Members on the Record (Automated) for Wed March 02, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Blackburn (R-TN) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “My heart breaks for my fellow Christians in Ukraine that are fighting for their freedom. Christians around the world should join us and pray for Ukraine. 🇺🇦 3 things every Christian should know about Putin, Ukraine, war in Europe... | jpost.com”

Burchett (R-TN-2) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “How can ⁦@POTUS⁩ trust Russia to negotiate peace for us and Israel. These people want to kill us. #Scary Biden Admin Relies on Russia to Finalize Iran Nuclear Deal as Putin Invades Ukraine | freebeacon.com”

Cardin (D-MD) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “I commend @SecBlinken's address at UNHRC Session highlighting the unfolding crises happening around the world. I welcome his commitment to counter anti-Israel bias and the disproportionate focus on Israel on the Council. Remarks at the UN Human Rights Council 49th Session - United States Department of State”

Cassidy (R-LA) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “Russia has bombed Babyn Yar, the site of one of the single-worst atrocities of the Holocaust, where 30,000 Ukrainian Jews were murdered and buried. Russia strikes TV tower in heart of Kyiv, damaging Babi Yar Holocaust memorial... | timesofisrael.com”

Levin (D-MI-9) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “Mazel Tov to my colleague Ted Deutch! His leadership will be sorely missed on @HouseForeign but our loss is @AJCGlobal's gain. American Jewish Committee Announces Appointment of Congressman Ted Deutch as Next Chief Executive Officer... | ajc.org”

Long (R-MO-7) 03/02/2022: Retweet of @HananyaNaftali – “More than 100 Jewish orphans escaped Ukraine to Romania, en route to Israel. We are ready to welcome you home. 🇮🇱🇺🇦 #Ukraine Link to image”

Rice (D-NY-4) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “Was an honor to visit @yadvashem and its Chairman, my good friend @AmbDaniDayan! Link to quoted tweetThe visit of @AIPAC delegation to @yadvashem was for me an opportunity for emotional encounters with good friends from my days in @IsraelinNewYork: Members of Congress @LeaderHoyer, @KathleenRice, @RepEspaillat, @RitchieTorres (Link to twitter.com)”

Rosen (D-NV) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “I'm outraged by Russian bombing of Ukraine's Babyn Yar Memorial, the largest mass grave in Europe, where Nazis murdered over 33,000 Jews in just two days. Putin's latest act of violence, killing 5 civilians, desecrates the memory of the Holocaust. He must be held accountable. Link to quoted tweetRussian missiles and shells pounded Kyiv on Tuesday and also struck the site of Babyn Yar, where tens of thousands of Jews were massacred during the Holocaust. (Russians attack Babyn Yar Holocaust massacre site in Kyiv... | jpost.com)”

Syria

Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY-14) 03/01/2022: Retweet of @ElieNYC – “Right now @AOC is making the one to one connection between how we treat Ukrainian refugees is how we need to be treating Haitian refugees, Syrian refugees, and others. And that people will notice if we don't.”

Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY-14) 03/02/2022: Retweet of @TheRaDR – “Exactly this, @AOC. How the US treats Ukraine refugees is how it should have, should yet, treat refugees from Syria, Afghanistan, Haiti, on our southern border, & elsewhere. And let this be a chance to fix some of what is broken about US immigration. Link to video”

Rubio (R-FL) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “The long Russian line is a heavily armed traffic jam They are facing logistical challenges & being attacked by a military & harassed by an population with the will to fight But also be aware that in Syria they showed an ability to learn from setbacks & make adjustments”

Iran

Bacon (R-NE-2) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “5 months into the fiscal year, the Democrat controlled Congress still hasn't passed an appropriations bill. This is INDEFENSIBLE. The Pentagon is pleading for help...how do we standup to Putin, Xi, Khamenei & Kim without a defense budget? Enough is enough! #NoMoreCRs”

Banks (R-IN-3) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “Speaking of the “Iranian people” @joebiden, you going to mention that upcoming Russia-mediated deal?”

Blackburn (R-TN) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “Agree with @IngrahamAngle – Biden must sanction Communist China for bolstering Russia's invasion of Ukraine.   Russia, China, Iran and North Korea are the new axis of evil.   They must be stopped. Ingraham pushes the United States to sanction China following Russian invasion of Ukraine... | foxnews.com”

Blackburn (R-TN) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “Joe Biden gifted Putin the Nord Stream 2 pipeline and is pushing for a new Iran nuclear deal to push Iranian oil into the world market.”

Buck (R-CO-4) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “Putin will never weaken the will of the “Iranian” people? Someone please get Joe Biden a map.”

Burchett (R-TN-2) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “If the Iran nuclear deal is as good as the Biden administration wants us to believe, they should bring it before our lawmakers for official approval. Congress needs to be involved in any potential deal to prevent Biden from blundering his way into another foreign policy screw up. Link to quoted tweetEven as Moscow invades Ukraine, the Biden admin is relying on Russia to solidify a revamped nuclear agreement with Iran, a deal senior Republican foreign policy leaders say will be approved in the coming days without input from Congress. Via @Kredo0 (Biden Admin Relies on Russia to Finalize Iran Nuclear Deal as Putin Invades Ukraine... | freebeacon.com)”

Burchett (R-TN-2) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “The US is about to lift sanctions on Irans nukes in a deal negotiated by Russia. Our @POTUS is not well.”

Carter (R-TX-31) 03/01/2022: Retweet of @RepKenBuck – “Putin will never weaken the will of the “Iranian” people? Someone please get Joe Biden a map.”

Cramer (R-ND) 03/01/2022: GETTR Comment – ““I'm calling on oil and gas producers in the United States to ramp up their production to pre-pandemic levels and rescinding every executive order and regulation I've issued that stands in the way of American energy dominance including the Keystone XL pipeline. And I will never again grovel to Russia, Iran, Venezuela, and the rest of the OPEC+ cartel to increase their output. We have to meet the demand of the world and not rely on Russia or other bad actors." “I'm lifting all the draconian mandates related to the COVID-19 pandemic and we're going to finish building the wall to secure our southern border."”

Cruz (R-TX) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “The Real State of the Union: Biden has undermined our allies & embolden our enemies. Biden's abandonment of Afghanistan was a deadly crisis. He waived sanctions on #NordStream2, paving the way for Russia to invade Ukraine. Now he's set to give Taiwan to China & a nuke to Iran.”

Cruz (R-TX) 03/01/2022: Retweet of @EliLake – “At a moment when the world is rightly isolating Putin's barbaric regime, we should be kicking Russia out of the P5 plus 1, not relying on Russian diplomats to appease Iran's nuclear program. Link to quoted tweet”

Duncan (R-SC-3) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “"Putin may surround Kyiv with tanks, but he will never win the hearts and mind of the Iranian people" -President Joe Biden”

Fallon (R-TX-4) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “I've said for months that the negotiations with the Iran are a mistake. Biden is using Russia to broker a deal that lifts sanctions on Iran's most dangerous terrorists. We will use every legislative tool at our disposal to hold this Administration accountable for these talks. Link to quoted tweet1. NEW: My former career @StateDept, NSC, and EU colleagues are so concerned with the concessions being made by @RobMalley in Vienna that they've allowed me to publish some details of the coming deal in the hopes that Congress will act to stop the capitulation. [Long thread]”

Fitzgerald (R-WI-5) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “If President Biden delivers an honest address this evening, he'll take responsibility for: ❗️ Skyrocketing inflation ❗️ High energy prices ❗️ Botched foreign policy in Iran, Afghanistan, and Ukraine ❗️ Record level fentanyl seizures at the southern border #SOTUinCrisis”

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “BREAKING: Biden announces unconventional plan to win the hearts and souls of Iranian people in Kyiv… Not from @TheBabylonBee #SOTU2022 Link to video”

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 03/01/2022: GETTR Post – “BREAKING: Biden announces unconventional plan to win the hearts and souls of Iranian people in Kyiv… Not from @TheBabylonBee #SOTU2022”

Gibbs (R-OH-7) 03/01/2022: Twitter thread – “Tonight is the State of the Union address. The fact is we are facing a series of crises, many self-inflicted, that are making America weaker and less prosperous. President Biden needs to acknowledge these failures. Luckily, Republicans have solutions: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺: Rising energy prices for Americans. 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Increase domestic energy production by ending the ban on federal energy leases (that the Biden administration implemented just last week!) so we can lessen our reliance on foreign oil. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺: Rampant inflation hurting the most vulnerable Americans who are now paying more for housing, groceries, and everything else. 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: End the runaway government spending that grows government instead of the economy. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺: Record-breaking illegal border crossings. 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Stop demonizing border patrol agents, prosecute those caught crossing illegally, and finish he border wall (They put up walls to protect politicians, we should do the same for the rest of the country). 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺: Biden's weak foreign policy fails to hold Russia accountable, was unprepared for the debacle in Afghanistan, and is enabling Iran in an attempt to revive the egregious Iran Nuclear Deal. 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Stand strong in the face of tyrants and dictators. Impose the harshest sanctions on Putin 7 help arm Ukraine with military hardware. Stop rewarding Iran for their nuclear weapons research & ensure something like the Afghanistan debacle never happens again.”

