Last updated on Tue December 14, 2021 at 12:45 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Bacon (R-NE-2) 12/13/2021: Retweet of @JGreenblattADL – “Congratulations to the leaders of #Israel and the #UAE on this historic meeting, the first ever state visit by an Israeli prime minister to Abu Dhabi. This is an inspiring reminder that peace is possible and worth the hard work. Naftali Bennett: Israeli Prime Minister meets UAE Crown Prince in Abu Dhabi in historic visit - CNN”
Emmer (R-MN-6) 12/13/2021: Tweet – “The legacy of the Abraham Accords continues! This is great news for the United States & our partners in the region. Israeli prime minister makes historic UAE visit, stressing 'new reality' for region... | cnbc.com”
Gimenez (R-FL-26) 12/13/2021: Tweet – “Today I met with @AJCGlobal, the leading Jewish advocacy org. We discussed how we can continue our strong relationship with #Israel and stand up against antisemitism. I will always be a strong ally and advocate for our Jewish community here in South Florida and beyond. #FL26 Link to image”
Greene (R-GA-14) 12/14/2021: Twitter thread – “1. I will be voting NO on @IlhanMN's Submission Bill. Phobia is an extreme or irrational fear. It's not irrational to fear Islamic terrorism or a religion that states it's goal is world domination and the death of infidels. 2. The State Department's monitoring and “combating” acts of Islamophobia is completely undefined. Would the State Department declare Jihad on any foreign country that does not submit to Islam? Link to image 3. What if Israel is attacked by a Muslim terrorist group or country? What if a European country enacts immigration restrictions bc rapes by Muslim “migrants” have skyrocketed? Will this mean the US must take action on them? Link to image 4. Congress should not even be considering, much less voting today, on this bill targeting criticism of Islam. This is Ilhan Omar's latest effort to force the entire world to submit to Islam.”
Schweikert (R-AZ-6) 12/13/2021: Tweet – “It was a pleasure to sit down with representatives from @AIPAC this morning to discuss the importance of the U.S.-Israel relationship and its strong ties here in Arizona. Link to image”
Cardin (D-MD) 12/14/2021: Tweet – “Monday, we witnessed a historic visit between the Crown Prince of UAE and Prime Minister of Israel today – one of many regional meetings between neighbors that we hope to see in the future. Link to quoted tweetThe meeting Monday betweeen Prime Minister Naftali Bennett of Israel and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed of the United Arab Emirates highlights shifting priorities for some Middle East leaders seeking to counter possible threats from Iran. (Israeli Leader Meets Emirati Crown Prince in Abu Dhabi... | nyti.ms) (Link to twitter.com)”
Cornyn (R-TX) 12/13/2021: Tweet – “via @NYTimes Israeli Leader Travels to U.A.E., Showcasing Deepening Ties - The New York Times”
Hagerty (R-TN) 12/13/2021: Tweet – “Met w MK @NirBarkat last week, former Mayor of Jerusalem. 40 U.S. senators now support my bill to uphold 1995 Jerusalem Embassy Act & block Biden's plan to reopen U.S. consulate for Palestinians that would divide Jerusalem. Barkat led an important related bill in the Knesset. Link to image”
Apartheid
Omar (D-MN-5) 12/13/2021: Tweet – “The vaccination rate in low income countries is just 5.8%. Let's call this what it is: vaccine apartheid. Stop hoarding vaccines and lift the patents. Wealthy nations starved the developing world of vaccines. Omicron shows the cost of this greed... | theconversation.com”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Cohen (D-TN-9) 12/13/2021: Tweet – ““Memory has become a sacred duty of all people of goodwill” President Obama quoting Eli Wiesel.Wiesel's testaments to the horrors of the Holocaust flowed from that mantra, “Never Forget.”-”
Frankel (D-FL-21) 12/13/2021: Tweet – “Educating our future generations about the horrors of the Holocaust is crucial to our commitment to #NeverAgain—especially with fewer and fewer living Holocaust survivors left to share their stories. Thank you @PBCSD for your efforts. Link to quoted tweetDuring an immersive, multimedia exhibit, @BroncosPBCHS students experienced the inside of an exact replica of a World War II cattle car that was used to transport Jews and other targeted groups to concentration camps during the Holocaust. (Link to twitter.com)”
Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 12/13/2021: Twitter thread – “Today, I visited @RutgersHillel and spoke with students about the unfortunate rise of antisemitism on campuses, including here at Rutgers & around the country. Special thanks to @RutgersU President Jonathan Holloway for joining us for this important conversation. Link to image This past year, NJ had the 2nd highest amount of antisemitic incidents of any state, some of which happened right here on campus. A rise in antisemitism isn't something we can ignore, instead we must tackle it head on — there's no place for hate here in NJ or anywhere in the U.S.”
