Last updated on Mon February 28, 2022 at 12:45 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Ernst (R-IA) 02/27/2022: Retweet of @mikepompeo – “President Biden — stop partnering with Russia to cut a deal with Iran. When China and Russia are on your side of the table negotiating “against” Iran, you are putting America and Israel at risk.”
Long (R-MO-7) 02/27/2022: Retweet of @HananyaNaftali – “Israeli delegation of doctors is on its way help civilians in Ukraine. 🇺🇦 #UkraineWar @UnitedHatzalah Link to image”
Long (R-MO-7) 02/28/2022: Retweet of @HananyaNaftali – “Israeli-made weapons are heading to Ukraine Israeli-made weapons are heading to Ukraine - The Jerusalem Post”
Omar (D-MN-5) 02/27/2022: Retweet of @iD4RO – “A video of a Palestinian girl, Ahed Tamimi, confronting an Israeli soldier is being widely shared with the false claim that it shows a Ukrainian girl standing up to a Russian soldier. Link to image”
Phillips (D-MN-3) 02/27/2022: Tweet – “Israel does such mitzvahs all the time during wars and natural disasters, with little fanfare or recognition. Link to quoted tweetIsrael is reportedly helping citizens of Lebanon, Syria and Egypt escape the war in Ukraine. (Link to twitter.com)”
Syria
Jacobs (D-CA-53) 02/28/2022: Tweet – “The scenes we're seeing play out in Ukraine are sadly not unique. Places like Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, & Somalia continue to experience the same destruction and chaos that comes with war. It's time we lift the refugee cap & welcome Ukrainians and all those fleeing from violence. Link to video”
Waltz (R-FL-6) 02/28/2022: Tweet – “Putin will pivot from a decapitation strategy with precision strikes…to a scorched earth policy with mass civilian casualties. Russia/USSR did the same in Afghanistan, Chechnya, & Syria. This is going to go from bad to devastating 👇 Link to quoted tweetDevastating. Ukraine says Russia has begun launching Grad rockets into residential areas of Kharkiv as its invasion sputters. Video from local resident. (Link to twitter.com)”
Iran
Burchett (R-TN-2) 02/27/2022: Tweet – “Why is @POTUS considering negotiations with Iran and allowing the chief negotiator to be Russia?”
Carter (R-TX-31) 02/28/2022: Tweet – “ICYMI: The Verdict is out on Ukraine, the economy, and Iran. Check out my latest E-newsletter here: The Verdict... | conta.cc”
Cornyn (R-TX) 02/27/2022: Retweet of @Norman_Roule – “IRGC leadership & various subcomponents provide regional terrorist proxies w training, funds, & missiles. We cannot decry Russian terror against Ukraine but then ignore the actions of an Iranian government arm responsible for so much violence & death. Link to quoted tweet”
Curtis (R-UT-3) 02/27/2022: Tweet – “It is absurd that we are still at the table with Russia attempting to legitimize a deal that will only help Khomeini and Putin. The Russian government must be completely isolated for its crimes in #Ukraine. Link to image”
Ernst (R-IA) 02/27/2022: Tweet – “The Biden administration is committed to bolstering the economies of Iran and Russia over putting tens of thousands of Americans back to work and returning to U.S. energy independence. They're choosing deranged climate politics over national security.”
Gallagher (R-WI-8) 02/28/2022: Tweet – “Rep. Gallagher: "I don't think most Americans understand that the Biden admin is relying on Russia to negotiate with Iran over its nuclear program...If this admin announces an Iran deal brokered by Putin, that will be billions of dollars for Iran and a massive win for Putin." Link to video”
Toomey (R-PA) 02/28/2022: Twitter thread – “Who would have thought the Europeans would be the ones leading the way on imposing tougher sanctions on Russia? That's exactly what happened over the weekend when they decided to limit Russia's access to SWIFT. It's a start, but too many Russian banks are not effectively sanctioned. Secondary sanctions would force the world to decide between doing business with Russia or the U.S. by blocking from our economy any foreign bank that chooses to continue doing business with Russia. As our sanctions regime against Iran illustrates, the world will choose the U.S. This would then entirely isolate Russian banks from the global economy—not just the U.S. economy—and shut down Russian oil and gas sales. While coordinating with our European allies is important, we can no longer wait on reaching a consensus with the EU before taking swift and severe action. America must step up and lead before Russian aggression escalates even further. I implore @POTUS to immediately impose sweeping secondary sanctions against Russia's entire financial sector and for Congress to pass the Never Yielding Europe's Territory Act to impose such sanctions—before more blood is shed.”
