Last updated on Tue November 23, 2021 at 01:22 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Barr (R-KY-6) 11/22/2021: Twitter thread – “Yesterday, a Jewish man was killed and 3 others were injured in an attack on Jerusalem's Western Wall, compounding this weekend's violence. Known by members of the Sixth District's Jewish community, this young man was targeted by terrorist group Hamas for his religious beliefs. I ask that you join me in denouncing anti-Semitism in all its forms. Please pray for the family of this man and those of the other victims.”
Diaz-Balart (R-FL-25) 11/23/2021: Retweet of @RepKathleenRice – “Adding Israel to the Visa Waiver Program will benefit U.S. tourism and national security, while underscoring the strength of the U.S.-Israel alliance. My colleagues and I led a bipartisan letter to @SecBlinken & @SecMayorkas urging Israel's addition to the program ⬇️ Link to image”
Fischbach (R-MN-7) 11/23/2021: Tweet – “Adding #Israel to the list of 40 ally countries participating in the VWP will benefit the US economy and national security while further strengthening the unique US-Israel relationship. I'm proud to be a lead co-signer on this bipartisan letter to @SecBlinken and @SecMayorkas Link to quoted tweetAdding Israel to the Visa Waiver Program will benefit U.S. tourism and national security, while underscoring the strength of the U.S.-Israel alliance. My colleagues and I led a bipartisan letter to @SecBlinken & @SecMayorkas urging Israel's addition to the program ⬇️ https://t.co/U2tPy5GD98”
Frankel (D-FL-21) 11/22/2021: Tweet – “Another tragic reminder of the constant threats Israel faces from terrorism - two Rabbis and two police officers were injured, and 26-year-old Eli Kay was killed, in a Hamas terror attack in the Old City of Jerusalem. Jerusalem terror attack fatality named as South African immigrant Eli Kay | The Times of Israel”
Gonzalez (R-OH-16) 11/23/2021: Tweet – “The U.S. alliance with Israel is one of the most important diplomatic relationships in the world. I am proud to join @RepKathleenRice and my colleagues on this letter to @SecMayorkas requesting that Israel be added to the Visa Waiver Program. 🇺🇸🇮🇱 Link to image”
Luria (D-VA-2) 11/23/2021: Retweet of @AIPAC – “Thank you @RepKathleenRice @RepFischbach @RepGraceMeng @RepBrianMast @RepElaineLuria @RepLeeZeldin for your leadership on this important initiative. Admitting Israel into the Visa Waiver Program will deepen America's partnership with Israel for the benefit of both countries. Link to quoted tweet”
Mast (R-FL-18) 11/23/2021: Retweet of @RepKathleenRice – “Adding Israel to the Visa Waiver Program will benefit U.S. tourism and national security, while underscoring the strength of the U.S.-Israel alliance. My colleagues and I led a bipartisan letter to @SecBlinken & @SecMayorkas urging Israel's addition to the program ⬇️ Link to image”
Pocan (D-WI-2) 11/22/2021: Tweet – “I led 25 of my colleagues in sending @SecBlinken a letter outlining our concerns with the Israeli Government's efforts to advance settlements in the E-1 area near Jerusalem in the West Bank. Read more: Link to image”
Rice (D-NY-4) 11/23/2021: Tweet – “Adding Israel to the Visa Waiver Program will benefit U.S. tourism and national security, while underscoring the strength of the U.S.-Israel alliance. My colleagues and I led a bipartisan letter to @SecBlinken & @SecMayorkas urging Israel's addition to the program ⬇️ Link to image”
Sherman (D-CA-30) 11/22/2021: Twitter thread – “Today I was pleased to meet with Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita and Ambassador of Morocco to the United States, her Highness Princess Lalla Joumala. (1/2) We discussed relations between the U.S. and #Morocco, the Western Sahara, the U.S. commitment to recognize Moroccan sovereignty, and the commitment of Morocco to open an embassy in Israel. (2/2)”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Costa (D-CA-16) 11/22/2021: Tweet – “I am proud to introduce H.Res 807 to honor the life and legacy of Aristides de Sousa Mendes, a great hero of World War ll, who saved the lives of nearly 30,000 people from the terror of the Holocaust. Read my statement below ⬇️ Link to costa.house.gov”
