Last updated on Thu March 10, 2022 at 12:49 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Calvert (R-CA-42) 03/09/2022: Retweet of @AIPAC – “Thank you @rosadelauro @RepKayGranger @RepBarbaraLee @RepHalRogers @BettyMcCollum04 @KenCalvert @RepDWStweets @RepLoisFrankel @SpeakerPelosi @LeaderHoyer @GOPLeader @SteveScalise @AppropsDems @HouseAppropsGOP for securing support for these & other important pro-Israel provisions:”
Carter (D-LA-2) 03/09/2022: Retweet of @LeaderHoyer – “Proud to support robust funding to replenish & enhance Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system in the omnibus passed by the House tonight, a critical tool for Israel to defend its people against terrorist rocket attacks. Read my statement here: Hoyer Statement on Funding for Israel's Iron Dome in the Omnibus... | bit.ly”
Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 03/10/2022: Retweet of @jinsadc – “Vital questions being asked by @RepJoshG @RepElaineLuria and @TomReedCongress, joined by 10 democratic and 8 republican colleagues, RE: JCPOA 2.0: “If Iran subsequently believes the agreement has been violated… will Russia be in a position to return enriched uranium to Iran?” /1”
Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 03/10/2022: Twitter thread – “The House just passed vital bipartisan federal investments I backed to: 🏗 Move 10 major, direct projects & investments in our communities — clawing our tax dollars back to Jersey! 🇺🇸 Support our brave veterans with health care, mental health, & benefits they've earned. 💪 Help the U.S. combat China, improve US supply chain. 🌍 Protect our historic US-Israel relationship and fight terror. 🪖🚓 Pay raise for our brave troops; invest in first responders. By working closely with North Jersey's local counties, towns, and municipalities, I have been fighting in Congress to secure federal investment in our communities, claw back more of our tax dollars from Washington, and move critical projects forward. Today marked a major milestone in that fight for Jersey. We also passed key investment to boost our national security, combat terror, support our brave veterans, improve infrastructure, & give our troops a pay raise.”
Hoyer (D-MD-5) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “Proud to support robust funding to replenish & enhance Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system in the omnibus passed by the House tonight, a critical tool for Israel to defend its people against terrorist rocket attacks. Read my statement here: Hoyer Statement on Funding for Israel's Iron Dome in the Omnibus... | bit.ly”
Lesko (R-AZ-8) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “I'm a cosponsor of @RepLeeZeldin's Israel Anti-Boycott Act to combat the Boycott, Divest, and Sanction movement and prevent boycotts from being imposed on Israel by foreign governments or international organizations. Validation request... | zeldin.house.gov”
Malinowski (D-NJ-7) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “Tom took action to condemn the attack on Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas in January. This was an important step to show that hate will not be tolerated at our places of worship. House votes to condemn threats to HBCUs and attack on Texas synagogue... | thehill.com”
Quigley (D-IL-5) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “The tragedy at the Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas was hatred at work. Yesterday I was proud to help pass legislation condemning what took place. Congress stands with the Jewish community against anti-Semitic violence.”
Syria
Coons (D-DE) 03/09/2022: Twitter thread – “Good news: Congress is appropriating $13.6b of emergency funds for Ukraine to provide increased military aid, support their economy, and address the growing humanitarian crisis in Europe and beyond. The American people should be proud of our nation's leadership in this effort. I'm especially proud of the needed increase in funding for the rapidly growing number of Ukrainian refugees. Russia's invasion has already created 2 million refugees – more than those who fled Syria in the first three years of their civil war: One million children have fled Ukraine, part of a stunningly swift mass exodus.... | nytimes.com”
Cramer (R-ND) 03/10/2022: Tweet – “Someone please do the environment and the world a favor and ground this guy's plane. Besides being completely out of touch with science and reality, he is heartless in the face of serious crisis and real human pain. Link to quoted tweetU.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry: "We're already seeing climate refugees around the world. If you think migration has been a problem in Europe in the Syrian war ... wait until you see 100 million people for whom the entire food production capacity has collapsed." #CERAWeek (Link to twitter.com)”
Deutch (D-FL-22) 03/10/2022: Tweet – “Reports that Russia is paying Syrians to fight in Putin's unjust war in Ukraine are deeply disturbing. Russia has repeatedly used mercenaries in conflicts abroad that have perpetrated war crimes & contributed to needless suffering. We continue to stand with Ukraine.”
