Members on the Record (Automated) for Sun January 16, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Allred (D-TX-32) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “I am following the situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville closely and am thankful for the law enforcement on the scene. My prayers are with those in harm's way and all of my Jewish friends and neighbors who live with this threat every day. Hostage situation at North Texas synagogue: SWAT, DPS and FBI on scene at Congregation Beth Israel on 6100 block of Pleasant Run Road of Colleyville... | wfaa.com”

Allred (D-TX-32) 01/16/2022: Tweet – “I am grateful that thanks to the work of law enforcement Rabbi Charlie and his congregants at Beth Israel are safe. Yesterday's events are the nightmare scenario every synagogue fears. We can and will ramp up protections, but ending anti-semitism must be our ultimate goal.”

Allred (D-TX-32) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “I am relieved that the Rabbi and all those who were held hostage at Beth Israel are alive and have been freed. Today's events are a chilling reminder of the work we must do to make our country, communities and places of worship safer for all Americans.”

Bass (D-CA-37) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Especially on the Sabbath, this is a heinous attack on the Jewish community. I'm thankful for the first responders who are working to rescue the rabbi and congregants of Congregation Beth Israel in Texas. My office will continue to monitor this situation as it unfolds. Link to quoted tweetBREAKING: A man has apparently taken hostages during services at a synagogue near Fort Worth, Texas, and a SWAT team is on the scene, authorities said. (Report: Hostages apparently taken at Texas synagogue | AP News)”

Bowman (D-NY-16) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Praying for those at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, their loved ones and for Jewish people around the world. To do this on MLK Day weekend, on Shabbat, and at a house of worship is to display the systematic hate and violence that we all must work to never see again.”

Burgess (R-TX-26) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “My prayers are with the Congregation Beth Israel and law enforcement in Colleyville. May this come to a safe and swift end.”

Cammack (R-FL-3) 01/16/2022: Tweet – “Thankful for the safe return of the hostages taken last night at Congregation Beth Israel in Texas. As we await more details, we should all outright reject anti-semitism and violence against all religious groups. There's no place for it in the United States. Period.”

Carter (R-GA-1) 01/16/2022: Tweet – “Praying for the Congregation Beth Israel as they recover from this weekend's senseless tragedy. Antisemitism has no place in America or anywhere else. Carter calls for prayers for the Jewish community... | buddycarter.house.gov”

Carter (R-TX-31) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Erika and I are praying for a quick and safe resolution at the Congregation Beth Israel”

Casey (D-PA) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Reports of the hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville are horrifying. I'm praying for a peaceful & swift resolution. Anti-Semitic attacks like this are becoming too frequent. From Pittsburgh to Colleyville, we have a moral duty to defeat violent bigotry.”

Casey (D-PA) 01/16/2022: Tweet – “I'm relieved that the hostages at Congregation Beth Israel are safe and reunited with their families. This must be a call to action for our Nation to root out and defeat anti-Semitism wherever we find it.”

Castro (D-TX-20) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “My thoughts are with the Congregation Beth Israel community amid this ongoing situation. I'm praying for the safety of the hostages and a peaceful resolution. Link to quoted tweetBREAKING: At least four hostages are being held at the Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, an official says. Follow live updates. (Live updates: Hostage situation at synagogue in Colleyville, Texas... | cnn.it)”

Castro (D-TX-20) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “I'm glad to see the hostage situation at Beth Israel has been resolved peacefully with no one physically harmed. Thank you to the first responders, including hostage negotiators, who kept everyone safe.”

Cicilline (D-RI-1) 01/15/2022: Twitter thread – “Keeping Congregation Beth Israel and the Colleyville community in my thoughts and prayers tonight. Live updates: Hostage situation at synagogue in Colleyville, Texas... | cnn.com Synagogues should be safe havens for our community - but that's been violated again today. This, Poway, and Tree of Life are the nightmare scenario for congregations across the country - made worse by rising antisemitism here at home and abroad. We must do more to combat hate.”

Clark (D-MA-5) 01/16/2022: Tweet – “Grateful that the members of Congregation Beth Israel are safe. I stand in solidarity with the Jewish community in #Colleyville and across the country in the difficult days ahead. Hate as no place here or anywhere. Texas synagogue hostage-taker demands release of Aafia Siddiqui; 1 hostage released... | amp.usatoday.com”

Cohen (D-TN-9) 01/16/2022: Tweet – “Agree with my Louisville colleague and brother. Last night could have ended in death of hostages but federal, state, local law enforcement jointly brought crisis to safe conclusion. 🧢's off! Link to quoted tweetRelieved to see the situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Texas resolved with synagogue leaders and congregants all safely released. Grateful for all who responded so heroically. Acts of violence cannot be tolerated, especially those targeting our communities of faith.”

Connolly (D-VA-11) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “My heart is with Congregation Beth Israel and first responders in Colleyville, TX. Praying for peace to prevail.”

Cornyn (R-TX) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Just briefed on the situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville by the DHS Secretary, and I will continue to monitor. Please pray for the hostages inside and law enforcement on the scene.”

Crapo (R-ID) 01/15/2022: Retweet of @SenRickScott – “Please join us in praying for the safety of all being held at Congregation Beth Israel & the law enforcement actively working to peacefully end this terrifying situation. Violence of any kind is abhorrent & the disturbing targeting of our Jewish communities must end. Link to quoted tweet”

Crenshaw (R-TX-2) 01/15/2022: Retweet of @DanPatrick – “Please join Jan and me in prayer for the members of Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, TX, taken in a hostage situation, and for the Jewish community. Please pray for their safe release. Violence against worshippers of any faith will not be tolerated in Texas.”

Crow (D-CO-6) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “I am following the hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Texas. I'm concerned for those in immediate danger and thinking of all my Jewish friends and neighbors who face threats everyday. We stand with you!”

Cruz (R-TX) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Heidi and I are praying for those at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville and for the SWAT team and all other law enforcement on the scene responding. My staff and I are closely monitoring the situation and are in close contact with local and national authorities.”

Cruz (R-TX) 01/15/2022: Twitter thread – “I am continuing to closely monitor the hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel. I just finished a briefing with federal law enforcement and will be speaking to Jewish community leaders throughout the evening. 1/x I will continue to do everything I can to ensure law enforcement has all the resources necessary to free the hostages. 2/x”

Cruz (R-TX) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Praise God. I'm very grateful that all hostages are safe and incredibly thankful for the brave members of law enforcement who responded to Congregation Beth Israel, freed the hostages, and stopped the terrorist.”

Dean (D-PA-4) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “What is happening at Congregation Beth Israel in TX is disturbing and heartbreaking. I'm praying for the safety of their congregants. We have a duty to resist and fight the spread of antisemitism, hate, and gun violence in our nation.”

Demings (D-FL-10) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Praying for the safety of the responding law enforcement officers and reported hostages at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville Texas.”

Deutch (D-FL-22) 01/15/2022: In reply to TweetJoin me in praying for safety and quick resolution for all involved in #Colleyville today. I'm monitoring the situation, speaking with officials, and will update when we know more. (Hostage situation at North Texas synagogue: SWAT, DPS and FBI on scene at Congregation Beth Israel on 6100 block of Pleasant Run Road of Colleyville... | wfaa.com) – “@RepBethVanDuyne Sending prayers and support from South Florida and standing with your community.”

Dingell (D-MI-12) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Standing with the Jewish community tonight as Congregation Beth Israel and Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker have been held hostage. Please join Temple Beth Emeth and me for a Zoom Havdalah Service tonight: Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting... | bit.ly”

Escobar (D-TX-16) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Praying for the Beth Israel Synagogue community and Dallas-area law enforcement as they continue to respond to this horrific hostage situation. May all the congregants return home safe tonight 🙏🏽”

Espaillat (D-NY-13) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “I'm keeping those being held in — and the first responders attending to — the terrifying hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel in my prayers tonight. Such acts of violence and antisemitism have no place in this country.”

Evans (D-PA-3) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Praying for a safe resolution for Congregation Beth Israel in Texas and law enforcement officers at the scene. Link to image”

Evans (D-PA-3) 01/15/2022: Retweet of @SenBobCasey – “Reports of the hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville are horrifying. I'm praying for a peaceful & swift resolution. Anti-Semitic attacks like this are becoming too frequent. From Pittsburgh to Colleyville, we have a moral duty to defeat violent bigotry.”

Evans (D-PA-3) 01/15/2022: Retweet of @JoshShapiroPA – “Congregation Beth Israel is the childhood congregation of a member of my campaign team, Annie. She told me how Jewish families in her community fought to build this temple after worshipping in rented or borrowed space for years.”

Fleischmann (R-TN-3) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Brenda and I are aware of the current hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Texas. Please join us in praying for the safe release of all innocents involved, law enforcement personnel responding to the scene, and for an end to all anti-Semitism.”