Gimenez (R-FL-26) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “Obama advisors recommend we import more oil from Saudi Arabia and Iran rather than producing more HERE. I don't know about you but I want to put American oil, American people, and American jobs FIRST. 🇺🇸 Link to video”

Hagerty (R-TN) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “Russia is 1 of Biden's many foreign policy crises. The southern border is an ongoing security, economic & humanitarian emergency. Afghanistan's terror threats bloom after the botched withdrawal. Iran & North Korea's nuclear threats grow. The CCP seeks global dominance. #SOTU”

Long (R-MO-7) 03/01/2022: Twitter thread – “That's what #TrumpDerangementSyndrome will get you. @JoeBiden stopped #KeystoneXLPipeline on 1/20/21 a date that will live in infamy, allowed #Russia's #NordStream2 to go forward, stoped #Trump's remain in Mexico policy, stopped building the wall, allows #fentanyl to stream in. Link to quoted tweetThe Biden administration is more open to buying Iranian oil than they are to increasing U.S. energy production. Fentanyl is the number one cause of death in 18-45 year olds in #America today.”

Long (R-MO-7) 03/01/2022: Retweet of @ClayTravis – “Joe Biden just said Putin will never weaken the will of the Iranian people. He meant the Ukrainian people. Good lord.”

Long (R-MO-7) 03/02/2022: Retweet of @FoxNews – “Kamala Harris seen mouthing words as Biden mixes up Ukrainians and Iranians Kamala Harris seen mouthing words as Biden mixes up Ukrainians and Iranians | Fox News”

Massie (R-KY-4) 03/01/2022: Twitter thread – “Does anyone speak Biden? Can you translate these?… He met a mall of resistance… Freedun loving Americans… The tree world is holding him accountable… Rushial rudel A pound of Ukrainian people… Redeace 60 million barrels… Putin's wear in Ukraine… Never gain the heart and souls of the Iranian people… #sotu = slur of the Union Devastating infects of climate change… Investment in mannafacturing… 75 purcell of Americans.”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/02/2022: Twitter thread – “LR @RepMcCaul in today's hearing w/@DeputySecState "Wars shouldn't be on autopilot. And Congress owes our troops a clear commitment to the mission...But it's imperative to repeal & replace these AUMFs at the same time, so there's no lapse in critical counterterrorism authorities. "In addition, @POTUS must comply with the law requiring that he report twice a year on how we are using the 2001 AUMF...DOD submitted some of the delinquent reports. But they have still not submitted the report due last Dec. that would cover the disastrous Afghanistan w/drawal. "For months, I implored the Biden administration – repeatedly – to take #Russia's renewed aggression against #Ukraine seriously. "And for months, very few substantive actions were taken. "In a decision that still baffles me, @POTUS waived congressionally mandated sanctions on the Russian malign influence project #NordStream2...Let me be clear: enriching Putin & making Europe more dependent on Russian natural gas is absolutely not in America's 'national interest.' "Putin was allowed to build up nearly 200,000 Russian troops near #Ukraine's border with no consequences. We were told by President Biden that sanctions at that time were not needed. That the 'threat' of sanctions would deter #Russia. "But, clearly, the president was wrong. "@ZelenskyyUa & the Ukrainian people are inspiring the world as they risk their lives by standing in front of tanks...Putin has underestimated the strength & the bravery & the resiliency of the Ukrainian people to his own peril. But the courageous Ukrainian people need our help. "As President Zelensky reminded us over the weekend – he doesn't need a ride out of his country. He needs lethal weapons to fight for his country. To fight for his people. "I'm pleased the administration has finally begun to enact significant sanctions on Russia. But more is still needed – most importantly, secondary sanctions on designated Russian banks. "Furthermore, President Biden must stop American dollars from funding Putin's war machine by cutting off US imports of #Russian oil. Energy exports are the lifeblood of the Russian economy. And we should not be allowing #Putin to use that lifeblood to spill blood in Ukraine. "We also need to isolate #Russia diplomatically as well as economically. It should be obvious that Russia should not be serving as one of the key brokers of an #Iran nuclear deal while they are waging a war against Ukraine. "It is also gravely concerning the administration apparently doesn't want Congress to review their new deal. Bypassing congressional review of any Iran nuclear deal – especially one brokered by Putin – would be a violation of U.S. law. "Full stop."”

Nehls (R-TX-22) 03/01/2022: Tweet – ““Iranian people” Joe Biden is in a #StateOfConfusion.”

Risch (R-ID) 03/01/2022: Twitter thread – “While President Biden attempted to make the case tonight that ‘America is back' and our diplomacy is stronger than ever, we've witnessed a vastly different reality over the last year. Risch: Biden's First Year in Office Marked by Repeated Foreign Policy Failures | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations The admin's failure to draw hard lines throughout 2021 fed #Putin's perception of Western weakness. The sanctions & weapons transfers thus far are a good 1st step, but we must do more for #Ukraine. My #NYETAct spells out exactly what should happen, including secondary sanctions. Americans continue to share outrage over how the U.S. withdrew from #Afghanistan. Last month, I released a report describing how the admin failed to properly plan a coordinated evacuation & made recs to ensure we do not repeat mistakes. | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations #China is the U.S.' top strategic foreign policy challenge, yet, the admin has still not provided a nat'l security strategy or nat'l defense strategy that lays out what we're doing to confront this challenge. We need a comprehensive response, like what I recommended last year. Since Biden took office, we've seen a severe increase in illegal migration at the U.S.-#Mexico border. This influx poses a grave security threat to the U.S. & a humanitarian catastrophe for the vulnerable populations involved. The admin must do more to address this crisis. The #JCPOA was fatally flawed in 2015 & is now even more fatally flawed in 2022. Despite promises of ‘longer and stronger,' it's clear the admin does not have leverage to address #Iran's regional terrorism & ballistic missile activity. No deal is better than a bad deal. As the world continues to combat #COVID19 & its deadly variants, this admin has yet to take any significant action to prepare for the next infectious disease threat. My bipartisan legislation would improve pandemic prevention & preparedness should be enacted w/out further delay. Biden's early nat sec guidance emphasized his desire to reduce the role of nuclear weapons. #Putin just issued the most explicit threats of nuclear use in decades while #China has tested more missiles than any other nation. Biden must accelerate modernizing US nuclear deterrence. Biden has only met w/ one #African leader at the White House thus far. As the continent faces a rising number of coups & increasing influence from #China, #Russia, #Iran, & other regional powers, it's imperative we increase our engagement & cooperation with African partners.”

Rogers (R-AL-3) 03/01/2022: Retweet of @HASCRepublicans – “Biden will claim tonight that he has made Russia an international pariah after its invasion of Ukraine. But the Biden admin is still working w/ Russia on a deal w/ Iran that will pave the way to an Iranian nuclear weapon & provide the IRGC will billions in sanctions relief. Link to quoted tweet”

Tenney (R-NY-22) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is a terrorist organization and should continue to be formally designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). No deal struck by @USEnvoyIran should roll this back. That's a complete nonstarter.”

Whitehouse (D-RI) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “WSJ wrong twice: (1) you can have an immediate and a looming emergency, and (2) fossil fuel dependency enriches and empowers bad actors like Russia and Iran. Doubt me? Read my piece with Graham. A World Without Fossil Fuels Funding Our Enemies Would Be A Safer World for America... | time.com Renewables world is safer world. Link to image”

Saudi Arabia

Casten (D-IL-6) 03/01/2022: In reply to Tweet8/ The US is importing about 13 million barrels of Russian oil per month. (400K BPD). This is primarily to Alaska and Hawaii, for geographic reasons. (U.S. Imports from Russia of Crude Oil and Petroleum Products (Thousand Barrels)... | eia.gov) (Link to twitter.com) – “9/ Keystone, if fully built would provide ~700K BPD of crude oil, but existing US refining capacity produces 9.4M BPD. Keystone isn't nothing, but it's not a swing player on international markets. It's just a dog whistle for climate change deniers. 10/ Also - and again for the kids in the back of the class: YOU CANNOT BUILD THE KEYSTONE PIPELINE IN A DAY. It has nothing to do with short-term energy demand from Russia. Put the dog-whistle away children; the adults have work to do. 11/ So what should we do? First, it is great to see Germany revisiting their decisions to phase out nuclear power. Keeping those generators on line eases demand for natural gas (Nordstream or otherwise) in Western Europe. Germany to step up plans to cut dependence on Russia gas... | reuters.com 12/ Second, let's be clear-eyed about global oil production capacity. There is a country with the underground resources AND above ground production capacity to quickly ramp up production and shut down Russian demand: Saudi Arabia. 13/ Any rapid ramp down in Russian demand that is stapled to maintaining consistent oil supply is therefore predicated on ramping Saudi production. The US simply doesn't have the short-term swing capacity. 14/ It's not about what we want to happen. This is what WILL happen in a world that stops demanding Russian gas given dynamics of the market and existing capacity. 15/ But that's only in the short-term. In the medium/long term we'd all like to live in a world where our quality of life and energy bills do not depend on the vagaries of politics in Russia or Saudi Arabia nor put the survival our species at risk. Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability - IPCC Working Group II contribution to the Sixth Assessment Report 16/ Getting to that point requires investment. In efficiency. In renewables. In EVs. In electrification. In the biggest wealth transfer in the history of our species from energy producers - with all their attendant risks - to energy consumers (e.g., everyone) 17/ Those who are arguing that we should instead invest in more fossil infrastructure are either evil or stupid. Neither is a basis for policy making, notwithstanding how persuasive their arguments have historically been. /fin Post-script: we are all in this together and should be prepared to economically sacrifice. Oil and gas markets are BRUTALLY efficient in the sense that they they will swap suppliers on a moments notice to save a few pennies per MMBtu.... ...so shutting off Russian supply implicitly means shifting some part of our market to slightly higher priced supplies. Your gasoline will get more expensive in the short-term. That will be painful. But it is a small sacrifice compared to that being borne by the Ukrainians. I suspect some of my colleagues will try to score political points from that price increase. Don't let them. /fin (and this time, I really mean it!)”

