Last updated on Sat January 15, 2022 at 12:45 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Bacon (R-NE-2) 01/14/2022: Twitter thread – “I received the Friend of the Family award for my consistent voting record and commitment to defending family values, protecting religious liberty, and standing with our ally Israel. Thank you to the @FaithandFreedom Coalition for this recognition. Link to image Link to reply@RepDonBacon @FaithandFreedom Toot Toot Toot your horn. Hey, I got one of those last week too.@NBD @RobertC17642309 @FaithandFreedom @nbd Congrats!”
Bacon (R-NE-2) 01/14/2022: Retweet of @AIPAC – “In the 3 years that the US and Iran were both party to the JCPOA, Tehran & its allies fomented terror around the world, armed terror groups, & took U.S. sailors hostage. Below are just some of the malign Iranian actions from when the deal was agreed to until the US withdrew...”
Baldwin (D-WI) 01/14/2022: Tweet – “This is a horrible tragedy that demands a thorough investigation and I want to extend my condolences to the Assad family, including those in Wisconsin who are mourning this tragic loss and deserve answers. Elderly Palestinian American man dies after being detained by Israeli forces... | nbcnews.com”
Dingell (D-MI-12) 01/14/2022: Tweet – “My heart is with Omar Abdalmajeed As'ad's family as they grieve this awful loss with real uncertainty. The circumstances surrounding his death are gravely concerning, and we need a full and thorough investigation to get answers now. Elderly Palestinian American dies after being detained by Israeli soldiers in West Bank... | washingtonpost.com”
Duncan (R-SC-3) 01/14/2022: Tweet – “Honored to receive the Friend of the Family Award this week from the Faith and Freedom Coalition for my conservative voting record in the 116th Congress and commitment to defend the family, protect religious freedom, and stand with Israel. @FaithandFreedom Link to image”
Griffith (R-VA-9) 01/14/2022: Tweet – “It was an honor to receive the Friend of the Family Award from @FaithandFreedom. I will continue my commitment to vote in defense of the family, support of religious liberty, and alliance with our friend Israel. Link to image”
Long (R-MO-7) 01/15/2022: Retweet of @HananyaNaftali – “Hezbollah intelligence operatives in a failed attempt to launch a drone over Israel's border with Lebanon. 😂 Link to video”
Long (R-MO-7) 01/15/2022: Retweet of @HananyaNaftali – “🔴 Afghan women protesting against the Taliban. Women in Afghanistan are forced to wear hijab and cannot travel without men. This is outrageous! Link to video”
McCollum (D-MN-4) 01/14/2022: Tweet – “This week 80-year old Omar Abdulmajeed Asaad, a Palestinian-American living in the West Bank, was pulled from his car, beaten by Israeli soldiers, and left to die on the side of the road. My condolences to Mr. Asaad's family. He is now another victim of this cruel occupation.”
Moore (D-WI-4) 01/14/2022: Tweet – “I'm saddened to learn of Omar Abdalmajeed As'ad's death and send my deepest condolences to his family. We need an investigation to understand what led to this tragedy. Elderly Palestinian American man dies after being detained by Israeli forces in the West Bank | nbcnews.com”
Newman (D-IL-3) 01/14/2022: Tweet – “I am deeply disturbed by reports of Israeli troops dragging, beating and leaving an 80-year-old Palestinian-American on the ground, where he later died of a heart attack. I echo the @StateDept in demanding a full investigation into this incident. Link to quoted tweetAn 80-year-old Palestinian American man was found dead Wednesday after being detained during an Israeli raid on an occupied West Bank village, sparking calls from US and UN officials for a "thorough investigation." (Palestinian American man, 80, dies after being detained by Israeli forces... | nbcnews.to)”
Tlaib (D-MI-13) 01/14/2022: Tweet – “Two days ago, Israeli troops stopped a car driven by 80-year-old Palestinian-American Omar Abdulmajeed Asaad. They dragged him from the car, beat him, and left him on the ground to die. This is outrageous! I call on @SecBlinken to investigate. Elderly Palestinian American Man Found Dead After Being Detained In Israeli Raid... | huffpost.com”
