f honoring them w Congressional Gold Medal; a process I am spearheading!”
Steil (R-WI-1) 11/05/2021: Tweet – “As the Biden Administration continues to negotiate re-entering the Iran Nuclear Deal, I remain very concerned about Iran's growing nuclear capabilities and attempts to intimidate the United States. We must hold #Iran accountable. Link to freebeacon.com”
Cassidy (R-LA) 11/05/2021: Tweet – “It seems President Biden would rather outsource Americans energy jobs to Russia, Iran, and China than support energy workers in Louisiana.”
Cruz (R-TX) 11/04/2021: Retweet of @SteveGuest – “Sen. Ted Cruz: Biden "said publicly that if Iran enters into a new nuclear deal, that the United States would stay bound by it in perpetuity... I want to be absolutely clear on something: President Biden has ZERO constitutional authority to make that commitment." Link to video”
Fischer (R-NE) 11/04/2021: Twitter thread – “The crisis at the southern border is worsening by the day, yet the Biden administration is focused on providing illegal immigrants with millions in taxpayer dollars. Reports indicate that the Justice Department has been considering payouts to illegal immigrants of $450k per person, which is more than four times what the government pays the families of fallen troops when they lose a loved one. This is unacceptable. The American people deserve greater oversight to ensure their hard-earned money isn’t going towards open border policies. Today, I introduced Judgment Fund Accountability Act. This bill calls for an increase in transparency and oversight of the @USTreasury’s Judgment Fund. It would also bar the Treasury Dept. from using the Judgment Fund to provide payments to illegal immigrants. This bill is an update to my Judgement Fund Transparency Act from 2013. I have long been concerned about how the fund is often abused, like in 2016 when the Obama admin used it to transfer $1.3 billion to the Islamic Republic of Iran. Thank you @ChuckGrassley, @SenCapito, @MikeCrapo, @SenKevinCramer, @SenHydeSmith, @SenBillCassidy, @MarshaBlackburn for joining me on this effort. Read more here: Link to www.fischer.senate.gov”
Hagerty (R-TN) 11/04/2021: Tweet – “Unsurprisingly, Russia & OPEC member countries—including Iran and Venezuela—are not rushing to bail out Biden and the Dems’ failing energy policies. Link to quoted tweetWhite House critical of OPEC+ decision to not boost oil output amid energy crunch, saying "global recovery should not be imperiled by a mismatch between supply and demand. OPEC+ seems unwilling to use the capacity and power it has now at this critical moment of global recovery." https://t.co/Ubio2gXzHr”
Hagerty (R-TN) 11/04/2021: Tweet – “Had a good discussion with Saudi Ambassador to the U.S., Princess Reema al-Saud, and Saudi Ambassador to Yemen, Mohammed al-Jaber. We discussed what Saudi Arabia is doing to resolve the situation in Yemen and the challenges posed by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Link to photo”
Inhofe (R-OK) 11/05/2021: Twitter thread – “Even though the #FY22NDAA is bipartisan and fulfills Congress’s most important duties — to provide for the common defense and take care of our troops — @SenSchumer still won’t let us vote on the bill. This sends a terrible message to our troops, allies and adversaries. Meanwhile, in the three months since the Armed Services Committee passed this bill, the threats we face around the world — China and Russia, North Korea and Iran, terrorist organizations in Afghanistan — have only gotten worse. Considering #FY22NDAA on the Senate floor is a crucial step in the process - it allows all senators a chance to make their marks through the amendment process. Instead, we have wasted months of floor time waiting for an unpopular, partisan bill that hadn’t even been written yet. This additional delay will make getting our job done – and doing it right – that much harder. Now, @SenSchumer has almost guaranteed this year will be one of the latest starts to the bicameral conference process ever. I share @HASCDemocrats Chairman @RepAdamSmith’s sentiments fully when he said he was ‘extraordinarily frustrated.’ As soon as @SenSchumer lets us, we’ll work day in and day out to get this year’s bill done. Our troops deserve no less. But it shouldn’t be like this.”
