Last updated on Sat December 18, 2021 at 12:45 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Bergman (R-MI-1) 12/18/2021: Tweet – “What is one to make of the Biden Pentagon's proposal to sell $500 million worth of armed drones to the Qatari regime - known for its cyberattacks against American orgs, and ties to terrorist orgs such as Hamas and the Taliban? My latest in the @dcexaminer Why does Biden want to sell military drones to Qatar?... | washingtonexaminer.com”
Malinowski (D-NJ-7) 12/17/2021: Tweet – “This is not some backbencher in the House, but the leader of the Republican Party, the man most GOP elected officials say should be president again. Link to quoted tweetTrump says American Jews 'no longer love Israel' and Jewish people 'run the New York Times' (Trump says American Jews 'no longer love Israel' and Jewish people 'run the New York Times'... | businessinsider.com)”
Meng (D-NY-6) 12/17/2021: Tweet – “Americans showed up at the polls to vote antisemitism out of office. We made it clear then and we'll make it clear now: hate has no place here. Trump invokes antisemitic tropes while discussing his support for Israel - POLITICO”
Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY-14) 12/17/2021: Twitter thread – “Leadership forces votes all the time. Bc they know ppl talk💩abt what they'll support until it's vote time The pressure of voting no+ folks@home seeing IS overwhelming. They even force unnecessary standalone votes like the extra Iron Dome $,which actually belongs in Defense $ Link to quoted tweetOn one hand, this was exactly what progressives feared would happen if the bipartisan bill passed. On the other, it's pretty hard to convince the Senate to force a vote and then see Manchin effectively kill their legislation, to say nothing about Sinema. (Link to twitter.com) Fact is when Dem leadership is really, truly set on something, they use a huge amount of procedural, political, media, & resource tools to force votes in very powerful ways. They do it all the time. They did it with BIF, they do it with defense, now they need to do it with BBB.”
Omar (D-MN-5) 12/17/2021: Retweet of @marclamonthill – “In his attempt to pander to Israel, Trump reinforced ugly antisemitic tropes of “dual loyalty” and “secret cabals of power.” Sadly, he represents a large number of right-wing Evangelicals who are strategically pro-Israel and deeply antisemitic. Trump says American Jews 'no longer love Israel' and Jewish people 'run the New York Times'... | businessinsider.com”
Omar (D-MN-5) 12/17/2021: Tweet – “Another destructive week for the party of bigotry and hate-filled conspiracy theories. Link to quoted tweetIn this week, Paul Gosar called for the destruction of Al Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, Scott Perry called Ilhan Omar an anti-Semite and suggested she's a terrorist sympathizer, and Trump went full anti-Semite. We will forget by tomorrow and blame the Squad for being radical instead.”
Braun (R-IN) 12/17/2021: Tweet – “We must do everything we can to stop "martyr payments" going to terrorists who kill Americans. Sens. Cruz, Cotton, Braun Sponsor New Taylor Force Act to Target Palestinian 'Pay for Slay' Terror Payouts... | www1.cbn.com”
Rosen (D-NV) 12/17/2021: Tweet – “This latest antisemitic rant from the former president is vile, it's wrong, & it once again doubles down on a wide array of offensive tropes & stereotypes. Trump's rhetoric has no place in our public discourse. It needs to stop. Trump invokes antisemitic tropes while discussing his support for Israel... | politico.com”
Rosen (D-NV) 12/17/2021: Tweet – “Partnering with America's allies is key to strengthening our cyber defenses. Learn more about my work to enable greater collaboration between the US & Israel – a major hub for new & emerging cybersecurity technologies – to protect both nations from malicious cyber actors. ⬇️⬇️ Link to quoted tweetUS Senate sends Biden defense bill, with funding for cyber-cooperation for Israel (US Senate sends Biden defense bill, with funding for cyber-cooperation for Israel... | timesofisrael.com)”
Young (R-IN) 12/17/2021: Retweet of @CBNNews – “GOP Senators Aim to Strengthen Taylor Force Act to Stop Palestinian Payments that Reward Terrorists | CBN News GOP Senators Aim to Strengthen Taylor Force Act to Stop Palestinian Payments that Reward Terrorists... | www1.cbn.com via @CBNNews”
Iran
Frankel (D-FL-21) 12/17/2021: Tweet – “We must ensure the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism never gets the world's most dangerous weapon. Our top national security leaders argue that successful diplomacy relies on establishing a credible military deterrent to address Iran's current nuclear path. Read more: Link to quoted tweetToday, @WashInstitute released a statement on improving the potential for a diplomatic resolution to the #Iran nuclear challenge. Read full statement. 1/25 (Statement on Improving the Potential for a Diplomatic Resolution to the Iran Nuclear Challenge | The Washington Institute)”