Torres (D-NY-15) 12/14/2021: Retweet of @StopAntisemites – “Standing against antisemitism and with the Jewish nation shouldn't be a controversial take in progressive circles yet the narrative has been successfully twisted. We thank @RepRitchie for his stedfast support of the Jewish people and are so proud to call you an ally. Link to image”
Bennet (D-CO) 12/13/2021: Tweet – “Flew back from Denver today. Finished Man's Search For Meaning about the author's experience in a Nazi concentration camp. This one was personal: my mother escaped the Holocaust. The author focuses on maintaining hope amid unimaginable tragedy. Important perspective.”
Iran
Jackson (R-TX-13) 12/13/2021: Tweet – “Under Biden, our adversaries have NO respect for America. China and Russia are making military advances on other countries and Iran is jerking us around over the Iran Nuclear Deal because they know Biden is WEAK! But hey, at least we don't have any more mean tweets...”
Mast (R-FL-18) 12/13/2021: Tweet – “With Joe Biden in the White House, rogue nations are pushing the envelope. Satellite images, expert suggest Iranian space launch coming... | politico.com”
Stewart (R-UT-2) 12/13/2021: Tweet – “Our adversaries in Moscow, Tehran and Beijing are going to test President Biden to expand their power and spheres of influence. Unfortunately, it isn't at all clear if or how Biden will respond. Link to video”
Waltz (R-FL-6) 12/13/2021: Tweet – “Proud to pass the bipartisan #FY22NDAA to help support our military and their families, & address the many growing national security threats our nation faces today, including the #CCP, Russia, Iran & more. Read more about my priorities that were included: U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz says defense bill raises preparedness for threats by China, Russia... | news-journalonline.com”
Cruz (R-TX) 12/13/2021: Retweet of @michaelsobolik – “🎙️@tedcruz has big predictions for developments between now & 2024: #1: China willl invade Taiwan #2: Iran will develop a nuclear weapon #3: Russia will invade Ukraine Check out my interview w/ my old boss, in the latest episode of GREAT POWER PODCAST ⤵️ Great Power Podcast: Peace Through Strength on Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com”
Saudi Arabia
Cohen (D-TN-9) 12/13/2021: Twitter thread – “All but one of my counter-corruption provisions were booted from the final version of the NDAA after we passed them in the House. Kleptocracy is a threat to democracy and good government all over the world. Defending democracy should be part of any defense bill. Link to quoted tweet“I guess for some people, protecting [Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman] is more important than protecting Americans, or than respecting a majority of the U.S. Congress,” @RepMalinowski tells @JoshRogin: (Opinion | Backroom defense bill lets dictators and kleptocrats off the hook) Certain Members of Congress are protecting oligarchs' riches rather than democracy. Maybe it's Republicans who are very close to Trump who is very close to Putin and his oligarchs.”
Cornyn (R-TX) 12/13/2021: Retweet of @Life_Powered_ – “.@JohnCornyn hit the nail on the head by stating that, “begging the Saudis to increase production while the White House ties one hand behind the backs of American energy companies is pathetic and embarrassing.” @BryanBashur Biden's renewable energy rush is making gas prices skyrocket... | hubs.la”
Iraq
Green (R-TN-7) 12/13/2021: Twitter thread – “18 years ago today, I was in Iraq serving as a part of Operation Red Dawn—the mission to capture Saddam Hussein. On December 13, 2003, justice prevailed—Saddam Hussein was captured. /1 After his capture, I monitored his health overnight. As we spoke, I had to remind myself of his evil actions because he came off quite charming. But that's what evil is—deception. /2 One observation I took away from my night with Saddam Hussein was that he was a megalomaniac to the highest degree. I asked him why he invaded Kuwait. He told me that all of humankind comes from the Tigris and Euphrates River. /3 What he meant was: Everyone is an Iraqi, and I'm the president of Iraq. He was implying, “I can do anything I want, I am the president of the world.” /4 As I reflect on this day, I will never forget the Special Operators I served alongside or the justice that prevailed. /5”
Joyce (R-PA-13) 12/13/2021: Tweet – “From Bunker Hill to Iraq and Afghanistan, the Army National Guard has stood ready to protect Americans. When disaster strikes, they stand ready and willing to serve. Happy 385th Birthday to the Army National Guard. Link to image”
Baldwin (D-WI) 12/13/2021: Tweet – “Happy birthday @USNationalGuard! Thank you for your service. From taking on greater roles in pandemic and disaster response to back-to-back deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan — the citizen soldiers of the National Guard have continuously answered the call to serve. Link to quoted tweetFor 385 years, the National Guard has kept its promise to America: remaining Always Ready, Always There. Happy Birthday, National Guard! #Guard385 (Link to twitter.com)”
Tunisia
Murphy (D-CT) 12/14/2021: Tweet – “I will be speaking at 11am on my recent trip w @ossoff to Tunisia and the worrying suspension of democracy there. Link to quoted tweetStarting soon: "Can Tunisia's Democracy Survive?" Watch our event featuring Amine Ghali, @aguellaa, @MonicaLMarks, @ChrisMurphyCT, and POMED's @awhawth and Stephen McInerney. Watch the livestream here or on Facebook or YouTube: (Link to twitter.com)”
Qatar
King (I-ME) 12/14/2021: Tweet – “Last night, I returned from a trip to the Middle East that included stops in Pakistan and Qatar. I'll be joining @MitchellReports around 12:30 PM to discuss my trip, where things stand four months after our Afghanistan withdrawal, and opportunities for strategic cooperation.”
