Members on the Record (Automated) for Thu February 24, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Banks (R-IN-3) 02/23/2022: Tweet – “It's not just Afghanistan and Russia… One of Biden's first foreign policy moves was to delist the Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. Weakness has consequences! Link to quoted tweetYemeni Student in Rally Aired on Houthi TV: Soon Our Drones Will Strike New York and Tel Aviv #Houthis #Yemen (Link to twitter.com)”

Demings (D-FL-10) 02/23/2022: Tweet – “Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett recently reminded Congress of the need to pass funding for the critical Iron Dome program. We in the House passed this funding months ago. The Senate needs to get this done.”

Garbarino (R-NY-2) 02/23/2022: Tweet – “I visited the Gaza border where families live in constant fear of missile attacks. The #IronDome is critical to the safety & security of Israel, as we saw during the Hamas rocket assault last summer. The US must continue to aid in the defense of Israel from terrorist threats. Link to video”

Guest (R-MS-3) 02/23/2022: Tweet – “Israel's Iron Dome missile system has saved countless lives. Last year, I introduced legislation to re-equip these strictly defensive assets as terrorists launched rockets into civilian areas. The Iron Dome stands as a testament to the strong U.S.-Israel relationship. Link to image”

Jordan (R-OH-4) 02/23/2022: Retweet of @AIPAC – “Incredible! Israel's national anthem plays in the UAE National Palace as ⁦Israeli President @Isaac_Herzog⁩ is welcomed by Crown Prince ⁦@MohamedBinZayed⁩. The Abraham Accords have ushered in #ANewEra of peace and progress in the Middle East. 🇺🇸🇮🇱🇦🇪🕊️ Link to video”

Letlow (R-LA-5) 02/23/2022: Tweet – “Grateful for the opportunity to visit sacred religious sites across Israel this week and speak with both leaders and policy experts about how we continue working together to help bring lasting peace to the Holy Land. Link to image”

Manning (D-NC-6) 02/23/2022: Tweet – “It was my pleasure to meet with Foreign Minister @yairlapid and Speaker @MkMickeyLevy to reaffirm the strong, bipartisan support for a U.S.-Israel relationship. Link to image”

McCarthy (R-CA-23) 02/23/2022: Retweet of @RepBethVanDuyne – “Grateful to be in Israel this week with @AIPAC meeting with leaders to discuss the crucial relationship between the US and our most trusted ally in the Middle East. They asked @GOPLeader and many of my fellow freshman members to share in this week of collaboration and learning. Link to image”

McCarthy (R-CA-23) 02/23/2022: Tweet – “11 million men women and children—including six million Jews—were senselessly murdered during the Holocaust. My visit to @YadVashem: World Holocaust Center in Jerusalem is a sobering reminder: we must never forget what happened. Link to image”

McCarthy (R-CA-23) 02/23/2022: Retweet of @RepGarbarino – “I visited the Gaza border where families live in constant fear of missile attacks. The #IronDome is critical to the safety & security of Israel, as we saw during the Hamas rocket assault last summer. The US must continue to aid in the defense of Israel from terrorist threats. Link to video”

Scott (R-FL) 02/23/2022: Tweet – “Evil regimes are taking advantage of Biden's weak appeasement. This dangerous partnership between @NicolasMaduro & Iran is exactly why Biden can't re-enter the failed Iran nuclear deal. We must strongly condemn this & protect the interests of Americans & our allies, like Israel. Link to quoted tweetGantz claims Iran giving Venezuela attack drone know-how (Gantz accuses Iran of providing Venezuela with attack drone know-how... | timesofisrael.com)”

Spartz (R-IN-5) 02/24/2022: Tweet – “By the will of God or coincidence, our congressional delegation happened to be in Israel this week, so my thoughts & prayers for the strong & resilient Ukrainian people are coming from the Holy Land. The USA & the world will be with you but most importantly - MAY GOD BE WITH YOU!”