Gallego (D-AZ-7) 03/09/2022: Retweet of @PressSec – “It's Russia that continues to support the Assad regime in Syria, which has repeatedly used chemical weapons. It's Russia that has long maintained a biological weapons program in violation of international law.”
Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “What is the red line with Putin? What will it take for the US to act? The threat of Putin using chemical attacks in Ukraine is very real—we've seen him use it on the Syrian people for over a decade. We are beyond escalations; this is about humanity and doing what's right.”
Rubio (R-FL) 03/09/2022: Retweet of @KyivIndependent – “⚡️Russia may set the scene to use chemical weapons. U.S. and British officials said at a briefing on March 9 that there is “good reason” to be concerned about this especially considering Russia's use of such weapons in Syria.”
Rubio (R-FL) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “6 days ago Link to quoted tweetIMPORTANT WARNING In 2018 #Putin used propaganda war to blame rebels for Assad's chemical weapons attacks High probability he could carry out real or staged biological/chemical attacks in #Ukraine & blame it on NATO or Ukrainian forces (I was targeted by Russia's wartime propaganda machine in Syria. We should be afraid for Ukraine... | telegraph.co.uk)”
Waltz (R-FL-6) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “In Syria, Russia attacked 54 hospitals. FOUR hospitals were bombed in just one day. Putin's executing the same sick strategy in #Ukraine. He must be held accountable for these crimes against humanity. 12 Hours. 4 Syrian Hospitals Bombed. One Culprit: Russia. (Published 2019)... | nytimes.com”
Lebanon
Roy (R-TX-21) 03/09/2022: Twitter thread – “Thread: Want proof this #SwampSpending is #BorderBullshit? A CBP friend did a word search in 2700 pages for “border security.” Guess what? 13 times. 11 of the 13 is in relation to funding to OTHER countries & securing their borders. (1/2) Link to quoted tweet#SwampSpending: Dems are claiming they cut DHS spending. GOP claims they are getting “more” spending. Who cares? Everyone in this town is full of crap. The bill DOES NOT CHANGE POLICY TO REQUIRE SECURITY, so more money only make it worse anyway. #FakeBorderSecurityGOP Those countries/regions? Libya, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Tunisia. Oman, Turkey, North & West Africa, the 3 Northern Triangle countries. Only two times is “Border Security” mentioned with regards to our own Border Security… (2/2)”
Iran
Bacon (R-NE-2) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “The US became energy independent in 2019..1st time since 1952, but Biden's policies made us dependent once again. It was right to stop buying gas from Russia but wrong for him to look to Venezuela & Iran. Let's boost US energy production. Energy independence is national security. Link to video”
Banks (R-IN-3) 03/09/2022: Retweet of @FoxNews – “Republicans push 'No Oil From Terrorists Act' to ban Biden from buying Iranian energy Republicans push 'No Oil From Terrorists Act' to ban Biden from buying Iranian energy... | foxnews.com”
Banks (R-IN-3) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “Biden Nuclear Deal: -Supported by Russia -Worse than Obama deal -Lifts terrorism sanctions -Nearly 100 billion US taxpayer dollars for Iran My legislation, the Maximum Pressure Act: -117 cosponsors -Codifies Trump-era max pressure campaign -Expands Iran sanctions -$0 for Iran”
Barrasso (R-WY) 03/09/2022: Retweet of @SenateForeign – “Happening soon: today at 3:00 PM EST/ 1:00 PM MST, @SenTedCruz, @SenJohnBarrasso, and I will be joined by Republican senators to discuss the Biden Administration's efforts to forge a nuclear deal with #Iran. Tune in: @SenateGOP”
Barrasso (R-WY) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “We are reliving the nightmare of the Obama-Biden admin. Russia is invading Ukraine. We have the highest gas prices ever. And now the White House is pursuing a bad deal with Iran and allowing the Russians to negotiate on our behalf. We should never go back to a deal with Iran. Link to video”