Yemen
Murphy (D-CT) 12/13/2021: Retweet of @OSE_Yemen – “Warm congratulations #Yemen's juniors football ⚽️ team for winning the West Asian U15 Boys Championship 2021. Heartwarming to see the unity, joy and celebrations across the country. @waffootball Link to image”
Horn of Africa
McCaul (R-TX-10) 12/13/2021: Tweet – “LR @RepMcCaul: “I am concerned about reports of human rights abuses and other horrific atrocities committed in the Amhara and Afar region by Tigrayan forces. All credible allegations since the start of the conflict must be investigated and the perpetrators brought to justice.””
Pakistan
Menendez (D-NJ) 12/14/2021: Tweet – “WATCH #SFRC this AM as we consider the ambassadorial nominations of: The Hon. Amb. Donald Armin Blome for Pakistan The Hon. Eric M. Garcetti for India Dr. Amy Gutmann for Germany Stream testimony live: Home | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Link to image”
Rubio (R-FL) 12/14/2021: Tweet – “NOW: Senator Rubio speaking at a @SenateForeign Relations Committee hearing on the nominations of Donald Blome, Eric Garcetti, and Dr. Amy Gutmann to serve as U.S. ambassadors to #Pakistan, #India, and #Germany, respectively. Watch now 👇 Hearing | Hearings | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations”
Afghanistan
Bacon (R-NE-2) 12/14/2021: Retweet of @RepMeijer – “The bureaucratic dithering under @SecBlinken to evacuate our Afghan allies left behind by @POTUS has been utterly callous. The holdup isn't the Taliban- zero political will at @StateDept & by @WHCOS are to blame. Promises to our allies being broken left right & center. For shame. Link to quoted tweet”
Bishop (R-NC-9) 12/14/2021: Retweet of @JudiciaryGOP – “Inflation. Gas prices Border. Crime. Afghanistan. Critical Race Theory. School boards spying. Hasn't even been a year.”
Boebert (R-CO-3) 12/13/2021: Tweet – “Joe, we can arrange that for you. I filed articles of impeachment because you SHOULD lose your Presidency over the awful way you handled the Afghanistan withdrawal. Glad to see you endorsing the idea. Biden Says He'd Be Willing To Lose Presidency Over Disastrous Afghanistan Withdrawal | The Daily Wire”
Carter (R-GA-1) 12/13/2021: Retweet of @JudiciaryGOP – “Inflation. Gas prices Border. Crime. Afghanistan. Critical Race Theory. School boards spying. Hasn't even been a year.”
Donalds (R-FL-19) 12/13/2021: Retweet of @JudiciaryGOP – “Inflation. Gas prices Border. Crime. Afghanistan. Critical Race Theory. School boards spying. Hasn't even been a year.”
Green (R-TN-7) 12/14/2021: Tweet – “This is all thanks to Joe Biden's ineptitude. US commander: Al-Qaida numbers in Afghanistan up 'slightly' | AP News”
Jordan (R-OH-4) 12/13/2021: Retweet of @JudiciaryGOP – “Inflation. Gas prices Border. Crime. Afghanistan. Critical Race Theory. School boards spying. Hasn't even been a year.”
McClintock (R-CA-4) 12/13/2021: Retweet of @JudiciaryGOP – “Inflation. Gas prices Border. Crime. Afghanistan. Critical Race Theory. School boards spying. Hasn't even been a year.”