Van Duyne (R-TX-24) 02/23/2022: Tweet – “Grateful to be in Israel this week with @AIPAC meeting with leaders to discuss the crucial relationship between the US and our most trusted ally in the Middle East. They asked @GOPLeader and many of my fellow freshman members to share in this week of collaboration and learning. Link to image”

Van Duyne (R-TX-24) 02/23/2022: Tweet – “You can not fully appreciate the history of Israel without visiting the Old City. On our first day, guides took us to some of the most recognizable sights like the City of David, Robinson's Arch, Western Wall, and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Link to image”

Van Duyne (R-TX-24) 02/23/2022: Tweet – “I had the pleasure of meeting Yakov Katz, the Editor of the Jerusalem Post, whose online version reaches millions around the world with news and thoughtful commentary on what is happening in Israel and in the larger Jewish community.”

Van Duyne (R-TX-24) 02/23/2022: Tweet – “We also sat down w/ Prof. Reuven Hazanat the Hebrew University of Jerusalem to discuss the state of politics in Jerusalem. He's an expert on the parliamentary system that has shaped the foundation of Israel's politics and offered fascinating insight into Israel's past and future.”

Van Duyne (R-TX-24) 02/23/2022: Twitter thread – “We can not fully discuss Israel without an understanding of the ongoing conflict with Palestinians. Dr. Mohammad Shtayyeh, the PM of the Palestinian National Authority as well as Hashim Shwwa, Chairman of the Bank of Palestine came to meet and talk about... Link to image ...the future they see for Palestinians, and in turn we expressed our concern with the tactics their forces have used to further perpetuate a constant state of terror for the nation of Israel.”

Van Duyne (R-TX-24) 02/23/2022: Twitter thread – “Representatives from many neighboring countries, led by ambassadors from the UAE, Bahrain, and Morocco came and gathered for dinner with us to discuss the Abraham Accords. Link to image The Abraham Accords focus on what unites the countries in the region rather than what divides them and will help build a foundation of peace to build the kind of innovative and successful future many believe is available to the Middle East as they continue to work together.”

Van Duyne (R-TX-24) 02/23/2022: Twitter thread – “We had lunch with Lt. Colonel Amnon Sheflerto to discuss the security in place to keep their neighborhoods safe from the constant threat. Children trained from infancy what to do when sirens blare is a terrifying way to live, but there is so much hope & joy in these communities. Link to video The Iron Dome protects the lives of all who live in Israel & gives security to a place plagued with conflict. Despite opposition from many on the Left, Americans must continue to support Israel's Iron Dome & keep its protection secure for this & future generations of Israelis.”

Van Duyne (R-TX-24) 02/23/2022: Tweet – “Later we were joined by Nitzan Nuriel, Former Director of the Counter Terrorism Bureau, to bring us up to speed on the threats Israel sees now across the region and to familarize us with the challenges their country faces by being beleaguered by a constant threat of conflict. Link to image”

Van Duyne (R-TX-24) 02/23/2022: Tweet – “After dinner we had the privilege of listening to Dan Senor, author of Start Up Nation, who detailed the cultural and government role in Israel's economic success. It is great to see innovation at the heart of much of Israel's success. Link to image”

Van Duyne (R-TX-24) 02/23/2022: Tweet – “Wonderful to meet with the current @IsraeliPM & Former PM @netanyahu to discuss how our countries can continue to partner for prosperity & peace. Each man is passionate about Israel & its future, & I am grateful they were able to take the time to share their experience & visions. Link to image”

Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-23) 02/23/2022: Tweet – “Thanks to the peace agreements with their respective countries, our Congressional delegation learned from a historic panel discussion with the first UAE, Bahrain and Moroccan Ambassadors to Israel and former Israeli Foreign Minister Ashkenazi. @AIPAC Link to image”

Apartheid

Pelosi (D-CA-12) 02/23/2022: Tweet – “Congressman Kweisi Mfume was instrumental in pressing the moral case for divestment from apartheid-era South Africa. A former NAACP President, @Mfume4Congress fights for justice, health care, economic empowerment & investment in underserved communities. #MD07 #BlackHistoryMonth Link to image”