Lieu (D-CA-33) 03/01/2022: Twitter thread – “If true, this shows the Ukrainian people are light years ahead of the Kremlin in terms of media, courage and savvy. War criminal Putin is stuck in the 20th Century. Ukraine has embraced the 21st Century and is part of the future, one that Russia will never be able to pacify. Link to quoted tweetMessage from the Ukrainian tax office: “Have you captured a Russian tank or armored personnel carrier and are worried about how to declare it? Keep calm and continue to defend the Motherland! There is no need to declare [them as income].” (No need to declare captured Russian tanks, other equipment of invaders as income – NAPC... | en.interfax.com.ua)   Link to reply@tedlieu foreign nationals run the US government @sul38073398 No Link to reply@tedlieu Now mr @tedlieu when are you going to talk about the atrocities the USA and Saudi are carrying out on Yemeni people? Hypocrite @Dennohville Dude, I've repeatedly called that out and was one of the earliest to do so. Go do an internet search before you randomly attack of the strongest Members of Congress on this issue that you purportedly care about. Link to reply@tedlieu Ted is clueless 🤡 @SlumLord5150 No”

Rubio (R-FL) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “Sen Rubio, @SenatorRisch & @InhofePress sent a letter to Pres Biden urging him to reconsider his reported decision to transfer terrorist Mohammed al-Qahtani from Guatanamo Bay to Saudi Arabia. Al-Qahtani was detained for his attempted role in 9/11. Read⬇️ Rubio, Risch, Inhofe Urge President Not to Transfer Al-Qaeda Terrorist from Guantanamo... | rubio.senate.gov”

Iraq

Castro (D-TX-20) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “I'll always stand by veterans like my #SOTU guest, @trooper1999. In 2007, Cpt. Le Roy Torres was exposed to toxic burn pits in Iraq, leading to lung disease. This week, @HouseDemocrats will make good on our promise & expand access to care for burn pit survivors.”

Moulton (D-MA-6) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “Having served in Iraq, I know firsthand how harmful burn pits are to our service members, who already sacrifice so much for this country. I'm proud to support the Honoring our PACT Act on behalf of all those I served with & so many others in uniform today. Link to quoted tweetThe Honoring our PACT Act will finally recognize military toxic exposure as a cost of war. We must pass this comprehensive bill that expands access to care and benefits to the veterans who were exposed as they selflessly served our country – and we will. (Link to twitter.com)”

Watson Coleman (D-NJ-12) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “Can't say I'm surprised that @RepBoebert used the State of the Union as an opportunity to demean the institution of Congress *again.* Link to quoted tweetAs President Biden was describing the death of his son Beau Biden, an Iraq war veteran who succumbed to brain cancer, he was heckled by GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert about deaths in Afghanistan. (State of the Union live updates: Biden's speech comes with mounting pressure... | n.pr)”

Algeria

Meeks (D-NY-5) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “CM @RepGregoryMeeks: It's not only Ukrainian lives that Putin's invasion has claimed, but also the lives of Algerians, Greeks, Indians & others. A reminder of why the world must stand united against Russia's actions and uphold the integrity of the UN charter. #StandWithUkraine Link to quoted tweetNew: A new military strike in Kharkiv has hit an apartment complex near a hospital, videos that have been geolocated and verified by CNN show.”

United Arab Emirates

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “WATCH: Gaetz questions Assistant Sec. of State on why UAE abstained from voting against Russia in UN Lewis: “I'm not able to speak for another country on their thinking, but I do know we continue to be committed on both the MQ-9s and the F-35s.” Gaetz: “Maybe we shouldn't be.” Link to video”

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 03/01/2022: GETTR Post – “WATCH: Gaetz questions Assistant Sec. of State on why UAE abstained from voting against Russia in UN Lewis: “I'm not able to speak for another country on their thinking, but I do know we continue to be committed on both the MQ-9s and the F-35s.” Gaetz: “Maybe we shouldn't be.””

Yemen

Khanna (D-CA-17) 03/01/2022: In reply to TweetBefore I wanted Ro Khanna to run for president until I realized his wife would be the worst First Lady ever. There is no bottom to the barrel on conflict of interests (Link to twitter.com) – “@omidG9 I am very proud and lucky to be married to my wife! She had money before marriage but we don't trade, and I support a ban on stock trading for Congress. We follow all ethics laws scrupulously and I have never taken a dime of pac money. Link to reply@RoKhanna I respect that Congressman, but the fact that she has defense stock investments is highly problematic as you lead an effort to get out of war in Yemen. It's contradictory. It's like Hillary playing feminist while being married to Bill. Sorry @omidG9 For the record, her trust sold most of those. But I believe I should be judged on my policy and stances and certainly welcome the scrutiny. I am very confident in my independence and integrity and have full faith in the voters of my district to decide!”

Horn of Africa

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 03/01/2022: Retweet of @RepSpartz – “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”

Sudan

Pingree (D-ME-1) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “🚨VERY GOOD NEWS. On Monday, I led 34 of my House colleagues in urging @POTUS to extend Temporary Protected Status to South Sudanese people who are facing unspeakable violence. Link to image   Link to quoted tweetNEW: The Biden administration is expanding the number of Sudanese and South Sudanese immigrants in the US who can apply for temporary protected status, which shields people from deportation and allows them to obtain work permits. (Biden Is Expanding The Number Of Sudanese And South Sudanese Who Can Obtain Temporary Protected Status In The US... | buzzfeednews.com)”

Tlaib (D-MI-13) 03/02/2022: Retweet of @chelliepingree – “🚨VERY GOOD NEWS. On Monday, I led 34 of my House colleagues in urging @POTUS to extend Temporary Protected Status to South Sudanese people who are facing unspeakable violence. Link to image   Link to quoted tweet”

Watson Coleman (D-NJ-12) 03/02/2022: Retweet of @chelliepingree – “🚨VERY GOOD NEWS. On Monday, I led 34 of my House colleagues in urging @POTUS to extend Temporary Protected Status to South Sudanese people who are facing unspeakable violence. Link to image   Link to quoted tweet”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Bera (D-CA-7) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “The shameful attack on the Babyn Yar Holocaust Memorial is yet another unspeakable tragedy of Putin's invasion of #Ukraine. I had the privilege to visit Babyn Yar last month to remember the Jews who were murdered there. The U.S. continues to stand with the people of Ukraine. 🇺🇦 Link to image”

Bilirakis (R-FL-12) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “Putin falsely claims that the war is needed to expel Nazis from Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russians have repeatedly hit civilian targets and its missiles have hit a Holocaust memorial at Babi Yar, near Kyiv. Simply disgusting and unforgiveable!”

Chu (D-CA-27) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “Until the @HouseGOP takes any sort of action to stop the vile white supremacy & anti-Semitism from among their ranks, then it's clear there very much is a place in the Republican party for it. Link to quoted tweet.@KevinMKruse: Rep. McCarthy has been under pressure to denounce GOP House members who spoke at a white nationalist conference. McCarthy insists “there's no place in our party for any of this," but his actions at the #SOTU beg to differ. (SOTU underscores GOP's white nationalist baggage | msnbc.com)”

Cicilline (D-RI-1) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “I had the honor and privilege of paying my respects at Babyn Yar this January, a memorial site dedicated to the more than 70,000 Ukrainians murdered by the Nazis, including nearly the entire Jewish community in Kyiv. To bomb this site is barbaric. Link to image   Link to quoted tweetTo the world: what is the point of saying «never again» for 80 years, if the world stays silent when a bomb drops on the same site of Babyn Yar? At least 5 killed. History repeating…”

Cohen (D-TN-9) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “Putin destroys memorial that reminds Ukrainians and world of Nazi's horrific conduct.Jewish victims attacked again by Inhumane,horrific sociopath. Link to quoted tweetZelensky's chief of staff confirms that the Russians bombed Babyn Yar, where the Nazis massacred 30,000 Jews. Some denazification. (Link to twitter.com)”

Deutch (D-FL-22) 03/01/2022: Twitter thread – “Heartbroken for every life taken by Russian attacks. Babyn Yar being hit by Russian missiles adds a new layer of sorrow as Russia attempts to demolish Ukrainian history. Putin says ‘genocide' was committed in Ukraine. He's right: It happened to Jews there 80 years ago.... | washingtonpost.com I stand with the Ukrainian Jewish community and the world in condemning the damage to this memorial site. The world must stand strongly together against ongoing Russian aggression.”

Evans (D-PA-3) 03/01/2022: Retweet of @UngerRosenberg – “So proud of @potus. Leading us with his principles and quiet strength. #standwithbiden. #standwithUkraine #StateOfTheUnion @JewishDemWomen”

Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1) 03/01/2022: Retweet of @DmytroKuleba – “Kyiv TV tower, which has just been hit by a Russian missile, is situated on the territory of Babyn Yar. On September 29-30, 1941, Nazis killed over 33 thousand Jews here. 80 years later, Russian Nazis strike this same land to exterminate Ukrainians. Evil and barbaric.”