Syria
Hill (R-AR-2) 01/14/2022: Twitter thread – “I urge the Biden Administration to use the power granted by the Caesar Act to sanction Assad and the Syrian government for their crimes against the Syrian people. Yesterday's verdict confirmed the decade-long mass murder of Syria's innocent civilians, led by Bashar al-Assad. My full statement can be read below: RELEASE: Rep. French Hill on German Court Finding Syrian Officer Guilty of Crimes Against Humanity... | hill.house.gov”
Meeks (D-NY-5) 01/14/2022: Tweet – “CM @RepGregoryMeeks: Though the regime continues its heinous violence against #Syria's civilians, Germany's conviction of Assad regime torturer Anwar Raslan to life in prison for crimes against humanity is a significant step toward accountability. Link to quoted tweetSyrian regime intelligence officer gets life in prison for war crimes in landmark German trial (Syrian regime intelligence officer gets life in prison for war crimes in landmark German trial... | wapo.st)”
Wilson (R-SC-2) 01/14/2022: Tweet – “The Caesar Act is clear. Congress will hold Biden accountable for any sanctions relief provided to Assad. Lebanon's energy and economic crisis will not be solved by enriching mass murderer Assad and Iran's proxies. Link to quoted tweetThe #US Treasury Department sent a letter to #Lebanon saying they shouldn't worry about sanctions as they plan to buy natural gas and electricity from Egypt and Jordan via #Syria, Washington's ambassador to Beirut says. (Link to twitter.com)”
Wilson (R-SC-2) 01/14/2022: Retweet of @joel_rayburn – “It appears the Biden admin is willfully misinterpreting US law to offer other countries a "guarantee" that will die the day Congress changes hands, if not before. Never will they convince 1/2 of Congress that saving Lebanon requires diverting massive fuel or cash to Assad. 1/4 Link to quoted tweet”
Iran
Cammack (R-FL-3) 01/14/2022: Retweet of @newsmax – “"It's not just offensive, it's dangerous, it's violent." @RepKatCammack responds to the Biden Administration's response to an Iranian video showing former President Donald Trump being assassinated and vaccine mandates. @HeatherChilders @BobSellersTV Link to video”
Chabot (R-OH-1) 01/14/2022: Tweet – “Recently, I joined @HouseForeignGOP Lead Republican @RepMcCaul in calling on the Biden Administration to tighten sanctions as #Iran gets closer to a bomb. The mullahs spent last year building their capabilities & playing for time. Negotiations were always bound to be a dead-end. Link to image”
Fallon (R-TX-4) 01/14/2022: Tweet – “An awesome event! Be sure to check out our talk at the link below. Link to quoted tweetThank you @RepPatFallon for taking the time to connect with the Iranian American community this week. We are thankful for your strong words of support for the Iranian people & against the Mullahs in Tehran. Thank you, Congressman! Watch: (IAL Congressional Meet & Greet with Congressman Pat Fallon (TX-04)... | youtube.com) (Link to twitter.com)”
Garcia (R-CA-25) 01/14/2022: Tweet – “Iran continues to move forward w/ their nuclear program while continuing to ship oil to the CCP, Venezuela, & Russia. I signed onto a letter encouraging the Biden admin to end nuclear agreement discussions with Iran & instead impose strong sanctions ⬇️ 110 Republican Lawmakers Call on Biden to Abandon Iran Nuclear Talks... | freebeacon.com”
Graham (R-SC) 01/14/2022: Twitter thread – “Cannot believe that the Biden Administration is so dismissive of the Iranian video suggesting the assasination of President Trump by drones. The White House spokesperson's response when asked was incredibly inappropriate for the gravity of the situation, and the Biden Administration needs to quickly correct. While it is true the Ayatollah and his henchmen say crazy things, this video is not saying something crazy — it is an open and direct threat to President Trump. The Biden Administration should suspend nuclear talks with the Iranians in protest of this action. If it is left unaddressed it will be an incredible sign of weakness and incitement of further aggression by bad actors throughout the world.”