Bice (R-OK-5) 03/09/2022: Retweet of @RulesReps – “FLOOR ALERT: @HouseDemocrats just blocked @HouseGOP requests to consider legislation that would unleash AMERICAN-made energy, lower gas prices & ensure the U.S. & our allies are not dangerously beholden to adversarial producers & suppliers like Iran or Venezuela. Link to video”
Bishop (R-NC-9) 03/09/2022: Retweet of @TommyPigott – “In one breath, the Biden administration argues we need to buy oil from Venezuela, OPEC, and potentially even Iran to lower prices. But in the next they argue that increasing American supply won't lower prices. It's nonsense on its face. Biden: What's supply and demand?... | gop.com”
Brady (R-TX-8) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “Nudged? Independence? #Biden fought ban till Congress proved overwhelming bipartisan support. Then, blocked strong sanctions to strip favorable trade treatment from rest of Russia's imports to U.S. Now, begs Iran/Venezuela for oil - not U.S. Editorial: Biden's ban on Russian oil is a first step toward independence — from foreign energy and from tyrants... | houstonchronicle.com”
Cammack (R-FL-3) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “It's no surprise that nobody takes this administration seriously when they're in talks with Venezuela and Iran for their own stupid decisions. Seems like a "duh" moment at every turn. Link to video”
Cole (R-OK-4) 03/09/2022: Retweet of @RulesReps – “FLOOR ALERT: @HouseDemocrats just blocked @HouseGOP requests to consider legislation that would unleash AMERICAN-made energy, lower gas prices & ensure the U.S. & our allies are not dangerously beholden to adversarial producers & suppliers like Iran or Venezuela. Link to video”
Davis (R-IL-13) 03/09/2022: Retweet of @RepLaHood – “On day one, President Biden canceled the Keystone Pipeline and halted new drilling, pushing gas prices to record highs. Instead of turning to domestic energy producers, Biden is looking to Iran and Venezuela. It's past time to unleash our America's energy independence.”
Diaz-Balart (R-FL-25) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “Buying 'Blood oil' from Russia, Iran, and Venezuela Threatens America. Read my latest op-ed 👇 Buying 'Blood oil' from Russia, Iran and Venezuela Threatens America... | floridianpress.com”
Fallon (R-TX-4) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “This Administration is on the verge of providing Iran sanctions relief that would allow them access to billions of dollars. Folks, I promise you they won't be using these funds for climate change.”
Franklin (R-FL-15) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “The average price for a gallon of gas in the US has hit an all-time high. Instead of unleashing AMERICAN energy produced by AMERICAN workers, the Biden WH is asking rogue dictators from Venezuela and Iran for relief. This is shameful. Biden turns to countries he once sought to avoid to find help shutting off Russia's oil money... | cnn.it”
Garbarino (R-NY-2) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “Looking to Venezuela or Iran for oil is the wrong approach when we're more than capable of producing energy right here in America. We need American energy independence, not more reliance on foreign oil.”
Garcia (R-CA-25) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “America's recent decision to ban Russian oil was an overdue step in the right direction, but America is still reliant on foreign nations because of @POTUS's anti-American energy policies. The U.S. must say NO to Venezuelan & Iranian oil as well.”
Garcia (R-CA-25) 03/10/2022: Twitter thread – “While Russia continues to commit atrocities against the Ukrainian people, Iran continues to supply them with the oil to do so. We can't sanction Russia & continue talks with Russia's allies. We must not renter the disastrous JCPOA, or Iran Nuclear Deal. In America, we stand for freedom & prosperity. Russia, China, Venezuela, and Iran do not.”
Gonzales (R-TX-23) 03/10/2022: Tweet – “We need to buy American oil. Not Iranian, not Venezuelan - American. Unleash American energy.”