Fleischmann (R-TN-3) 01/15/2022: Retweet of @RepDavidKustoff – “Please join me and Roberta in praying for the safety and release of the Rabbi and other hostages at Congregation Beth Israel in Texas. Thank you to the brave law enforcement officers who are currently working on the scene.”

Fleischmann (R-TN-3) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “God bless the law enforcement officers who bravely responded to the hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel. Thank you to everyone who prayed for the safe release of every hostage. Link to quoted tweetUpdate at 9:55pm: The SWAT situation in Colleyville is resolved and all hostages are safe. We continue to work in partnership with the FBI to finalize all details. We will be addressing the media staging area at Good Shepherd Catholic Church at 10:15pm with an update.”

Fletcher (D-TX-7) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “I am grateful to the first responders and law enforcement working to end the hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville. My prayers are with the congregants for a peaceful resolution and thoughts will continue to be with them as the community there recovers.”

García (D-IL-4) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “I am shocked and horrified at the reports coming out of Colleyville, Texas with an armed person taking a Synagogue hostage, during prayer on Shabbat. My staff and I are closely following these events, and our thoughts are with the Jewish community in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area. Link to quoted tweetWe are monitoring the situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas very closely and are in touch with community leaders there. We pray for a rapid and peaceful resolution. (Colleyville police SWAT team involved in incident at synagogue... | dallasnews.com)”

García (D-IL-4) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “I am relieved to hear that all of the hostages at Beth Israel Synagogue in Colleyville, Texas have been freed and are now safe. I know it will take for this community to heal, but I am glad that those who went through this traumatic ordeal are now back home with their loved ones. Link to quoted tweetWe are immensely relieved and grateful that the hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel has come to an end and that the hostages are safe. We thank @FBI, @TxDPS, @ColleyvillePD, and other law enforcement agencies for handling this terrifying situation so deftly.”

Gillibrand (D-NY) 01/16/2022: Tweet – “I'm relieved and grateful that those held at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, TX were rescued and reunited with their loved ones. Far too many Jewish communities have been targeted by violence and hate. We all must do more to stand up and fight back against antisemitism.”

Gimenez (R-FL-26) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “The hostage situation at the Congregation Beth Israel in Texas is heartbreaking. This moment underscores the need to fight anti-semitism on all fronts and ensure law enforcement officials have the resources to keep our communities safe. Our prayers, and our efforts, continue.”

Gonzales (R-TX-23) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Join me in praying for a safe and quick recovery of all at Congregation Beth Israel, including our law enforcement officers responding in Colleyville.”

Gonzalez (D-TX-15) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “All should be able to practice their religion without fear. My thoughts are with the Beth Israel synagogue in Colleyville, TX tonight as well as all of our Jewish brothers and sisters. I send my thanks to the Colleyville Police Department who are working to make sure all are safe”

Gonzalez (D-TX-15) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “It is both tragic and unacceptable to fear the threat of violence in any place of worship. Join me in sending prayers and strength to the Congregation Beth Israel Synagogue in Colleyville, Texas. To those living in the area, practice caution. Residents evacuated for ongoing SWAT operation on Pleasant Run Road in Colleyville... | star-telegram.com”

Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Devastating situation at Beth Israel in Colleyville, TX, where synagogue members are being held hostage while attending Shabbat services. I am praying for them and their families, and thank law enforcement for their quick response.”

Greene (R-GA-14) 01/16/2022: GETTR Post – “While US Intelligence claims that Americans upset over election fraud & covid mandates are the greatest threat for homegrown terrorism, I'd like to remind everyone that death toll is zero. Islamic Terrorists have carried out more than 40,761 terror attacks since 9/11. A British National took Jewish hostages at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, TX yesterday. It's obvious he specifically targeted Jewish people at their Synagogue on the Sabbath bc he is indeed an Islamic terrorist and was demanding the release of another convicted Islamic terrorist, named Aafia Siddiqui aka Lady Al Qaeda. Was he indeed Siddiqui's brother? Did he enter our country illegally through the southern border? Why cover up Islamic terrorism? Islam: The Politically Incorrect Truth | thereligionofpeace.com”

Hinson (R-IA-1) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Praying for the safety of everyone at Congregation Beth Israel as well as the law enforcement officers & first responders working to end this horrible situation. Texas SWAT team responds to incident at synagogue as Facebook cuts service livestream... | foxnews.com”

Horsford (D-NV-4) 01/15/2022: Retweet of @SenJackyRosen – “I am horrified by the reported hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Texas. I am closely monitoring the situation and pray that law enforcement can bring this to a swift and peaceful end. Link to quoted tweet”

Hoyer (D-MD-5) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “I am closely monitoring the situation in Colleyville, TX, and praying for those held inside Congregation Beth Israel. This incident reflects the dangerous rise in antisemitism in the U.S. in recent years, and Jewish people deserve to feel safe in our country.”

Jacobs (D-CA-53) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Praying for a safe conclusion to this horrific situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Texas and grateful for the first responders on the scene. Link to quoted tweetBREAKING: Hostage situation at synagogue - Congregation Beth Israel in Texas. 1 suspect at this time. Sister of suspect is known terrorist incarcerated at Carswell AFB. Rabbi and 3 others being held. @ABC”

Johnson (D-TX-30) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “My office is monitoring the ongoing situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville. No one should ever fear for their lives in their places of worship. I am praying for the safety of those on the scene and I stand with the North Texas Jewish community. Link to quoted tweetDEVELOPING: A man has taken a rabbi, and possibly others, hostage at a synagogue near Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, 3 senior law enforcement officials say. (Man holds rabbi, potentially others hostage in synagogue, wants release of Aafia Siddiqui... | on.msnbc.com)”

Jones (D-NY-17) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “I'm horrified by the situation at Beth Israel Synagogue in Colleyville, TX. Sending all of my strength to those affected, and hoping for a safe resolution. Our nation must reckon with our crises of gun violence and antisemitism. Enough is enough.”

Joyce (R-OH-14) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Praying for a safe and swift resolution of the Congregation Beth Israel hostage crisis. I will always stand with Ohio's Jewish community against the scourge of anti-Semitism. No American should fear a threat such as this in their place of worship.”

Kelly (D-AZ) 01/16/2022: Tweet – “It's a relief to hear that those held at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville have been safely rescued. Grateful for the members of law enforcement who helped bring this dangerous situation to a close. We must always stand together in condemning acts of anti-Semitic hate.”

Kustoff (R-TN-8) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Please join me and Roberta in praying for the safety and release of the Rabbi and other hostages at Congregation Beth Israel in Texas. Thank you to the brave law enforcement officers who are currently working on the scene.”

Lankford (R-OK) 01/15/2022: Retweet of @CUFI – “Urgent prayer request: A gunman has taken worshipers hostage at Beth Israel Synagogue in Colleyville, TX. Please join us immediately in praying for the safe release of all those in peril at this moment and for the law enforcement officers attempting to diffuse this situation. Link to image”

Lankford (R-OK) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Please join me in praying for Congregation Beth Israel & the community of Colleyville, TX —I pray that the hostage situation ends quickly & safely.”

Lankford (R-OK) 01/15/2022: GETTR Post – “Please join me in praying for Congregation Beth Israel & the community of Colleyville, TX —I pray that the hostage situation ends quickly & safely.”

Larsen (D-WA-2) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Praying for the safety of the congregants of Congregation Beth Israel and the Jewish community in Colleyville, Texas. Link to quoted tweetJoin me in praying for safety and quick resolution for all involved in #Colleyville today. I'm monitoring the situation, speaking with officials, and will update when we know more. (Hostage situation at North Texas synagogue: SWAT, DPS and FBI on scene at Congregation Beth Israel on 6100 block of Pleasant Run Road of Colleyville... | wfaa.com)”

Leger Fernandez (D-NM-3) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “This incident isn't isolated. We have seen a global spike in antisemitism. Today, we see what happens when growing tides of antisemitism are ignored. Praying for the rabbi and congregants inside. Link to quoted tweetFBI assisting in hostage situation in Colleyville, Texas, at Congregation Beth Israel (Colleyville, Texas: All hostages out and safe at Texas synagogue, governor says - CNN)”

Leger Fernandez (D-NM-3) 01/15/2022: Retweet of @ColinAllredTX – “I am relieved that the Rabbi and all those who were held hostage at Beth Israel are alive and have been freed. Today's events are a chilling reminder of the work we must do to make our country, communities and places of worship safer for all Americans.”

Lesko (R-AZ-8) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “I am horrified over the hostage situation at the Congregation Beth Israel in Texas. Everyone has the right to feel safe in their place of worship. I condemn ALL forms of anti-Semitism. Please join me in praying for the Jewish community and everyone involved in the incident.”