Saudi Arabia
Cohen (D-TN-9) 02/27/2022: In reply to TweetDoes anyone believe once Putin captures the capital that there will be purges & kill lists . – “@johncusack Have heard of kill lists( decapitate leadership) for week. Putin is a sick one. I'm sure he'll find a way to View Zelenskyy murder. Since his sick, “my beauty it's going to happen…” it was clear the sociopath would kill possibly ala Khashoggi. An SOB.”
Gaetz (R-FL-1) 02/28/2022: Tweet – “#DefundTyranny Link to quoted tweetAs we approach 3/11 govt funding deadline: 1) border is wide open - empowering China/cartels/terrorists & endangering Americans; 2) US energy production is limited, empowering Russia, the Saudis, & harming Americans; 3) Vax mandates remain, harming Americans. #DefundTyranny”
Roy (R-TX-21) 02/28/2022: Tweet – “As we approach 3/11 govt funding deadline: 1) border is wide open - empowering China/cartels/terrorists & endangering Americans; 2) US energy production is limited, empowering Russia, the Saudis, & harming Americans; 3) Vax mandates remain, harming Americans. #DefundTyranny”
Roy (R-TX-21) 02/28/2022: Tweet – “Thanks to Democrats the world is dependent on Russian oil & gas… & their idea of diplomacy is to say “thank you sir may I have another.” Meanwhile, volumes of CO2 are pumped out by China with some 50 new coal plants while America has no new nuclear… heckuva job. #EnergyFreedom Link to quoted tweet[Thread] #Republicans are using the #Ukraine crisis to divide Americans about policies that might produce more oil in five years. Pressuring Russia requires more production in five weeks. Only Saudi can do that. (1/5) @chiproytx @michaelgwaltz”
Sherman (D-CA-30) 02/27/2022: Twitter thread – “[Thread] #Republicans are using the #Ukraine crisis to divide Americans about policies that might produce more oil in five years. Pressuring Russia requires more production in five weeks. Only Saudi can do that. (1/5) @chiproytx @michaelgwaltz Thanks to #Democrats, America is using far less oil compared to our economic production than in decades past. If we were still riding in cars getting 10 mpg, Putin would be behind the wheel. (2/5) Thanks to Democrats, we produce less of our electricity from oil than at any time in fifty years. Think of how much Putin could get per barrel if we hadn't changed. (3/5) Electricity production from oil, gas and coal sources (% of total) - United States | Data And in fact our electricity production is far less dependent on all fossil fuels. Again, thank Democrats. Energy independence starts with efficiency, conservation and alternative energy. (4/5) After his first year in office, oil production is now higher under Biden than when Trump left office. “U.S. crude oil production forecast to rise in 2022 and 2023 to record-high levels” per the U.S. Energy Information Administration. (5/5) U.S. crude oil production forecast to rise in 2022 and 2023 to record-high levels - Today in Energy - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)”
Iraq
Spanberger (D-VA-7) 02/27/2022: Retweet of @votevets – “A few observations, as veterans of our country's wars: 1. The Ukrainians' incredible will to fight is the difference in this war. Our veterans of Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan dealt with training forces with unity issues. Ukrainians have no such issues. 🧵”
Turkey
Cohen (D-TN-9) 02/27/2022: Tweet – “Important and courageous move by Turkey to take initial steps to limit passage of Russian warships into the Black Sea. Turkey to implement international pact on access to shipping straits due to Ukraine war... | reuters.com”
Heinrich (D-NM) 02/27/2022: Retweet of @JeffFlake – “Today our incredible U.S. Embassy community joined a long line of Turkish citizens delivering carloads of personal donations of essential supplies for the people of Ukraine to the Ukrainian Embassy in Ankara. What wonderful people. What a wonderful cause. #WeStandWithUkraine Link to image”
Phillips (D-MN-3) 02/27/2022: Tweet – “Turkey, Japan, and the E.U. are unifying behind ever severe sanctions on Russia and Putin - who has seriously miscalculated the world's resolve to defend freedom and sovereignty. This is becoming a watershed moment in world unity and order What Happened on Day 4 of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine - The New York Times”
