Last updated on Sat December 11, 2021 at 12:27 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Deutch (D-FL-22) 12/10/2021: Tweet – “Wonderful to see Israel's Minister for Diaspora Affairs @drnachmanshai in DC this week. We had an excellent discussion w/ @repkmanning about engaging the American Jewish community, fighting antisemitism and advancing our shared values. Link to image”
Deutch (D-FL-22) 12/10/2021: Retweet of @DavidHarrisAJC – “Last night, Israeli & Moroccan diplomats, along w/ many others, gathered in Washington to celebrate their friendship. The joy of peace is indescribable. The joy of a new day is indescribable. The joy of rediscovering shared history is indescribable. Peace. Salaam. Shalom. Link to image”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Malinowski (D-NJ-7) 12/10/2021: Retweet of @NewJerseyOAG – “Today marks two years since one of New Jersey's darkest days: a domestic terrorist attack in Jersey City targeting our Jewish neighbors and police. We will not forget the innocent lives we lost. Today and always, our hearts are with their families and all of those affected. Link to video”
Menendez (D-NJ) 12/10/2021: Tweet – “It's been two years since one of the darkest days in Jersey City's history. Today, as we remember the victims and their families, let's vow to stand shoulder to shoulder with NJ's Jewish community as we work together to root out hatred and anti-Semitism in all its forms. Link to image”
Syria
Risch (R-ID) 12/10/2021: Twitter thread – “On #HumanRightsDay, we honor our partners who fight for #humanrights, #democracy, & #freedom. We're blessed to live in the US, but are reminded that in countries like #Syria, #China, #Tajikistan, #Burundi, & #Nicaragua, those on the front lines are working to secure basic rights. This #HumanRightsDay, we recommit to ending the plight of #Afghan women and girls who face new threats, and restrictions to basic liberties, under a brutal #Taliban regime. We must hold the Taliban accountable to ensure the progress of the last 20 years is not lost. In #Syria, basic #humanrights are under assault every day by the #Assad regime & its #Russian & #Iranian backers. We must not let this brutal dictator back into the international fold while he continues to attack the #Syrian people & crush any remaining freedoms. #HumanRightsDay On #HumanRightsDay in #Nicaragua, we reaffirm our commitment to bolstering civil society and the fundamental #humanrights of those fighting for a free and open country to end authoritarian rule. In an overly oppressive country like #Tajikistan, basic civil liberties are brutally repressed. In a state of systemic corruption, mass censorship, & violent political reprisals, we are reminded that a robust civil society is essential to ending authoritarianism. #HumanRightsDay In #Belarus, brutal dictator #Lukashenka has decimated civil society and basic #humanrights. We must stand with those fighting for basic freedoms like assembly, speech, and press. #HumanRightsDay The @UN Commission of Inquiry on #Burundi recently found that executions, enforced disappearances, arbitrary detentions, torture, intimidation & other #humanrights violations continue with impunity. Despite promises of reform, democratic space remains closed. #HumanRightsDay The #AnglophoneCrisis in #Cameroon, which continues in its 5th year, is a forgotten #humanrights crisis that needs a greater sense of urgency & attention from the U.S., & the entire international community, to resolve the conflict and stop atrocities on all sides. #HumanRightsDay The #Tatmadaw's continued terrorism and assault on innocent civilians and #humanrights defenders in #Burma must end. The U.S. stands with the people of Burma and will continue to advocate for a return to civilian-led rule. #HumanRightsDay In #China, the #CCP continues to mercilessly target #humanrights to suppress any and all dissent. The recent forced disappearance of #PengShuai highlights the party's desperate and disgusting need to protect itself and control every narrative. #HumanRightsDay”
Lebanon
Dingell (D-MI-12) 12/10/2021: Tweet – “On #HumanRightsDay, the international community must come together to address humanitarian crises across the world. From the war in Yemen to the political and financial crisis in Lebanon, it's critical we work together to save innocent lives.”