Levin (D-MI-9) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “I'm monitoring closely the hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas. Praying for the safety of all involved. I stand in solidarity with my fellow Jews who continue to face and witness senseless antisemitic violence. Link to quoted tweetA gunman is inside congregation Beth Israel temple in Colleyville, on the heels of Shabbat services. An unknown number of people are being held. (Link to twitter.com)”

Levin (D-MI-9) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “I will be live with @YasminMSNBC discussing the hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Texas.”

Levin (D-MI-9) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Learning the rabbi at Congregation Beth Israel is from Michigan and beloved by many in our district. This is so upsetting. As I just shared on @YasminMSNBC, there is NO excuse for this violence against our community.”

Lieu (D-CA-33) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “My prayers are with the hostages at Congregation Beth Israel. I pray the situation can be resolved without violence and that the gunman is prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Link to quoted tweetBREAKING: A gunman is holding the worshippers and Rabbi at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, TX hostage. They were just finishing Shabbat Services. (Residents evacuated for ongoing SWAT operation on Pleasant Run Road in Colleyville... | star-telegram.com)”

Long (R-MO-7) 01/16/2022: Retweet of @HananyaNaftali – “All 4 hostages at Colleyville synagogue in Texas are safe. The gunman is dead. Our prayers have been answered! Link to video”

Long (R-MO-7) 01/16/2022: Retweet of @HananyaNaftali – “We have snow in Israel's Mt. Hermon in the Golan Heights! ❄️ Link to video”

Long (R-MO-7) 01/16/2022: Retweet of @beingrealmac – “The unvaxxed are not allowed to enter movie theaters in Israel. The freedom protestors stormed a movie theatre with chants of "We will never give up." Link to video”

Luria (D-VA-2) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “I'm horrified to hear of the news of a gunman taking hostages at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, TX. I am continuing to monitor this developing situation, and my thoughts and prayers are with their community.”

Luria (D-VA-2) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Relieved to hear that the hostages held at Congregation Beth Israel have been released and are safe. I'm grateful for the heroic efforts of law enforcement to end this horrifying ordeal. Link to quoted tweetUPDATE: Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted about 9:35 p.m. Saturday that all hostages are safe and out of a Colleyville synagogue after a loud bang and gunfire were heard. (Residents evacuated for ongoing SWAT operation on Pleasant Run Road in Colleyville... | trib.al)”

Luria (D-VA-2) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Horrifying news. I am closely monitoring the situation and praying for the safety of the hostages. Link to quoted tweetBREAKING: At least four hostages are being held at the Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, an official says. Follow live updates. (Live updates: Hostage situation at synagogue in Colleyville, Texas... | cnn.it)”

Malinowski (D-NJ-7) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “I'm praying for a peaceful resolution to the terrible hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Texas. We must do more to fight the hatred and violence that threatens Jewish-Americans, and all Americans, intruding even into our houses of worship.”

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Federal and local law enforcement have responded to a horrifying hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Dallas, Texas. We pray for the safe release of the rabbi and congregants. Houses of worship should be solemn & safe places for meditation, prayer and peace.”

Maloney (D-NY-12) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “I am so relieved to hear this. Link to quoted tweet#Breaking All the hostages who were inside the Congregation Beth Israel synagogue have been rescued and are safe”

Maloney (D-NY-18) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Let us hold Congregation Beth Israel and the entire Jewish community in our hearts as we pray for a peaceful resolution and the safety of the hostages. It is shameful how common anti-Semitic violence has become in our country. We cannot allow this to be normalized.”

McCarthy (R-CA-23) 01/15/2022: Retweet of @RepBethVanDuyne – “Join me in praying for safety and quick resolution for all involved in #Colleyville today. I'm monitoring the situation, speaking with officials, and will update when we know more. Hostage situation at North Texas synagogue: SWAT, DPS and FBI on scene at Congregation Beth Israel on 6100 block of Pleasant Run Road of Colleyville... | wfaa.com”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Praying for protection over those at Congregation Beth Israel. Link to quoted tweetHostage situation at Dallas-area synagogue: SWAT, DPS and FBI all on scene at Congregation Beth Israel (Watch live: Hostage situation at Colleyville synagogue: SWAT, DPS and FBI all on scene at Congregation Beth Israel on 6100 block of Pleasant Run Road... | kvue.com)”

McCollum (D-MN-4) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Praying that law enforcement can deescalate and resolve the situation at Congregation Beth Israel.❤️ Link to quoted tweetThis is horrifying. Please pray for the safety of those being held hostage in the synagogue and the police officers working to end the crisis without bloodshed. (Link to twitter.com)”

Menendez (D-NJ) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Praying for a peaceful resolution for these worshippers at Congregation Beth Israel, and for the entire Jewish community watching in fear that the rise in anti-Semitic violence will one day reach their own doorstep. We must all condemn this violence. Link to quoted tweetAn armed gunmen is holding a rabbi and his congregation hostage at a synagogue in Colleyville, Texas, multiple news reports say (FBI Is Attending Hostage Situation at Synagogue in Texas... | trib.al)”

Meng (D-NY-6) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Praying for release of Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker and the Congregation Beth Israel. Praying for their families, the Jewish community here in NYS and across the country tonight. I have been informed that @NYPDnews has stepped up patrol around our synagogues tonite. #Colleyville”

Miller-Meeks (R-IA-2) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Praying for the safety of everyone involved and for law enforcement responding Link to quoted tweetNEW: The @FBIDallas and @ColleyvillePD report “no injuries” inside Congregation Beth Israel — but it's still an active scene involving SWAT, @TxDPS and more. It's our understanding a small group is held hostage inside the synagogue. Media is about a half-mile-away. More on @FOX4. (Link to twitter.com)”

Moran (R-KS) 01/16/2022: Tweet – “Robba & I are grateful the hostages at the Congregation Beth Israel synagogue are safe and express our gratitude to all law enforcement involved in resolving this dangerous situation.  Anti-Semitism is unacceptable in our society, & I forcefully condemn these acts of violence.”

Murphy (D-FL-7) 01/16/2022: Tweet – “Happy and relieved that the hostages at Congregation Beth Israel are now safe. Grateful to law enforcement officers for their excellent work on a very tense day. Link to quoted tweetJUST IN: All hostages from Texas synagogue are "out alive and safe," governor says (Live Updates: All hostages from Texas synagogue are "out alive and safe," governor says... | cbsn.ws)”

Nadler (D-NY-10) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Praying for Congregation Beth Israel and the Colleyville Jewish community. My thoughts are with the hostages and hostage negotiators, and I dearly hope that they can bring this situation to a peaceful resolution. SWAT situation underway in Colleyville, Texas... | cnn.com”

Nadler (D-NY-10) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “So extremely relieved that those held hostage-including CBI's rabbi and others-are now safe. Very grateful to the talented hostage negotiation professionals, and to the people from all faiths and backgrounds who expressed concern and solidarity in the face of this. Link to quoted tweetPraying for Congregation Beth Israel and the Colleyville Jewish community. My thoughts are with the hostages and hostage negotiators, and I dearly hope that they can bring this situation to a peaceful resolution. (SWAT situation underway in Colleyville, Texas... | cnn.com)”

Newman (D-IL-3) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “My heart is with the Congregation Beth Israel and the residents of Colleyville, Texas. I'm praying for a peaceful conclusion to this horrifying incident. Please keep our entire Jewish community in your prayers during this frightening time. FBI assisting in hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas... | amp.cnn.com”

Norcross (D-NJ-1) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Saddened to see yet another synagogue targeted by hate. Praying for the safety of all the hostages at Beth Israel in Colleyville, TX & for their families. Thank you to law enforcement working to negotiate their safety & release. Residents evacuated for ongoing SWAT operation on Pleasant Run Road in Colleyville... | star-telegram.com”

Omar (D-MN-5) 01/16/2022: Tweet – “Thank God for the freeing of the hostages. Blessings to the members of Beth-Israel synagogue and the entire community.”

Owens (R-UT-4) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “I'm praying for the safe rescue of our neighbors in Colleyville, Texas tonight as law enforcement officials work to secure Congregation Beth Israel.”

Pallone (D-NJ-6) 01/16/2022: Tweet – “I'm devastated by the events at the Congregation Beth Israel Synagogue yesterday, and my thoughts are with the Jewish community in Colleyville. This tragic incident shows why we need to address rising antisemitism in the U.S. Thankfully, all the hostages are now safe and free.”

Pelosi (D-CA-12) 01/16/2022: Tweet – “Hate has no place in America. All Americans should be safe, especially in places of worship. Our gratitude to the #Colleyville first responders and our prayers to the families and to the Jewish community. Link to quoted tweetI am relieved that the Rabbi and all those who were held hostage at Beth Israel are alive and have been freed. Today's events are a chilling reminder of the work we must do to make our country, communities and places of worship safer for all Americans.”

