Last updated on Wed November 10, 2021 at 12:40 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Cline (R-VA-6) 11/09/2021: Tweet – “This Administration is attempting to undercut the United States’ relationship with our Nation’s closest ally in the Middle East, Israel. By opening a consulate general in Jerusalem for Palestinian use President Biden is directly contradicting the wishes of Prime Minister Bennett. Link to photo”
Demings (D-FL-10) 11/10/2021: Tweet – “It’s been 48 days since we passed Iron Dome funding to help keep Israeli civilians safe from terrorist rocket attacks. The Senate has yet to act. On Monday I visited C4 Advanced Tactical Systems here in Orlando, which creates jobs here in Florida while helping to keep us safe. Link to photo”
Fleischmann (R-TN-3) 11/09/2021: Tweet – “Jerusalem is, and always will be, the undivided capital of Israel. I urge President Biden to follow US policy that recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and reject the Palestinian Authority's efforts to divide Jerusalem. Thank you, @RepLeeZeldin, for leading this letter. Link to photo”
Kuster (D-NH-2) 11/09/2021: Tweet – “Thank you to all the Granite Staters who submitted photos to my Fall 2021 Photo Contest! The votes are in, and I hope you join me in congratulating our winners: 🥇 Gene in Hebron 🥈 Buzz in Warner 🥉 William in Amherst Link to photo”
Levin (D-MI-9) 11/09/2021: Tweet – “I don’t care how many times he does it. The idea of a president or ex-president spewing antisemitism about Israel controlling Congress is beyond the pale – and something we can never “get used to.” Link to www.salon.com”
Pocan (D-WI-2) 11/10/2021: Tweet – “Today @JamaalBowmanNY & I visited w/ Nasser of Susia in Palestine today to discuss Israeli settler violence to his village. We will be watching to make sure no violence occurs this weekend or anytime. Thanks @jstreetdotorg @BtSIsrael! @Israel @IDF Link to photo”
Rose (R-TN-6) 11/09/2021: Tweet – “Israel is our partner in defeating terrorism. If we abandon them, we are allowing terrorism to grow unchecked. We must always #StandWithIsrael.”
Westerman (R-AR-4) 11/10/2021: Retweet of @naftalibennett – “Had an excellent meeting with a bipartisan US Congressional delegation in Jerusalem. @ChrisCoons, @SenatorBennet, @Gillibrandny, @SenatorBaldwin, @SenMarkey, @SenJoniErnst, @SenJackyRosen, @RepScottPeters, @RepWesterman, @RepMalinowski — it was great seeing you all. 🇮🇱 🤝 🇺🇸 Link to photo”
Cruz (R-TX) 11/10/2021: Tweet – “Utterly disgraceful, though entirely in line with the reflexive antipathy that Biden-Harris officials have towards Israel. Link to quoted tweetThe #Biden administration abstained — but did not reject — a General Assembly Resolution affirming the right of return for #Palestinian refugees to sovereign Israel. #UNGA @tovahlazaroff reports: https://t.co/0aTyYIpdpI”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Bowman (D-NY-16) 11/09/2021: Twitter thread – “Cartoons normalized fascism. Cartoons normalized lynching. Cartoons normalized anti-semitism. You normalize violence against women and laugh. There’s no place for you in government. Link to quoted tweethttps://t.co/WgX9P2FdHh Link to reply@JamaalBowmanNY His staff is composed of children. @mikewazoksi Let’s not insult children ☺️”
Frankel (D-FL-21) 11/09/2021: Tweet – “83 years after Kristallnacht we remember the Jews who were targeted on these nights. More than 90 Jews were murdered & their homes & businesses were destroyed. #NeverAgain means standing up against all types of antisemitism today. We will not forget. Link to www.ushmm.org”
Gomez (D-CA-34) 11/09/2021: Tweet – “Blocking the creation of the Jan. 6 commission, excusing antisemitism, embracing the BIG LIE… And now punishing 13 Republicans who voted for a BIPARTISAN infrastructure bill? Let’s be real. @GOPleader keeps putting party over country time and time again. Link to quoted tweet👀 .@PunchbowlNews reports House GOP discussing whether to strip committee assignments from the baker’s dozen who voted for bipartisan infrastructure bill. If so, House GOP would send a message that members’ votes belong to the caucus not constituents. https://t.co/noMTYwXUea”
Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 11/09/2021: Retweet of @JGreenblattADL – “The Holocaust could not have happened without 3 participants: the perpetrators, the collaborators, and the bystanders. As we remember Kristallnacht, we remember that it's not enough to not participate. Everyone must speak out to stop the spread of hate. Link to blogs.timesofisrael.com”
Levin (D-CA-49) 11/09/2021: Twitter thread – “Today we remember the victims of Kristallnacht, the horrific two days of violence directed at the Jewish population in Germany, during which hundreds of Jews were murdered and their homes and synagogues were destroyed. We must stand up and denounce antisemitism and hatred. Link to encyclopedia.ushmm.org”