Graham (R-SC) 03/10/2022: Retweet of @newsmax – “"What happens in Ukraine, doesn't stay in Ukraine." "How this turns out depends on what China will do with Taiwan and what Iran will do with their nuclear program," @LindseyGrahamSC tells Newsmax's @EricBolling. Link to video”
Green (R-TN-7) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “We absolutely cannot turn to Iran and Venezuela for gas when the U.S. can produce it safely and sustainably. Link to quoted tweet🚨⬇️ I just introduced a bill to BAN oil imports from Russia, Iran, and Venezuela: (Rep. Green Demands an Immediate Ban on Russian, Iranian, and Venezuelan Oil... | markgreen.house.gov)”
Green (R-TN-7) 03/09/2022: Retweet of @Franklin_Graham – “I agree with @RepMarkGreen who said, “It's preposterous that the Biden administration is even considering reviving the Iran Nuclear Deal…It's past time for us to take advantage of America's abundant natural resources and become energy independent…””
Green (R-TN-7) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “When will President Biden and @HouseDemocrats realize foreign oil is still oil produced on our planet? At least the U.S. can do it safely and sustainably… Lawmakers wary of potential oil talks with Venezuela, Saudi Arabia and Iran | TheHill”
Greene (R-GA-14) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “How Americans feel about gas prices in America, and it's going to get worse. Democrats have NO plan to reduce gas prices after banning Russian oil. Buying oil from Iran or Venezuela, who will buy weapons from Russia with our money. Make America Energy Independent Again! Link to image”
Hagerty (R-TN) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “The Admin is working hand-in-glove with Vladimir Putin's diplomats to revive a dangerous Iran nuclear deal that'll help Russia evade sanctions imposed for its aggression in Ukraine. This is not the way to protect the safety and interests of the American people. Link to video Link to quoted tweetIran nuclear talks stumble over unresolved Russia demands (Iran's chief nuclear talks negotiator returns to Vienna - ISNA)”
Hagerty (R-TN) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “Tune in ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Link to quoted tweetJoe Biden's administration is trying to rejoin the terrible Iran Nuclear Deal. Tune in at 3pm ET to hear Senate Republicans discuss the need to keep Americans safe abroad and at home. (Senate Republicans... | twitter.com)”
Hagerty (R-TN) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “Why is President Biden more eager to unleash energy production for our adversaries in Venezuela and Iran than right here in America? This Administration would rather work with killers than American drillers. Link to video”
Jordan (R-OH-4) 03/10/2022: Tweet – “Democrats: -Stop oil production in America. -Buy it from the bad guys in Venezuela and Iran. Brilliant!”
Jordan (R-OH-4) 03/10/2022: GETTR Post – “Democrats: -Stop oil production in America. -Buy it from the bad guys in Venezuela and Iran. Brilliant!”
Kim (R-CA-39) 03/10/2022: Tweet – “The Russia-Ukraine conflict reminds us that a threat to freedom anywhere is a threat to freedom everywhere. We know authoritarian regimes are watching closely. We cannot afford to embolden the Ayatollah with an Iran Nuclear Deal worse than JCPOA. House GOP moves to tank Biden's Iran nuclear diplomacy... | axios.com”
LaHood (R-IL-18) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “On day one, President Biden canceled the Keystone Pipeline and halted new drilling, pushing gas prices to record highs. Instead of turning to domestic energy producers, Biden is looking to Iran and Venezuela. It's past time to unleash our America's energy independence.”
Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 03/10/2022: Retweet of @RulesReps – “FLOOR ALERT: @HouseDemocrats just blocked @HouseGOP requests to consider legislation that would unleash AMERICAN-made energy, lower gas prices & ensure the U.S. & our allies are not dangerously beholden to adversarial producers & suppliers like Iran or Venezuela. Link to video”
McCarthy (R-CA-23) 03/09/2022: Retweet of @RepChrisStewart – “President Biden is looking for oil in Venezuela and Iran. You know where he should be looking? Right beneath our feet.”
McCarthy (R-CA-23) 03/09/2022: Retweet of @RulesReps – “FLOOR ALERT: @HouseDemocrats just blocked @HouseGOP requests to consider legislation that would unleash AMERICAN-made energy, lower gas prices & ensure the U.S. & our allies are not dangerously beholden to adversarial producers & suppliers like Iran or Venezuela. Link to video”
Menendez (D-NJ) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “This anniversary of Robert Levinson's unjust detention in Iran, we solemnly honor Bob's life & legacy. I remain deeply committed to supporting families & bringing wrongfully imprisoned loved ones home. Our work to stop regimes' hostage-taking continues. Link to quoted tweetToday marks the 15th anniversary of the abduction of Robert A. “Bob” Levinson from Kish Island, Iran. Bob was abducted on March 9, 2007, and held hostage. #FBIWFO remembers Bob and his family every day. (FBI Washington Field Office Statement on the 15th Anniversary of the Abduction of Robert A. Levinson | Federal Bureau of Investigation) (Link to twitter.com)”
Murphy (D-CT) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “It would be foreign policy malpractice to not restart the Iran nuclear agreement if a good deal is possible. Failure to get a deal puts Iran on the doorstep of a nuclear bomb and sets of a nuclear arms race in the Middle East.”