Waltz (R-FL-6) 02/27/2022: Tweet – “Zelensky has asked Turkey to close the Black Sea to choke off Russia's naval fleet, which would aid the Ukrainian resistance. It would greatly harm Putin's ability to get supplies and Russian troops into Ukraine. Biden must lean on Erdogan to shut down the Black Sea. Link to video”
United Arab Emirates
Buck (R-CO-4) 02/28/2022: Tweet – “The United Nations Human Rights Council is a joke. Link to quoted tweetThe UN 🇺🇳 Human Rights Council has voted to hold an “urgent debate” at the request of Ukraine 🇺🇦. Who voted against? 🇨🇳 🇷🇺 🇪🇷 🇨🇺 🇻🇪 Who abstained? 🇮🇳🇰🇿🇵🇰 🇦🇲 🇨🇲 🇬🇦 🇲🇷 🇳🇦 🇸🇳 🇸🇴 🇸🇩 🇦🇪🇺🇿 The rest of 29 countries voted in favor.”
Horn of Africa
Smith (D-WA-9) 02/27/2022: In reply to TweetWith the @GSYOWA of Federal Way, Louis Guiden provides youth with opportunities to develop leadership skills while serving their communities. Louis has worked with local foodbanks to provide millions of pounds of food for families facing food insecurity. – “Zenovia Harris, the first Black woman C.E.O. of @KentChamber, is always looking for new ways to uplift Kent's diverse business community. With an accomplished career in higher education, sales, and marketing, Zenovia is a powerful advocate for business owners in Kent. Lyn Idahosa-Berry is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Federal Way Black Collective. Through her work with FWBC, Lyn has engaged with community leaders to empower those who have historically been excluded from economic opportunities and civic engagement. LaJuana Johnson serves as the Interim Executive Director of LGBTQ @Allyship, an organization working towards economic, racial, and gender justice. LaJuana is fiercely committed to creating spaces where marginalized people can be seen, heard, valued, and respected. .@PortofSeattle Commissioner Hamdi Mohamed is an advocate for workforce development and environmental justice. In 2021, she became the first Somali woman elected to public office in Washington State. She also serves as a Policy Advisor to @KingCountyWA. Senayet Negusse, Deputy Mayor of @SeaTacWA, is a dynamic leader on economic development, public safety, and aviation issues, among others. The daughter of Ethiopian refugees, Senayet was first elected to the SeaTac City Council in 2019. Jaelynn Scott is the Executive Director of the @LavenderRightsP. A former minister, Jaelynn brings her spiritual and educational background to her role as she works to build power, autonomy, and leadership of the Black intersex and gender diverse community. Darryl Smith is Exec. Director of @HomeSightWA, where he promotes affordable homeownership, business development, & community advocacy. He brings a wealth of knowledge from his experiences in real estate, neighborhood revitalization, municipal government, & workforce development. Jenefeness Tucker is the Vice President of Community Relations and Public Affairs for @SeattleCU where she assists historically underrepresented communities. She brings years of experience coaching, educating, and training entrepreneurs to her role and her work.”
Spartz (R-IN-5) 02/28/2022: Tweet – “UN rights council voted to hold an urgent debate on Ukraine. Five members voted against it: Russia, China, Cuba, Venezuela and Eritrea. Great company President Putin has his country in. UN rights council votes to hold urgent debate on Ukraine... | moneycontrol.com”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Cheney (R-WY-0) 02/27/2022: Tweet – “Marjorie Taylor Greene now using her official USG congressional account to promote anti-Semitic, white supremacist, pro-Hitler, pro-Putin conference. This is a toxin in the bloodstream of America. It must stop. House GOP Leaders: Have you lost all sense of decency? Link to quoted tweetBeing truly America First means rejecting the Democrat obsession with skin color, sexuality, and gender. It means having the courage to stop agonizing over fake divisions and disingenuous allegations from our godless and gutless mainstream media. 1/14 (Link to twitter.com)”
Cárdenas (D-CA-29) 02/27/2022: Tweet – “Today marks the 34th anniversary of the Sumgait Pogroms when innocent Armenian civilians were tortured and massacred. As we honor their memory, we continue to call for the safe and unconditional release of all Armenian POWs illegally detained by the Aliyev regime in Azerbaijan.”