Norcross (D-NJ-1) 11/09/2021: Tweet – “We must never forget the horrors of the past in order for us to proactively defeat anti-Semitism and bigotry before it's too late. #Kristallnacht #NeverAgain Link to quoted tweet9-10 November 1938 | November Pogrom (known also as Kristallnacht), a pogrom against the Jews throughout Nazi Germany. Hundreds killed & died by suicide, 30,000 men arrested, over 1,000 synagogues burnt, over 7,000 Jewish businesses destroyed or damaged: https://t.co/hrrnJUqR3e https://t.co/XT40DDV8RH”
Omar (D-MN-5) 11/09/2021: Retweet of @JamaalBowmanNY – “Cartoons normalized fascism. Cartoons normalized lynching. Cartoons normalized anti-semitism. You normalize violence against women and laugh. There’s no place for you in government. Link to quoted tweet”
Quigley (D-IL-5) 11/10/2021: Tweet – “Maya Angelou said, "History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again." On the anniversary of Kristallnacht, we must confront the dark impacts of anti-Semitism with courage, and recommit to ending it forever. #NeverAgain Link to quoted tweet9-10 November 1938 | November Pogrom (known also as Kristallnacht), a pogrom against the Jews throughout Nazi Germany. Hundreds killed & died by suicide, 30,000 men arrested, over 1,000 synagogues burnt, over 7,000 Jewish businesses destroyed or damaged: https://t.co/hrrnJUqR3e https://t.co/XT40DDV8RH”
Rice (D-NY-4) 11/09/2021: Tweet – “Tonight we mark the anniversary of #Kristallnacht. The horrific night of broken glass 83 years ago led to the murder of 6 million Jews. May their memories be for a blessing. #NeverAgain”
Speier (D-CA-14) 11/10/2021: Twitter thread – “#Kristallnacht is personal to me. My grandfather was taken by the gestapo to a concentration camp shortly thereafter. Only because he was married to a German Catholic was he released and my grandparents and father fled to Shanghai. As a precursor to the Holocaust, #Kristallnacht is part of one of the greatest crimes against humanity. It happened because too many people remained silent and did nothing. We must learn from our mistakes 83 years ago, and those made today, or we will be doomed to repeat them.”
Tenney (R-NY-22) 11/10/2021: Tweet – “Please read this gut wrenching report from @HolocaustMuseum on the #Uyghur genocide in #China. The Chinese Communist Party is committing horrendous atrocities as we speak. We need international monitors on the ground now. Link to www.ushmm.org”
Cardin (D-MD) 11/09/2021: Tweet – “We remember the victims of #Kristallnacht, ‘the Night of Broken Glass.’ We use this anniversary as a grave reminder of what can happen when hate and anti-Semitism are allowed to flourish. Hate has no place in our society. We all have a role in ending the hate. #NeverAgain Link to quoted tweet9-10 November 1938 | November Pogrom (known also as Kristallnacht), a pogrom against the Jews throughout Nazi Germany. Hundreds killed & died by suicide, 30,000 men arrested, over 1,000 synagogues burnt, over 7,000 Jewish businesses destroyed or damaged: https://t.co/hrrnJUqR3e https://t.co/XT40DDV8RH”
Merkley (D-OR) 11/09/2021: Tweet – “Today, @HolocaustMuseum released a report detailing the crimes against humanity that the Chinese government is committing against Uyghurs. Thank you to @CPG_USHMM for bringing attention to these atrocities and offering recommendations to protect Uyghurs. Link to quoted tweetToday @HolocaustMuseum’s @CPG_USHMM has released a new report detailing the Chinese government's crimes against humanity against the #Uyghur people in the Xinjiang region of #China, and our grave concerns that China may be committing genocide against them. https://t.co/KBDbN28mkf”
Rubio (R-FL) 11/09/2021: Tweet – “Reports of mass internment, forced labor practices, & the forced sterilization of #Uyghurs provide clear & convincing evidence that the #CCP is guilty of genocide. Senator Rubio applauds the @HolocaustMuseum for shining a light on this ongoing humanitarian tragedy. Link to quoted tweetHolocaust Museum report warns China "may be committing genocide against the Uyghurs" https://t.co/RHlxdIegqK”
Syria
McCaul (R-TX-10) 11/09/2021: Tweet – “LR @RepMcCaul “I agree with @SenateForeign. As we’ve said before, there can be no business as usual while the murderous Assad remains in power.” Link to quoted tweetIt is shameful that a growing number of countries are open to normalizing relations w/ #Assad. The #UAE and others that are ignoring the ongoing violence against #Syrian civilians should work towards implementing #UNSCR2254 before taking any further steps toward normalization.”