Young (R-IN) 11/04/2021: Tweet – “Democrats are more focused on jamming through their $3.5T tax and spending bill than funding our military and addressing the serious national security threats we face from the Chinese Communist Party, ISIS-K, and Iran. Link to www.wibc.com”
Egypt
Cruz (R-TX) 11/04/2021: Retweet of @Logan_Ratick – “NEW: Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) reintroduce the "Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act." Link to www.cruz.senate.gov”
Cruz (R-TX) 11/04/2021: Tweet – “They are. Link to quoted tweet“It’s high time we join our allies in the Arab world in formally recognizing the Muslim Brotherhood for what they truly are—a terrorist organization” - said Sen. @tedcruz @omriceren https://t.co/WeRP7IrOK4 https://t.co/maq5PsXYqn”
Leahy (D-VT) 11/05/2021: Twitter thread – “Egyptian human rights defender @FreeRamyShaath has spent 28 months in prison without charge. One can only conclude that Egyptian authorities have no lawful basis for detaining him. He should be released immediately. It is the responsibility of governments to protect human rights defenders, not to persecute them. Ramy Shaath has not even been charged, not to mention tried, despite more than two years behind bars. Egypt must release him and other prisoners of conscience.”
Saudi Arabia
Buck (R-CO-4) 11/04/2021: Retweet of @RepRoKhanna – “FARA records exposed the Saudi lobbying campaign against my efforts to end US support for the Saudi-led war in Yemen. My bill with @RepKenBuck, @SenLummis, & @SenWhitehouse will help show which foreign governments are influencing our elected leaders. Link to www.axios.com”
Khanna (D-CA-17) 11/04/2021: Tweet – “FARA records exposed the Saudi lobbying campaign against my efforts to end US support for the Saudi-led war in Yemen. My bill with @RepKenBuck, @SenLummis, & @SenWhitehouse will help show which foreign governments are influencing our elected leaders. Link to www.axios.com”
Iraq
Franklin (R-FL-15) 11/04/2021: Tweet – “Please join me in honoring @usairforce Major General H.D. “Jake” Polumbo. Jake served as a decorated command pilot, serving in Southwest Asia, Iraq, and Afghanistan. On behalf of the entire 15th Congressional District, thank you for your service to our nation! Link to photo”
Horn of Africa
Allred (D-TX-32) 11/04/2021: Tweet – “Today marks one year since brutal fighting broke out in N. #Ethiopia. Thousands of innocent lives lost, millions displaced & face famine. I continue to urge all parties to find a negotiated peace deal, allow humanitarian aid & hold accountable those responsible for atrocities.”
Levin (D-MI-9) 11/04/2021: Tweet – “I'm deeply concerned by reports of escalating violence in Ethiopia. To prevent further civilian suffering, parties must come to the table to agree on a ceasefire and humanitarian relief. Escalation will only deepen their suffering and worsen the crisis. It's past time for peace.”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 11/04/2021: Twitter thread – “LR @RepMcCaul, CHM @RepGregoryMeeks, Rep. Chris Smith & @RepKarenBass "One year into this devastating civil war in Northern #Ethiopia, we reiterate our urgent call to all parties, particularly the Government of Ethiopia and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF)... "...to end the senseless violence immediately and start the negotiation process in good faith." Read the full statement here👇🏻 Link to gop-foreignaffairs.house.gov”
Meeks (D-NY-5) 11/04/2021: Retweet of @HouseForeign – “CM @RepGregoryMeeks, RM @RepMcCaul, @RepKarenBass and Rep. Smith Issue Statement on One Year Anniversary of Crisis in Northern Ethiopia: Link to foreignaffairs.house.gov”
Meeks (D-NY-5) 11/04/2021: Tweet – “CM @RepGregoryMeeks, RM @RepMcCaul, @RepKarenBass and Rep. Smith Issue Statement on One Year Anniversary of Crisis in Northern Ethiopia: Link to foreignaffairs.house.gov”