Fleischmann (R-TN-3) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “Putin is committing war crimes in his unwarranted invasion of Ukraine. There's no reason ever to target innocent civilians or sacred sites - especially the Babyn Yar memorial. We must be united against Putin and stand firm against his aggression. Link to quoted tweetI unequivocally condemn Russia's unprovoked invasion. Putin is now indiscriminately targeting civilians in Ukraine. His missiles struck Babyn Yar -- a site in Kyiv where Nazis executed over 33,000 Jews in 1941 -- & killed at least 5 people. (Link to twitter.com)”

Hagerty (R-TN) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “I unequivocally condemn Russia's unprovoked invasion. Putin is now indiscriminately targeting civilians in Ukraine. His missiles struck Babyn Yar -- a site in Kyiv where Nazis executed over 33,000 Jews in 1941 -- & killed at least 5 people. Link to quoted tweetThe loss of life in Ukraine today is our primary concern. We are also outraged at the damage inflicted on the Babyn Yar memorial by Russia's attack today. #BabynYar was the site of one of the largest mass shootings during the Holocaust. It is sacred ground. Learn more.”

Houlahan (D-PA-6) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “My father was born to Jewish parents in Ukraine. To us, Babyn Yar was so much more than its terrible history. It represented a space to honor those who lost their lives to such unforgivable violence. To see this sacred place damaged is a travesty. Putin must be held accountable. Link to quoted tweetThe loss of life in Ukraine today is our primary concern. We are also outraged at the damage inflicted on the Babyn Yar memorial by Russia's attack today. #BabynYar was the site of one of the largest mass shootings during the Holocaust. It is sacred ground. Learn more.”

Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 03/01/2022: Retweet of @davidmweissman – “.@GOPLeader, what kind of a leader are you that you cant condemn white nationalism? You censure @AdamKinzinger and @Liz_Cheney for defending our Democracy but sit idle while Marjorie 3 names sit at white nationalist conferences. As an American Jew I really would like to know why?”

Lankford (R-OK) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “#BabynYar commemorates more than 30k Jews murdered by Nazis in Kyiv in 1941 & Putin hit it with one of his missiles. Putin is spreading propaganda that his attack killing innocent lives is for the “denazification” of a free nation—this is unbelievable. We cannot remain silent! Link to quoted tweetTo the world: what is the point of saying «never again» for 80 years, if the world stays silent when a bomb drops on the same site of Babyn Yar? At least 5 killed. History repeating…”

Menendez (D-NJ) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “Putin is shameless. Today his missiles hit Babyn Yar, Kyiv's Holocaust memorial where the Nazis murdered thousands, including Jews, Roma, & people with disabilities. He insults their memory with his unjustified attack on Ukraine & his baseless claims of Nazism among its people. Link to quoted tweetZelensky's Chief of Staff Yermak says Russia hit Babyn Yar holocaust memorial site. The site is near the Kyiv TV tower.”

Nadler (D-NY-10) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “This adds yet another shameful element to Putin's already horrific perversion of history. My heart goes out to the Ukrainian Jewish community and all Ukrainians everywhere. Russia bombards a Kyiv TV tower and the Babyn Yar Holocaust memorial site... | npr.org”

Raskin (D-MD-8) 03/01/2022: Twitter thread – “State of Disunion: Crowd chants “Putin! Putin!” as Trump bootlicker Nick Fuentes asks for a “round of applause for Russia” and slips in that “they are saying Putin is Hitler.” Link to quoted tweetAs Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene and Rep Paul Gosar speak at this white supremacist, anti-Semitic, pro-Putin event, silence by Republican Party leaders is deafening and enabling. All Americans should renounce this garbage and reject the Putin wing of the GOP now. (Link to twitter.com) He adds sarcastically that, to liberals, this is “not a good thing.” To him, obviously, Putin being a new Hitler is a good thing. Then he brings on Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene! When will Kevin McCarthy and GOP leadership denounce fascist cheerleaders in their midst? This fascist derangement is increasingly dangerous.”

Scott (R-FL) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “Horrific. Putin's actions speak far louder than the lies he tells to justify these barbaric attacks. We stand strongly with Ukraine and our Jewish communities around the world. Link to quoted tweetAirstrikes on Kyiv hit a Holocaust memorial, Ukrainian official says    (Airstrikes on Kyiv hit a Holocaust memorial, Ukrainian official says ... | cnn.com)”

Shaheen (D-NH) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “Putin's ghastly attack on Babyn Yar, a Holocaust memorial site, further demonstrates the anti-Semitic undertones of his invasion of Ukraine. I stand w/ our allies in fiercely condemning Putin's assault on civilians in a sovereign nation & blatant attempts to re-write history.”

Sherman (D-CA-30) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “This is what Putin's 'denazification' looks like - attacking civilians, attempting to overthrow a democratically elected president and, now, bombing the Babi Yar Holocaust Memorial, the site of one of the largest mass murders of the Holocaust. Link to quoted tweetThis is the reality of Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine. Bombs are falling on the Babyn Yar Memorial, the site of one of the worst massacres of Jews during WWII. Putin follows in the steps of his Soviet predecessors in desecrating the memory of the Holocaust. (Link to twitter.com)”

Sherrill (D-NJ-11) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “I was just at Babyn Yar a few weeks ago and it's devastating to hear that the Russians bombed the exact site that holds so much meaning for us all. I personally saw the work done to create an appropriate and touching memorial to the 34,000 who were massacred there. Link to quoted tweetThe loss of life in Ukraine today is our primary concern. We are also outraged at the damage inflicted on the Babyn Yar memorial by Russia's attack today. #BabynYar was the site of one of the largest mass shootings during the Holocaust. It is sacred ground. Learn more.”

Stevens (D-MI-11) 03/01/2022: Retweet of @ABMFusa – “The world lost another #Holocaust survivor. With great sadness, we share that Aga (Faygi Fraides) Gershkovich died at the age of 95. May her memory be a blessing. When asked what #Auschwitz meant to her, she said: "Death of almost entire family; horrible suffering & torture." Link to image”

Van Hollen (D-MD) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “Putin's bombing of the Babyn Yar Holocaust Memorial – which honors tens of thousands of Ukrainian Jews – is yet another affront to humanity. He must be held accountable. Link to quoted tweetJUST IN: Holocaust memorial site bombed in Ukraine, Zelensky says (Holocaust memorial site bombed in Ukraine, Zelensky says... | hill.cm) (Link to twitter.com)”

Warner (D-VA) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “The unconscionable attack on Babyn Yar is yet another horrific tragedy to come out of this invasion – Russian attacks are desecrating sacred memorials. The U.S. stands with Ukraine and with Jews worldwide. Russia bombards a Kyiv TV tower and the Babyn Yar Holocaust memorial site... | npr.org”

Afghanistan

Babin (R-TX-36) 03/01/2022: Retweet of @GOPLeader – “Are you better off than you were a year ago? For most people, the answer is no. For a few, it's yes: - The Taliban - Vladimir Putin - Mexican Drug Cartels”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “Enjoyed talking with @FoxNews, @JustTheNews, @WashTimes, and the @FreeBeacon today at the House GOP media row! We covered everything from Ukraine, Afghanistan, inflation, to the SOTU, and much more. Link to image”

Barr (R-KY-6) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “The state of our union is challenged. @JoeBiden needs to be honest w/ the American people. His policies caused an inflation crisis, war in Europe and humiliation in Afghanistan, as well as chaos at the border. I previewed the address w/ @GrayDCnews for @WKYT & @SpectrumNews1KY. Link to image”

Bishop (R-NC-9) 03/01/2022: Retweet of @JudiciaryGOP – “In just one year, Joe Biden has: -Attacked your personal freedoms -Brought us record inflation -Destroyed American energy independence. -Destabilized the southern border -Botched foreign policy in Afghanistan and Ukraine It's only going to get worse. #SOTUinCrisis”

Bishop (R-NC-9) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “Then make time. Unbelievable. Link to quoted tweetPsaki says Biden didn't “have the time” last night to mention our 13 servicemembers killed in Afghanistan (Link to twitter.com)”

Boebert (R-CO-3) 03/02/2022: Retweet of @gregkellyusa – “"Thirteen of them"- ⁦⁦@laurenboebert⁩ was AWESOME last night. As Joe AGAIN exploited the death of "Beau"-FALSELY implying that he was a Battlefield casualty, SHE REMINDED US OF THE HIDEOUS WITHDRAWAL FROM AFGHANISTAN. AND THE THIRTEEN AMERICANS WHO DIED NEEDLESSLY. Link to image”

Boebert (R-CO-3) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “The left is pissed because I called out Biden's botched withdrawal from Afghanistan that left 13 of America's finest in a flag-draped coffin. They are mad because a speech was “interrupted”. Ask the the families who lost their loved ones how interrupted their lives are now.”

Buck (R-CO-4) 03/01/2022: Retweet of @GOPLeader – “To the 13 American families who lost loved ones in Afghanistan in August, you deserved to be recognized by the President tonight. Americans remember your sacrifice, and we are forever indebted to you.”

Buck (R-CO-4) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “Biden ended his speech with “go get ‘em!” Who, the Americans he left behind in Afghanistan?”

Burchett (R-TN-2) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “I was disappointed the @POTUS never mentioned the 13 brave Americans who needlessly died in Afghanistan. #SOTUinCrisis”

Carl (R-AL-1) 03/01/2022: Retweet of @GOPLeader – “To the 13 American families who lost loved ones in Afghanistan in August, you deserved to be recognized by the President tonight. Americans remember your sacrifice, and we are forever indebted to you.”