McCollum (D-MN-4) 11/23/2021: Tweet – “Mosques, churches, synagogues, and temples are sacred spaces that deserve respect and protection. The vandalism at Dar Al Qalam Cultural Center is a crime and an act of Islamophobia. I am proud to stand with our Twin Cities Muslim community. Link to www.mprnews.org”
Iran
Banks (R-IN-3) 11/23/2021: Retweet of @lachlan – “New @RepJimBanks legislation would dramatically increase financial disclosure by congressional witnesses, including any foreign gov funding for think tanks that employ them, and any consulting/advisory gigs for Chinese, Russian, or Iranian nationals Link to www.axios.com”
Huizenga (R-MI-2) 11/23/2021: Retweet of @lachlan – “New @RepJimBanks legislation would dramatically increase financial disclosure by congressional witnesses, including any foreign gov funding for think tanks that employ them, and any consulting/advisory gigs for Chinese, Russian, or Iranian nationals Link to www.axios.com”
Saudi Arabia
Burchett (R-TN-2) 11/22/2021: Tweet – “You all need to step back from the bong. This is a reach even for you. Quoting a site sponsored by Dot-Com billionaire is not what I would call objective. Link to quoted tweetHey @RepTimBurchett are you proud to be doing the bidding of a murderous dictator? (The Main Driver of Inflation Is a Murderous Maniac in Riyadh)”
Omar (D-MN-5) 11/22/2021: Tweet – “Exactly right. We should NEVER sell weapons to human rights abusers. Congress has the authority to stop these sales AND we must exercise that power. Link to quoted tweetAs the Saudi government continues to wage its devastating war in Yemen and repress its own people, we should not be rewarding them with more arms sales. https://t.co/9147d5vUzF”
Iraq
Gallego (D-AZ-7) 11/22/2021: Retweet of @newrepublic – “.@RubenGallego's Marine battalion, once known as “Lucky Lima,” became the single unluckiest in the Iraq War: He came on to Tomaskycast to discuss his new book on the war—and his political future in Kyrsten Sinema's Arizona: TNR Tomaskycast: Arizona Congressman Ruben Gallego on the Biden Agenda, Iraq, and Kyrsten Sinema | The New Republic”
Gallego (D-AZ-7) 11/22/2021: Retweet of @newrepublic – “Four-term Arizona congressman @RubenGallego talks with TNR editor @mtomasky about a new book on his time in Iraq, the Biden agenda, and his political future. TNR Tomaskycast: Arizona Congressman Ruben Gallego on the Biden Agenda, Iraq, and Kyrsten Sinema | The New Republic”
Gallego (D-AZ-7) 11/22/2021: Retweet of @newrepublic – ““One of the things you forget while you're reading the book is that I'm a member of Congress because I don't talk about policy positions… that's not the feeling I had when I was that age and powerless.” —@RubenGallego on a new book on his time in Iraq: TNR Tomaskycast: Arizona Congressman Ruben Gallego on the Biden Agenda, Iraq, and Kyrsten Sinema | The New Republic”
Gallego (D-AZ-7) 11/23/2021: Retweet of @newrepublic – “In the latest episode of Tomaskycast, @RubenGallego tells TNR editor @mtomasky about his time in Iraq, and a new book that documents it. TNR Tomaskycast: Arizona Congressman Ruben Gallego on the Biden Agenda, Iraq, and Kyrsten Sinema | The New Republic”
Gallego (D-AZ-7) 11/23/2021: Retweet of @JFrusci – “In the latest episode of Tomaskycast, @RubenGallego tells TNR editor @mtomasky about his time in Iraq, and a new book that documents it. TNR Tomaskycast: Arizona Congressman Ruben Gallego on the Biden Agenda, Iraq, and Kyrsten Sinema | The New Republic via @newrepublic”
Gallego (D-AZ-7) 11/23/2021: Retweet of @harveyjkaye – “TNR Tomaskycast: Arizona Congressman Ruben Gallego on the Biden Agenda, Iraq, and Kyrsten Sinema | The New Republic TNR Tomaskycast: Arizona Congressman Ruben Gallego on the Biden Agenda, Iraq, and Kyrsten Sinema | The New Republic”
Vargas (D-CA-51) 11/22/2021: Tweet – “Our 51ST DISTRICT CONSTITUENT OF THE MONTH is Raymond Gonzalez, a @USArmy veteran from Imperial County who served in Iraq. Raymond is dedicated to helping other veterans in our community who struggle with the return to civilian life, and volunteers to support deported veterans. Link to video”
Turkey
Cornyn (R-TX) 11/22/2021: Tweet – “Might the Turkish Electorate Be Ready to Say Goodbye to Erdoğan After Two Decades in Power? Might the Turkish Electorate Be Ready to Say Goodbye to Erdoğan After Two Decades in Power?”