Meijer (R-MI-3) 12/14/2021: Twitter thread – “The bureaucratic dithering under @SecBlinken to evacuate our Afghan allies left behind by @POTUS has been utterly callous. The holdup isn't the Taliban- zero political will at @StateDept & by @WHCOS are to blame. Promises to our allies being broken left right & center. For shame. Link to quoted tweetAs evacuations from Afghanistan slow to a trickle, some ‘at risk' allies may face long road to the United States - The Washington Post (As evacuations from Afghanistan slow to a trickle, some ‘at risk' allies may face long road to the United States... | washingtonpost.com) Link to reply@RepMeijer @SecBlinken @POTUS @StateDept @WHCOS I'm confused because I thought they had several months to evacuate and knew for over a year we were going to leave and we stayed 2 months past that deadline. I thought you believed in personal responsibility? Exiting Afghanistan means…exiting Afghanistan. @montognese @SecBlinken @POTUS @StateDept @WHCOS You seem to be very well-informed regarding the significant SIV delays I have been urging Biden to correct going back to April. Seriously though- is your heart so hard that you find any politically convenient excuse to justify condemning people who supported us?”
Miller (R-IL-15) 12/13/2021: Retweet of @JudiciaryGOP – “Inflation. Gas prices Border. Crime. Afghanistan. Critical Race Theory. School boards spying. Hasn't even been a year.”
Murphy (R-NC-3) 12/13/2021: Twitter thread – “The TRUE cost of the Build Back Bankrupt plan @POTUS is ACTUALLY adding THREE TRILLION to our Debt. He lied about Afghanistan, his law degree, and COVID. This is par for the course. The American people are rejecting his nonsense. Budgetary Effects of Making Specified Policies in the Build Back Better Act Permanent... | cbo.gov Link to reply@RepGregMurphy @POTUS Why did you vote for a federal vaccine registry? We can primary you Greg. Never forget who put you in that seat. @lawyer_like @POTUS I didn't. Why don't you read the bill? It does just the opposite.”
Owens (R-UT-4) 12/13/2021: Tweet – “Happy birthday to our @USNationalGuard. From deploying to Afghanistan to helping secure the southern border, the National Guard has been hard at work this year. Thank you for your service. Link to image”
Rosendale (R-MT-0) 12/14/2021: Tweet – “How many American citizens were abandoned in Afghanistan so the Biden Administration could evacuate unvetted Afghan nationals? Joe Biden owes the American people an explanation. Biden admin admits it left hundreds more US citizens behind in Afghanistan after chaotic withdrawal... | foxnews.com”
Schrader (D-OR-5) 12/13/2021: Retweet of @RepLisaReynolds – “A day in the life… The Legislature is meeting to tackle issues like evictions, drought, illegal cannabis, and Afghan refugee support. I've loved reconnecting with friends, colleagues, staff, even a Congressman (@RepSchrader). And now the work begins! #orpol #orleg Link to image”
Waltz (R-FL-6) 12/13/2021: Retweet of @MSharif1990 – “Look at his bullet and gun belts. He was appointed as a deputy of education ministry, and the photo was taken on his first day at work. In which direction are the Talibs taking #Afghanistan? Link to image”
Cassidy (R-LA) 12/13/2021: Tweet – “The Afghan National Institute of Music has completed their harrowing flight to freedom, landing in Portugal today. Through their music, the school now in exile will continue to remind the world of Afghanistan's desire to be free. Afghan musicians look to recreate famed school in Portugal... | inquirer.com”
Coons (D-DE) 12/13/2021: Twitter thread – “As thousands of Afghan families begin their lives in the United States, I joined Senator Carper and Fmr. Gov Jack Markell—President Biden's coordinator for Afghan resettlement—at Fort Dix to learn about how Congress can do more to help. Seeing the incredible work of @UpwardlyGlobal and their CEO Jina Krause-Vilmar gives me hope & joy as these families begin a brand new chapter. At Welcome.US... | welcome.us, you can find information & resources about how to best support Afghan families as they build new lives here.”
Cornyn (R-TX) 12/14/2021: Tweet – ““We are on the brink of a humanitarian catastrophe that is preventable,” says the UN representative to Afghanistan, Deborah Lyons For a Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan, and the Rest of the World, a Crisis Looms... | wsj.com via @WSJ”
Inhofe (R-OK) 12/14/2021: Tweet – “Read @jiminhofe's op-ed in @swoknews: Column: We need answers on Afghanistan COLUMN: We need answers on Afghanistan... | swoknews.com”
Other - Middle East
Omar (D-MN-5) 12/14/2021: Retweet of @thedailybeast – “"The relative inaction over the latest anti-Muslim hate directed against Minnesota congresswoman Ilhan Omar yet again reveals that 20 years after the 9/11 terror attacks, Islamophobia remains the last refuge and safe space for bigots," @WajahatAli writes We Know Republicans Hate Muslims. Do Democrats Care? | trib.al”
Omar (D-MN-5) 12/14/2021: Tweet – “Not one person punished for killing 10 innocent people, including 7 children. Meanwhile, Daniel Hale gets 45 months in prison for sharing information about our drone wars. What does this say to the families of children killed by drones? What does it say to our allies? Link to image”