Pfluger (R-TX-11) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Praying for Colleyville, TX and the safety of all of those in Congregation Beth Israel. Link to quoted tweetHostage situation at Dallas-area synagogue: SWAT, DPS and FBI all on scene at Congregation Beth Israel (Watch live: Hostage situation at Colleyville synagogue: SWAT, DPS and FBI all on scene at Congregation Beth Israel on 6100 block of Pleasant Run Road... | kvue.com)”

Pocan (D-WI-2) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Watching what is happening in Texas at Congregation Beth Israel. Hoping for a quick and peaceful resolution. Live updates: Hostage situation at synagogue in Colleyville, Texas | cnn.it”

Pocan (D-WI-2) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Horrible to see what's happening in Texas right now at Congregation Beth Israel. Sending positive thoughts for a safe and quick resolution.”

Portman (R-OH) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Praying for a peaceful resolution to the hostage situation at the Congregation Beth Israel synagogue in Texas. FBI SWAT team responds to hostage situation at Texas synagogue... | axios.com”

Pressley (D-MA-7) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Praying for the safety of all those at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas and keeping the entire community in my heart. Violence and anti-Semitism have no place in our society.”

Price (D-NC-4) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “I'm closely following the situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, TX, and hope for the safety of those held hostage and law enforcement working for their release. My thoughts are with the community and all those impacted.”

Raskin (D-MD-8) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “I'm closely following the horrific situation at Beth Israel Synagogue in Texas. The FBI and local law enforcement are reportedly in contact with the suspect. My fervent hopes for rescue and safety are with each of the congregants and their families.”

Rice (D-NY-4) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “My heart and prayers are with the hostages and law enforcement at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyille, Texas.”

Rosen (D-NV) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “I am horrified by the reported hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Texas. I am closely monitoring the situation and pray that law enforcement can bring this to a swift and peaceful end. Link to quoted tweetAuthorities are responding to a hostage situation at a Dallas-area synagogue. Negotiators are in contact with someone in the building, police say. (SWAT situation underway in Colleyville, Texas... | cnn.it)”

Rosen (D-NV) 01/16/2022: Tweet – “I'm thankful to law enforcement for getting the hostages at Congregation Beth Israel in Texas out safely. While we are relieved by the outcome, we must be clear that such acts of violence and antisemitism have no place in our communities. Link to quoted tweetAll hostages that were being held in a Texas synagogue are out and safe, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a tweet (BREAKING: All hostages are out and safe, Texas governor says... | cnn.it)”

Ryan (D-OH-13) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Holding all those involved in the tragic situation at Beth Israel Synagogue in Texas close to my heart and in my prayers tonight. Hate has no place in our country or anywhere.”

Scanlon (D-PA-5) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “The situation unfolding in Colleyville, Texas right now is horrifying. My thoughts are with the Beth Israel community, and I am praying for a peaceful resolution. Report: Hostages apparently taken at Texas synagogue | AP News”

Scanlon (D-PA-5) 01/15/2022: Retweet of @SenBobCasey – “Reports of the hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville are horrifying. I'm praying for a peaceful & swift resolution. Anti-Semitic attacks like this are becoming too frequent. From Pittsburgh to Colleyville, we have a moral duty to defeat violent bigotry.”

Scanlon (D-PA-5) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “I am relieved to hear that all of the hostages at Congregation Beth Israel are now safe. No one should have to endure such a traumatic experience — especially in their place of worship.”

Schakowsky (D-IL-9) 01/16/2022: Tweet – “Speechless. This is horrifying, unacceptable, and I'm sending strength and prayers to the Beth Israel congregation in Colleyville, TX Live updates: Hostage situation at synagogue in Colleyville, Texas... | cnn.com”

Schiff (D-CA-28) 01/16/2022: Tweet – “We're all relieved the hostages at Congregation Beth Israel were freed safely. And hope to learn more about this attack in the coming days. But one thing is certain: Anti-semitism has been dangerously on the rise for years. And its up to all of us, to stop it.”

Schneider (D-IL-10) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Grateful that all hostages at Congregation Beth Israel in Texas are safe. Thankful for the the first responders, SWAT teams and FBI. No American should have to fear for their safety in their house of worship. We must always stand against hate. Residents evacuated for ongoing SWAT operation on Pleasant Run Road in Colleyville... | star-telegram.com”

Schumer (D-NY) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “I'm monitoring the situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas. I'm praying for a peaceful resolution, for those being held, for the first responders, for Congregation Beth Israel, and for the Jewish community in Colleyville.”

Schumer (D-NY) 01/16/2022: Tweet – “Yesterday's alarming hostage trauma at Congregation Beth Israel in Texas is a stark reminder of the danger of antisemitism and why we must continue to increase our investment in non-profit security grants for groups who are targets of hate.”

Scott (R-FL) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Please join us in praying for the safety of all being held at Congregation Beth Israel & the law enforcement actively working to peacefully end this terrifying situation. Violence of any kind is abhorrent & the disturbing targeting of our Jewish communities must end. Link to quoted tweetBREAKING: Hostage situation at synagogue - Congregation Beth Israel in Texas. 1 suspect at this time. Sister of suspect is known terrorist incarcerated at Carswell AFB. Rabbi and 3 others being held. @ABC”

Scott (R-FL) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “It's an answered prayer to see law enforcement deliver the innocent people held hostage at Congregation Beth Israel back to safety. Any act of violence is unacceptable, but to target our Jewish community on the Sabbath is pure evil. Link to quoted tweetAll hostages held at a synagogue in Colleyville, Texas, are “out alive and safe,” according to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (Hostage Situation Feared at Texas Synagogue... | on.wsj.com)”

Sessions (R-TX-17) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “My prayers go out to the Beth Israel community in Colleyville, Texas as they respond to the hostage situation. I pray God protects the congregation and those helping bring them to safety.”

Sherrill (D-NJ-11) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “I join people across the nation in praying for the safety of the members of Congregation Beth Israel being held hostage in Texas.”

Speier (D-CA-14) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Praying for the hostages at Congregation Beth Israel Synagogue in Texas. May they be rescued safely.”

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Praying for the safety and protection of Congregation Beth Israel as well as law enforcement and first responders responding in Colleyville, Texas. Rabbi, congregants held hostage at Colleyville, Texas synagogue: cops... | nypost.com”

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 01/16/2022: Tweet – “America is grateful for the safe return of the Congregation Beth Israel hostages and the brave actions of law enforcement that saved lives.”

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 01/16/2022: GETTR Post – “America is grateful for the safe return of the Congregation Beth Israel hostages and the brave actions of law enforcement that saved lives.”

Stevens (D-MI-11) 01/16/2022: Twitter thread – “So grateful that all hostages at Congregation Beth Israel were released - thank you to the law enforcement that made this happen. No one should feel unsafe at their place of worship. We must shut down anti-semitism wherever we see it. I'm holding the hostages and their families in my heart and prayers as they heal.”

Stevens (D-MI-11) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “No one celebrating Shabbat with loved ones should have to run for their lives from gun violence. I am praying for a peaceful resolution for the congregants at the Beth Israel temple right now. We will not stand for attacks against the Jewish community or any religious group. Link to quoted tweetA gunman is inside congregation Beth Israel temple in Colleyville, on the heels of Shabbat services. An unknown number of people are being held. (Link to twitter.com)”

Stevens (D-MI-11) 01/15/2022: Retweet of @AJCGlobal – “We continue to closely monitor the hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel. While we eagerly await a peaceful outcome, we are relieved that one of the hostages has been released. We are grateful to our many friends and partners for the outpouring of solidarity and support.”

Swalwell (D-CA-15) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Prayers for the hostages at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, TX, and for all the law enforcement officers working to save them.”

Tlaib (D-MI-13) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Sending prayers and love to the Beth Israel community and synagogue family. No one should have to experience this, especially in a place of worship. I cannot imagine the horror folks are feeling. Hoping for a peaceful resolution.”