Chabot (R-OH-1) 03/01/2022: Retweet of @GOPLeader – “To the 13 American families who lost loved ones in Afghanistan in August, you deserved to be recognized by the President tonight. Americans remember your sacrifice, and we are forever indebted to you.”

Clyde (R-GA-9) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “Tonight, Biden will give a speech of spins in an attempt to distract from his slew of crises: -Skyrocketing inflation -Open southern border -COVID tyranny -Weakness on the world stage -Labor shortages -Rampant crime -Afghanistan debacle -Supply chain issues #SOTUinCrisis”

Crow (D-CO-6) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “When @JoeBiden was elected, we were in the middle of a deadly pandemic, there was an unprecedented insurrection against our democracy, and we were still at war in Afghanistan. RT if you agree that our president has met this moment in history with sincerity and courage.”

Cruz (R-TX) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “As disastrous as Biden's domestic policy has been, his foreign policy is worse. When Americas' enemies saw the disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal they took a measure of the man in the Oval Office. Every region of the world has become more dangerous for Americans under Biden. Link to video”

Cruz (R-TX) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “🤔 Link to quoted tweetPsaki says Biden didn't “have the time” to mention certain topics last night. Biden couldn't make time to mention our 13 servicemembers killed in Afghanistan? (Link to twitter.com)”

Davis (R-IL-13) 03/01/2022: Retweet of @RepDonaldsPress – “STATE OF THE UNION (IN CRISIS) 🚨Record inflation 🚨Rise in crime 🚨2M+ illegal immigrant crossings 🚨Pain at the gas pump 🚨Bothced withdrawal of Afghanistan 🚨Delayed response to Russian aggression 🚨Unconstiutitional vaccine mandates 🚨Mask mandates in school 🚨Worker shortage Link to image”

Diaz-Balart (R-FL-25) 03/01/2022: Retweet of @GOPLeader – “Are you better off than you were a year ago? For most people, the answer is no. For a few, it's yes: - The Taliban - Vladimir Putin - Mexican Drug Cartels”

Donalds (R-FL-19) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “STATE OF THE UNION (IN CRISIS) 🚨Record inflation 🚨Rise in crime 🚨2M+ illegal immigrant crossings 🚨Pain at the gas pump 🚨Bothced withdrawal of Afghanistan 🚨Delayed response to Russian aggression 🚨Unconstiutitional vaccine mandates 🚨Mask mandates in school 🚨Worker shortage Link to image”

Donalds (R-FL-19) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “Throughout Biden's many decades in Washington, his track record on foreign policy has been wrong every single time, and we are seeing this play out in his presidency. Look no further than the atrocity in Afghanistan and now in Ukraine. Biden is America LAST. #SOTUinCrisis”

Donalds (R-FL-19) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “.@SpeakerPelosi, what is there to appreciate in Biden's America? Are you telling the American people to ignore the obvious? ‼️Gas prices ‼️Inflation ‼️Afghanistan/Ukraine ‼️Crime ‼️Open border ‼️Vax mandates ‼️CRT in schools ‼️Mask mandates for children Wake up, Nancy! Link to quoted tweetNancy Pelosi says Americans have a low opinion of Joe Biden because they are ignorant: "For people to appreciate what the president has done...they have to know what it is." (Link to twitter.com)”

Donalds (R-FL-19) 03/01/2022: Twitter thread – “Biden mentioned Afghanistan without saying their names. Lance Cpl. David Lee Espinoza Sgt. Nicole Gee Staff Sgt. Taylor Hoover Staff Sgt. Ryan Knauss Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum Cpl. Hunter Lopez Lance Cpl. Dylan R. Merola Link to image Lance Cpl. Kareem Nikoui Sgt. Johanny Rosario Pichardo Cpl. Humberto Sanchez Cpl. Daegan William-Tyeler Page Lance Cpl. Jared Schmitz Seaman Maxton “Max” Soviak”

Donalds (R-FL-19) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “Didn't have time?!?!? I am glad @laurenboebert called @JoeBiden out for not talking about the 13 soldiers who lost their lives in Afghanistan. He deserved it! Link to quoted tweetPsaki says Biden didn't “have the time” to mention certain topics last night. Biden couldn't make time to mention our 13 servicemembers killed in Afghanistan? (Link to twitter.com)”

Duckworth (D-IL) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “Last night, I proudly wore this pin in support of our Afghan allies and all who are helping them relocate and resettle in America. It's on all of us to make sure these brave individuals feel welcomed as they start their new life. Link to image”

Dunn (R-FL-2) 03/01/2022: Retweet of @RepGregMurphy – “Climate change gets a mention before Afghanistan. #SOTUinCrisis”

Ferguson (R-GA-3) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “Our adversaries understand Biden is a weak leader. In just one year, Biden has: ❌Emboldened ISIS-K and Al-qaeda with a botched Afghanistan withdrawal ❌Created a radical safe haven for terrorists ❌Sent billions of dollars' worth of weapons to our enemies #SOTU”

Fischer (R-NE) 03/01/2022: Twitter thread – “SOTU 🧵: Tonight, President Biden highlighted the belated steps the United States is taking to cripple Putin and his oligarchs. (1/6) The administration can and should do more, including ratcheting up sanctions to confront Putin's tyrannical activities, significantly increasing defensive aid to Ukraine and NATO allies, and boosting overall U.S. defense spending. (2/6) It was tremendously upsetting that the President didn't recognize the American service members who died under his watch because of his mishandled Afghanistan withdrawal, including one of Nebraska's own, Corporal Daegan Page. (3/6) With respect to domestic issues – President Biden did not propose solutions to assuage the economic pressure and frustration the American people are feeling. Nebraskans know the very real pain caused by inflation with rising gas, energy, and food costs. (4/6) In many cases, he doubled down on his support for the same reckless, far-left policies that will raise taxes and increase the national debt. (5/6) Under his agenda, the American people will continue to face rising daily costs, limited energy independence and Western reliance on Russian oil, an open border and drug crisis, and one-size-fits-all government mandates. (6/6)”

Garcia (R-CA-25) 03/01/2022: Twitter thread – “Tonight I will be attending the #StateOfTheUnion address. I'm looking for Biden to be honest, accountable and solution-oriented. I want him to recognize the multiple crises that currently exist in our nation and around the globe and tell us very succinctly how he will fix them... Link to image Here's my list of solutions that I'll be looking for: □ Fully fund our police and our military □ Stop the reckless spending spree to address the inflation crisis and ballooning debt □ Get all remaining Americans and SIV partners out of Afghanistan... □ Provide strategic and tactical systems to the Ukrainian fighters so they can survive as a nation □ Return to a position of strength to deter further aggression by the Chinese Communist Party □ Secure our own borders □ Lower taxes for Americans (remove the SALT cap)... □ Achieve energy independence to lower skyrocketing fuel costs □ Hold criminals accountable and protect our neighborhoods □ End all COVID mandates”

Gibbs (R-OH-7) 03/01/2022: Retweet of @SRCC – “Since President Biden was sworn in, he's presided over the worst inflation in four decades, record-breaking increases in crime, an historic surge in illegal immigration, and a calamitous withdrawal from Afghanistan.”

Gimenez (R-FL-26) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “President Biden is just going to ignore Afghanistan, isn't he? #SOTU”

Green (R-TN-7) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “President Biden can attempt to rewrite history all he wants, but Americans know the truth. They can feel the inflation straining their pocketbooks, they witnessed the catastrophic withdrawal from Afghanistan, and they watch as our border remains unsecure. #SOTUinCrisis”

Green (R-TN-7) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “Thanks to the failed Biden Administration, the Taliban has American weapons and sells them around the world. #SOTUinCrisis”

Green (R-TN-7) 03/01/2022: Retweet of @GOPLeader – “Are you better off than you were a year ago? For most people, the answer is no. For a few, it's yes: - The Taliban - Vladimir Putin - Mexican Drug Cartels”

Hagerty (R-TN) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “What we should hear from @POTUS tonight: -A plan to restart the Keystone XL Pipeline & regain energy independence -A plan to secure our southern border -A plan to STOP skyrocketing crime -An apology to every individual & family impacted by his botched Afghanistan withdrawal #SOTU”

Hartzler (R-MO-4) 03/01/2022: Retweet of @RepHartzler – “Afghanistan disaster Record Inflation Border overrun Crime skyrocketing Parents labeled terrorists Schools closed Authoritarian mandates Supply chain crisis Fentanyl epidemic Mail-order abortions Men in women's sports Weak on China Increased energy costs Link to quoted tweet”

Hartzler (R-MO-4) 03/01/2022: Twitter thread – “Despite Biden's distortion of reality in his #SOTU address tonight, here's the real story of where America stands after his first year ⬇️ Americans experienced record inflation, empty shelves, and increased energy costs under the Biden administration. #SOTU Now Biden's given America the worst inflation in 40 years | nypost.com Under Biden, our border became wide open while our Capitol became surrounded by a wall. #SOTU Democrats Build Fencing Around US Capitol But Won't Build Border Wall | thefederalist.com Under Biden, our children were forced to wear masks and taught they were inherently racist while parents were labeled terrorists by the Justice Department. #SOTU WH aided school board group's letter before Garland sicced FBI on parents | nypost.com Under Biden, our communities were targeted by rampant violent crime and fentanyl while Democrats vowed to Defund the Police. #SOTU US murder rate highest it's been in 25 years as big cities shatter records... | foxnews.com Biden's woke allies pushed for mail-order abortions and advocated for men participating in women's sports. #SOTU F.D.A. Will Permanently Allow Abortion Pills by Mail - The New York Times Biden forced an unconstitutional vaccine mandate on American workers while turning a blind eye to investigating China's involvement in the COVID-19 outbreak. #SOTU Supreme Court Blocks Biden's Vaccine Mandate for Large Employers - The New York Times Biden botched the Afghanistan withdrawal which killed 13 service members – including one from Missouri. #SOTU ‘Clearly botched': Biden White House under assault on Afghanistan drawdown- POLITICO | politico.com”

Hartzler (R-MO-4) 03/01/2022: Retweet of @GOPLeader – “To the 13 American families who lost loved ones in Afghanistan in August, you deserved to be recognized by the President tonight. Americans remember your sacrifice, and we are forever indebted to you.”