Sherman (D-CA-30) 11/04/2021: Tweet – “As war in Ethiopia escalates, we must get aid into Tigray where ~ 1 million face famine. It's unacceptable that no humanitarian aid has gotten into Tigray since Oct 18 due to PM Abiy Ahmed and Eritrea’s blockade. See my interview w/@BBCWorld News America: Link to www.youtube.com”
Coons (D-DE) 11/04/2021: Twitter thread – “Last November, I called Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to urge him to reconsider his military campaign in Tigray and to choose dialogue and reconciliation. In March, I traveled to Ethiopia on behalf of President Biden to deliver the same message. One year into this brutal and tragic conflict, Ethiopia is facing a full blown humanitarian catastrophe and spreading civil war. Today, I’m introducing bipartisan legislation with @SenatorMenendez and @SenatorRisch to punish actors that continue to fuel violence, violate human rights, and undermine a democratic, peaceful, and unified Ethiopia. Link to quoted tweetProudly joined by @SenatorRisch @ChrisCoons in introducing legislation mandating sanctions against those undermining peace efforts, profiting from, or otherwise fueling crisis in Ethiopia. We must match verbal commitments with definitive & robust action. https://t.co/7TmHaTMIZe”
Menendez (D-NJ) 11/04/2021: Retweet of @SFRCdems – “Proudly joined by @SenatorRisch @ChrisCoons in introducing legislation mandating sanctions against those undermining peace efforts, profiting from, or otherwise fueling crisis in Ethiopia. We must match verbal commitments with definitive & robust action. Link to www.foreign.senate.gov”
Menendez (D-NJ) 11/04/2021: Tweet – “Proudly joined by @SenatorRisch @ChrisCoons in introducing legislation mandating sanctions against those undermining peace efforts, profiting from, or otherwise fueling crisis in Ethiopia. We must match verbal commitments with definitive & robust action. Link to www.foreign.senate.gov”
Risch (R-ID) 11/04/2021: Tweet – “The war in #Ethiopia will require an intensive international response. We must look at this legislation intro'd today & other options to directly address disinformation – funding and stoking conflict, no matter where you are, should carry consequences. Link to www.foreign.senate.gov”
Afghanistan
Barr (R-KY-6) 11/04/2021: Tweet – “Biden’s Afghan retreat allows the Taliban & Chinese Communist Party to unite against U.S. interests in the region. I warned against surrendering the Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan for this reason. The Deputy Secretary of State had NO good answers for this strategic catastrophe. Link to video”
Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1) 11/04/2021: Retweet of @johnondrasik – “Thank you @RepBrianFitz for your leadership. Our efforts to evacuate all Americans and allies left to the Taliban, and care for the people of Afghanistan, can only succeed if we have a bipartisian moral mission to atone for America's broken promise. I am humbled by your words. 🇺🇸 Link to video”
Garcia (R-CA-25) 11/04/2021: Tweet – “It took the State Department 72 days to respond to me regarding the evacuation of Afghan allies. Despite State's absence, my office was able to help evacuate some of these allies through separate channels. More from @DailyCaller here ⬇️ Link to dailycaller.com”
Garcia (R-CA-25) 11/04/2021: Retweet of @DailyCaller – “Emails reveal the U.S. State Department was over two months (!!) late to Rep. Mike Garcia’s urgent request to help get a group of allies out of Afghanistan. Link to dailycaller.com”
Garcia (R-CA-25) 11/04/2021: Tweet – “🚨 TUNE IN TOMORROW: I’ll be on @FoxFriendsFirst at 5:40 am EST to discuss how the @StateDept took 72 days to respond to my office regarding the evacuation of Afghan allies. Despite their failure, my office used other channels to help 108 U.S. citizens & allies evacuate.”