Murphy (R-NC-3) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “President Biden treats American energy as a last resort. He wants us to believe that begging Iran and Venezuela for oil is somehow better for the environment than producing energy at home...when in reality, U.S. natural gas is actually 42% cleaner than Russian oil.”
Murphy (R-NC-3) 03/09/2022: Retweet of @RepKevinBrady – “Nudged? Independence? #Biden fought ban till Congress proved overwhelming bipartisan support. Then, blocked strong sanctions to strip favorable trade treatment from rest of Russia's imports to U.S. Now, begs Iran/Venezuela for oil - not U.S. Editorial: Biden's ban on Russian oil is a first step toward independence — from foreign energy and from tyrants... | houstonchronicle.com”
Risch (R-ID) 03/10/2022: Retweet of @FoxNews – “GOP senators slam Biden for working with Russia on Iran Deal during Ukraine invasion: 'Insane' GOP senators slam Biden for working with Russia on Iran Deal during Ukraine invasion: 'Insane'... | foxnews.com”
Risch (R-ID) 03/10/2022: Tweet – “#Iran & #Russia are negotiating the #IranDeal & they won't even let the Americans in the room. Our people are out in the hall looking through a keyhole. This is insane. We should walk. Link to video”
Risch (R-ID) 03/09/2022: Retweet of @AndrewDesiderio – “Senate Republicans holding a presser slamming the Biden admin's efforts to craft a new nuclear deal with Iran. “Stop doing business with the Russians,” Sen. Risch says. “Walk away from this deal.” Link to image”
Risch (R-ID) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “As Biden rushes into a time-limited nuclear deal w/ #Iran in exchange for significant sanctions relief, the IC is warning of the threat Iran poses to American lives. The 2022 Threat Assessment is a timely reminder of the costs of a deal that fails to address Iranian terrorism.”
Risch (R-ID) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “Happening soon: today at 3:00 PM EST/ 1:00 PM MST, @SenTedCruz, @SenJohnBarrasso, and I will be joined by Republican senators to discuss the Biden Administration's efforts to forge a nuclear deal with #Iran. Tune in: @SenateGOP”
Risch (R-ID) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “TUNE IN NOW: Senate Republicans hold a press conference responding to the Biden Administration's dangerous and faltering posture on an #Iran nuclear deal that could put American lives in danger. Watch live: @SenateGOP”
Risch (R-ID) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “President Biden, you are the only one in America doing business with the #Russians. It's absolutely stunning that a nuclear deal is being negotiated by two of our worst enemies on the planet— #Russia and #Iran. My best advice? Walk on this deal. Ranking Member Risch Speaks at GOP Press Conference on Iran Nuclear Deal... | youtube.com”
Risch (R-ID) 03/09/2022: Twitter thread – “In the last 10 days, we have seen a direct threat by #Russia against the U.S. #Putin said if we interfered in #Ukraine, we would see death & destruction. Allowing another dangerous country access to nuclear weapons is a colossal problem for the world. Risch: Mr. President, Stop Doing Business with the Russians, Walk Away from Iran Deal | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Would we rather have 600,000 barrels of oil from #Russia? Or would we rather have 700,000 barrels coming in from the #KeystoneXLPipeline & have U.S. employment. It's outrageous for Biden to say this is somebody else's fault. This was his fault the day he took office.”