Hawley (R-MO) 03/02/2022: Tweet – ““Didn't have the time” to acknowledge these heroes who Joe Biden's incompetence put in harm's way, including Jared Schmitz from Missouri. Sorry, but this is truly pathetic Link to quoted tweetPsaki says Biden didn't “have the time” last night to mention our 13 servicemembers killed in Afghanistan (Link to twitter.com)”

Hern (R-OK-1) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “While the President is on the subject of our veterans, how about mentioning something about the 13 brave American soldiers who died in Afghanistan as a direct result of his incompetence?”

Herrell (R-NM-2) 03/01/2022: Retweet of @GOPLeader – “To the 13 American families who lost loved ones in Afghanistan in August, you deserved to be recognized by the President tonight. Americans remember your sacrifice, and we are forever indebted to you.”

Hice (R-GA-10) 03/01/2022: Retweet of @GOPLeader – “Are you better off than you were a year ago? For most people, the answer is no. For a few, it's yes: - The Taliban - Vladimir Putin - Mexican Drug Cartels”

Hudson (R-NC-8) 03/01/2022: Retweet of @GOPLeader – “To the 13 American families who lost loved ones in Afghanistan in August, you deserved to be recognized by the President tonight. Americans remember your sacrifice, and we are forever indebted to you.”

Issa (R-CA-50) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “Americans and their family members are still stuck in Afghanistan because Pres Biden abandoned them.”

Joyce (R-OH-14) 03/01/2022: Retweet of @GOPLeader – “To the 13 American families who lost loved ones in Afghanistan in August, you deserved to be recognized by the President tonight. Americans remember your sacrifice, and we are forever indebted to you.”

Kim (R-CA-39) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “Americans & Afghans who fought alongside U.S. troops against terrorism remain behind enemy lines over six months after the Biden administration's rushed withdrawal from Afghanistan. I am leading the RESCUES Act to demand accountability & save lives. #SOTU Our mission to save lives in Afghanistan is not over: Young Kim... | ocregister.com”

Kim (R-CA-39) 03/02/2022: Retweet of @afghanevac – “Tonight, we heard loud and clear what @POTUS thinks of us and the volunteers throughout this effort. We will have more to say in the coming days but #SOTU2022 told us everything we needed to know about @WhiteHouse priorities. We are deeply disappointed.”

Lamborn (R-CO-5) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “President Biden's poor foreign policy decisions have fueled the rise of the Taliban and Russia's aggression against Ukraine.”

Lieu (D-CA-33) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “Dear @laurenboebert: ISIS killed the 13 heroic U.S. servicemembers in 2021 in Afghanistan. Between 2017 and 2020, there were 44 heroic U.S. servicemembers killed in Afghanistan. Remember who are enemies are. At the end of the day, we are all Americans. Link to quoted tweetWhen Biden said flag draped coffins I couldn't stay silent. I told him directly he did it. He put 13 in there. Our heroic servicemen and women deserve so much better.”

Long (R-MO-7) 03/01/2022: Retweet of @GOPLeader – “Are you better off than you were a year ago? For most people, the answer is no. For a few, it's yes: - The Taliban - Vladimir Putin - Mexican Drug Cartels”

Long (R-MO-7) 03/01/2022: Retweet of @GOPChairwoman – “In his Joint Address last year, Biden claimed “America is on the move again.” Since then… inflation is at a 40-year high, the border is the worst in DHS history, cities are seeing record homicides, and terrorists have a safe haven in Afghanistan.”

Long (R-MO-7) 03/01/2022: Retweet of @GOPChairwoman – “Biden is not mentioning his disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal during his #SOTU. The death of 13 servicemembers, the hundreds of Americans left behind, and the terrorist safe haven he gave the Taliban … all things Biden doesn't want to mention.”

Long (R-MO-7) 03/02/2022: Retweet of @charliekirk11 – “A smart GOP would have given the “official response” platform to the mom or widow of one of the 13 American troops killed in Afghanistan”

Loudermilk (R-GA-11) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “Putin began moving his forces along the Ukraine border in Aug 2021, immediately after Biden's failed withdrawal from Afghanistan. Since then, the U.S. has bought $10 Billion, (yes, Billion) of oil from Russia, essentially funding Russia's war machine.”

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “It's sad & disgraceful that @POTUS did not acknowledge the ultimate sacrifice made by 13 American soldiers in Afghanistan during August's withdrawal. They are true heroes who gave their lives under his watch. They should have been recognized tonight. #SOTUinCrisis #SOTU22 #sotu”

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “The #SOTU in just ONE year, under ONE party Democrat rule: 1️⃣Crushing Inflation & Rising Costs 2️⃣Supply Chain Crisis 3️⃣Energy Dependency 4️⃣Rampant Crime 5️⃣Record Illegal Migration 6️⃣Disastrous Afghanistan Withdrawal 7️⃣Weak Foreign Policy  8️⃣Record Fentanyl Deaths 9️⃣More mandates”

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 03/01/2022: Retweet of @GOPLeader – “Are you better off than you were a year ago? For most people, the answer is no. For a few, it's yes: - The Taliban - Vladimir Putin - Mexican Drug Cartels”

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 03/01/2022: Retweet of @GOPLeader – “To the 13 American families who lost loved ones in Afghanistan in August, you deserved to be recognized by the President tonight. Americans remember your sacrifice, and we are forever indebted to you.”

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 03/01/2022: Retweet of @NikkiHaley – “13 brave Americans lost their lives helping U.S. citizens and our allies evacuate Afghanistan this summer. President Biden didn't once mention their sacrifice tonight.”

Marshall (R-KS) 03/01/2022: Twitter thread – “President Biden had the opportunity tonight to announce a ban on U.S. imports of Russian oil but instead he continues to use Russia as America's gas station. 1/4 Senator Marshall Calls for American Energy Independence in Response to SOTU - Senator Roger Marshall Having done nearly 100 town halls across KS, it's clear we have a Commander-in-Chief who is not commanding & the state of our union is not what he painted it as this evening. The American people are fed up w/ having to deal with crisis after crisis created by this Admin. 2/4 Whether it's skyrocketing inflation, our porous southern border, embracing socialism, foreign policy disasters in Afghanistan and Ukraine, and more, President Biden's radical policies and weakness have put our nation's prosperity and global standing in jeopardy. 3/4 Make no mistake, President Biden can turn things around by immediately showing strength on the world stage, putting a stop to reckless spending, unleashing America's energy independence, and immediately banning the U.S. purchase of Russian oil. 4/4”

Mast (R-FL-18) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “This is the same guy who checked his watch when 13 flag draped caskets arrived at Dover. Anyone who doesn't "have the time" for our troops does not deserve the title "Commander-in-Chief." Link to quoted tweetPsaki says Biden didn't “have the time” last night to mention our 13 servicemembers killed in Afghanistan (Link to twitter.com)”

McCarthy (R-CA-23) 03/01/2022: Retweet of @Congressman_JVD – “Instead of rewriting history, the State of the Union should be an apology. -An apology for the Afghanistan withdrawal. -An apology for inflation. -An apology for ending our energy independence. -An apology to our border agents. -An apology for failing the American people. Link to quoted tweet”

McCarthy (R-CA-23) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “Are you better off than you were a year ago? For most people, the answer is no. For a few, it's yes: - The Taliban - Vladimir Putin - Mexican Drug Cartels”

McCarthy (R-CA-23) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “To the 13 American families who lost loved ones in Afghanistan in August, you deserved to be recognized by the President tonight. Americans remember your sacrifice, and we are forever indebted to you.”

McCarthy (R-CA-23) 03/01/2022: GETTR Post – “To the 13 American families who lost loved ones in Afghanistan in August, you deserved to be recognized by the President tonight. Americans remember your sacrifice, and we are forever indebted to you.”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “At tonight's #SOTU, I wore a #Ukrainian flag pin to show my solidarity with the courageous people of #Ukraine and an @afghanevac pin to remind @POTUS @JoeBiden that the Americans and Afghans he abandoned in #Afghanistan are still a priority to me. Link to image”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “LR @RepMcCaul “I am extremely disappointed and shocked the president refused to acknowledge his disastrous withdrawal from #Afghanistan in tonight's #SOTU. It is shameful. And it's further proof of @POTUS's apathy to the fate of Americans & Afghans still trapped in Afghanistan.” Link to quoted tweetNo mention of the Afghanistan withdrawal last year in Biden's SOTU speech. It's almost as if the administration doesn't want to talk about the thousands of Afghans we left behind.”