Tlaib (D-MI-13) 01/15/2022: Retweet of @IfNotNowOrg – “Thank you @RepAndyLevin for lifting this solidarity up and thank you to our allies for providing support when our community is threatened. Link to quoted tweet”

Tonko (D-NY-20) 01/16/2022: Tweet – “No person should ever be targeted for their religious beliefs or fear violence at a house of worship. Standing with our Jewish community today after the horrific hostage situation in Colleyville, Texas. We must stand together to root out violence and hate wherever it takes hold. Link to quoted tweetThe hours-long standoff in the suburb of Fort Worth and Dallas, which ended with the suspect confirmed dead and all hostages "out alive and safe,” sent shockwaves through the local community and rippled far beyond the United States. (British, Israeli Jews react to Texas synagogue attack, voice security concerns - The Washington Post)”

Torres (D-NY-15) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Our prayers are with the hostages, @FBI agents, & first responders who are currently on the scene at the #Texas Congregation Beth Israel synagogue providing assistance. We are hopeful for a safe conclusion to this situation without any harm to the hostages and law enforcement Link to quoted tweetBREAKING: At least four hostages are being held at the Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, an official says. Follow live updates. (Live updates: Hostage situation at synagogue in Colleyville, Texas... | cnn.it)”

Trahan (D-MA-3) 01/16/2022: Tweet – “So relieved to see these congregation members are safe, but horrified by what they were forced to endure. I'm keeping the entire Beth Israel community in my heart. No one should ever have to experience something like this, especially in their house of worship. Link to quoted tweetThe morning after he and three others were held hostage for nearly 12 hours, Colleyville Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker makes a public statement. (Link to twitter.com)”

Trone (D-MD-6) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “The innocent hostages at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville are returning home safe to their loved ones tonight. But this sigh of relief can only be temporary. Beyond thoughts and prayers, we must take urgent action to combat the rise of anti-Semitism in this country.”

Van Duyne (R-TX-24) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Join me in praying for safety and quick resolution for all involved in #Colleyville today. I'm monitoring the situation, speaking with officials, and will update when we know more. Hostage situation at North Texas synagogue: SWAT, DPS and FBI on scene at Congregation Beth Israel on 6100 block of Pleasant Run Road of Colleyville... | wfaa.com”

Vargas (D-CA-51) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “My thoughts are with the Beth Israel community and I hope for a peaceful resolution to this violence. Link to quoted tweetBREAKING: A man has apparently taken hostages during services at a synagogue near Fort Worth, Texas, and a SWAT team is on the scene, authorities said. (Report: Hostages apparently taken at Texas synagogue | AP News)”

Veasey (D-TX-33) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “I am closely monitoring the unfolding hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville. I know the Rabbi and his wife Adena very well. I'm praying for his safety and his congregants, and hope that this situation is resolved soon. Link to quoted tweetAuthorities northeast of Fort Worth are negotiating with a man who has apparently taken people hostage at a Colleyville synagogue during services. It is unclear if anyone is injured and how the man may be armed. Follow live Twitter coverage here: (Colleyville synagogue held hostage during livestreamed service; police negotiating with man... | twitter.com)”

Veasey (D-TX-33) 01/16/2022: Twitter thread – “I am grateful for the safe release of Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker and all of the congregants at Congregation Beth Israel in #Colleyville. My heart goes out to the Rabbi, his family, the congregants, and our brave law enforcement who had to endure that ordeal. Link to quoted tweetUpdate: All hostages inside Colleyville synagogue rescued after 11-hour standoff, hostage-taker dead (Colleyville police SWAT team involved in incident at synagogue... | buff.ly) There is more we will learn in the days ahead about the motivations of the hostage-taker. But let me be clear to anyone who intends to spread hate—we will stand against anti-Semitism and continue our work to ensure that all Texans can practice their religions safely and freely.”

Veasey (D-TX-33) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker and all the congregants at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville are now safe! My prayers go out to Charlie, Adena, their daughters, every congregant whom had to endure that ordeal and their families. ❤️🇺🇸 Link to quoted tweet#Breaking #ColleyvilleSynagogue sources confirm to me it was the elite FBI hostage rescue team which flew into DFW this evening, who executed the explosion and temple entry. All hostages are ok, and have spoken to officers. Fate of the hostage taker not yet clear. @CBSDFW”

Wexton (D-VA-10) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “My thoughts are with the Congregation Beth Israel community tonight during this horrific ordeal. This kind of violent antisemitic attack is sickening. I'm grateful to all of the law enforcement officials working to bring a safe end to the situation. SWAT situation underway in Colleyville, Texas... | trib.al”

Williams (D-GA-5) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Praying for a peaceful and safe return of the Congregation Beth Israel to their families and loved ones. I stand in solidarity with the Colleyville and Jewish community, and remain determined to end the plague of anti-Semitism across the country. Link to quoted tweetI am closely monitoring the unfolding hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville. I know the Rabbi and his wife Adena very well. I'm praying for his safety and his congregants, and hope that this situation is resolved soon. (Link to twitter.com)”

Yarmuth (D-KY-3) 01/16/2022: Tweet – “Relieved to see the situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Texas resolved with synagogue leaders and congregants all safely released. Grateful for all who responded so heroically. Acts of violence cannot be tolerated, especially those targeting our communities of faith.”

Zeldin (R-NY-1) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Please say a prayer wherever you are for the Rabbi and other reported hostages at Congregation Beth Israel in Texas.”

Zeldin (R-NY-1) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Horrifying news coming out of Texas. Please send a prayer wherever you are for the Rabbi and other reported hostages at Congregation Beth Israel, as well as the law enforcement working hard to end an extremely dangerous and tense situation.”

Zeldin (R-NY-1) 01/15/2022: GETTR Post – “Please say a prayer wherever you are for the Rabbi and other reported hostages at Congregation Beth Israel in Texas.”

Iran

Bacon (R-NE-2) 01/15/2022: In reply to Tweet@RepDonBacon love to watch a sitting politician defend a death sentence by drone strike as justice – “@C00CHIEPUNK Great, I have no problem in this case. Link to reply@RepDonBacon @C00CHIEPUNK I have a problem with my elected representative not just condoning but actively being a proponent of assassinations. Assassinations are not justice. @SisterAsphalt @C00CHIEPUNK I have no problem delivering justice to a man who killed 609 Americans and wanted to do more. Link to reply@RepDonBacon IDK Don. I*m older than u but it is generally recognized that Iraq only became terrorism hotbed AFTER US invasion. Most of terrorists that ran full speed 2 Iraq 2 kill us were our Saudi allies or kids trained in Saudi madrasses. Iran came late to that parade @smith58_robert A separate issue than Soleimani from Iran killing 609 Americans… you point to the AQ threat, which is different than the one posed by the Iranians.”

Iraq

Slotkin (D-MI-8) 01/15/2022: Twitter thread – “We are all praying for the hostages in Texas, including a Rabbi who is a Michigander. I've spoken with his family, who are demonstrating incredible strength in the face of such fear, and since the incident began I've been getting regular updates from @DHSGov. 1/3 On my 1st tour in Iraq I helped stand up the hostage rescue team & the good news about this situation is that there's regular dialogue with the hostage-taker, that one hostage has been released - demonstrating at least the capacity for empathy - & that negotiations continue. 2/3 Those are important datapoints for hopefully getting to peaceful resolution. There will be more to say about the deep anti-semitism of this event, but for now, we should send all the prayers we can to these families. 3/3”

United Arab Emirates

Long (R-MO-7) 01/16/2022: Retweet of @spectatorindex – “JUST IN: Novak Djokovic's flight has departed Melbourne Airport, on the way to Dubai, after he was deported from Australia.”

Kuwait

Van Duyne (R-TX-24) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Honored to speak last night at the Lane American Hero Brigade Bash and honor the brave troops headed to Kuwait today. Thank you for your sacrifice and we will be praying for your safety every day! #SupportOurTroops Link to image”

Horn of Africa

Slotkin (D-MI-8) 01/15/2022: Twitter thread – “Today was a great (if cold) day to get out to check in on some great Lansing area businesses. I talked COVID and recovery at Altu's Ethiopian Cuisine, Smoothie Queen, and Crepe Nation. These businesses continue to adjust and react to change. Link to image In some cases, I was introducing myself to new businesses in new areas for our campaign. All part of getting a jump on 2022.”

Pakistan

Waltz (R-FL-6) 01/16/2022: Retweet of @jason_c_howk – “The @NATO betrayal and abandonment of Afghans have given a Pakistani-backed terrorist network a training center as big as Texas @michaelgwaltz @laralogan @SenBlumenthal @RepDanBishop @HeatherChilders @SenatorShaheen Link to quoted tweet”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Auchincloss (D-MA-4) 01/16/2022: Tweet – “Another act of terrorism in an American synagogue. Whatever the precise motivation of this deranged individual, the rising tide of antisemitism is a factor. Jews should not fear to worship together - in Texas, in Massachusetts, in America.”

Beyer (D-VA-8) 01/16/2022: Tweet – “Three days ago Rep. Davidson apologized for comparing public health measures to the systematic murder of millions of Jews and said he felt "horrible" about this post. So why is it still up? Link to quoted tweetThis has been done before. #DoNotComply (Link to twitter.com) (Link to twitter.com)”

Blackburn (R-TN) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “I am praying for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing situation at a Texas synagogue. We stand with our Jewish friends during this difficult time.”

Bowman (D-NY-16) 01/15/2022: Retweet of @jewishaction – “Please remember that many Jews observe Shabbat by staying offline and won't learn the news of the attack in Colleyville until sundown tonight. Be gentle. Be loving. Our Jewish communities are checking on each other and holding each other close.”