Sudan
McCaul (R-TX-10) 11/22/2021: Twitter thread – “LR @RepMcCaul "LR @RepMcCaul “I am concerned that the latest political agreement and reinstatement of Prime Minister Hamdok will gloss over the military junta's brazen overthrow of civilian leadership and the death of tens of peaceful pro-democracy protestors. Link to quoted tweetSudan's military reinstated Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok on Sunday and announced the release of all political detainees. But that did not keep protesters from the streets, with some pro-democracy groups accusing Hamdok of ‘selling out the revolution' (Sudan military reinstates prime minister, but protests continue | Reuters) https://t.co/Guaxeo2n9V "The people of #Sudan are demanding change, and understandably lost confidence in empty commitments. An inclusive process is needed and all political prisoners must be released immediately.””
Omar (D-MN-5) 11/22/2021: Tweet – “The people of Sudan are not demanding Hamdok to return with a gun to his head. They are demanding an end to military rule. I am with them. Ousted in Coup, Sudan’s Prime Minister Returns via Military Deal - The New York Times”
Tlaib (D-MI-13) 11/22/2021: Tweet – “No military should play a political role—especially not one accused of so many gross human rights abuses. Power comes from the people & I'm proud to stand with those in the streets in #Sudan to demand an immediate transition to a fully civilian government. Ousted in Coup, Sudan’s Prime Minister Returns via Military Deal - The New York Times”
Coons (D-DE) 11/22/2021: Twitter thread – “I stand with the courageous people of Sudan who were at the forefront of the peaceful revolution. Whether or not the deal struck between General Burhan and Prime Minister Hamdok represents progress for the country is for the Sudanese people to decide. Sudan Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok to be reinstated after coup in new deal with military - The Washington Post It is imperative for all political prisoners to be released & for urgent progress to be made on accountability, security sector reform & steps toward full civilian rule. I'll continue to push my legislation sanctioning those who undermine democracy, peace & human rights in Sudan.”