Syria

Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 02/24/2022: Tweet – “From poisoning countless political opponents & his assassination of Nemtsov, to the brutal air strikes murdering thousands of Syrian citizens, we have seen who Putin is & the impunity of his barbaric attacks on the world. He must be held accountable. We stand with Ukraine. 🇺🇸🇺🇦”

Iran

Burgess (R-TX-26) 02/23/2022: Twitter thread – “The world's focus is on Russia's continued aggressions against Ukraine and Putin's ultimate desire to bring back the Soviet Union. Everyone wants to know America's response. China, Iran, and North Korea are watching. Our Allies are watching. President Biden promised a "swift and resolved" response. These sanctions will not cripple Russia's economy or deter Putin's ego. Now is the time for the unity President Biden preached at his inauguration. Congress and the White House must provide that swift and resolved response. We must join together with our allies to ▶️End the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project while helping Ukraine gain energy independence. ▶️Impose robust global sanctions against the Russian oligarchy. ▶️Support Ukraine's economy. If military action becomes necessary, @POTUS must work with Congress through the War Powers Act, which is why I signed onto the below bipartisan letter to the President. Link to image”

Cornyn (R-TX) 02/24/2022: Tweet – “And act, contrary to American national interests Link to quoted tweet"If the U.S. fails to support Ukraine, other authoritarian movements like those in China and Iran will take note." -TX Senator @JohnCornyn, who sits on the Select Committee on Intelligence.”

Cornyn (R-TX) 02/24/2022: Tweet – “We have a responsibility to support the Ukrainian people as they fight to defend their sovereignty. If we fail to support Ukraine, other authoritarian movements like China and Iran will take note. Cornyn Statement on Russian Invasion of Ukraine | United States Senator John Cornyn, Texas”

Garbarino (R-NY-2) 02/24/2022: Retweet of @HomelandGOP – “.@POTUS is not projecting strength against Russia. Bad actors like China, Iran, and North Korea are watching.”

Gonzalez (R-OH-16) 02/24/2022: Twitter thread – “Today we pray for the brave Ukrainians who have awoken to invasion led by a tyrant. While our immediate focus should be on supporting the Ukrainian people and deterring future Russian aggression, we should also be very aware that our enemies are watching. China, Iran, and others will see our actions and those of our allies and adjust their plans accordingly. Whether we like it or not, we have a responsibility to lead. While we should not commit our military to another costly war in another far away land, we simply must do more to raise the cost of today's invasion to Putin. Absent a more forceful response that changes the calculation for Mr. Putin, we should expect more of the same from him and our other enemies. I pray that our nation finds the wisdom to make the right decisions and prevent the most catastrophic of outcomes.”

Graves (R-LA-6) 02/23/2022: Tweet – “America's energy production is some of the most efficient in the world and our citizens have proven that we are the most innovative and hardest working. Americans should be in charge of America's energy future, not Iran or another country. Link to quoted tweetThe Keystone XL pipeline would've strengthened U.S. energy independence and created 11,000 good-paying American jobs. It's hard to understand why the Biden Administration halted its construction yet waived sanctions on Russia's Nord Stream 2 project. (Link to twitter.com)   Link to quoted tweetThe Keystone XL pipeline would've strengthened U.S. energy independence and created 11,000 good-paying American jobs. It's hard to understand why the Biden Administration halted its construction yet waived sanctions on Russia's Nord Stream 2 project. (Link to twitter.com)”

Graves (R-LA-6) 02/23/2022: Tweet – “Some Biden Admin energy policies since Feb. 7: -FERC to increase bureaucratic red tape for pipeline construction -Stonewalling LNG permits -Considering tapping the SPR -Facing pressure to use Iran's oil over ours Blocking US natural gas supplies will result in adverse outcomes. Link to quoted tweet"We are looking at opportunities to make up for lost gas LNG from Russia." - Pres. Biden Here are a few ideas: - Texas - Pennsylvania - Louisiana - West Virginia - Oklahoma - Ohio - Colorado - New Mexico - Wyoming - North Dakota - Arkansas - Alaska - Utah - California - Montana (Link to twitter.com)”

Kim (R-CA-39) 02/24/2022: Tweet – “The world is watching the United States. China, Iran & North Korea are watching. We must be unwavering in unity, strength & support for Ukraine. I pray for the Ukrainian people as they fight back & I pray for our president as he makes consequential decisions.”