Luria (D-VA-2) 12/17/2021: Tweet – ““Therefore, for the sake of our diplomatic effort to resolve this crisis, we believe it is vital to restore Iran's fear that its current nuclear path will trigger the use of force against it by the United States.” An important, timely statement on Iran. Statement on Improving the Potential for a Diplomatic Resolution to the Iran Nuclear Challenge... | washingtoninstitute.org”
Waltz (R-FL-6) 12/17/2021: Tweet – “Russia's on Ukraine's border, the Afghan Taliban have total control of Afghanistan, ISIS-K & al-Qaeda are growing, & Iran's racing to build a nuclear weapon. The world's lighting on fire w Biden in the White House bc his Admin's making the same mistakes as they did under Obama. Link to video”
United Arab Emirates
Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-8) 12/17/2021: Tweet – “I am proud to have authored the bipartisan Monitoring China-UAE Cooperation Act with @RepChrisStewart in order to protect our national security and American technology from the Chinese Communist Party. Rep. Krishnamoorthi and Rep. Stewart Introduce Bipartisan Monitoring China-UAE Cooperation Act... | krishnamoorthi.house.gov”
Stewart (R-UT-2) 12/17/2021: Retweet of @CongressmanRaja – “I am proud to have authored the bipartisan Monitoring China-UAE Cooperation Act with @RepChrisStewart in order to protect our national security and American technology from the Chinese Communist Party. Rep. Krishnamoorthi and Rep. Stewart Introduce Bipartisan Monitoring China-UAE Cooperation Act... | krishnamoorthi.house.gov”
Horn of Africa
Crow (D-CO-6) 12/17/2021: Tweet – “Transparency and open communication between government and it's people is always a priority for me. This week, I connected CO-06 constituents with the State Department for an open conversation and update about the situation in Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa.”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Bowman (D-NY-16) 12/17/2021: Retweet of @TheJewishVote – “Part 1/2 — the incredible TJV shout-out reel at #TheMazals 2021 from some of our elected champions: @JamaalBowmanNY @ShahanaFromBK @bradlander…and more in part 2! (See next tweet) Link to video”
Pascrell (D-NJ-9) 12/17/2021: Tweet – “The head of the republican is party is spewing vile antisemitism. These may be the most antisemitic words ever uttered by a former President. Will a single prominent republican condemn this anti-Jewish bigotry by their leader? Link to image”
Pingree (D-ME-1) 12/17/2021: Tweet – “I am horrified by this vile antisemitism coming from the leader of the Republican Party. Members of his own party should speak loudly to condemn these dangerous anti-Jewish comments. Link to image”
Schatz (D-HI) 12/17/2021: Retweet of @BillPascrell – “The head of the republican is party is spewing vile antisemitism. These may be the most antisemitic words ever uttered by a former President. Will a single prominent republican condemn this anti-Jewish bigotry by their leader? Link to image”
Afghanistan
Auchincloss (D-MA-4) 12/17/2021: Tweet – “I have called for the establishment of an independent commission to investigate the war in Afghanistan, and I am relieved to see this measure pass. It is a crucial steps towards ensuring we never engage in another failed forever war. Senate approves $768 billion defense bill directing review of Afghanistan war, military justice reforms... | washingtonpost.com”
Crow (D-CO-6) 12/17/2021: Tweet – “I'm here today because of the brave Afghan men and women who stood with me on the frontlines. The war may be over, but our responsibility isn't. I'm wearing the green ribbon to remind everyone that we still need to #BringThemHome and evacuate our partners. Link to image”
Frankel (D-FL-21) 12/17/2021: Retweet of @RepSaraJacobs – “Today, I led a letter w @SenJeffMerkley and 37 colleagues urging the White House to safeguard NGO-led education activities in Afghanistan. Education is a stated priority of the U.S. and without these legal protections, our commitment to the Afghan people is under threat. Link to image”
Garcia (R-CA-25) 12/17/2021: Twitter thread – “I'm pleased the Congressional Gold Medal Bill was signed into law to honor the 13 U.S. servicemembers killed in Afghanistan on August 26, 2021. While we will never be able to fully repay these heroes, I hope this award solidifies to their families the gravity of our appreciation. Press Releases | U.S. Representative Mike Garcia”
Green (R-TN-7) 12/17/2021: Tweet – “This is the heartbreaking reality for women in Afghanistan under Taliban rule. Link to quoted tweetPressure Mounts on Biden Admin to Help Afghan Women Leaders Evacuate U.S. Gave Afghan Women 'Courage' Awards for Standing Up to the Taliban, Then Left Them Behind wo Contact As winter sets in, they are pleading for help from @StateDept #Afghanistan (U.S. Honored Exemplary Afghan Women -- Then Left Them Behind | RealClearPolitics)”
