Last updated on Sun February 13, 2022 at 12:48 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Graham (R-SC) 02/13/2022: Retweet of @Isaac_Herzog – “Pleased to meet a staunch friend of Israel, Senator @LindseyGrahamSC, in Jerusalem today. We had an productive discussion about strategic issues in our region and the importance of facing them united. Thank you, Senator, for your firm commitment to Israel's security! 🇮🇱🤝🇺🇸 Link to image”
Graham (R-SC) 02/13/2022: Tweet – “Speaking with @ThisWeekABC from Jerusalem in just a few minutes. Tune in! Link to image”
Scott (R-FL) 02/12/2022: Tweet – “Iran cannot be trusted & is a dangerous threat to America & Israel. This week, I joined @SenTedCruz & our colleagues to make clear that we will block any deal @POTUS strikes with the Iranian regime that is not first approved by Congress. Link to quoted tweetI sent a letter to Joe Biden, joined by 32 of my Republican colleagues, saying very simply: The President is required to submit any Iran deal to Congress and we will block implementation of any deal not submitted. (Link to twitter.com)”
Iran
Graham (R-SC) 02/13/2022: Retweet of @yzarka – “Just had the pleasure to host Senator Lindsey Graham for an in-depth round table discussion on Iran threat to the stability of the region. Link to image”
Egypt
Kim (D-NJ-3) 02/12/2022: In reply to TweetHi guys. Will you say a prayer for my dad Mohamed today? It's his birthday & the day he passed. He was a proud Egyptian feminist who loved his adopted home in America as well. He raised a daughter to believe she can do anything & to help others above all. I love and miss you papa (Link to twitter.com) – “@jasmineelgamal With you jasmine”
Iraq
Steube (R-FL-17) 02/12/2022: Tweet – “Even President Biden can't keep his crises straight… Link to quoted tweetBiden: "And there is no way we were ever going to unite Ukraine...I mean excuse me Iraq...Afghanistan." (Link to twitter.com)”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 02/12/2022: Tweet – “.@JGreenblattADL is exactly right. With antisemitism on the rise here at home and throughout the world, it is far past time for the Senate to confirm @deborahlipstadt for the position of U.S. Antisemitism Envoy. Senate needs to confirm Deborah Lipstadt as antisemitism envoy — Now... | thehill.com”
Meng (D-NY-6) 02/12/2022: Tweet – “Thank you @Lynn4NYC @NYPD112Pct for investigating this anti-Semitic vandalism in our district. Link to quoted tweetThis anti-semitic graffiti was found by a local Rabbi after Shabbat tonight. I have referred this to the Commanding Officer of @NYPD112Pct and @NYPDHateCrimes, & they are investigating. There is no place for this disgusting anti-semitic vandalism anywhere. (Link to twitter.com)”
Portman (R-OH) 02/12/2022: Twitter thread – “Last Sunday, @FOXNews published a joint op-ed highlighting how Congress should act quickly to pass our bipartisan Pray Safe Act to establish a centralized clearinghouse of security best practices, training resources, grant application info & more. The Pray Safe Act will improve nationwide knowledge of the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, which I have led efforts to increase the funding for, & can in turn improve the current unequal distribution of these grant funds across different states. No more Texas synagogue attacks – pass bipartisan Pray Safe Act | Fox News Passing the Pray Safe Act will ensure that all houses of worship who face threats of violence and terror have information on security trainings and NSGP applications.”
Zeldin (R-NY-1) 02/13/2022: Retweet of @AuschwitzMuseum – “13 February 1943 | A transport of 998 Jews deported from Drancy arrived at #Auschwitz. After the selection 143 men & 53 women were registered in the camp. The remaining 802 people were murdered in gas chamber. Two of them were David Henri Kuperberg (1,5) & his mother Laja (35). Link to image”
Afghanistan
Garamendi (D-CA-3) 02/12/2022: Tweet – “Yesterday I presented the 60th AMW with a Congressional Record Statement commending their bravery during the Afghanistan evacuations. This statement ensures their service and sacrifice will forever be remembered as part of our nation's historical records. Team Travis Receives Congressional Commendation... | travis.af.mil”
Higgins (D-NY-26) 02/12/2022: Tweet – “We joined @wnypeace at the Love for Afghanistan Vigil in Buffalo. Proud to live in a community welcoming to refugees. After ending a 20 yr war we are glad to bring our troops home & nation build thru efforts ranging from universal pre-k to affordable Rx drugs. #BuildBackBetter Link to image”
Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 02/13/2022: Retweet of @CNNSotu – “CNN's @JakeTapper on Biden dismissing a US Army report on the failures of the Afghanistan pullout: "I don't doubt President Biden cares, but I do not understand why he would not manifest that care into taking this investigation more seriously." #CNNSOTU Link to video”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 02/13/2022: Retweet of @CNNSotu – “CNN's @JakeTapper on Biden dismissing a US Army report on the failures of the Afghanistan pullout: "I don't doubt President Biden cares, but I do not understand why he would not manifest that care into taking this investigation more seriously." #CNNSOTU Link to video”
Meijer (R-MI-3) 02/12/2022: Retweet of @ObaidullaBaheer – “A young #US Senator refused to ratify a bill appropriating funds to evacuate South Vietnamese allies in 1975. The same person threw his allies under the bus almost fifty years later and then attempted to starve #Afghanistan, what a legacy Mr. #Biden.”
Meijer (R-MI-3) 02/13/2022: Retweet of @CNNSotu – “CNN's @JakeTapper on Biden dismissing a US Army report on the failures of the Afghanistan pullout: "I don't doubt President Biden cares, but I do not understand why he would not manifest that care into taking this investigation more seriously." #CNNSOTU Link to video”
Murphy (D-CT) 02/12/2022: Retweet of @newrepublic – ““We do have an obligation to help make sure that the Afghan people who we were helping to protect for 20 years don't starve,” @ChrisMurphyCT tells @Grace_Segers. The Afghanistan Crisis Continues... | newrepublic.com”
Stevens (D-MI-11) 02/13/2022: Retweet of @detroitnews – “Hundreds gather at Dearborn event in campaign to 'befriend' Afghan refugees Hundreds gather at Dearborn event in campaign to 'befriend' Afghan refugees... | detroitnews.com”
Waltz (R-FL-6) 02/13/2022: Tweet – “If you watch Biden's NBC interview today, just know that everything he will declare about Afghanistan is a farce. We left Americans behind terrorist lines. We left thousands of Afghan allies behind to die. Al Qaeda & ISIS are now planning future attacks against us.”