Meijer (R-MI-3) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “An absolutely galling omission by Biden. Six months after the catastrophic withdrawal, no acknowledgement at all of our nation's longest war. No mention of the 13 service members who died to keep Abbey Gate open so that others may live. Not in the headlines, so not in the speech. Link to quoted tweetGOP response mentions Afghanistan, which POTUS didn't even give a fleeting, perfunctory reference.”

Meijer (R-MI-3) 03/01/2022: Retweet of @afghanevac – “Tonight, we heard loud and clear what @POTUS thinks of us and the volunteers throughout this effort. We will have more to say in the coming days but #SOTU2022 told us everything we needed to know about @WhiteHouse priorities. We are deeply disappointed.”

Meng (D-NY-6) 03/01/2022: Twitter thread – “Wearing blue and yellow – the colors of the Ukrainian flag – at tonight's State of the Union address to stand in solidarity with #Ukraine. #SOTU 1/2 Link to image I'm also wearing the #AfghanEvac coalition pin, a symbol of the promises we made to our Afghan allies and partners through two decades of war. There is much hard work ahead of us to ensure our commitments to our Afghan partners are met. 2/2”

Meng (D-NY-6) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “We must not forget our allies, women and families still in #Afganistan #AfghanEvac @WAWHumanRights #AfghanAdjustmentAct Link to image   Link to quoted tweetI'm also wearing the #AfghanEvac coalition pin, a symbol of the promises we made to our Afghan allies and partners through two decades of war. There is much hard work ahead of us to ensure our commitments to our Afghan partners are met. 2/2”

Merkley (D-OR) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “.@USTreasury issued a new General License for Afghanistan to support commercial activity that helps people meet basic needs. This is critical for staving off economic collapse and one of @GerryConnolly's and my key asks. I'll continue to work to ensure resources reach Afghans. Link to quoted tweetOne million children in Afghanistan are at risk of dying from starvation. @GerryConnolly and I led our colleagues in calling on @SecBlinken and @SecYellen to quickly find solutions to address the country's economic collapse.(Merkley, Connolly Lead Bicameral Push to Help Afghans at Risk of Starvation | U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon)”

Moore (R-AL-2) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “What if Joe Biden had given weapons to Ukrainians instead of the Taliban?”

Moore (R-AL-2) 03/01/2022: Retweet of @SteveScalise – “- Border crisis - 40-year high inflation - Crime soaring - Putin waging war - Parents labeled terrorists - Afghanistan debacle - Authoritarian mandates - China not held accountable - Supply chain crisis - High gas prices Good thing Biden has the media to spin it for him tonight.”

Moulton (D-MA-6) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “Proud to have Ehsanullah Nizami as my virtual #SOTU guest tonight. Ehsanullah saved countless lives as an interpreter for U.S. forces in Afghanistan. Now as a U.S. citizen, he dedicates his time to helping Afghan refugees resettling in Massachusetts. Moulton State of the Union Guest is Ehsanullah Nizami, an Interpreter Who Served U.S. Forces in Afghanistan... | moulton.house.gov”

Moulton (D-MA-6) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “Always a pleasure to catch-up with @WBUR. This morning, I shared my thoughts on last night's #SOTU address. Rep. Moulton says Biden's State of the Union address left out Afghanistan... | wbur.org”

Mullin (R-OK-2) 03/01/2022: Retweet of @GOPLeader – “To the 13 American families who lost loved ones in Afghanistan in August, you deserved to be recognized by the President tonight. Americans remember your sacrifice, and we are forever indebted to you.”

Mullin (R-OK-2) 03/01/2022: Twitter thread – “It's no secret that this Administration has failed the American people. During tonight's State of the Union, President Biden must address the deadly and tragic withdrawal from Afghanistan, his failure to secure the Southern Border, the fentanyl drug epidemic (the #1 leading cause of death among adults 18-45), soaring crime in liberal cities, the importance of American energy independence for U.S. national security, and perhaps most importantly, skyrocketing inflation (the result of excess government spending) which has posed a tremendous challenge for many low-and middle-income families in Oklahoma. Sadly, with this Administration's track record, my expectations are not that high. I can promise one thing: Republicans WILL hold this Administration accountable for their incompetence and gross dereliction of duty come November when we take back control of Congress.”

Murphy (R-NC-3) 03/01/2022: Retweet of @RepHartzler – “Afghanistan disaster Record Inflation Border overrun Crime skyrocketing Parents labeled terrorists Schools closed Authoritarian mandates Supply chain crisis Fentanyl epidemic Mail-order abortions Men in women's sports Weak on China Increased energy costs Link to quoted tweet”

Murphy (R-NC-3) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “Climate change gets a mention before Afghanistan. #SOTUinCrisis”

Murphy (R-NC-3) 03/01/2022: Retweet of @GOPLeader – “To the 13 American families who lost loved ones in Afghanistan in August, you deserved to be recognized by the President tonight. Americans remember your sacrifice, and we are forever indebted to you.”

Nehls (R-TX-22) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “13 Americans lost their lives in Afghanistan because of Joe Biden and he didn't even mention them. That is unconscionable.”

Palazzo (R-MS-4) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “Putin wouldn't be waging war on our ally if Joe Biden had done his job in Afghanistan. Our enemies are watching his weakness. #SOTUinCrisis”

Palmer (R-AL-6) 03/01/2022: Retweet of @JudiciaryGOP – “In just one year, Joe Biden has: -Attacked your personal freedoms -Brought us record inflation -Destroyed American energy independence. -Destabilized the southern border -Botched foreign policy in Afghanistan and Ukraine It's only going to get worse. #SOTUinCrisis”

Peters (D-CA-52) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “Today, we recognize #AfghanEvac Day and show our support for passing the Afghan Adjustment Act. We must continue humanitarian efforts and provide a path to permanent legal status for our Afghan allies who fought bravely beside Americans. Read more: Elected officials in San Diego declare support for Afghan refugee bill... | sandiegouniontribune.com”

Pfluger (R-TX-11) 03/01/2022: Retweet of @HomelandGOP – “Why isn't @POTUS mentioning his failed Afghanistan withdrawal that has emboldened terrorists?”

Pfluger (R-TX-11) 03/01/2022: Retweet of @GOPLeader – “To the 13 American families who lost loved ones in Afghanistan in August, you deserved to be recognized by the President tonight. Americans remember your sacrifice, and we are forever indebted to you.”

Reschenthaler (R-PA-14) 03/01/2022: Retweet of @GOPLeader – “To the 13 American families who lost loved ones in Afghanistan in August, you deserved to be recognized by the President tonight. Americans remember your sacrifice, and we are forever indebted to you.”

Reschenthaler (R-PA-14) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “Pundits are billing Biden's speech as a reset for Democrats. You know who doesn't get a reset: ❌The 13 service members killed in Kabul ❌Ukrainians under bombardment ❌The 73 cops killed in 2021, up 59% ❌American families losing $377 a month Biden's presidency is a disaster.”

Risch (R-ID) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “The #Taliban has halted evacuations for #Afghans that assisted the United States & continues to clamp down on the rights of women. This comes just after the Biden Admin has authorized giving money to the Taliban. We shouldn't surrender leverage.”

Scalise (R-LA-1) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “- Border crisis - 40-year high inflation - Crime soaring - Putin waging war - Parents labeled terrorists - Afghanistan debacle - Authoritarian mandates - China not held accountable - Supply chain crisis - High gas prices Good thing Biden has the media to spin it for him tonight.”

Scalise (R-LA-1) 03/01/2022: GETTR Post – “- Border crisis - 40-year high inflation - Crime soaring - Putin waging war - Parents labeled terrorists - Afghanistan debacle - Authoritarian mandates - China not held accountable - Supply chain crisis - High gas prices Good thing Biden has the media to spin it for him tonight.”

Schakowsky (D-IL-9) 03/01/2022: Twitter thread – “I'd like to close out tonight by recognizing my #VirtualSOTU guest, Sima Quraishi, from Skokie. Sima is our #HometownHero as she has worked hard to help refugees from Afghanistan settle in Illinois' 9th District and the Chicagoland area overall. #SOTU #BuildingABetterAmerica Link to image Sima Quraishi, as head of the Muslim Women's Resource Center in Chicago, is helping Afghan refugees settle in our area and ensuring they have access to the resources they need. SCHAKOWSKY NAMES SKOKIE RESIDENT AS VIRTUAL GUEST TO STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS... | schakowsky.house.gov”

Shaheen (D-NH) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “Thank you, @unwomenchief, for meeting w/ me & a bipartisan group of women Senators to discuss our commitment to assist Afghan women. It might not be in the headlines, but we cannot take our eyes off Afghanistan & our responsibility to help Afghan women & girls under Taliban rule. Link to image”

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 03/01/2022: Retweet of @GOPLeader – “To the 13 American families who lost loved ones in Afghanistan in August, you deserved to be recognized by the President tonight. Americans remember your sacrifice, and we are forever indebted to you.”

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “The greatest sacrifice an American can make is to give your life for your country. 13 brave men & women gave the ultimate sacrifice in Afghanistan. The President of the United States couldn't be bothered to recognize them. The American people honor them & will never forget.”