Hagerty (R-TN) 01/14/2022: Tweet – “The Russians & Putin are observing what the Biden Admin is doing—whether it be Afghanistan, our southern border, what's happening with China on the Taiwan Strait, Iran & the Middle East—the Russians are taking notice. They see our vulnerability. We need to regain our strength. Link to video”
Omar (D-MN-5) 01/14/2022: Tweet – “Once again, people in the foreign policy establishment want us barreling towards another reckless war instead of working on diplomacy and finding a peaceful solution. Thank you @Cirincione and @NuclearWilson for this timely piece. Hawks restart campaign for war with Iran – Responsible Statecraft | responsiblestatecraft.org”
Rubio (R-FL) 01/14/2022: Tweet – “The Biden Administration is so desperate to reach a bad deal with #Iran that they ignore rockets raining down on our embassy and threatened attacks on U.S. soil. The U.S. government must do more to protect Americans. Iraqi officials: 4 rockets target US Embassy in Baghdad | AP News”
Swalwell (D-CA-15) 01/15/2022: Retweet of @JuliaDavisNews – “The Danish intelligence has accused Russia of forging a 2019 letter to Senator Tom Cotton, claiming to be from Greenland's foreign minister & alleging there'd be an independence referendum. Tom Cotton claims to have given Trump the idea to buy Greenland. Denmark accuses China, Russia and Iran of espionage threat... | reuters.com Link to image”
Wicker (R-MS) 01/14/2022: Tweet – “The Iran Deal was a disaster in 2015, and it would be even worse in 2022. @POTUS needs to hold the Ayatollah accountable, not let history repeat itself. No nukes for Iran. The U.S. and Iran Move Closer to a Nuclear Deal - The New York Times”
Young (R-IN) 01/14/2022: Twitter thread – “Following yesterday's attacks by Iran-backed terrorists, the American people stand with members of our military & diplomatic corps stationed in Iraq, & Iraq's democratically elected government. As we work to repeal the #AUMF for Iraq, we recommit ourselves to work to defend Iraq as a partner & friend. More here: Iraqi officials: 4 rockets target US Embassy in Baghdad... | washingtonpost.com”
Iraq
Bacon (R-NE-2) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “General Soleimani oversaw the killing of 609 Americans in Iraq and was planning more attacks against our military when he received the justice that he more than deserved. Link to quoted tweetMartyr Soleimani is an eternal reality that will live on forever. His assassins - including Trump & the likes - will disappear in history's garbage bin, but of course after receiving retribution in this world for the crime they committed, God willing. (Link to twitter.com)”
Tunisia
Menendez (D-NJ) 01/14/2022: Tweet – “On the 11th anniversary of Tunisia's revolution, I congratulate the Tunisian people on their achievements since the country's democratic transition. Respect for constitutional order, rule of law & basic rights is vital to the country's future prosperity. Ahead of 11th Anniversary of Tunisian Revolution, Menendez, Risch, Meeks, McCaul Urge Biden Administration to Assess President Saïed's Anti-Democratic Trajectory, Ensure Meaningful Reforms | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations”
Murphy (D-CT) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “I was in Tunisia last summer, and I'm very troubled by the brutal scenes from yesterday. Tunisians fought hard to secure their democratic rights 11 years ago, and the authorities need to protect and uphold those rights. Tunisia police use water cannon on hundreds of protesters... | aljazeera.com”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Gimenez (R-FL-26) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “There is no place for censorship There is no place for CRT There is no place for medical mandates There is no place for racism There is no place for anti-Semitism There is no place for communism …in America 🇺🇸”
Afghanistan
Barr (R-KY-6) 01/14/2022: Twitter thread – “Months after the Biden Administration's humiliating surrender in Afghanistan, we have yet to receive a full and accurate accounting of the military weaponry, equipment and property left in the hands of Taliban terrorists. DOD was required by law to report this by Dec 29. Link to image It is bad enough that at least 470 Americans were left behind enemy lines after the withdrawal on August 31. I led a letter w/ 27 of my GOP colleagues calling on @DeptofDefense to fulfill its obligation under the law, and provide transparency on this disaster immediately. Scoop: @kristina_wong, @BreitbartNews ⬇️Exclusive -- Andy Barr to DOD: Where Is Update on Equipment in Afghanistan?... | breitbart.com”
