Last updated on Wed December 22, 2021 at 12:46 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Bacon (R-NE-2) 12/22/2021: Retweet of @mikepompeo – “Israel has a right to exist as the homeland of the Jewish people, and it has the undeniable right to defend itself.”
Cuellar (D-TX-28) 12/21/2021: Retweet of @AIPAC – “Thank you @RepArrington and @RepCuellar for leading this important bipartisan initiative. Iran must be held accountable for its nuclear escalations and noncooperation with international inspectors. Link to quoted tweet”
Diaz-Balart (R-FL-25) 12/22/2021: Tweet – “Today, we celebrate the one-year anniversary of the historic trilateral agreement with the U.S. & our key strategic allies, Morocco & Israel. We must continue to expand normalized relations between Israel & its neighbors & work together toward a peaceful & secure Middle East.”
Franklin (R-FL-15) 12/21/2021: Tweet – “Iran threatened to light Israel on fire. The Biden administration should not engage in negotiations with Iranian leaders. Instead, we must reapply sanctions to stop Iran's nuclear advancements. Iran Threatens to Light Israel on Fire... | freebeacon.com”
Rosen (D-NV) 12/21/2021: Retweet of @SenRickScott – “🚨 ICYMI: I joined @SenJackyRosen in leading a bipartisan group of our colleagues requesting @SecBlinken & @SecMayorkas include Israel in the Visa Waiver Program. We must make clear that the U.S. stands & supports our great ally & the Jewish people. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT… Sen. Rick Scott, Sen. Jacky Rosen Lead Bipartisan Effort in Letter to Sec. Blinken and Sec. Mayorkas: Include Israel on Eligible Countries for Visa Waiver Program... | bit.ly”
Rubio (R-FL) 12/22/2021: Tweet – “Sen Rubio, @SenJackyRosen, @SenRickScott, and a bipartisan group of Senate colleagues sent a letter to @SecBlinken and @SecMayorkas requesting #Israel be eligible for the Visa Waiver Program. Read more ⬇️ Rubio Joins Rosen, Scott, Colleagues in Letter to State Dept, DHS in Support of Israel's Participation in Visa Waiver Program... | rubio.senate.gov”
Syria
Boyle (D-PA-2) 12/22/2021: Retweet of @RepFrenchHill – “.@RepBrendanBoyle & I have introduced #HR6265, the #CAPTAGONAct which would require the federal gov to develop an interagency strategy to disrupt & dismantle narcotics production and trafficking &affiliated networks linked to the Assad regime in Syria. RELEASE: Hill & Boyle Introduce Bill to Disrupt and Dismantle Assad's Narcotics Production and Trafficking... | hill.house.gov”
Hill (R-AR-2) 12/22/2021: Twitter thread – “The U.S. government must do all it can to disrupt the industrial level of drug production currently taking place in Syria. If we fail to do so, then the Assad regime will continue to drive the ongoing conflict and provide a lifeline to extremist groups. The coming Middle East narco wars | Opinion .@RepBrendanBoyle & I have introduced #HR6265, the #CAPTAGONAct which would require the federal gov to develop an interagency strategy to disrupt & dismantle narcotics production and trafficking &affiliated networks linked to the Assad regime in Syria. RELEASE: Hill & Boyle Introduce Bill to Disrupt and Dismantle Assad's Narcotics Production and Trafficking... | hill.house.gov”
Iran
Gonzalez (D-TX-15) 12/21/2021: Tweet – “We're on a dangerous path w/ Iran. To protect our natl. security we must be clear in our actions & work w/ our allies to offer good policy recommendations, incl. the need to step up economic sanctions & use all diplomatic tools available to pressure Iran. Statement on Improving the Potential for a Diplomatic Resolution to the Iran Nuclear Challenge... | washingtoninstitute.org”
Manning (D-NC-6) 12/21/2021: Tweet – “This is an important statement by several of our nation's top national security experts about an effective approach to negotiate with Iran to prevent them from acquiring nuclear weapons. Statement on Improving the Potential for a Diplomatic Resolution to the Iran Nuclear Challenge... | washingtoninstitute.org”
Womack (R-AR-3) 12/21/2021: Tweet – “White House Foreign Policy Review: Revoked sanctions, greenlighted Putin's pipeline Russia aggression on Ukraine's border Appeased Iran Growing China hostility against Taiwan Botched Afghanistan withdrawal Ignoring southern border crisis Made US more reliant on foreign energy Link to quoted tweetRussia's state-controlled Gazprom slashed its gas supplies to Europe over the weekend, sending prices surging as the continent prepares for a week of sub-zero temperatures (Russia Cuts Gas Supplies to Europe as Temperatures Drop... | themoscowtimes.com)”