Long (R-MO-7) 02/24/2022: Retweet of @benshapiro – “Biden administration: "We will stop the Russians!"* *We won't sanction natural gas and oil or cut them off from SWIFT, plus we'll keep negotiating with them on climate change and trying to use them to broker a hideous deal with the Iranian dictatorship. But other than that.”

Mast (R-FL-18) 02/24/2022: Twitter thread – “The US and our allies must draw a red line and make it clear that this act of war will not be tolerated. (THREAD) I am calling for the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Senate Foreign Relations Committee to hold an immediate, emergency joint meeting to implement policies to isolate Vladimir Putin and force him to remove his forces from sovereign Ukraine. cc: @HouseForeign @SenateForeign I met with Afghan refugees today. They saw their lives turned upside down in a matter of days: girls banned from school, families uprooted and futures uncertain at best. Now, with Putin's invasion, the Ukrainian people are facing a similar fate. There's no doubt that weakness leads to war. Abandoning the policies of peace through strength, border security, energy independence and a self-reliant supply chain was not in the national or global best interest, and it has led to catastrophic foreign policy failures as well. Nonetheless, our country must now be united in helping our leaders find the strength needed to confront this challenge because China, Iran and North Korea are all watching, and a premeditated, unprovoked act of war cannot stand.”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 02/24/2022: Tweet – “China, Iran, North Korea and the rest of our adversaries are watching. We must stand fully with the people of Ukraine. Link to video”

Miller-Meeks (R-IA-2) 02/23/2022: Retweet of @RepGarretGraves – “Some Biden Admin energy policies since Feb. 7: -FERC to increase bureaucratic red tape for pipeline construction -Stonewalling LNG permits -Considering tapping the SPR -Facing pressure to use Iran's oil over ours Blocking US natural gas supplies will result in adverse outcomes. Link to quoted tweet”

Pfluger (R-TX-11) 02/23/2022: Retweet of @RepGarretGraves – “Some Biden Admin energy policies since Feb. 7: -FERC to increase bureaucratic red tape for pipeline construction -Stonewalling LNG permits -Considering tapping the SPR -Facing pressure to use Iran's oil over ours Blocking US natural gas supplies will result in adverse outcomes. Link to quoted tweet”

Risch (R-ID) 02/23/2022: Tweet – “The designation of an IRGC-backed #Houthi finance network is a good step. This network is directly responsible for fueling Houthi violence against innocent #Yemeni civilians, as well as U.S. partners & interests. More must be done to address #Iran's malign regional influence.”

Steube (R-FL-17) 02/24/2022: Twitter thread – “Putin's actions must be met with severe consequences. His prior actions leading up to this moment also should have been met with severe consequences, but were instead ignored by President Biden and his completely incompetent Administration. Our allies and adversaries alike see that US leadership is nowhere to be found. First the Biden Admin steps aside for the Taliban, now Russia. The Taiwanese are rightly very worried. Meanwhile Biden is working to give Iran a pathway to nuclear weapons. Under President Trump, we had peace through strength. Now we have war through weakness. Today we see the result of the Biden Administration's blunders. I'm sending prayers and strength to the Ukrainian people. Rep. Steube's Statement on Russia's Invasion of Ukraine... | steube.house.gov”

Steube (R-FL-17) 02/24/2022: GETTR Post – “Putin's actions must be met with severe consequences. His prior actions leading up to this moment also should have been met with severe consequences, but were instead ignored by President Biden and his completely incompetent Administration. Our allies and adversaries alike see that US leadership is nowhere to be found. First the Biden Admin steps aside for the Taliban, now Russia. The Taiwanese are rightly very worried. Meanwhile Biden is working to give Iran a pathway to nuclear weapons. Under President Trump, we had peace through strength. Now we have war through weakness. Today we see the result of the Biden Administration's blunders. I'm sending prayers and strength to the Ukrainian people. Press Releases | steube.house.gov”