Gallego (D-AZ-7) 02/27/2022: In reply to Tweet@CraigHarrisUSAT @dougducey @CNN My guess is the same people who huddled together to plan his defense of rogers are now prepping his walk-back/spin. They're very allergic to national criticism. Criticism they will blame everyone but themselves for. Of course, you know this playbook of their's better than anyone – “@tcani @CraigHarrisUSAT @dougducey @CNN Ok here is how this works. Chamber of Commerce & associated lobbyist will start the walk back. Slamming Rogers, then lobbyist for corrections will hit her as an anti Semite. Ducey will then slam her for antisemitism but not her other crazy shit. Same lobbyist will praise Ducey.”
Jones (D-NY-17) 02/27/2022: Tweet – “Here's another public figure railing against “cancel culture” to escape accountability. In reality, condemnation of antisemitism and racism is easy, and it's horrifying that a member of Congress would attend a white nationalist event. Link to quoted tweetRep. Marjorie Taylor Greene responds to condemnation for appearing at white nationalist conference: “I won't cancel others in the conservative movement, even if I find some of their statements tasteless, misguided or even repulsive at times.” (Link to twitter.com)”
Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 02/27/2022: Tweet – “Yes Liz, they have lost all decency. Link to quoted tweetMarjorie Taylor Greene now using her official USG congressional account to promote anti-Semitic, white supremacist, pro-Hitler, pro-Putin conference. This is a toxin in the bloodstream of America. It must stop. House GOP Leaders: Have you lost all sense of decency? (Link to twitter.com)”
Sherman (D-CA-30) 02/27/2022: Tweet – “I stand in solidarity with the Armenian American community in commemorating the February 1988 Sumgait Pogroms. On today's solemn anniversary, we reaffirm our resolve to oppose anti-Armenian hatred and work to ensure such history will not be repeated. Congressman Sherman Statement Commemorating the 1988 Sumgait Pogroms Against the Armenian Community... | sherman.house.gov”
Swalwell (D-CA-15) 02/27/2022: Retweet of @RepLizCheney – “Marjorie Taylor Greene now using her official USG congressional account to promote anti-Semitic, white supremacist, pro-Hitler, pro-Putin conference. This is a toxin in the bloodstream of America. It must stop. House GOP Leaders: Have you lost all sense of decency? Link to quoted tweet”
Afghanistan
Bacon (R-NE-2) 02/27/2022: Retweet of @JeffFisch – “It's reported #Russia has 3000 #+ Killed in Action (KIA) in three days of war. The US lost 2401 KIA in Afghanistan over 20 years. The #UkraineWar has already cost #Putin greatly.”
Hagerty (R-TN) 02/27/2022: Tweet – “With Biden's track record of leaving Americans stranded in Afghanistan, why doesn't he have a plan to safely evacuate those in Ukraine? @MarshaBlackburn and I want answers.Republicans demand answers on how Biden will help Americans in Ukraine... | dailymail.co.uk”
Long (R-MO-7) 02/28/2022: Retweet of @GOPChairwoman – “In reality, Biden does not care about the impacts of his disastrous foreign policy on Americans. He admitted so himself when he said he made “no apologies” for his Afghanistan withdrawal after he left hundreds behind and 13 servicemembers were killed.”
Stefanik (R-NY-21) 02/27/2022: Retweet of @WesleyHuntTX – “14 months into the most failed Presidency of my lifetime where Biden's policies plunged our nation, Afghanistan, and Europe into chaos, leftwing media is still obsessed with Donald Trump. For the record, under Trump: Ukraine's border was respected, and frankly, so was ours. Link to quoted tweet”
Wild (D-PA-7) 02/28/2022: In reply to TweetUkraine will be Putin's Afghanistan. – “@McFaul @gtconway3d Please no.”