Egypt
Beyer (D-VA-8) 12/21/2021: Tweet – “New: Statement On the Sentencing of Egyptian Human Rights Defenders With @RepMalinowski Link to image”
Malinowski (D-NJ-7) 12/22/2021: Retweet of @RepDonBeyer – “New: Statement On the Sentencing of Egyptian Human Rights Defenders With @RepMalinowski Link to image”
Saudi Arabia
Biggs (R-AZ-5) 12/21/2021: Retweet of @RepRosendale – “How many just like him have entered our country undetected? FINISH THE WALL! Saudi Arabian 'potential terrorist' nabbed at US-Mexico border; Ties to 'Yemeni subjects of interest, feds say... | foxnews.com”
Fleischmann (R-TN-3) 12/22/2021: Tweet – “For months, my @HouseGOP colleagues and I have warned that open border policies endanger our national security. We must fully fund border security, restart construction of the border wall, and end open border policies like catch-and-release. Saudi Arabian 'potential terrorist' nabbed at US-Mexico border; Ties to 'Yemeni subjects of interest, feds say... | foxnews.com”
Hagedorn (R-MN-1) 12/21/2021: Tweet – “Last week, Border Patrol agents apprehended a suspected terrorist from Saudi Arabia. Border security IS national security, and we MUST secure our border to keep our country and communities safe. Border Patrol stops suspected terrorist from Saudi Arabia in Arizona... | washingtonexaminer.com”
Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY-14) 12/22/2021: Tweet – “Millions of Yemenis are facing famine due to civil war. Aid can't get through the country's main airport because it's blocked by a Saudi-led coalition. With @RepNancyMace, @SenWarren & @RandPaul, we're asking @POTUS to put diplomatic pressure on the Saudis to end the blockade. Link to image”
Ernst (R-IA) 12/22/2021: Tweet – “The #BidenBorderCrisis is threatening our national security. Saudi Arabian 'potential terrorist' nabbed at US-Mexico border; Ties to 'Yemeni subjects of interest, feds say... | foxnews.com”
Wicker (R-MS) 12/21/2021: Tweet – “Open borders threaten our national security. A suspected terrorist crossed the U.S.-Mexico border, but the Biden Administration continues to ignore the crisis. Saudi Arabian 'potential terrorist' nabbed at US-Mexico border; ties to Yemeni subjects of interest, feds say | Fox News”
Horn of Africa
Long (R-MO-7) 12/21/2021: Tweet – “On the Horn of Africa, a tiny 'country' has Congress' ear - POLITICO”
Risch (R-ID) 12/21/2021: Tweet – “During this conflict, both the #Ethiopian gov't & #TPLF demonstrated they can withdraw their forces - as the TPLF stated it had done yesterday. Both sides must now prove they can pursue political dialogue & negotiation to end this war peacefully. Tigrayan Forces Announce Retreat In Ethiopia's War... | foreignpolicy.com”
Sudan
Risch (R-ID) 12/21/2021: Twitter thread – “We have a lot of work left to do in this Congress, but I'm proud of the foreign policy achievements our committee accomplished in this first session. We've made great strides in promoting #democracy, defending #humanrighs, countering bad actors, & more. Risch: We Must Take Action on China, Global Health, Russia, South Sudan | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations My #StrategicCompetitionAct is bipartisan & actionable legislation that tackles the #CCP's influence across the globe & in our U.S. universities. Unfortunately, the House failed to take action on the Senate's #China legislation this year. There's no excuse - it must move soon. As we cont. to combat #COVID19 & its variants, we must enact stronger prevention & preparedness measures to get ahead of the next threat. I've worked tirelessly on bipartisan legislation to do just that & I'm pleased it passed committee. It's time get this across the finish line. The admin has failed #Ukraine & we can no longer sit back & wait to react to #Russia. That's why I've introduced legislation to provide immediate support to Ukraine. Next year, I'll cont. working to combat all threats Russia poses - including #NordStream2. .@SenBooker & I introduced a resolution in support of the South Sudanese in their quest for stability & democracy that calls for a review of U.S. policy. It recently passed the Senate & will help ensure we hold #SouthSudan's leaders accountable for their corruption & abuses.”