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 03/02/2022: GETTR Post – “The greatest sacrifice an American can make is to give your life for your country. 13 brave men & women gave the ultimate sacrifice in Afghanistan. The President of the United States couldn't be bothered to recognize them. The American people honor them & will never forget.”

Tenney (R-NY-22) 03/01/2022: Twitter thread – “The state of our nation and our world is much worse than it was one year ago. Virtually every major crisis our nation faces today has been caused or exacerbated by President Biden. Tonight Americans deserved to hear real solutions. It was an opportunity for President Biden to acknowledge the challenges we face and deliver a call to action that was unifying, bipartisan, & results oriented. It was a chance for Joe Biden to stop talking about how he's the “unity” president and to finally start acting like it. Unfortunately for our nation, President Biden failed to deliver. I deeply appreciated the bipartisan solidarity shown tonight for the brave Ukrainian people as well as the strong condemnation of Vladimir Putin's premeditated and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. But beyond that this speech was a return to Joe Biden's same partisan rhetoric. It was a divisive attempt to shift blame and salvage a failing presidency, all while ignoring our country's most pressing issues. The list of challenges is long and growing: 40-year high inflation, an open border, a deadly fentanyl epidemic, a hollowed out domestic energy industry, war in Europe, a failed withdrawal from Afghanistan, unprecedented government spending, and massive supply chain disruptions. President Biden once again failed to acknowledge these challenges let alone present a unifying, commonsense vision for how he plans to address them.”

Tuberville (R-AL) 03/01/2022: Twitter thread – “Tonight, @POTUS will give the State of the Union Address to the American people. He's going to tell you how much better his administration has made everything…and how much better you'd have it if Republicans would just go along. But, here's the real #SOTU >>>>> On Day 1, Biden stopped construction of the wall along the southwest border and signaled to immigrants that the border was open. Our Border Patrol agents have been turned into a search and rescue team, spending their time and resources helping illegals safely across the border. Seizure of fentanyl are up 40% since 2020. It takes a DROP of this drug to kill a young American. Cartels are smuggling in 1000+ pounds per MONTH. Biden suspended the issuance of Notice to Appears (NTAs) for illegals that have been apprehended by CBP. They break our laws, are given a plane ticket and an envelope of cash, and are then released into the United States. The morale of our brave Customs and Border Patrol agents has been crushed. We don't have a Southern Border. More than 2 million illegals crossed the border in 2021. 2 million…that's 10 times the city of Birmingham. #SOTU Inflation has reached a 40 year high. When @POTUS took office JUST OVER A YEAR AGO, inflation was below 2%. Inflation is now 7.5%. Inflation devastates Americas middle-class. The average household is now spending $3000+ more per year on basic goods and services. #SOTU @POTUS pushed to give $80 BILLION to the IRS to hire more agents to snoop in Americans business. THIS AMOUNTS TO TENS OF THOUSANDS MORE IRS AGENTS. The same IRS that has repeatedly targeted Christian-conservatives and leaked confidential information of American taxpayers. The same IRS that wanted banks to report every transaction of $600 or more by individuals. Every vacation with your family, wedding dress for your daughter, gun purchase for your son, Christmas gift for your parents…every transaction of $600 or more reported to the IRS. #SOTU @POTUS REFUSED to listen to the commanders on the ground in #Afghanistan. His judgement led to a disastrous pullout that wasted 20 years of American sacrifice and billions and billions of taxpayer dollars. His judgement handed Afghanistan, including our military bases and equipment, over to the Taliban. And there are STILL Americans stranded in Afghanistan. #SOTU @POTUS's top Education official sought false testimony against PARENTS, likening them to domestic TERRORISTS, and weaponized the FBI to silence critics of liberal school boards. @SecCardona solicited the National School Boards Association letter…which led to a Department of Justice memo issued to the FBI that directed the FBI to address “unruly parents.” These PARENTS were called “domestic terrorists” for criticizing THEIR KIDS school board. #SOTU @POTUS did not, in fact, “shut down the virus”. In July, Biden said we would celebrate our independence from the virus…only to immediately reverse course during the Delta wave and reinstate all kinds of pointless mask and vaccine mandates which did NOT follow the science. Biden spent money appropriated for vaccines and therapeutics on the border crisis (after making it worse). Then, he dropped the ball on purchasing and distributing monoclonal antibodies…rationing them instead of treating the sick that could've been saved immediately. #SOTU @POTUS is considering allowing “safe injection sites”. This would create a safe haven for people to use heroin and other narcotics with protections against fatal overdoses. @POTUS has also made “mail order abortion” permanent with agency action through the FDA. #SOTU @POTUS promised to work to re-open schools in his first 100 days, but his administration secretly worked with Teachers Unions to keep schools closed. We recently found out that the CDC regularly communicated with a prominent teachers' union that was lobbying AGAINST reopening. Remote learning became the “new normal” and forced many students to stay in online school longer than needed. This hurt low-income students the most. The “American Rescue Plan” was passed a year ago, but the majority of money for K-12 schools still hasn't been spent. Now, the Biden administration is trying to take back congressionally appropriated funds unless states comply with their ridiculous COVID policies. And instead of prioritizing clear guidance to schools while reopening, the Biden administration chose to promote a radical, anti-American curriculum…including a handbook urging teachers to ‘disrupt whiteness and other forms of oppression'. #SOTU”

Tuberville (R-AL) 03/01/2022: Retweet of @SenTedCruz – “The State of the Union under President Biden can be summed up in one word: Crisis. Inflation crisis. Border crisis. Afghanistan crisis. COVID crisis. Supply chain crisis. Ukraine crisis. Crime crisis.”

Van Duyne (R-TX-24) 03/01/2022: Twitter thread – “How will President Biden spin his Year of Crises in tonight's State of Union? A THREAD: #BidenInflationCrisis – Inflation is the highest it's been since 1981. Will President Biden push forward on repackaging his overinflated spending bills or finally work towards lessening the burden on working families? #BidenEnergyCrisis – We have gone from energy independence to dependence on foreign oil in a year, causing not just skyrocketing gas prices but weakening our position as a world leader. #BidenBorderCrisis – His policies have caused unprecedented illegal immigration, enriched cartels & human traffickers, and killed tens of thousands with the fentanyl pouring across the border. #BidenAfghanistanCrisis – President Biden weakened America on the world stage and cost the lives our citizens and allies when he pushed an ill advised and rushed exit. America can no longer survive under the policies coming from this admin. Biden has shattered our economy, destroyed our energy independence, empowered drug cartels, & weakened our international standing. After a year of failure, the #SOTU could not be further from normalcy.”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “ZERO mention of the Afghanistan withdrawal from Biden in his SOTU speech? What a disgraceful whitewash. 13 American Gold Star moms and thousands of Afghan allies deserve answers.”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 03/01/2022: Retweet of @johnondrasik – “Since the @POTUS did not find time to mention Afghanistan tonight...a little reminder. Link to quoted tweet”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “If POTUS can't bother to say recognize the heroic efforts of veterans to evac Americans and Afghan allies, I certainly can. THANK YOU from a grateful nation! 👊🇺🇸🇦🇫 @afghanevac Link to quoted tweetTonight, we heard loud and clear what @POTUS thinks of us and the volunteers throughout this effort. We will have more to say in the coming days but #SOTU2022 told us everything we needed to know about @WhiteHouse priorities. We are deeply disappointed.”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 03/02/2022: Retweet of @FoxBusiness – “Biden not addressing Afghanistan withdrawal in first SOTU a 'slap in the face': Rep. Michael Waltz Biden not addressing Afghanistan withdrawal in first SOTU a 'slap in the face': Rep. Michael Waltz | Fox Business”

Westerman (R-AR-4) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “No word yet on Afghanistan. Biden needs to take full responsibility for his part in the country's collapse. His incompetence cost American lives, the lives of an unknown number of Afghan translators, allies, and their families, and allowed the Taliban to waltz into power.”

Wicker (R-MS) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “In his #SOTU tonight, @POTUS should address the truth of the past year: ❌Worst inflation in 40 years ❌Bungled exit from Afghanistan ❌ Highest violent crime rate in 25 years ❌ Record illegal immigration It is time to shift course.”

Wittman (R-VA-1) 03/01/2022: Retweet of @GOPLeader – “To the 13 American families who lost loved ones in Afghanistan in August, you deserved to be recognized by the President tonight. Americans remember your sacrifice, and we are forever indebted to you.”

Zeldin (R-NY-1) 03/01/2022: Tweet – “I'm absolutely certain nobody asked for 40-year high inflation, a full-blown crisis at our southern border, skyrocketing energy prices and more reliance on Russian oil, rising crime, a catastrophic withdrawal from Afghanistan, and American weakness on the world stage. Link to quoted tweetKamala Harris: "Elections matter. And when folks vote, they order what they want — and in this case they got what they asked for. I went off script a little bit." (Link to twitter.com)”

Other - Middle East

Inhofe (R-OK) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “Very concerned about reports that the Biden administration is planning to transfer an al-Qaeda terrorist from Guantanamo. With my colleagues @SenRubioPress and @SenatorRisch, I urge @POTUS to immediately reverse this decision. Link to image”

Stevens (D-MI-11) 03/01/2022: Retweet of @TRF_Stories – “🇺🇦 The #Ukraine war may be miles away from families in the Middle East. But many fear it will be felt in their kitchens. 🌾 Russia and Ukraine export 29% of world's wheat. The crisis has sent food prices to a 13-year high. Here's how 3 countries are facing dire consequences. 🧵 Link to image”