Greene (R-GA-14) 12/17/2021: Tweet – “I met Morss on my tour in the DC jail. He told me of this abusive strip search by the guards who work under the abusive oversight of Trump hating radical leftist Deputy Warden Kathleen Landerkin. Morss has been through absolutely horrific pretrial punishment. All of them have. Link to quoted tweetMorss was moved from DC Gulag to another jail after being subjected to abusive strip search by gulag jail guards. DOJ accused Morss of using his military training as an Army ranger (with 3 tours in Afghanistan) to lead the “riot.” (Link to twitter.com)”
Jacobs (D-CA-53) 12/17/2021: Retweet of @SenJeffMerkley – “Glad to be working with you on this, @RepSaraJacobs. Education is a basic need and right, and we must ensure that it continues to be a major part of the U.S. humanitarian response in Afghanistan, especially to preserve the gains in female enrollment. Link to quoted tweet”
Joyce (R-OH-14) 12/17/2021: Tweet – “Pleased that @RepLisaMcClain's bill to posthumously honor the 13 servicemembers killed in Afghanistan in August is now law. These heroes, and the sacrifice they made for their fellow Americans and allies as they fled the Taliban, will never be forgotten 🇺🇸 Service Members Killed in Afghanistan Evacuation Attack Will Receive Congressional Gold Medals... | military.com”
Katko (R-NY-24) 12/17/2021: Tweet – “Legislation I supported to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the 13 servicemembers who lost their lives in August during the evacuation from Afghanistan was signed into law this week. I'm proud to be honoring the sacrifice of these heroes.Service members killed in Afghanistan evacuation attack will receive Congressional Gold Medals... | stripes.com”
Malinowski (D-NJ-7) 12/17/2021: Tweet – “We can't turn our backs on our friends left behind in Afghanistan -- those who still want to leave, and the many more who will stay. I led this bipartisan letter to suggest how we can get help to those who need it without empowering the Taliban. Link to quoted tweetRepresentatives Tom Malinowski, Jason Crow and Peter Meijer led a bipartisan letter to the Biden Administration, calling for the release of humanitarian aid directly to the people of Afghanistan to help prevent a catastrophic collapse of their economy (Representatives Malinowski, Crow and Meijer Call for Release of Humanitarian Aid to Afghanistan... | malinowski.house.gov)”
McClain (R-MI-10) 12/17/2021: Retweet of @RepDaveJoyce – “Pleased that @RepLisaMcClain's bill to posthumously honor the 13 servicemembers killed in Afghanistan in August is now law. These heroes, and the sacrifice they made for their fellow Americans and allies as they fled the Taliban, will never be forgotten 🇺🇸 Service Members Killed in Afghanistan Evacuation Attack Will Receive Congressional Gold Medals... | military.com”
Cornyn (R-TX) 12/17/2021: Retweet of @marcthiessen – “We left behind 62,000 Afghan allies. 62,000! Link to image”
Cruz (R-TX) 12/17/2021: Tweet – “No one seriously believes this. Link to quoted tweetBiden's National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan: “We safely and effectively drew down” in Afghanistan. 13 U.S. service members were killed. (Link to twitter.com)”
Hawley (R-MO) 12/17/2021: Tweet – “Just like they didn't see the border crisis coming or the inflation crisis coming or the collapse of Afghanistan … Link to quoted tweet.@VP to @Noahbierman amid fears of another Covid surge: “We didn't see Omicron coming.” (Kamala Harris, in interview, says administration did not anticipate Omicron variant... | latimes.com)”
Johnson (R-WI) 12/18/2021: Tweet – “The surrender of Afghanistan was embarrassing and dangerous and now 4 months later the Biden administration still can't tell us exactly the identity of the Afghans evacuated and resettled in America. Four Months After Withdrawal, Biden Admin Doesn't Know Identity of Afghans Refugees Resettled in U.S.... | freebeacon.com”
Merkley (D-OR) 12/17/2021: Tweet – “Glad to be working with you on this, @RepSaraJacobs. Education is a basic need and right, and we must ensure that it continues to be a major part of the U.S. humanitarian response in Afghanistan, especially to preserve the gains in female enrollment. Link to quoted tweetToday, I led a letter w @SenJeffMerkley and 37 colleagues urging the White House to safeguard NGO-led education activities in Afghanistan. Education is a stated priority of the U.S. and without these legal protections, our commitment to the Afghan people is under threat. (Link to twitter.com)”
Scott (R-FL) 12/17/2021: Retweet of @FreeBeacon – “Four Months After Withdrawal, Biden Admin Doesn't Know Identities of Afghan Refugees Resettled in US Sens. @RonJohnsonWI, @HawleyMO, & @SenRickScott sent a letter to DHS ordering the Biden admin to account for its failed vetting. Via @Kredo0 Four Months After Withdrawal, Biden Admin Doesn't Know Identity of Afghans Refugees Resettled in U.S.... | freebeacon.com”
Shaheen (D-NH) 12/17/2021: Tweet – “Access to education in Afghanistan is in serious jeopardy while a humanitarian crisis unfolds under the Taliban's regime. That's why I'm urging the administration to ensure humanitarian aid to support education reaches Afghanistan. Link to image”