Pakistan
Clarke (D-NY-9) 12/22/2021: In reply to TweetWhat a great moment to hear cheers of coworkers, friends, family & community members when my name was called for promotion to Deputy Inspector.A historical moment indeed This promotion making me the First #Pakistani #American to achieve this rank in #NYPD History!#GodBlessAmerica https://t.co/Ljqse2eJSx – “@AdeelRanaNYC This is more evidence that diversity is America's superpower. Congratulations, Deputy Inspector, Rana! Your promotion is well deserved. Thank you for your service.”
Meng (D-NY-6) 12/21/2021: In reply to Tweet#Congratulations to the President of @NYPDMuslim @AdeelRanaNYC - Commanding Officer of the @NYPD84Pct who was promoted to Deputy Inspector🍀. The first #Pakistani to be promoted to Deputy Inspector and a Commanding Officer of a patrol command. @NYPDnews https://t.co/cRnQf81D3B – “@NYPDDesi @AdeelRanaNYC @NYPDMuslim @NYPD84Pct @NYPDnews Congrats!!!”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 12/21/2021: Tweet – “To have third graders reenact the Holocaust — including simulating digging classmates' mass graves — is absolutely repulsive. As antisemitism continues to grow at home & abroad, it's vital we educate our children about the true horrors of the Holocaust. D.C. third-graders were made to reenact episodes from the Holocaust... | washingtonpost.com”
Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 12/22/2021: Tweet – “Disgusted to learn about the three swastikas drawn outside of Temple B'nai Shalom. These vile and un-American acts of antisemitism have no place in our community, and I stand strongly in support of NJ's Jewish community as this incident is investigated. West Orange Statement on Bias Incident... | tapinto.net”
Payne (D-NJ-10) 12/21/2021: Tweet – “Our Jewish community in West Orange and other Jewish communities deserve better than to see hate-mongering remnants from an era rife with pain on their religious Temples or anywhere. I stand committed to the Jewish community and denounce this cowardly act of hate. Link to image”
Raskin (D-MD-8) 12/21/2021: Tweet – “Thx to @MoCoCouncilMD for swiftly condemning the appalling antisemitic fliers littering Silver Spring on Monday. Some hateful bigot is mixing the oldest anti-Jewish conspiracy theories with sick new lies about COVID-19. We reject this filth. Link to quoted tweetRead the Montgomery County Council's Statement Condemning Recent Antisemitic Activities and the Spread of COVID-19 Disinformation 📰 (Council Statement Condemning Recent Antisemitic Activities and Spread of COVID-19 Disinformation... | content.govdelivery.com) (Link to twitter.com)”
Trone (D-MD-6) 12/22/2021: Tweet – “This activity is heinous, and has no place in our communities. I stand firmly with @MoCoCouncilMD in condemning this violence and ensuring everyone feels safe and welcome here in Maryland. Link to quoted tweetRead the Montgomery County Council's Statement Condemning Recent Antisemitic Activities and the Spread of COVID-19 Disinformation 📰 (Council Statement Condemning Recent Antisemitic Activities and Spread of COVID-19 Disinformation... | content.govdelivery.com) (Link to twitter.com)”
Young (R-IN) 12/21/2021: Tweet – “ICYMI: The Indiana senator with a bipartisan streak on the Middle East The Indiana senator with a bipartisan streak on the Middle East... | jewishinsider.com”
Afghanistan
Boebert (R-CO-3) 12/21/2021: Retweet of @mschlapp – “Out of control inflation? Highest gas prices in seven years? 20-year high in illegal border crossings? Embarrassing failure in Afghanistan? Parents being treated as terrorists by the DOJ? Record-high violent crime in America's cities? Where exactly are we better off? Link to quoted tweet”
Brady (R-TX-8) 12/21/2021: Tweet – “It was an honor to speak at @WreathsAcross Willis this weekend to remember our fallen veterans—from our veterans in #TX08, to the 13 who recently lost their lives in Kabul, and all who so bravely made the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you to all who serve. We will #NeverForget. Link to image”
Cloud (R-TX-27) 12/22/2021: Tweet – “Good to finally see someone held to account in the Biden Administration! All jokes aside, it'd be nice to get this kind of accountability in regard to our southern border crisis and our Afghanistan debacle. Link to video”
Gooden (R-TX-5) 12/22/2021: Tweet – “Joe Biden may release money to the Taliban because leaving U.S. military equipment in Afghanistan wasn't enough.”