Iran
Biggs (R-AZ-5) 12/10/2021: Retweet of @LibertyIranian – “Thank you; @RepAndyBiggsAZ @RepHerrell @RepDonaldsPress @RepTenney @RepMariaSalazar @RepChipRoy @RepSteel @RepMoBrooks @RepHagedorn @RepMalliotakis @RepAshleyHinson @RepFischbach @RepMikeGarcia @RepBice @RepGarbarino Rep. Van Drew Link to quoted tweet”
Long (R-MO-7) 12/10/2021: Retweet of @RichardGrenell – “He's negotiating with Iran while they push gay people off buildings. Politicians will say anything. Link to quoted tweet”
Meeks (D-NY-5) 12/10/2021: Tweet – “CM @RepGregoryMeeks issues statement on passage of Stop Iranian Drones Act out of Committee Meeks Issues Statement on Passage of Stop Iranian Drones Act out of Committee... | foreignaffairs.house.gov”
Rubio (R-FL) 12/10/2021: Tweet – “On #HumanRightsDay, Senator Rubio reaffirms his commitment to stand with those fighting for their God-given human rights in #Cuba, #China, #Russia, #Iran, & countless countries around the world. The U.S. must continue to champion the cause of freedom & #StandUp4HumanRights”
Saudi Arabia
Kim (D-NJ-3) 12/11/2021: Twitter thread – ““Hold The Line” said @mariaressa upon receiving the Nobel Peace Prize yesterday. Those words were the first and last sentences of her remarks to the world. They have stuck in my mind ever since. It is an urgent call to action, but for what? Here's what i discovered…(THREAD) Link to image HOLD THE LINE FOR TRUTH: Ressa describes a world plagued by a virus of lies that pits “us against each other, brings out our fears, anger and hate.” But what I found so fascinating is that she then goes into greater detail on what exactly breaks down and why it is dangerous.2/12 Ressa says “Without facts, you can't have truth. Without truth, you can't have trust. Without trust, we have no shared reality, no democracy, and it becomes impossible to deal with our world's existential problems: climate, coronavirus, the battle for truth.”3/12 Her words are a remarkable perspective on the damaging causal chain that has been set in motion. Without truth, we are unmoored and drift from each other. Truth is the anchor and steadies us in rough waters, but it also guides us together.4/12 Truth is the anchor for our democracy as well. It is likely why the founding fathers felt compelled to ground the Declaration of Independence in the words “We hold these TRUTHS to be self-evident.” Truth is what gave our founders the standing to stand up to tyranny. 5/12 Link to image HOLD THE LINE AGAINST AUTHORITARIANS AND DICTATORS: It's not just that lies swirl around us, but also that leaders weaponize these lies to grab power and entrench themselves. They do so by dismantling facts and spreading distrust. 6/12 I think many of us have learned how fragile truth is. It's jarring to realize how easily we can be divided by this breakdown. But Maria Ressa spoke about her hope. In front of world leaders she held up a t-shirt emblazoned with the line “Believe There is Good in the World” 7/12 Link to image HOLD THE LINE FOR JOURNALISM: Ressa described a profession under attack. “Brutal dismemberment of Jamal Khashoggi” and other assassinations have instilled deep fear. Ressa herself has been arrested multiple times, and she says she faces 100 years in jail.8/12 Link to image WHAT ARE YOU WILLING TO SACRIFICE FOR THE TRUTH? Ressa asks us to contemplate this question. What are each of us willing to put on the line. We cannot assume someone else will fight our fights. It takes courage. 9/12 The Nobel Peace Prize 2021... | nobelprize.org TRANSFORM HATE: Ressa calls this our greatest need, to transform hate. I didn't understand at first what she meant, but then I heard her say “The more I was attacked for my journalism, the more resolute I became.” Then it clicked. She transforms the hate into strength. 10/12 Link to image Ressa draws strength from her obstacles; makes her want to fight harder. This understanding of transformation helped me realize something. I've often said “the opposite of democracy is apathy.” It is when we think we can't make a difference that we stop making a difference.11/12 I first started following Maria Ressa because she grew up in my congressional district in NJ. Like me, she was a public school kid. I've been so proud to witness the growth of her courage. She makes me want to fight harder. I'll join her to Hold The Line. I hope you do too.END Link to image”
Iraq