Barr (R-KY-6) 01/14/2022: Retweet of @kristina_wong – “Exclusive -- GOP Lawmakers to DOD: Where Is Update on Equipment in Afghanistan? Exclusive -- Andy Barr to DOD: Where Is Update on Equipment in Afghanistan?... | breitbart.com via @BreitbartNews”
Burchett (R-TN-2) 01/14/2022: Tweet – “Humanitarian aid to Afghanistan will finance Taliban terrorists if it is incompetently distributed. The Biden administration needs to lay out what steps it is taking to prevent this from happening and adding more pain to last summer's embarrassing withdrawal from the country. Link to quoted tweetRepublican lawmakers are pressing the Biden administration to disclose what safeguards are in place to stop U.S. humanitarian aid to Afghanistan from enriching the Taliban, according to a letter sent Friday to @USAID. Via @Kredo0 (Lawmakers Worry US Aid to Afghanistan Enriching Taliban... | freebeacon.com)”
Burchett (R-TN-2) 01/14/2022: Retweet of @Kredo0 – “JUST IN: Lawmakers Worry US Aid to Afghanistan Enriching Taliban —USAID pressed to disclose what safeguards are in place Lawmakers Worry US Aid to Afghanistan Enriching Taliban... | freebeacon.com”
Green (R-TN-7) 01/14/2022: Tweet – “This is the reality for women under Taliban rule. Hastily withdrawing had repercussions not only for our national security, but for humanitarian efforts and women's rights in the country. Portraits of fear and loss... | washingtonpost.com”
Grothman (R-WI-6) 01/14/2022: Tweet – “Proud to join @RepAndyBarr and 26 of my colleagues on this letter to @SecDef asking for a report on the tens of billions of dollars of military equipment left behind in Afghanistan. In the aftermath of our disastrous withdrawal, American taxpayers deserve answers. Link to quoted tweetMonths after the Biden Administration's humiliating surrender in Afghanistan, we have yet to receive a full and accurate accounting of the military weaponry, equipment and property left in the hands of Taliban terrorists. DOD was required by law to report this by Dec 29. (Link to twitter.com)”
Hartzler (R-MO-4) 01/14/2022: Tweet – “More #woke nonsense… Link to quoted tweetStudent ‘completely shocked' by woke professor's assignment on why Taliban are not terrorists (Student ‘completely shocked' by woke professor's assignment on why Taliban are not terrorists... | foxnews.com)”
Long (R-MO-7) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “And when they do we'll do exactly the same thing we did to stop them from over running Crimea and #Putin knows that. Our only hope is he fears #JoeBiden. Wait, it's early, I didn't really just say that did I? What I meant was... oh, well never mind. Link to quoted tweetThe same people that didn't see the collapse of Afghanistan are telling us that Russia isn't going to move on Ukraine.”
Long (R-MO-7) 01/15/2022: Retweet of @laralogan – “Brave Afghans recorded this chilling video that shows the true face of America's new “partner”. These are our allies, the people who stood by and stood with us. So many are trapped there in hell as these narco-terrorists continue to torture, imprison and kill more every day. Link to video”
Shaheen (D-NH) 01/14/2022: Tweet – “NH proudly welcomed Afghan men & women who fled imminent danger after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. For years I've worked to combat the housing shortage & increase affordability – we need an all-hands-on-deck response to house Granite Staters and refugees in need. Link to quoted tweetLack of affordable housing in New Hampshire hurts efforts to settle refugees from Afghanistan (Lack of affordable housing in New Hampshire hurts efforts to settle refugees from Afghanistan... | wmur.com)”
Wagner (R-MO-2) 01/14/2022: Twitter thread – “My colleagues and I called on the Department of Defense to report how much property and equipment was removed, left behind, or destroyed in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. This report was mandated by Congress in 2021 and the Department of Defense is weeks overdue. This lack of information prevents Congress from being able to accurately and effectively conduct oversight over the tens of billions of dollars of equipment invested in Afghanistan over the past 20 years and creates vulnerabilities in our national security. Read more about this issue in Breitbart here. Exclusive -- Andy Barr to DOD: Where Is Update on Equipment in Afghanistan?... | breitbart.com”
Waltz (R-FL-6) 01/14/2022: Tweet – “With a full withdrawal of U.S. troops, giving up Bagram airbase, and now $700M in aid, one would think the Biden Admin could have convinced the Taliban to release one American hostage. Mark Frerichs, sole American hostage held in Afghanistan, nears third year in captivity... | washingtonexaminer.com”