Jayapal (D-WA-7) 12/21/2021: Retweet of @RepJuanVargas – “Current U.S. policy could worsen the economic and humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. Millions of people and families are at risk of starvation and poverty. Thank you to my colleagues @RepJayapal, @RepSaraJacobs & @RepChuyGarcia for your leadership on this important issue. Link to quoted tweet”
Long (R-MO-7) 12/21/2021: Retweet of @mschlapp – “Out of control inflation? Highest gas prices in seven years? 20-year high in illegal border crossings? Embarrassing failure in Afghanistan? Parents being treated as terrorists by the DOJ? Record-high violent crime in America's cities? Where exactly are we better off? Link to quoted tweet”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 12/21/2021: Tweet – “LR @RepMcCaul in @WSJ on Americans left behind in #Afghanistan: "The top brass at @StateDept and in the @WhiteHouse seem to be doing everything they can to ignore the deadly catastrophe they created." READ⬇️ Opinion | The Americans Stuck in Afghanistan”
Peters (D-CA-52) 12/21/2021: Tweet – “Great work and leadership where it is truly needed. Thanks Shawn. 🇺🇸 Link to quoted tweetOn my last flight to DC this year so I'm reflecting on the things our #AfghanEvac effort has accomplished and the work to come. Our 120+ member organizations, working with government partners, have played a role in the evacuation and resettlement of tens of thousands of Afghans. (Link to twitter.com)”
Stefanik (R-NY-21) 12/21/2021: Tweet – “President Biden is to blame for the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan. No one else. Link to image”
Titus (D-NV-1) 12/21/2021: Tweet – “At a time of massive uncertainty, the students of the @AUAfghanistan strive to maintain their studies and some sense of normalcy in their lives. I was proud to lead my colleagues calling on @PowerUSAID to ensure the @USAID maintains support for this vital University. Link to image”
Vargas (D-CA-51) 12/21/2021: Tweet – “Current U.S. policy could worsen the economic and humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. Millions of people and families are at risk of starvation and poverty. Thank you to my colleagues @RepJayapal, @RepSaraJacobs & @RepChuyGarcia for your leadership on this important issue. Link to quoted tweetToday @RepJayapal, @RepChuyGarcia, and @RepSaraJacobs led 48 Members to call on @POTUS to reverse U.S. policy contributing to economic collapse, imminent mass starvation in Afghanistan. There could be "more civilian deaths in the coming year than were lost in 20 years of war.” (Link to twitter.com)”
Vargas (D-CA-51) 12/21/2021: Retweet of @shawnjvandiver – “On my last flight to DC this year so I'm reflecting on the things our #AfghanEvac effort has accomplished and the work to come. Our 120+ member organizations, working with government partners, have played a role in the evacuation and resettlement of tens of thousands of Afghans. Link to image”
Waltz (R-FL-6) 12/21/2021: Tweet – “Nothing to celebrate @SecBlinken Sadly veterans are spending the holidays helping desperate Americans left behind & starving allies being hunted by terrorists. Link to quoted tweet.@SecBlinken: "President Biden pledged to end America's longest war. [...] This is also the first time in 20 years that no US troops are spending the holidays in Afghanistan. And we're not sending a third generation of American soldiers to fight and die there." (Link to twitter.com)”
Risch (R-ID) 12/21/2021: Twitter thread – “Last week, @presssec touted 3 of Biden's foreign policy “accomplishments.” Untruthful spin like that deserves a thoughtful correction. Here are just a few. More to come… It's absurd to hear the Biden Admin claims it is reinstating the United States' leadership role in the world. Its unilateral withdraw from #Afghanistan destroyed trust among our #NATO allies and eroded U.S. credibility around the world. It will take decades to repair. The admin claims it is “restoring alliances.” Yet it is also pushing a change to U.S. nuclear policy that's at odds w/ all our #NATO allies & would undermine a core mission of the alliance while giving a gift to #Russia & #China. This would hurt, not help, NATO & other allies. While I agree with the policy behind #AUKUS, it's ham-handed rollout fed #France's distrust of the Biden Administration. We need to rebuild trust between the U.S. and France, not further damage it. On trade, the Biden Admin is sacrificing our Canadian ally in favor of climate politics. The “Buy America" EV rebate plan will ultimately destroy the Canadian auto sector and violates the U.S.-#Canada-#Mexico Agreement. Our friends deserve better. Finally, I'm not surprised @presssec made no mention of #Ukraine. The White House has sat on a security assistance package for Ukraine for weeks. What are they waiting for? We must help Ukrainians & give them what they need to combat #Russian aggression. Stop appeasing #Putin.”
Other - Middle East
Swalwell (D-CA-15) 12/22/2021: Tweet – “So we shouldn't have hunted down al Qaeda? This new GQP is something. They hate cops and the idea of a “common defense.” Link to quoted tweetIt's not the federal government's job to “save my life”. It's their job to stay out of it.”