Garcia (R-CA-25) 11/05/2021: Tweet – “HAPPENING SOON - I’m about to go on @FoxFriendsFirst to talk about how the State Dept. took 72 days to get a response back to my office regarding the critical evacuation of Afghan allies. Link to photo”
González-Colón (R-PR-0) 11/04/2021: Tweet – “Today I met with American Legion District Commander Bonano regarding the need to save our Allies still in Afghanistan. We cannot leave those who fight alongside us behind. @DigitalDunkirk @AmericanLegion Link to photo”
Huizenga (R-MI-2) 11/05/2021: Tweet – “The Biden Administration believes there are still up to 14,000 legal permeant residents trapped in #Afghanistan. This is in addition to US citizens left behind enemy lines as well as the Afghan interpreters who helped save American lives. Just shameful. Link to foreignpolicy.com”
Kim (R-CA-39) 11/04/2021: Tweet – “While U.S. troops are no longer in Afghanistan, our mission to save lives is far from over. Veterans, NGOs, Congressional offices & civilians have stepped up, but the State Department must also do its part to get Americans & our allies out of the Taliban's hands. Link to video”
Lieu (D-CA-33) 11/04/2021: Tweet – “ICYMI: Joined @HouseForeign yesterday for a hearing on @StateDept management, operations, and reforms. We discussed the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Dept.'s assignment restrictions process. WATCH ⬇️ Link to video”
Malinowski (D-NJ-7) 11/04/2021: Retweet of @HouseForeign – “.@RepMalinowski: “[Last Admin], I did not hear a lot of questions from my colleagues on the other side about President Trump inviting the Taliban to Camp David or signing an agreement with a Taliban that mandated our withdrawal & gave them essentially everything that they wanted” Link to video”
McCarthy (R-CA-23) 11/04/2021: Retweet of @RepMikeGarcia – “It took the State Department 72 days to respond to me regarding the evacuation of Afghan allies. Despite State's absence, my office was able to help evacuate some of these allies through separate channels. More from @DailyCaller here ⬇️ Link to dailycaller.com”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 11/04/2021: Retweet of @HouseForeignGOP – “LR @RepMcCaul on @FoxNews on #Afghanistan: "To me, this was the most dishonorable and disgraceful thing I've ever seen. We had the Deputy Secretary of State testify yesterday and he admitted as much that they did not have a plan or strategy to get Americans out." Link to video”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 11/04/2021: Tweet – “LR @RepMcCaul on @FoxNews on #Afghanistan: "To me, this was the most dishonorable and disgraceful thing I've ever seen. We had the Deputy Secretary of State testify yesterday and he admitted as much that they did not have a plan or strategy to get Americans out." Link to video”
Meijer (R-MI-3) 11/05/2021: Tweet – “cc @WHCOS @PressSec @SecBlinken Link to quoted tweet"Mr. President, We are on the cusp of a moral injury that could decimate our veteran population. Moral injuries are the worst of all, for they are injuries of the soul." -@RooftopLeader on veterans' efforts to continue #AfghanEvac @EvacOurAllies @POTUS https://t.co/jlEAXDMFMi”
Moore (D-WI-4) 11/04/2021: Tweet – “As we look to the future, it's critical that the U.S. and the international community continue their efforts to protect the most vulnerable citizens in Afghanistan, especially women & girls. I appreciated the opportunity to raise this important issue at today's @OSCEPA meeting. Link to photo”
Baldwin (D-WI) 11/04/2021: Tweet – “All 24 female senators have a message to @POTUS: We must develop an interagency plan to preserve the political, economic, social, and basic human rights of Afghan women and girls. Link to www.baldwin.senate.gov”
Blackburn (R-TN) 11/04/2021: Tweet – “The crisis on the border, rising inflation, and the chaos in Afghanistan were all not happening a year ago. That should speak for itself… #BidensAmerica”
Cornyn (R-TX) 11/04/2021: Tweet – “As Taliban Attempts To Transform From Insurgency To Government, Suicide Bombers Remain Key To Its Strategy Link to gandhara.rferl.org via @GandharaRFE”
Cotton (R-AR) 11/05/2021: Retweet of @WSJopinion – “Unless President Biden wants another geopolitical disaster to follow Afghanistan, he should take several immediate steps to deter Russia and put Putin on the defensive, writes @SenTomCotton Link to www.wsj.com”
Duckworth (D-IL) 11/04/2021: Tweet – “BREAKING: @SenToddYoung is joining my effort to create a nonpartisan, independent commission to examine the 20 year war in Afghanistan and provide recommendations so our nation never makes the same mistakes again. I'm hopeful this bipartisan legislation will be included in NDAA.”