Boyle (D-PA-2) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Praying for a peaceful resolution to the hostage situation at a synagogue in Texas. There's simply no denying anti-semitism is on the rise. It is an evil that must be rejected.”

Carson (D-IN-7) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “I'm praying for everyone affected by the hostage situation at a synagogue in Colleyville, Texas, and I'm grateful to the first responders working tirelessly to save lives. We must continue doing all we can to stop the violence against our Jewish brothers and sisters.”

Casten (D-IL-6) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “The reports out of Colleyville, Texas that a Synagogue has been taken hostage are horrifying. I am following this senseless attack and my thoughts are with the Jewish community. Live Updates: SWAT Team Responds to Hostage Situation at Dallas-Fort Worth Area Synagogue... | nytimes.com”

Cohen (D-TN-9) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “I spent a good share of the morning listening to kinky's music. What a great songwriter. A new song about Nelson Mandela and all the old ones :they don't make Jews like Jesus anymore to the ballad of Charles Edward Whitman and that El Paso song. Kinky sings of freedom and fun. Link to quoted tweet“I was born in Chicago, lived there one year, couldn't find work, and moved to Texas, where I haven't worked since.””

Cohen (D-TN-9) 01/16/2022: Tweet – “Outrageous that Trump would associate with anti- Semitic frauds? No , business as usual. Breeding chaos and disinformation and deception Link to quoted tweetMaybe people have commented on the ‘Blacks for Trump' people behind him. They have been at every rally for years and are always seated right behind Trump so they are always on camera. Here is an article. (“Blacks for Trump” Leader Was in Violent Cult | theintercept.com)”

Cornyn (R-TX) 01/16/2022: Retweet of @CatParksTX – “There is no place for anti-semitism or violence against Jews in Texas.”

Crenshaw (R-TX-2) 01/15/2022: Retweet of @guypbenson – “Jew hatred is a scourge that — sadly — transcends ideological tribe. It is repugnant, and every good person must reject it without qualification or caveat.”

Crenshaw (R-TX-2) 01/15/2022: Retweet of @JesseKellyDC – “PRO TIP: There's a husband and father still in harm's way in a Texas synagogue. Maybe we could hold off until he's hugging them again before we start with politics, no? Now is the time to pray.”

Crenshaw (R-TX-2) 01/15/2022: Retweet of @GregAbbott_TX – “Prayers are being answered. One of the hostages in the synagogue has been released uninjured. 3 more to go. I talked with the Colleyville Mayor and offered the full assistance of the State of Texas. Link to image”

Cuellar (D-TX-28) 01/15/2022: Twitter thread – “I am relieved to hear that all of the hostages at the synagogue in Colleyville have been released safely. For generations, the Jewish people have been targeted for their religion, their ancestry and their history. Enough is enough. We must investigate today's events thoroughly to ensure that all Texans can practice their religions safely and freely.”

DeGette (D-CO-1) 01/16/2022: Tweet – “In the Jewish faith, today is a day to remember and honor our duty to care for the natural world. Happy Tu BiShvat to all who celebrate!”

Demings (D-FL-10) 01/16/2022: Tweet – “A huge breath of relief for the safe rescue of the hostages in Texas. Grateful for the work of law enforcement. My prayers are with the Jewish community as they have endured yet another violent threat. As FDR said, freedom from fear must be an inalienable American right.”

Deutch (D-FL-22) 01/15/2022: Twitter thread – “There are no words. The sheer terror that these worshippers, their spiritual leader, and their families and fellow congregants watching online are facing. The way their Sabbath prayer was so violently interrupted. Hostage situation at Texas synagogue: Live updates... | amp.cnn.com As I follow the ongoing situation in #Colleyville, I join the rest of the Jewish community, and all Americans, in hoping and praying for the Rabbi and congregants' safe return home.”

Deutch (D-FL-22) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “So grateful for the safe release of the rabbi and his congregants. And incredibly thankful for the efforts of local, state and federal law enforcement involved throughout this harrowing day. Link to quoted tweetUPDATE: Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted about 9:35 p.m. Saturday that all hostages are safe and out of a Colleyville synagogue after a loud bang and gunfire were heard. (Residents evacuated for ongoing SWAT operation on Pleasant Run Road in Colleyville... | trib.al)”

Durbin (D-IL) 01/16/2022: Tweet – “I'm relieved that this ended w/ innocent victims unharmed, but the warning is clear. Terrorism—both foreign & domestic—is a danger to targets of hate. To our Jewish brothers & sisters: we owe you a special effort to protect you from the threats that too often are directed at you. Link to quoted tweetBreaking News: The hostages who were held by a man at a Texas synagogue for about 11 hours have all been rescued safely, Gov. Greg Abbott said. The suspect died in the standoff. (Hostages Rescued Safely, Suspect Dies in Texas Synagogue Standoff - The New York Times)”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 01/15/2022: Retweet of @ilyseh – “Please say a prayer for the people being held hostage in their place of worship. This is so close to my parents synagogue. 🙏 Link to quoted tweet”

Gonzales (R-TX-23) 01/16/2022: Retweet of @NikkiHaley – “If someone goes into a synagogue and takes hostages, that is targeting the Jewish community. He chose that synagogue. Anti Semitism continues to be a vicious problem that we all must acknowledge Every time it happens. No excuses. Thankful the victims were saved. #PowerOfPrayer”

Green (D-TX-9) 01/16/2022: Tweet – “As a Christian, I stand with my Jewish friends against antisemitism. We cannot silo our opposition to hate to only those invidious -isms and phobias which impact ourselves. An assault on a Jewish house of worship is an assault on every house of worship.”

Houlahan (D-PA-6) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “I was stunned and horrified to recently hear of the unfolding situation in Texas. I am thankful for the law enforcement officers on the ground as they work towards safeguarding these innocent hostages. Link to quoted tweetBREAKING: A man has apparently taken hostages during services at a synagogue near Fort Worth, Texas, and a SWAT team is on the scene, authorities said. (Report: Hostages apparently taken at Texas synagogue | AP News)”

Khanna (D-CA-17) 01/16/2022: Tweet – “We must speak out categorically against the antisemitism and extremism we saw from the hostage taker in Texas, demanding the release of a prisoner who was found guilty of attempted murder. Amazing heroism from the @FBI hostage rescue team to free the hostages alive and safe.”

Lamb (D-PA-17) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “In Pittsburgh, we have tragic experience with anti Semitic terrorism. Today we are thanking God that the victims survived, and for the police and first responders who helped get them out alive. Praying for you and your entire community. Link to quoted tweetJUST IN: ALL synagogue hostages in Colleyville have been released, alive and safe.”

Lee (R-UT) 01/16/2022: Tweet – “Antisemitism has no place in America. I am thankful that prayers were answered and the hostages are now safe. Jewish congregations and communities must be safe to worship in this country.”

Levin (D-MI-9) 01/15/2022: Retweet of @YasminMSNBC – ““[It's] horrifying and completely unacceptable.” @RepAndyLevin reacts to the hostage situation in a Texas synagogue this afternoon and discusses the security measures taken at many synagogues around the country. Link to video”

Levin (D-MI-9) 01/16/2022: Tweet – “I am grateful the hostages were released, and I know this violence will continue to impact all of us near #Colleyville and beyond who pray in a synagogue and live with antisemitism every day. Prayers as we heal and recommit to fighting hate in all its forms.”

Levin (D-MI-9) 01/16/2022: Tweet – “I want to lift up the outpouring of love and support we are witnessing. #Colleyville Jews will continue to need this as they heal from this trauma. It's clear there's a diverse and caring community there that should inspire us all.”

Long (R-MO-7) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Synagogue hostages rescued, suspect dead in Colleyville, Texas | nypost.com”

Long (R-MO-7) 01/15/2022: Retweet of @FOX4 – “What we know about the Colleyville synagogue hostage situation: FBI, police continue to negotiate with suspect It's believed 4 hostages taken, including rabbi No injuries reported No threats reported at other locations Colleyville SWAT operation: Police asking those in the area to evacuate... | fox4news.com”

Long (R-MO-7) 01/15/2022: Retweet of @stillgray – “While an Islamist was planning to take a Jewish synagogue in Texas hostage, the FBI was busy chasing down grandmothers who strolled through the Capitol.”