Risch (R-ID) 11/22/2021: Tweet – “I'm skeptical over the deal between @SudanPMHamdok & General Burhan - it doesn't change the fact that Sudan's military leaders carried out a coup & killed protesters. The U.S. must cont. to support the people of #Sudan in their quest for #democracy. Risch on This Weekend’s Political Agreement in Sudan | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations”
Pakistan
Meeks (D-NY-5) 11/22/2021: Retweet of @SMQureshiPTI – “Good to meet Congressman @RepGregoryMeeks Chair @HouseForeign & @RepBera Chair Asia Subcommittee. ➖Shared Pakistan's perspective on strengthening bilat relations on shared interests & deepening trade/investment linkages. ➖ Highlighted need to strengthen parliamentary exchanges Link to image”
Meeks (D-NY-5) 11/22/2021: Twitter thread – “CM @RepGregoryMeeks CM @RepBera departed Pakistan after traveling to the country on a CODEL. They conveyed appreciation for Pakistan's help evacuating US citizens and lawful permanent residents from Afghanistan and discussed counter-terrorism, climate change, trade and more. Link to image Full release: Meeks, Bera Return from CODEL to Islamabad, Pakistan - Press Releases - House Foreign Affairs Committee”
Afghanistan
Biggs (R-AZ-5) 11/22/2021: Tweet – “🚨🚨🚨 I just sent a letter to Biden regarding the many unanswered questions surrounding the events of Biden's botched Afghanistan withdrawal. See full story below: Biggs presses Biden administration for answers on Afghanistan withdrawal fallout | Washington Examiner”
Brown (D-OH-11) 11/23/2021: Tweet – “These local veterans, who have already given so much to our country but are out delivering meals this holiday, embody the true spirit of Thanksgiving. May we all work to ensure no one is left behind, regardless of who they are or where they come from. Afghan refugees in Cleveland will have halal Thanksgiving thanks to donations, restaurants - cleveland.com”
Burchett (R-TN-2) 11/23/2021: Tweet – “Absolutely. Link to quoted tweetRon Paul was right… about the War in Afghanistan. Ron Paul was right… about the Patriot Act. Ron Paul was right… about inflation. And the GOP establishment told you to ignore him and support Mitt Romney. Time for a new GOP. A Liberty GOP.”
Franklin (R-FL-15) 11/22/2021: Tweet – “When @POTUS abandoned our allies in Afghanistan, he set the tone for his administration. Russia and China's recent provocative missile tests are a result of this administration's show of weakness on the world stage. Link to www.washingtonexaminer.com”
Garcia (R-CA-25) 11/23/2021: Twitter thread – “I went on @newsmax with @stinchfield1776 to discuss the current situation in Afghanistan, America's growing vulnerability, and the continued need to get Americans & Afghan allies out of Afghanistan. Link to www.youtube.com @POTUS continues to turn his back on those he left stranded but my office will not.”
Hern (R-OK-1) 11/22/2021: Retweet of @MarkMeadows – “We're nearly a year into his presidency, and the only things Joe Biden has ‘built back better' are China, drug cartels, and the Taliban”
Hern (R-OK-1) 11/22/2021: Tweet – “That's a strange way to say 'high inflation, supply chain crisis, open borders, failed withdrawal from Afghanistan, and government overreach presidency' Link to quoted tweetIf you look at my presidency so far, it's a jobs presidency and it's a small business presidency.”
Issa (R-CA-50) 11/22/2021: Tweet – “83 days ago, President Biden abandoned every American still trapped in Afghanistan. 83 days later, hundreds of them are still there. This is a betrayal that will never be forgotten.”
Kim (R-CA-39) 11/22/2021: Tweet – “We will not forget the courage & heroism of those who made the ultimate sacrifice to save lives of Americans & allies at the Kabul airport, including Southern California marines Lance Corporal Dylan Merola, Lance Corporal Kareem Nikoui & Corporal Hunter Lopez. Link to video”
Kim (R-CA-39) 11/22/2021: Tweet – “Thank you, @KimKardashian. Our mission to save lives in Afghanistan is not over. Link to quoted tweetI am especially worried that Afghanistan is becoming yesterday's news. We must keep awareness alive of all the high-risk individuals, particularly women and girls, at risk of being killed by the Taliban and Islamic State. Let's keep their stories alive and do what we can to help!”
Long (R-MO-7) 11/22/2021: Retweet of @MarkMeadows – “We're nearly a year into his presidency, and the only things Joe Biden has ‘built back better' are China, drug cartels, and the Taliban”
McClain (R-MI-10) 11/22/2021: Tweet – “Imagine having a Secretary of State more concerned with the number of Twitter followers they have than the number of American citizens still stranded in Afghanistan. Oh, wait. . . Link to quoted tweetHumbled to reach one million Twitter followers as Secretary of State — and especially so because it means that I can share the outstanding work of our @StateDept team with so many at home and around the world. It's a privilege. Thank you.”