Other - Middle East
Gosar (R-AZ-4) 02/27/2022: Tweet – “This approach endangers our country and will continue to lead to a failing grid and unreliable energy as well as more dependance on Russia and the Middle East. Link to quoted tweetJen Psaki says Biden wants to reduce our dependence on foreign oil by using green energy, not by expanding U.S. energy production (Link to twitter.com)”
Greene (R-GA-14) 02/27/2022: Twitter thread – “Being truly America First means rejecting the Democrat obsession with skin color, sexuality, and gender. It means having the courage to stop agonizing over fake divisions and disingenuous allegations from our godless and gutless mainstream media. 1/14 Link to video We're going to focus on people, not labels. We're going to focus on protecting the nuclear family, our border, our jobs & our children. On saving this great nation from the jaws of the Biden catastrophe. And most importantly, on proudly proclaiming the greatness of our God. 2/14 We're not going to be deterred by journalists and Washington insiders who fear the name of Our Lord, and relentlessly attack those of us who proclaim His name. We know that Christ is our only judge. 3/14 Jesus was a friend to sinners; we are called to follow his example. That's why I will continue to share my message of unity, family and faith in our great nation to every corner and every group within America. 4/14 It doesn't matter if I'm speaking to Democrat union members or 1,200 young conservatives who feel cast aside and marginalized by society. 5/14 The Pharisees in the Republican Party may attack me for being willing to break barriers and speak to a lost generation of young people who are desperate for love and leadership. But I won't abandon these young men and women, because I believe we need to do better by them. 6/14 I won't cancel others in the conservative movement, even if I find some of their statements tasteless, misguided or even repulsive at times. 7/14 I encourage them to seek wisdom, and apologize to those who have been hurt by their words, as I've had to do. Our faith calls for charity & forgiveness. 8/14 I'll keep fighting against identity politics and Marxism. I'll keep speaking out and speaking up. Our nation is only capable of protecting our sovereignty, but the truth shall know no borders. 9/14 The atheist media demands no disavowal from left-wing politicians who hang out with jihadis and abortionists. But they demand immediate disavowals of any Republican willing to speak to 1,200 people gathered to declare that Christ is King, & brands them only by their sins. 10/14 No one is fooled by the name calling, and everyone is sick of the hypocrisy. 11/14 We are all watching the Ukrainian people united in defeating a full-scale invasion. They are taking up arms to defend their country and their lives. Americans should learn a powerful lesson from their example. 12/14 We are stronger when we stand united with one another, focused on saving our country, instead of divided in judgement toward each other. We must reject identity politics. 13/14 We must tutor our youth in the ways of righteousness so they do not stray into darkness. I'm unapologetically on this mission. America First is the only way. God bless you all. 14/14”
Lieu (D-CA-33) 02/28/2022: Tweet – “Thank you South Korea. Link to quoted tweetSouth Korea bans exports of strategic items to Russia, join SWIFT sanctions. 🔴 LIVE updates: (Russia-Ukraine live news: First round of talks concludes | Russia-Ukraine crisis News | Al Jazeera) (Link to twitter.com)”
Omar (D-MN-5) 02/27/2022: Tweet – ““This type of commentary rejects the pervasive mentality in Western journalism of normalizing tragedy in parts of the world such as the Middle East, Africa, South Asia, and Latin America. It dehumanizes and renders their experience with war as somehow normal and expected.” @AMEJA Link to quoted tweetImportant @AMEJA statement calling “all news organizations to be mindful of implicit and explicit bias in their coverage of war in Ukraine.” It lists real examples from the past few days of “racist news coverage that ascribes more importance to some victims of war over others” (Link to twitter.com)”
Omar (D-MN-5) 02/27/2022: Retweet of @mehdirhasan – “This is a civilized city! They're blue-eyed and blond-haired! This is Europe, not the Third World! Tonight on @MSNBC, @AymanM and I discussed some of the awful and, frankly, racist coverage of the Ukraine war & Ukrainian refugees compared to the MidEast: Link to video”