Stewart (R-UT-2) 02/24/2022: Twitter thread – “The mistake the West has made for more than a decade is to think an autocratic bully can be a reasonable geopolitical partner. Putin doesn't want to be part of the current international order. He wants to blow it up. China, Iran and North Korea are watching with similarly malevolent intentions. They must see us respond firmly to Russia's reprehensible aggression. The world is now witnessing the true evil that is Vladimir Putin. And as we witness this evil, the U.S. and our allies must stand resolute with the Ukrainian people and resolve to provide them with support to defend against this unprovoked, unforgivable attack. The U.S. and allies should impose the strongest possible sanctions and export controls to cripple Russia's ability to make war. We should also be sending arms and communication equipment to support a Ukrainian insurgency. Putin's barbarity must be punished swiftly and severely.”

Saudi Arabia

Lieu (D-CA-33) 02/23/2022: Twitter thread – “It is neither genius nor savvy to invade another country. Was it genius for the US or Soviet Union to invade Afghanistan? The issue is not whether Putin can win militarily. The issue is what happens the day after. Trying to pacify Ukraine will weaken Russia's economy even more. Link to quoted tweetAs Vladimir Putin steers Russia toward an invasion of Ukraine, former Pres. Trump is praising his actions as "genius" and "savvy." (As Putin eyes Ukraine invasion, Trump praises his actions as 'genius'... | abcn.ws)   Link to reply@tedlieu Hey Dum Dum...US had a reason to invade Afghanistan...lest you forget..9-11. @tommyg8589_tom The 9/11 terrorists were primarily from Saudi Arabia.”

Iraq

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 02/23/2022: Tweet – “Tuckyrose is so soft he couldn't defend his homeland or the US if needed. America is lucky to have people like Vindman stepping up. Link to quoted tweet"Carlson impugned the patriotism of @AVindman, who came to the U.S. at age four and earned a Purple Heart in Iraq. Vindman “believes you have a moral obligation to defend his homeland." In case anyone missed the dual-loyalty smear, Carlson added..." (Father Carlson - The Bulwark)”

Meijer (R-MI-3) 02/24/2022: Retweet of @WWJ950 – “You can listen to the interview with @RepMeijer here Michigan Congressman And Iraq War Veteran Peter Meijer Says The U.S. Must Be Harsh With Russians... | audacy.com   Link to quoted tweet”

Turkey

Menendez (D-NJ) 02/23/2022: Tweet – “Turkey's effort to exert control over @VOATurkish, @dwnews, and @euronews is extremely troubling. A free and independent media is critical and must not be subjected to government control or censorship. Turkey has to respect and ensure freedom of expression. Link to quoted tweetWashington-based Voice of America and Germany's state-owned Deutsche Welle say they'll appeal a threatened ban in Turkey for refusing to apply for online licenses (VOA, Deutsche Welle to Fight Turkey's Threat to Block Broadcasts... | trib.al)”

Yemen

Murphy (D-CT) 02/23/2022: Retweet of @AkbarSAhmed – “EXCLU: @ChrisMurphyCT @SenJackReed @SenatorDurbin & 9 more have sent the Biden administration a letter warning against a terror designation for Yemen's Houthis--pushing back against hawkish lawmakers, admin aides & foreign governments who want the label. Key Senators Warn Biden Administration Not To Restore Trump-Era Yemen Policy... | huffpost.com”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Bera (D-CA-7) 02/23/2022: Tweet – “I strongly condemn the racist and antisemitic graffiti spray painted across homes and cars in Folsom. #CA07 is a community of diversity and inclusion, not hate and vandalism. Folsom neighborhood hit with anti-Semitic, racist graffiti... | bit.ly”

Cohen (D-TN-9) 02/24/2022: Tweet – “Attending @OSCE parliamentary assembly in Vienna and listening to Russian lies about their support of Ukrainian people.However all but Russia and its vassal,Belarus, support Ukraine.Russian throws out antiNazi blather.Zelensky who is Jewish is Nazi ? KGB propaganda is in Putin.”