Iran
Deutch (D-FL-22) 11/09/2021: Twitter thread – “More U.S. nationals are currently held hostage by foreign gov'ts than by terrorist and militant groups. 40+ Americans right now are unlawfully detained abroad. In my district, the Levinson family is still fighting to #BringBobHome from unlawful detention in Iran, after 14+ yrs. Link to photo Take a moment today, and please read. @jrezaian and everyone at @PostOpinions: thank you for shedding light on this tragedy. #BringThemHome Link to www.washingtonpost.com”
Tenney (R-NY-22) 11/09/2021: Tweet – “Very disappointing to see @StateDeptSpox do everything he can to avoid implicating #Iran in the recent assassination attempt of Iraq’s leader. A policy of appeasing Iran, even in the face of egregious attacks, to keep failed negotiations going is a mistake. Link to quoted tweetIran-backed militias threatened Iraq’s leader, and days later his home was attacked by drones. The Biden Administration should clarify whether #Iran played a role in the attacks. We shouldn’t be negotiating with a regime that’s actively working to assassinate foreign leaders.”
Ernst (R-IA) 11/10/2021: Tweet – “Instead of appeasing the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism by rejoining the failed Iran Nuclear Deal, the Biden Administration needs to hold the murderous Iranian regime accountable. Link to www.reuters.com”
Egypt
Granger (R-TX-12) 11/09/2021: Tweet – “Enjoyed speaking with Egyptian Foreign Minister Shoukry today. Egypt is an important US partner and plays a key role in regional stability. We discussed topics including US investment in Egypt, security threats in Africa and the Middle East, and regional cooperation.”
Saudi Arabia
Omar (D-MN-5) 11/09/2021: Retweet of @AkbarSAhmed – “NEW: 9 months into the Biden era, the Khashoggi file is "lost" & Saudi Arabia is getting > $1 billion in new weapons. Here's the story of how Biden betrayed Democrats in Congress & fumbled the best chance for accountability for MBS's human rights abuses. Link to www.huffpost.com Link to photo”
Iraq
Gallego (D-AZ-7) 11/09/2021: Retweet of @mitchellreports – “On writing on the loss of his best friend Lance Corporal Jonathan Grant in Iraq, @RubenGallego: "I want people to remember him. I want people to remember that when we send men and women to war, it's not just nameless people." #AMRstaff”
Gallego (D-AZ-7) 11/09/2021: Retweet of @changinghands – “TOMORROW 11/10 @ 6:30pm/8:30 ET — @RubenGallego presents his memoir about the bonds forged between the Marines of Lima Co., the hardest-hit unit of the Iraq War. In conversation with @Olivianuzzi. Co-presented by the Pat Tillman Center and @ovmae_asu. 🎟️Link to www.changinghands.com Link to photo”
Gallego (D-AZ-7) 11/09/2021: Retweet of @SkyNetPlatform – “Congressman Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joins Naveed Jamali to talk about his new book: They Called Us "Lucky": The Life and Afterlife of the Iraq War's Hardest Hit Unit. ... Link to skynetplatforms.com”
Gallego (D-AZ-7) 11/09/2021: Retweet of @NBCLatino – “"They Called Us 'Lucky'" is Latino congressman's @RepRubenGallego 's newly published book, a tribute to his Marine unit in Iraq and a reminder to Americans that wars are fought by the very young who return, with their scars. By @SuzGamboa Link to www.nbcnews.com”
Gallego (D-AZ-7) 11/09/2021: Retweet of @top10books_us – “Best sellers in the last 24H!! #9: They Called Us "Lucky": The Life and Afterlife of the Iraq War's Hardest Hit Unit Ruben Gallego, Jim DeFelice publisher Custom House USD 23.99 Link to www.amazon.com”
Gallego (D-AZ-7) 11/09/2021: Retweet of @Newsweek – “Today on The Daily Break — Congressman @RubenGallego (D-AZ) joins @NaveedAJamali to talk about his new book: They Called Us "Lucky": The Life and Afterlife of the Iraq War's Hardest Hit Unit. Listen and Subscribe: Link to art19.com Link to video”
Gallego (D-AZ-7) 11/09/2021: Retweet of @SandraLilley – “"They Called Us 'Lucky'" is the Latino congressman's tribute to his Marine unit in Iraq and a reminder to Americans that wars are fought by the very young who return with their scars. By @SuzGamboa Link to www.nbcnews.com”