Miller-Meeks (R-IA-2) 11/22/2021: Tweet – “To date, there are still Americans trapped in Afghanistan. We cannot leave Afghanistan until every American soldier and civilian has been evacuated, along with our partners and vulnerable Afghans. Link to ow.ly”
Welch (D-VT-0) 11/22/2021: Tweet – “I want to extend a warm welcome to our new neighbors, Afghan refugees who have begun arriving in Vermont this week. Welcome to the Green Mountain State, we're glad you're here! Afghan refugees arrive in Vermont - VTDigger”
Blackburn (R-TN) 11/22/2021: Tweet – “Stop counting your followers and start fixing the problems you created in Afghanistan. Link to quoted tweetHumbled to reach one million Twitter followers as Secretary of State — and especially so because it means that I can share the outstanding work of our @StateDept team with so many at home and around the world. It's a privilege. Thank you.”
Graham (R-SC) 11/22/2021: Twitter thread – “For those who think “Defund the Police” simply does not go far enough….. Link to quoted tweet.@jonathanvswan presses Rep. Tlaib on backing a bill to end federal prisons: To what extent have you wrestled w/ potential downsides? Tlaib: I think everyone's like, oh my god, we're going to just release everybody. Swan: But the act you endorsed actually says release everyone https://t.co/ZBX3T9wxQy Congresswoman Tlaib has a radical proposal that would be an American form of Bastille Day in France. Under her plan we would empty America's federal prisons of all prisoners who may be adversely affected by COVID, regardless of the crime they committed or the threat they pose to society. Oddly enough, Congresswoman Tlaib has had a tough time convincing Congress to follow her lead on emptying prisons. However, the Taliban jumped all over this idea. When they took over Afghanistan first thing they did was empty all the prisons – including releasing terrorists. What could possibly go wrong? And why didn't the media bring up this proposal during 2020 presidential campaign?”
Graham (R-SC) 11/23/2021: Twitter thread – “The Democratic brand is suffering from the reality of a Biden presidency and a Democrat-controlled Congress. When people hear Democrat, people think of high gas prices, empty shelves, broken borders, and the heartbreak of Afghanistan. Link to www.politico.com Republicans need to offer rational alternatives and remind people that our policies work.”
Graham (R-SC) 11/23/2021: Twitter thread – “The Democratic brand is suffering from the reality of a Biden presidency and a Democrat-controlled Congress. When people hear Democrat, people think of high gas prices, empty shelves, broken borders, and the heartbreak of Afghanistan. Link to www.politico.com Republicans need to offer rational alternatives and remind people that our policies work.”
Inhofe (R-OK) 11/22/2021: Tweet – “3 months after @POTUS's disastrous drawdown from #Afghanistan, the terrorist threat in the region has “metastasized” and is “harder to track” says Gen. Clarke of @USSOCOM. The problem? We've got no boots on the ground - and no reliable partners to support intel-gathering. Link to quoted tweetThe Taliban is No ‘Partner,' Says Top US Special Ops Commander https://t.co/Q7dMByplLA via @DefenseOne”
Shaheen (D-NH) 11/22/2021: Tweet – “The U.S. service members who died at the hands of terrorists while protecting the evacuation efforts in Afghanistan are heroes. I'm proud the Senate passed bipartisan legislation to honor them with Congress's highest honor, the Congressional Gold Medal. Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill Introduced by Senators Hassan and Shaheen to Award Congressional Gold Medal to the 13 Service Members Murdered in Afghanistan in August | U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire”
Other - Middle East
Boebert (R-CO-3) 11/23/2021: Tweet – “Rashida Tlaib, one of the lesser relevant Jihad Squad members, wants to empty hardened criminals onto the streets. Murderers, rapists, killers back on the streets. The Squad HATES AMERICA. Link to quoted tweetRep. Rashida Tlaib defends her bill to empty out federal prisons of all inmates, telling @JonathanvSwan: "Look at who's in prison now." https://t.co/ZO5rh0ptC9”
Gosar (R-AZ-4) 11/23/2021: Retweet of @WendyRogersAZ – “We are at a critical point in history. Our nation needs to turn back to our founding. Turn back to God. Turn back to freedom. Reject the banksters. Reject the communists. Reject the jihadists. Reject the foreign attacks on our culture.”