Cohen (D-TN-9) 02/24/2022: In reply to TweetDiscussing a state lease agreement, Kentucky State Rep. Walker Thomas (R) and Sen. Rick Girdler (R) used the phrase "Jew them down," then laughed, when asking for a lower price. Both legislators have apologized. “I am deeply sorry if I offended anyone,” Girdler said. (Link to twitter.com) – “@HeartlandSignal @KiarKini You offended millions and millions ,Jews and non Jews. Shame on you!”

Jones (D-NY-17) 02/23/2022: Retweet of @jasonintrator – “The President of Ukraine is Jewish, and has many family members who died in the Holocaust. Putin's claim that he is invading to "de-Nazify Ukraine" should shock the world.”

Levin (D-MI-9) 02/23/2022: Twitter thread – “I'm immensely grateful to receive an endorsement from @NARAL. My fervent dedication to reproductive justice is informed by my lifelong dedication to human rights and the Jewish tradition of respecting individual dignity and bodily autonomy. As a member of Congress, I look forward to continuing to fight for reproductive rights and to support those who provide abortions, receive reproductive health care and their communities.”

Meng (D-NY-6) 02/23/2022: Tweet – “Nice time at @ChazaqOrg's legislative dinner. Discussed several issues of importance to the Jewish community including my work to combat the spike in anti-Semitism & increasing funding for @DHSgov's Nonprofit Security Grant Program to improve safety for synagogues & nonprofits. Link to image”

Nadler (D-NY-10) 02/24/2022: Tweet – “Putin is justifying his unprovoked war against Ukraine—a democratic, sovereign nation—with lies, even despicably claiming that he is "denazifying" a country w/ an elected Jewish president. We must continue to work w/ allies to hold Russia accountable and impose tough sanctions.”

Pascrell (D-NJ-9) 02/23/2022: Tweet – “Today I'm with community leaders at the Jewish Family Service and Children's Center of Clifton-Passaic calling for a doubling of grant funds to protect synagogues, churches, and other places of worship from violent extremists. Link to image”

Suozzi (D-NY-3) 02/24/2022: Twitter thread – “Putin's illegitimate and unprovoked attack in Ukraine demands a united strong response from the world community. Putin cannot be appeased. (1/2) Live Updates: Russia Attacks Ukraine From Land and Sea... | nyti.ms We must summon the strength. “The veneer of civilization is paper thin. We are it's guardians, and we cannot rest.” Tom Lantos, former member of Congress and Holocaust survivor. (2/2)”

Van Duyne (R-TX-24) 02/23/2022: Tweet – “The Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial and Museum is a beautiful tribute to the millions of lives lost in the Holacaust. This museum is hard to walk through, but absolutely crucial so we can work together for a world that will never repeat this tragedy. Link to image”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 02/23/2022: Retweet of @andrew_danieri – “⚡️Zelenskyy, speaking in Russian, delivers an 8-minute appeal to Russians: - 🇺🇦 is a free country - 🇺🇦 is not full of Nazis. (Invokes his own Jewish heritage). - 🇺🇦🇷🇺 are different, but that's not a reason to be enemies. - 🇺🇦 will defend its territory - You 🇷🇺 can stop Putin Link to image”

Wilson (R-SC-2) 02/23/2022: Retweet of @JeffreyGoldberg – “Noting that Putin is demanding the "denazification" of a country led by an elected Jewish president.”

Yarmuth (D-KY-3) 02/23/2022: Tweet – “As a Jew born just after the Holocaust, I can tell you that this increasingly common casual bigotry from today's Republican Party is not just a stain on our Commonwealth and country, it is an urgent threat. Every Kentuckian must do their part to rid our government of this filth. Link to quoted tweetKentucky GOP Rep. Walker Thomas & Sen. Rick Girdler both used the phrase “Jew them down” in reference to bargaining for a lower price on a lease in a committee meeting: (Kentucky legislators apologize after using antisemitic phrase during committee meeting... | kentucky.com) (Kentucky legislators apologize after using antisemitic phrase during committee meeting... | kentucky.com)”