Gallego (D-AZ-7) 11/10/2021: Retweet of @NaveedAJamali – “Happy birthday Marines. I want to honor a Marines Marine, @RubenGallego. He talks about love and war and his time as a young Marine in combat in Iraq. Link to quoted tweet”
Gallego (D-AZ-7) 11/10/2021: Retweet of @HarperAudio – “From Congressman @RubenGallego comes THEY CALLED US LUCKY - a 21st-century Band of Brothers chronicling the eternal bonds forged between the Marines of Lima Company, the hardest-hit unit of the Iraq War. Listen Here: Link to www.harpercollins.com @HarperCollins @customhousebks Link to video”
Johnson (R-OH-6) 11/10/2021: Tweet – “Today marks the birthday of the United States Marine Corps. From the sands of Iwo Jima to the frontlines of Afghanistan & Iraq, the Marine Corps has proudly served our nation. Thank You to The Few, The Proud, The Marines for helping to keep us the strongest nation on Earth. #USMC”
Lieu (D-CA-33) 11/09/2021: Retweet of @RubenGallego – “If you want to read an unvarnished look at war and it’s aftermath please pick up my book, THEY CALLED US “LUCKY”. The story of the hardest hit Marine Unit in Iraq, my unit Lima 3/25. Link to www.harpercollins.com”
Swalwell (D-CA-15) 11/09/2021: Tweet – “My two priorities today: Baby Hank and finishing my best Congress pal’s book. See @RubenGallego tweet below to get your copy! Link to photo Link to quoted tweetIf you want to read an unvarnished look at war and it’s aftermath please pick up my book, THEY CALLED US “LUCKY”. The story of the hardest hit Marine Unit in Iraq, my unit Lima 3/25. https://t.co/exSBHHsgHr”
Libya
Banks (R-IN-3) 11/10/2021: Tweet – “Happy birthday, @USMC! From the Halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli, US Marines have faithfully defended the greatest country on earth for 246 years 🇺🇸 Link to photo”
Cline (R-VA-6) 11/10/2021: Tweet – “From the Halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli, the United States Marine Corps has fought our country's battles in the air, on land, and sea. Happy 246th birthday to the @USMC and thank you to all of those who have served within her ranks. #SemperFidelis Link to photo”
Long (R-MO-7) 11/09/2021: Retweet of @MarkMeadows – “Perhaps Joe Biden forgot to tell Kamala Harris which border crisis she’s in charge of… and it’s not Libya’s border. It’s our southern border at home. And in case Biden/Harris have missed it, it’s a disaster.”
Womack (R-AR-3) 11/10/2021: Tweet – “For 246 years, “From the Halls of Montezuma to the Shores of Tripoli”, the U.S. Marine Corps has always been ready to answer our nation’s call. Happy Birthday @USMC. Thank you to our Marines for your selfless dedication to preserving our freedom. Link to photo”
Qatar
Gillibrand (D-NY) 11/09/2021: Tweet – “It was a privilege to meet with Afghan allies and refugees in Qatar today, and I will keep fighting to fulfill our promises to ensure their safety. Link to photo”
Markey (D-MA) 11/09/2021: Tweet – “I was honored to meet with and hear the stories of the brave Afghan people who have been evacuated by US forces to Qatar and are readying for resettlement. Thank you to the compassionate and dedicated aid workers and servicemembers who are working so very hard to keep them safe. Link to photo”
Horn of Africa
Davidson (R-OH-8) 11/09/2021: Tweet – “Biden benefits China again... "The Department of State urges U.S citizens in Ethiopia to depart now using commercially available options. The U.S. Embassy is unlikely to be able to assist U.S. citizens in Ethiopia with departure ..." Link to thenationalpulse.com”
Meeks (D-NY-5) 11/10/2021: Retweet of @TravelGov – “Ethiopia: The security environment remains very fluid. The U.S. Embassy urges U.S citizens to depart now using commercially available options. Although seats on commercial flights are currently available, we cannot predict when demand will exceed capacity. Link to et.usembassy.gov Link to photo”
Afghanistan
Boebert (R-CO-3) 11/09/2021: Tweet – “Our supply chain is in crisis, and Mayor Pete is worried about racist highways. While Afghanistan was falling, General Milley was worried about "white rage." Their concern about CRT is really just a poor excuse for not doing their jobs.”