Duckworth (D-IL) 11/04/2021: Tweet – “All women and girls everywhere deserve basic human rights. Together, all female U.S. Senators are asking @POTUS to create an interagency plan to help protect Afghan girls and women in the face of the new Taliban regime. Link to photo”
Ernst (R-IA) 11/04/2021: Tweet – “All 24 of my female Senate colleagues agree: Afghan women and girls need our action now. Link to www.foxnews.com”
Feinstein (D-CA) 11/04/2021: Tweet – “Every woman senator is calling on the administration to safeguard the political, economic, social and basic human rights of Afghan women and girls. The United States has a responsibility to remain a steadfast partner of the Afghan people. Link to photo”
Portman (R-OH) 11/04/2021: Twitter thread – “Today I highlighted the need to strengthen vetting procedures for Afghan evacuees coming to the US. Link to www.youtube.com While I support the resettlement of Afghans who worked alongside us over the last 20yrs, we've learned some troubling things thru oversight & an unclassified briefing. Under Biden admin procedures, unless an evacuee was a known terrorist, terrorist affiliate, or criminal whose name, face, or fingerprints pinged the systems available to federal officials, there was not rigorous vetting or an in-person interview. This is alarming. On top of that, the continuing resolution passed by Democrats in September grants REAL ID eligibility to all Afghan evacuees, even those not fully vetted. The REAL ID program was created to enhance security on commercial airlines and in federal facilities after 9/11. On top of that, the continuing resolution passed by Democrats in September grants REAL ID eligibility to all Afghan evacuees, even those not fully vetted. The REAL ID program was created to enhance security on commercial airlines and in federal facilities after 9/11. We need to address REAL ID eligibility of Afghan evacuees and require in-person interviews. I stand ready to work with the admin & my colleagues to address this vulnerability to our homeland.”
Rubio (R-FL) 11/04/2021: Tweet – “Misconduct and negligence are hallmarks of President Biden’s foreign policy, including their botched withdrawal from #Afghanistan. Link to apnews.com”
Scott (R-SC) 11/04/2021: Tweet – “Joe Biden’s haphazard withdrawal from Afghanistan left disaster in its wake. Link to www.wsj.com”
Shaheen (D-NH) 11/04/2021: Tweet – “I've repeatedly pushed the U.S. to prioritize the rights and safety of Afghan women and girls. I'm proud to join every woman Senator in urging for an interagency plan to preserve basic rights and opportunities for Afghan women - especially in the face of the Taliban's violence. Link to photo”
Shaheen (D-NH) 11/04/2021: Retweet of @Atayeshe – “Thank you Senator @lisamurkowski and @SenatorShaheen for hosting me to discuss important work ahead for the security and health of women and girls in #Afghanistan, where @UNFPA has worked for 45 years and continues to #StayAndDeliver. #FundUNFPA Link to photo”
Other - Middle East
Waltz (R-FL-6) 11/04/2021: Tweet – “This is why physical standards still matter in the military. Future wars won’t be completely fought with drones and missiles. Soldiers will still have to be close to, and kill the enemy. Link to www.military.com”
Bennet (D-CO) 11/05/2021: Tweet – “We spent the past 20 years cutting taxes for the wealthiest Americans and fighting two wars in the Middle East. From the perspective of American workers and families, we might as well have lit that money on fire. It's time to turn the page. #BuildBackBetter”
Cruz (R-TX) 11/05/2021: Tweet – “President Biden's hand-picked nominee to run Middle East policy needs to stop stonewalling Congress and start telling the American people the truth. Link to video”