Long (R-MO-7) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Hostage situation at Texas synagogue: Live updates Live updates: Hostage situation at synagogue in Colleyville, Texas | cnn.com”

Long (R-MO-7) 01/16/2022: Tweet – “The @FBI should apply to work in Hollywood. F.B.I. Federal Bureau on Inventors. They could invent great story lines. #StopTheInsanity #StopTheWokeness And what, the Waukesha Christmas parade driver Darrell Brooks, Jr. just got lost and was in a hurry? Link to quoted tweetBREAKING: The FBI says the Texas synagogue hostage taker's demands were specifically focused on issue not connected to the Jewish community. (Report: Hostages apparently taken at Texas synagogue | AP News)”

Long (R-MO-7) 01/16/2022: Retweet of @CHSommers – “@AP He was seeking the release of the virulent antisemite and convicted terrorist—Aafia Siddiqui. She blamed Jews for everything—likely he did too. 'Lady Al Qaeda' cries foul: Accused terrorist Aafia Siddiqui says toss Jews from jury pool... | nydailynews.com”

Long (R-MO-7) 01/16/2022: Retweet of @Nervana_1 – “@AP Delete your a count. This is appalling! He picked a synagogue to be his crime scene and you are trying to whitewash his crime? Imagine someone say the same about Jan6 Capitol storming?”

Long (R-MO-7) 01/16/2022: Retweet of @johncardillo – “Entire corporate media wants to hide the motive of the Muslim terrorist who took hostages in a TX synagogue demanding the release of another Muslim terrorist. The trash media had their fingers crossed hoping it was a white Christian conservative, so now they'll just go dark.”

Long (R-MO-7) 01/16/2022: Retweet of @ACTBrigitte – “There was an anti-Semitic terrorist attack on a Jewish Synagogue yesterday and the liberal media is talking about "Islamophobia." What about anti-Semitism?”

Long (R-MO-7) 01/16/2022: Retweet of @ACTBrigitte – “The FBI claims what happened yesterday in Colleyville was not related to anti-Semitism. What little credibility they had left, is now completely shattered and gone.”

Long (R-MO-7) 01/16/2022: Retweet of @RichardGrenell – “Why is Facebook allowing terrorists to organize on their platform? @Meta This event gave aid and comfort to a planned attack on a synagogue. Link to quoted tweet”

Malinowski (D-NJ-7) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Tonight we pray with Jewish Americans and recommit ourselves to the fight against hatred and violence. No American should fear for their lives in their house of worship. Live updates: Hostage situation at synagogue in Colleyville, Texas... | cnn.com”

Malinowski (D-NJ-7) 01/15/2022: Retweet of @Acosta – “CNN: Hostage situation in synagogue in Colleyville, Texas, is over, according to governor's office.”

Maloney (D-NY-12) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “My heart is with the Jewish people of Colleyville, TX. This is a deeply disturbing act of hatred and antisemitism. Texas hostage situation: 10-hour standoff at Colleyville synagogue ends with all hostages safe, hostage-taker dead - ABC13 Houston”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 01/16/2022: Tweet – “🚨TUNE IN 📺: LR @RepMcCaul will be joining @jaketapper at 9amET/8amCT on @CNNSotu to discuss Russia's latest provocations and the hostage situation at a synagogue in Colleyville, TX that was resolved late last night. Link to quoted tweetTUNE IN 🚨 LR @RepMcCaul will join @jaketapper this Sunday, January 16th at 9amET/8amCT on @CNNSotu to discuss holding Russia accountable for its continued malign behavior and other foreign policy matters. WATCH🚨 (Link to twitter.com)”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 01/16/2022: Tweet – “LR @RepMcCaul on @CNNsotu with @jaketapper discussing Russia's latest provocations, the upcoming Beijing Olympics, and the hostage situation at a synagogue in Colleyville, TX that was resolved late last night. WATCH🚨⬇️ Link to video”

Meng (D-NY-6) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Glad that the hostages in #Colleyville, TX have been released & are safe. Continuing to monitor the situation & learn more details. Nobody should ever fear violence when gathering at houses of worship. My office has been in touch w/ NYPD about ensuring safety at local synagogues.”

Meng (D-NY-6) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “So relieved to hear this. Our prayers are answered. Collective sighs of relief across the Jewish community and all people. Link to quoted tweetBoruch HaShem!!! (Link to twitter.com)”

Moore (D-WI-4) 01/16/2022: Tweet – “I'm so relieved everyone is now safe. We must challenge anti-semitism wherever it is and ensure everyone can worship with facing harm or danger. Link to quoted tweetBREAKING: All hostages that were being held in a Texas synagogue are out and safe, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a tweet (BREAKING: All hostages are out and safe, Texas governor says... | cnn.it)”

Moran (R-KS) 01/16/2022: Tweet – “There is still work to do to eliminate antisemitic violence in America. Jews represent only 2% of the U.S. population but are the victims of 58% of religiously-motivated crime. Our Jewish friends should be able to go about their lives and practice their faith without fear.”

Newman (D-IL-3) 01/16/2022: Tweet – “I'm heartbroken to see yet another act of anti-Semitic violence and terror in America. We must unequivocally condemn and eradicate this hatred whenever it appears.”

Norcross (D-NJ-1) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “A truly terrifying situation unfolding in Texas. I am praying for the safety of the hostages and the first responders. Link to quoted tweetRanting man apparently takes hostages at Texas synagogue (Ranting man apparently takes hostages at Texas synagogue... | nj-ne.ws) (Link to twitter.com)”

Pascrell (D-NJ-9) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “I have been praying all day and I'm so happy all Colleyville Synagogue hostages are safe. Thank you to law enforcement. Jewish communities are under attack. Antisemitism is a cancer on humanity that must be stamped out. Link to quoted tweet#BREAKING: Gov. Abbott says all hostages have been rescued alive and safe. This comes just after our @DavidSFOX4 heard what sounded like a flash bang followed by multiple gunshots - at the scene near a Synagogue in Colleyville (Colleyville SWAT operation: Police asking those in the area to evacuate... | fox4news.com) (Link to twitter.com)”

Peters (D-MI) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Thinking of Rabbi Charlie and the entire congregation & community impacted by this disturbing situation. I'll be closely monitoring updates. Nobody should face threats of violence based on their faith. Hopeful law enforcement can bring this to a safe end. Link to quoted tweetDEVELOPING: A man has taken a rabbi, and possibly others, hostage at a synagogue near Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, 3 senior law enforcement officials say. (SWAT team involved in incident at synagogue in Colleyville, Texas... | nbcnews.to)”

Pfluger (R-TX-11) 01/16/2022: Tweet – “Prayers answered! Thankful for our state, local, and federal law enforcement heroes who secured the safety of the hostages. Link to quoted tweetBREAKING: All hostages at Texas synagogue 'out alive and safe' after hours-long standoff, Gov. Greg Abbott said (Texas SWAT team responds to incident at synagogue as Facebook cuts service livestream... | foxnews.com)”

Pfluger (R-TX-11) 01/16/2022: Tweet – “Our prayers were answered! All hostages are safe thanks to the work of local, state and federal law enforcement and the power of prayer. Texas SWAT team responds to incident at synagogue as Facebook cuts service livestream... | foxnews.com”

Phillips (D-MN-3) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Enough with the Hitler and Nazi comparisons. They're dangerous false equivalencies that dishonor the 6 million human beings who died at the hands of monsters in the Holocaust. THIS IS NOT THAT. Nikki Fried compares Gov. DeSantis administration with rise of Adolf Hitler... | floridapolitics.com”

Phillips (D-MN-3) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “This is horrifying. Please pray for the safety of those being held hostage in the synagogue and the police officers working to end the crisis without bloodshed. Link to quoted tweetAn armed gunmen is holding a rabbi and his congregation hostage at a synagogue in Colleyville, Texas, multiple news reports say (FBI Is Attending Hostage Situation at Synagogue in Texas... | trib.al)”

Phillips (D-MN-3) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Extraordinary work by law enforcement agents to save four lives and prevent a tragedy tonight in Colleyville. Link to quoted tweetGov. Abbott says all hostages are "out, alive and safe" after loud bangs heard outside Colleyville synagogue. (Man Apparently Takes Hostages at Colleyville Synagogue, SWAT Responds... | on.nbcdfw.com)”

Roy (R-TX-21) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Our prayers are with all involved as we hope for a peaceful resolution. Link to quoted tweetBREAKING: Texas SWAT team responds to hostage situation at synagogue (Texas SWAT team responds to incident at synagogue as Facebook cuts service livestream... | foxnews.com)”

Roy (R-TX-21) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Praying for all involved at the Synagogue in Colleyville. Godspeed. Residents evacuated for ongoing SWAT operation on Pleasant Run Road in Colleyville... | star-telegram.com”

Scalise (R-LA-1) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Prayers answered. 🙏 Thank you to the courageous law enforcement officers who saved these lives. Let's be clear: No one should have to live in fear of antisemitic violence. Not in their place of worship. Not anywhere. Link to quoted tweetBREAKING: All hostages at Texas synagogue 'out alive and safe' after hours-long standoff, Gov. Greg Abbott said (Texas SWAT team responds to incident at synagogue as Facebook cuts service livestream... | foxnews.com)”

Scanlon (D-PA-5) 01/15/2022: Retweet of @ChangeTheRef – “Once again, the Jewish community is a target of gun violence. In 2018, nearly 60% of hate crimes targeted Jewish people and Jewish institutions. (@Everytown) Access to guns increases the number of hate crimes. Residents evacuated for ongoing SWAT operation on Pleasant Run Road in Colleyville... | star-telegram.com”

Schatz (D-HI) 01/15/2022: Retweet of @Katie_Roof – “CNN reporting all the synagogue hostages are safe and alive ❤️”

Schrier (D-WA-8) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “I am monitoring this distressing situation and praying for the safe release of all hostages. Link to quoted tweetOfficials say they are in contact with a man who has reportedly taken hostages inside the synagogue in Colleyville, which is about 15 miles northeast of Fort Worth, Texas. There were no reports of injuries as of mid-afternoon. (All hostages are safe and gunman is dead in Colleyville, Texas : NPR | n.pr)”

Schweikert (R-AZ-6) 01/16/2022: Tweet – “I am very relieved to see the hostages released from the synagogue in Colleyville. Everyone has the right to freely and safely practice their faith and we must always protect that. As a country we need to continue to condemn anti-semitism. It's a scourge that must be eradicated.”