Gallego (D-AZ-7) 11/09/2021: Retweet of @apandassociates – “American Legion State Department /Travis L. Williams Post 65 appreciates U.S. Arizona 7th District Congressman & U.S. Marine Ruben Gallego’s Veteran’s week address on Afghanistan & Mental Health today in South Phoenix , Arizona please grab his book “THEY CALLED US LUCKY! Link to photo”
Greene (R-GA-14) 11/10/2021: Tweet – “J6 defendants are receiving a high security threat designation. Quad S - SSSS Biden flew unvetted Afghans by the tens of thousands into America and they don’t have a Quad S. J6 defendants are treated worse than unvetted Afghans.”
Joyce (R-PA-13) 11/10/2021: Tweet – “Happy 246th Birthday to the United States Marine Corps. From the sands of Iwo Jima to the mountains of Afghanistan, your service and sacrifice have helped keep our nation free. Thank you. Link to photo”
Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 11/10/2021: Tweet – “Happy Birthday to the U.S. Marine Corps! Thank you for the past 246 years of service to our country & the sacrifices many have made to defend our freedoms. This year, we especially remember the 13 Marines & other servicemembers who sadly lost their lives in Afghanistan in August. Link to photo”
Mast (R-FL-18) 11/09/2021: Tweet – “Biden’s actions in Afghanistan are inexcusable. But so is the fact that his entire administration has gotten off scot-free. Link to www.washingtonexaminer.com”
Scanlon (D-PA-5) 11/09/2021: Tweet – “Our office has heard from a number of constituents interested in how the U.S. is vetting and helping to resettle Afghan evacuees. @DHSgov answers many of your questions and shares information about how you can help 👇 Link to quoted tweetThe Department of Homeland Security is helping to support the resettlement of vulnerable Afghans across America. Click to learn more. https://t.co/NfEdPjZeGL #OperationAlliesWelcome”
Sherrill (D-NJ-11) 11/09/2021: Twitter thread – “We have had many requests from the community about how to help our allies and partners, such as SIV holders, who were evacuated from Afghanistan with their families and continue to get settled. If you would like to help, check out these community organizations currently working on the ground in Northern NJ: Link to www.afghanrefugeesnj.com Link to oneworldonelovenj.org Link to donation.embracerelief.org Link to rampnj2.org”
Stewart (R-UT-2) 11/09/2021: Tweet – “The Afghanistan crisis? According to Biden, it was a "success." The border crisis? According to Biden, the "border is closed." The inflation crisis? According to Biden, price increases are "temporary." Americans are seeing and experiencing a very different reality.”
Waltz (R-FL-6) 11/10/2021: Tweet – “The Biden Admin is giving the world a false sense of security regarding the rise of terrorist threats from Afghanistan. We can't wait for the next Pulse Night Club or another 9/11 before taking action. We must act NOW. Read my op-ed with @LindseyGrahamSC: Link to www.foxnews.com”
Waltz (R-FL-6) 11/10/2021: Retweet of @RJC – ““The United States may have left Afghanistan, but the war against Islamic terrorism has not left us.” Important Op-Ed from two @RJC Leadership Meeting headliners: Senator @LindseyGrahamSC and Congressman @michaelgwaltz. Link to www.foxnews.com”
Ernst (R-IA) 11/09/2021: Tweet – “The freedoms and liberties Afghan women once had in Afghanistan have been washed away under the Taliban’s brutal rule. Every one of my female Senate colleagues and I are urging @POTUS to protect the rights of Afghan women & girls. Link to www.wsj.com”
Scott (R-FL) 11/09/2021: Tweet – “We must demand @POTUS keeps state leaders informed on all Afghan refugee resettlement operations & vetting intelligence prior to any resettlements. I look forward to working with all U.S. governors to hold Biden accountable & protect American families. Link to www.rickscott.senate.gov”
Wicker (R-MS) 11/09/2021: Tweet – “We promised our Afghan allies that no one would be left behind. Yet the Biden administration forged ahead with a reckless withdrawal that has left thousands of Afghans stranded. Link to www.nytimes.com”
Other - Middle East
Wicker (R-MS) 11/10/2021: Tweet – “The Putin-backed Lukashenko regime is manufacturing a humanitarian crisis by luring families from the Middle East with false promises of safe passage. The shameful conduct of the Belarusian dictatorship should be met with a strong reaction. Link to quoted tweetBelarus is expected to offer anywhere between 40 and 55 flights per week from the Middle East to Minsk this winter, officials tell us, as Belarusian government offloads migrants and pushes them to the border with the EU in manufactured migration crisis https://t.co/TLBEoll71C”