Afghanistan

Carl (R-AL-1) 02/23/2022: Tweet – “We learned months ago about Russia's plans to invade Ukraine, but President Biden did nothing. Now, he's reacting and showing weakness on the world stage, just like he did with Afghanistan. @FoxBusiness Link to video”

Daines (R-MT) 02/24/2022: Twitter thread – “I'm praying for the people of Ukraine and condemn Putin's outrageous attack on their sovereignty and independence. Putin is a thug, and he has been empowered and emboldened by Biden's disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan and his approval of Russia's Nord Stream 2 pipeline while killing America's Keystone XL pipeline. The skyrocketing price of oil and resulting inflation are stark reminders of the importance of increasing, not decreasing, made in America energy. I do not support sending American troops to Ukraine.”

Doggett (D-TX-35) 02/23/2022: Tweet – “ICYMI - Spoke with @KVUE about Wali's incredible story: Link to quoted tweetAn Afghan translator is finally back home in Austin. Like so many in Afghanistan last year, the U.S. citizen was desperate to get his family out of that country as it fell to the Taliban and U.S. troops pulled out (How Central Texans helped an Afghan translator escape the Taliban | KVUE)”

Hyde-Smith (R-MS) 02/23/2022: Tweet – “The rushed withdrawal @POTUS forced our military to abandon millions of $$$ in assets to the Taliban & other bad actors. @SenJohnThune bill would require @ODNIgov to provide Congress an accounting of the use of abandoned equipment & how it's being turned against us.”

Kennedy (R-LA) 02/24/2022: Tweet – “Pres. Biden's weakness in Afghanistan has invited the wolves. Innocent Ukrainians are dying, and China is seizing the moment to terrorize Taiwan again. Putin Announces ‘Military Operation' in Ukraine; Explosions Reported in Kyiv | National Review”

Lamborn (R-CO-5) 02/24/2022: Twitter thread – “Weakness invites aggression. Although the blood of innocent Ukrainians is on Putin's hands, it is Joe Biden's failures that set the stage. In just 13 short months, Biden made a disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan, failed to fully sanction the Nord Stream II Pipeline, and begged the Russians and others to increase oil production after shutting down the Keystone XL Pipeline.”

Long (R-MO-7) 02/24/2022: Tweet – “#Ukraine's border was invaded last night, pray for the Ukrainian people. Our southern #border was invaded 1/20/21 A Date That Will Live In Infamy. Pray for our country. Link to quoted tweetCongressman: ‘Likely' some Bagram terrorist prisoners were evacuated from Afghanistan to U.S. | Just The News (Congressman: 'Likely' some Bagram terrorist prisoners were evacuated from Afghanistan to U.S. | Just The News)”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 02/24/2022: Retweet of @ChadPergram – “C) Waltz: But now that we're in this position again, we need to have Putin believe that this will be a quagmire for him, the likes of which the Russians haven't seen since Chechnya and Afghanistan. I think only then when we effect his military calculus, not just economic.”

Other - Middle East

Gosar (R-AZ-4) 02/24/2022: Tweet – “Trump did the impossible and brought peace to the Middle East. Biden did the impossible and brought war to Europe.”

Levin (D-MI-9) 02/23/2022: Retweet of @EmgageAction – “Emgage PAC #Michigan is proud to endorse our dear ally and longtime supporter @Andy_Levin for Michigan's 11th Congressional District! Rep. Levin has been a steadfast partner in our fight against Islamophobia and an advocate for human rights both at home and abroad. Link to image”

Levin (D-MI-9) 02/23/2022: Tweet – “As a lifelong human rights advocate, I'm honored to have the endorsement of @EmgageAction and will continue to champion legislation to address Islamophobia and advance social justice. Link to quoted tweetEmgage PAC #Michigan is proud to endorse our dear ally and longtime supporter @Andy_Levin for Michigan's 11th Congressional District! Rep. Levin has been a steadfast partner in our fight against Islamophobia and an advocate for human rights both at home and abroad. (Link to twitter.com)”