Sherman (D-CA-30) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “We pray for those in danger and those held hostage. SWAT team involved in incident at synagogue in Colleyville, Texas... | google.com”

Soto (D-FL-9) 01/16/2022: Tweet – “We are grateful that all hostages are safe after a standoff inside a Texas synagogue. Thanks to local law enforcement for their heroism to save lives. We must remain vigilant against antisemitism and other forms of racism. #UnitedWeStand 🇺🇸 🕍 Report: Hostages apparently taken at Texas synagogue... | orlandosentinel.com”

Spanberger (D-VA-7) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “As we learn more about this situation, I'm praying for the safety of every congregant, the rabbi leading his community, & the police responding. I pray this ends without bloodshed, & we all work to stop the rise in anti-semitism that leads to the targeting of Jewish Americans. Link to quoted tweetAn armed gunmen is holding a rabbi and his congregation hostage at a synagogue in Colleyville, Texas, multiple news reports say (FBI Is Attending Hostage Situation at Synagogue in Texas... | trib.al)”

Stansbury (D-NM-1) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “As we're praying for the safety of Rabbi Cytron-Walker & Congregants of Congregation Beth Shalom, we're thinking of Jewish communities across the country and world. This synagogue could be any synagogue, and we must confront the rising tide of antisemitism and hate head-on.”

Stevens (D-MI-11) 01/15/2022: Retweet of @SamSteckloff – “Antisemitism is real. Antisemitism is violent and deadly. Please check on your Jewish friends, we are not ok.”

Stevens (D-MI-11) 01/15/2022: Twitter thread – “I spoke with members of Rabbi Walker's family here in his home state of Michigan. I let them know I — and our entire community — are here for them. Please keep him, his congregants, and the Jewish community in your thoughts tonight. But more than just our thoughts, we must also take action to put an end to the anti-semitism and violence against Jews we have seen steadily increase in recent years. This has to stop. #Colleyville”

Stevens (D-MI-11) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “My heart is elated. Thank G-d. Link to quoted tweetJUST IN: ALL synagogue hostages in Colleyville have been released, alive and safe.”

Suozzi (D-NY-3) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Praying for a safe and peaceful resolution to the ongoing hostage situation at a Texas synagogue. No one should have to fear that something like this will happen at their place of worship. Ranting man apparently takes hostages at Texas synagogue... | abcnews.go.com”

Swalwell (D-CA-15) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “My thoughts are with the hostages and law enforcement at the synagogue in Colleyville, TX. Anti-semitism is a scourge to be eradicated; nobody should ever have to fear violence in any house of prayer.”

Swalwell (D-CA-15) 01/15/2022: Retweet of @mehdirhasan – “Solidarity, thoughts, and prayers with the Jewish hostages in Texas, and their families, but also with *all* of my Jewish cousins nationwide, none of whom should have to live in fear of antisemitic threats or violence - especially in their houses of worship!”

Swalwell (D-CA-15) 01/15/2022: Retweet of @MarkieMartin – “JUST IN: ALL synagogue hostages in Colleyville have been released, alive and safe.”

Swalwell (D-CA-15) 01/15/2022: Retweet of @hmcghee – “In some homes, families are glued right now to screens, hoping that this hostage situation ends without bloodshed. So many are wondering, with anti-Semitism on the rise, if non-Jews are paying attention, if we care. We are. We do. Prayers up. Link to quoted tweet”

Torres (D-CA-35) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “.Prayers for these innocent victims being held hostage. 🙏🏼 Link to quoted tweetDEVELOPING: A man has taken a rabbi, and possibly others, hostage at a synagogue near Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, 3 senior law enforcement officials say. (Man holds rabbi, potentially others hostage in synagogue, wants release of Aafia Siddiqui... | on.msnbc.com)”

Torres (D-CA-35) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “.wonderful news. Link to quoted tweetBREAKING: All hostages that were being held in a Texas synagogue are out and safe, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a tweet (BREAKING: All hostages are out and safe, Texas governor says... | cnn.it)”

Van Duyne (R-TX-24) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “I am grateful for the safe release of the four hostages and thankful for the skilled and dedicated law enforcement who made their safe release possible. #ColleyvilleSynagogue”

Van Duyne (R-TX-24) 01/16/2022: Tweet – “Texas gun laws? Really? How about anti-Semitic rhetoric and radical Islamic extremism. Link to quoted tweet@richardhyde99 @PeterHotez Why do you think it is shocking? It's not like this hasn't happened before in this country! Texas gun laws is the reason!! Wake the hell up!!!”

Van Duyne (R-TX-24) 01/15/2022: GETTR Post – “Join me in praying for safety and quick resolution for all involved in Colleyville today. I'm monitoring the situation, speaking with officials, and will update when we know more. Hostage situation at North Texas synagogue: SWAT, DPS and FBI respond to scene with gunman at C | wfaa.com”

Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-23) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “I pray everyone comes from this horrifying situation unharmed. Shabbat is about rest, reflection + peace, and my hope is that's what emerges at the end of this. Link to quoted tweetBREAKING: Local reporters @ByJamesHartley and @JessikaHarkay describe what they heard on the Facebook livestream from inside the synagogue where a hostage situation remains ongoing in Colleyville, TX. (Link to twitter.com)”

Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-23) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Flooded with relief to hear this news. Thankful to the @FBI and law enforcement for their remarkable courage and expertise. Saddened and angry that another Jewish community was a target of terror. #ColleyvilleSynagogue Residents evacuated for ongoing SWAT operation on Pleasant Run Road in Colleyville... | bit.ly”

Wild (D-PA-7) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “I'm absolutely horrified at the reports coming out of Colleyville, and I'm thankful for the law enforcement on the scene. To the Jewish community who knows this violence all too well—I'm holding you close in my heart right now.”

Williams (R-TX-25) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Keeping everyone impacted by the situation in Colleyville in my prayers. Continuing to monitor the situation. Link to quoted tweetAuthorities northeast of Fort Worth are negotiating with a man who has apparently taken people hostage at a Colleyville synagogue during services. It is unclear if anyone is injured and how the man may be armed. Follow live Twitter coverage here: (Colleyville synagogue held hostage during livestreamed service; police negotiating with man... | twitter.com)”

Afghanistan

Boebert (R-CO-3) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “Joe Biden has done NOTHING to hold China accountable for COVID-19. He's now sending hundreds of millions of dollars to Afghanistan which will almost certainly fall into the hands of the Taliban. The foreign policy of appeasing our enemies will never work.”

Ernst (R-IA) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “The Taliban is denying Afghan women life and liberty.   Every one of my female Senate colleagues and I are urging @POTUS Biden to:    ☑️ Hold the Taliban accountable ☑️ Protect the rights of Afghan women and girls Link to quoted tweetNothing is truly the same in Afghanistan for many women whose lives were turned inside out last summer. Women who had been active in public life have hunkered down in hiding. (Portraits of fear and loss... | wapo.st)”

Romney (R-UT) 01/16/2022: Tweet – “The 1st year of the Biden Administration has been 52 bad weeks: -7% inflation -botched Afghanistan withdrawal -COVID resurgence & testing shortage -disaster at our southern border POTUS needs to stop trying to transform America and work to unify the country, like he promised. Link to video”

Other - Middle East

Stansbury (D-NM-1) 01/15/2022: Tweet – “WATCH: I'll be joining Al Jazeera English shortly to talk about how the #ChildTaxCredit is working—and how we MUST extend this crucial tax cut for New Mexico families. Al Jazeera Live | Today's latest from Al Jazeera”