Murphy (D-FL-7) 12/10/2021: Tweet – “It's true. "U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy, the Winter Park Democrat who helped usher in a bipartisan bill removing the bureaucratic red tape that kept Cashe from receiving the Medal of Honor, said she was “overjoyed” to hear the “long overdue” announcement." Link to quoted tweetBiden will award Medal of Honor to Oviedo's Alwyn Cashe for Iraq War heroism (Biden will award Medal of Honor to Oviedo's Alwyn Cashe for Iraq War heroism... | bit.ly) (Link to twitter.com)”
Murphy (D-FL-7) 12/10/2021: Retweet of @DanLamothe – “NEW: At White House, @jrpsaki makes it official: Next week, Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe and two other U.S. soldiers will receive the Medal of Honor next week. Biden to award three Medals of Honor for combat actions in Iraq, Afghanistan... | washingtonpost.com”
Turkey
Eshoo (D-CA-18) 12/10/2021: Twitter thread – “In 2020, Azerbaijan and Turkey launched an unprovoked war against Artsakh and Armenia, taking more than 6,000 lives and displacing at least 90,000 ethnic Armenians. Thousands of unexploded ordnances remain, posing a lethal threat to families who wish to return home. (1/2) @RepSpeier and I led a letter today with 33 of our colleagues in support of including demining assistance for Artsakh in final Fiscal Year 2022 appropriations legislation. These funds are necessary to complete the important work of clearing Artsakh of deadly explosives. (2/2) Link to image”
Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 12/10/2021: Retweet of @GreekReporter – “Malliotakis Passes Resolution Condemning Turkey for Aggression Malliotakis Passes Resolution Condemning Turkey for Aggression... | dlvr.it”
Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 12/10/2021: Retweet of @HellenicLeaders – “Thank you to @RepMalliotakis for introducing a bill "Condemning Turkey for its repeated aggression toward Cyprus," which was approved by the House Foreign Affairs Committee. It's an important step in holding Turkey accountable for its continued illegal occupation of Cyprus. Link to image”
Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 12/10/2021: Retweet of @lenaargiri – “US @HouseForeign passes @NMalliotakis' resolution that “condemns Turkey for repeated aggression towards Cyprus”committee condemns continued military presence,calls upon Turkey to immediately withdraw troops,reverse unilateral action in Varosha,cease illegal interference in C' EOZ”
Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 12/10/2021: Retweet of @GreekReporter – “Malliotakis Passes Resolution Condemning Turkey for Aggression Malliotakis Passes Resolution Condemning Turkey for Aggression... | dlvr.it”
Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 12/10/2021: Retweet of @HellenicLeaders – “Thank you to @RepMalliotakis for introducing a bill "Condemning Turkey for its repeated aggression toward Cyprus," which was approved by the House Foreign Affairs Committee. It's an important step in holding Turkey accountable for its continued illegal occupation of Cyprus. Link to image”
Horn of Africa
Sherman (D-CA-30) 12/10/2021: Retweet of @OneWorldCNN – “". @AbiyAhmedAli isn't asking us for moral guidance. He's going to do what he's going to do.” As the humanitarian situation worsens in #Tigray, @ZainAsher speaks with Rep. @BradSherman about the U.S' waning influence in #Ethiopia. Link to video”
Sherman (D-CA-30) 12/10/2021: Tweet – “I joined “One World” with @ZainAsher on @cnni to discuss the situation in #Ethiopia. We must get food to those who are starving and Eritrea should open its ports to U.N. relief agencies. All parties should agree to a ceasefire. Sherman on CNN International: "War in Ethiopia has Makings of Genocide"... | youtube.com”
Risch (R-ID) 12/10/2021: Tweet – “The reported summary executions of civilians and other ghastly atrocities at the hands of pro-#TPLF fighters in the #Amhara require further investigation and action by the int'l community. Similar acts by all sides in #Ethiopia's war must end through dialogue– not more war.”
Afghanistan
Bacon (R-NE-2) 12/11/2021: Tweet – “After Afghanistan, many of our Eastern European allies lack confidence in President Biden. Read more here ⬇️ Biden Infuriates Eastern NATO Allies With His Offer to Russia... | bloomberg.com”
Boebert (R-CO-3) 12/10/2021: Tweet – “There are still Americans stranded in Afghanistan and the Secretary of State is curating Spotify playlists.”
Mast (R-FL-18) 12/10/2021: Tweet – “If President Biden was intimidated by the Taliban, Vladimir Putin will absolutely roll him. Link to video”
Meeks (D-NY-5) 12/10/2021: Tweet – “CM @RepGregoryMeeks: Though our military has departed, we must do all we can to assist the Afghan people we spent two decades supporting. I welcome donors' decision to release funds to help stave off the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. EXCLUSIVE Donors expected to back $280 mln transfer for Afghanistan... | reuters.com”
Meng (D-NY-6) 12/10/2021: Twitter thread – “Today on #HumanRightsDay we are once again reminded that everyone is entitled to basic and universal human rights. 1/3 Yesterday, I had the opportunity to listen to the powerful stories of six Afghan women who courageously paved the path forward for women in #Afghanistan. Women whose relatives fought alongside American soldiers during the almost 20 year war. 2/3 As they begin their new lives here in the US, we must ensure they have the support they need to thrive, and that we continue to support and work to evacuate those women who continue to be at risk in Afghanistan. We must ensure human rights are protected for all.”
Stefanik (R-NY-21) 12/11/2021: Twitter thread – “I am honored to kick off our 2022 mission to fire Nancy Pelosi and win back the House with an event with my friend President Trump at Mar-A-Lago. Together as one team. We will SAVE AMERICA!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Thank you President Trump for your leadership! Trump to host big-bucks fundraiser for NY Rep. Elise Stefanik... | nypost.com Joe Biden continues to fail America causing crisis after crisis from the disastrous open border to the historic inflation to the foreign policy catastrophe in Afghanistan. Voters know there is no doubt that hardworking Americans were unbelievably better off with Donald Trump!”
Walberg (R-MI-7) 12/10/2021: Tweet – “This week, the House passed a strong national defense bill to support our military and give our troops a pay raise. Pleased this final version included my amendment on Afghanistan accountability and removed the problematic provisions. Link to quoted tweetThe FY22 NDAA holds the Biden administration accountable for its disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. (Link to twitter.com)”
Blumenthal (D-CT) 12/10/2021: Tweet – “How can Twitter tolerate the Taliban exploiting its features for torture & autocracy—over their own employees' objections? If Twitter can't be bothered to stop accounts recruiting for the Taliban or encouraging ethnic cleansing, then it shouldn't be offering Spaces at all. Link to quoted tweetRacists and Taliban supporters have flocked to Twitter's new audio service after executives ignored warnings (Racists and Taliban supporters have flocked to Twitter's new audio service after executives ignored warnings... | washingtonpost.com)”
Carper (D-DE) 12/10/2021: Tweet – “Today, I visited Fort Dix to see firsthand the remarkable work being done through @AlliesWelcome. This program is helping to safely resettle vulnerable Afghans, including those who worked alongside U.S. service members during the past two decades of war.”
Ernst (R-IA) 12/10/2021: Tweet – “The murderous Taliban regime is extinguishing the freedoms once celebrated by Afghan women and girls. I'm urging Pres. Biden to protect the rights of Afghan women and girls. They need our action now. Taliban promises on women's rights ring hollow | Washington Examiner”
Ernst (R-IA) 12/11/2021: Tweet – “Proud to see @ArmyWP_Football honoring the first @USArmy Special Forces deployed to Afghanistan after 9/11. 🇺🇸 The service & heroism of these troops will never be forgotten. Meet the Special Forces task force featured on the Army uniforms | armytimes.com”
Hawley (R-MO) 12/10/2021: Tweet – “A “bump in the road”? Sure, just like the Afghanistan debacle was an “extraordinary success” Link to quoted tweet"I think it's a real bump in the road,” says Biden about inflation”
Shaheen (D-NH) 12/10/2021: Tweet – “It was a pleasure speaking with you, @BBCYaldaHakim, and honored to stand w/you and other women around the world echoing the call for the rights and safety of Afghan women and girls to remain a priority for the U.S. & our global partners. We have a moral imperative to act. Link to quoted tweetDelighted to spend time talking Afghanistan with @SenatorShaheen - a powerful and principled voice on behalf of Afghan women and human rights. (Link to twitter.com)”
Other - Middle East
Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 12/11/2021: Tweet – “I invented ISIS with John McCain. (Thats literally what these people think these pictures are… if you ever meet with someone from the Middle east then you invented ISIS. ). Ignorant people. Link to quoted tweetIt would be a shame if you retweeted this for Rep. Kinzinger (D-IL). (Link to twitter.com)”