Risch (R-ID) 03/09/2022: Retweet of @SenJohnBarrasso – “We are reliving the nightmare of the Obama-Biden admin. Russia is invading Ukraine. We have the highest gas prices ever. And now the White House is pursuing a bad deal with Iran and allowing the Russians to negotiate on our behalf. We should never go back to a deal with Iran. Link to video”
Rogers (R-AL-3) 03/10/2022: Retweet of @HASCRepublicans – “Putin is demanding that Biden gut the sanctions placed on Russia for their renewed invasion of Ukraine so that despots in Russia & Iran can continue to enrich each other. If Biden allows this to happen in exchange for his weak nuclear deal w/ Iran the consequences will be grave. Link to quoted tweet”
Roy (R-TX-21) 03/10/2022: Twitter thread – “"Last night, after Democrats blocked a sensible approach to impose a strict Russian energy import ban, sever normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus, & unleash American energy to change the balance of power, I voted ‘no' on the subsequent, so-called Russian oil ban bill 🧵 "It is designed purposefully to depress American oil and gas production, will likely empower adversaries in Iran and Venezuela, is filled with loopholes, and cedes power to the Executive branch to easily waive its provisions. "This is absurd. "Vladimir Putin has demonstrated to the world — time and time again — he has no regard for humanity and is motivated only by the pursuit of raw power. Putin is not a constructive partner with the United States; he is not even a rational actor. "This is not new to those paying attention, but it is now playing out in real time in the form of his brutal assault on Ukraine. "Russia is carrying out attacks against civilians — bombing hospitals, apartment complexes, and all manner of civilian targets... "...and now over 2 million Ukrainians are fleeing while millions hunker down and resist. "America indeed has a moral responsibility to help Ukraine to some degree based on previous agreements; more importantly, it is not in our national security interest to allow Putin to advance, strengthen, and partner with Iran or China. "We should have acted sooner to enact sanctions, expand American oil and gas, and send a strong message to Putin and the world. We didn't. "Now, Republicans risk giving cover to the Democrats to advance their radical climate agenda in the guise of punishing Putin—without actually punishing Putin. "So as we move forward and engage, we must demand the rest of the world step up significantly. As we provide lethal aid to help Ukrainians fight, we must at all times remember to protect Americans—including full expansion of reliable American energy, both nuclear and fossil fuels "Now is the time for Republicans to actually stand up and lead, not just check the box in the name of 'unity.' American-made energy fuels freedom, prosperity, and peace; we say we believe that, and it's time we start acting like it." -Rep. Roy”
Sessions (R-TX-17) 03/10/2022: Tweet – “Facts of the case: ➡️ Socialist Dems want you to pay $10/gallon gas ➡️ Biden eliminated our energy independence ➡️ Biden is turning to Venezuela and Iran for more gas ➡️ Biden @WhiteHouse's policies are destroying America's sovereignty Full interview 👇 Rep. Pete Sessions to Newsmax: $10 Gas Makes 'Socialists Happy'... | newsmax.com”
Soto (D-FL-9) 03/09/2022: Retweet of @RepDarrenSoto – “We stand with Ukraine & will ban Russian oil. We will address our energy challenges by boosting domestic production & working w/ our allies to do so. We cannot import oil from cruel dictatorships like Venezuela or Iran, which is contrary to democracy. Lawmakers wary of potential oil talks with Venezuela, Saudi Arabia... | thehill.com”
Stewart (R-UT-2) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “President Biden is looking for oil in Venezuela and Iran. You know where he should be looking? Right beneath our feet.”
Sullivan (R-AK) 03/09/2022: Retweet of @SenateGOP – “Joe Biden's administration is trying to rejoin the terrible Iran Nuclear Deal. Tune in at 3pm ET to hear Senate Republicans discuss the need to keep Americans safe abroad and at home. Senate Republicans... | twitter.com”
Williams (R-TX-25) 03/09/2022: Retweet of @HouseGOP – “RT if you agree → America should NOT be buying Russian oil. America should NOT be buying Iranian oil. America should be BUYING American oil.”
Young (R-IN) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “The Biden Administration is negotiating alongside Putin's Russia and the Chinese Communist Party to revive the Iran Nuclear Deal. No deal is better than a very, very bad deal. Link to video”
Young (R-IN) 03/09/2022: Twitter thread – “I urge Joe Biden to reverse his Green New Deal policies that have led to record high gas prices. He should immediately reopen the Keystone pipeline and eliminate red tape on U.S. oil and gas production. Link to image Before importing foreign oil from brutal regimes like Iran, Venezuela, and Russia, we should unleash American energy production to drive prices down and grow more American jobs.”
Egypt
Paul (R-KY) 03/10/2022: Retweet of @DAWNmenaorg – “Senators should vote in support of @RandPaul's resolution disapproving new arms sales to Egypt. Just read the @StateDept's most recent human rights report on Egypt: extrajudicial killings,forced disappearance, torture & indefinite detention of 10s of 1000s of political prisoners. Link to image”
Saudi Arabia
Griffith (R-VA-9) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “Another argument for American energy dominance. When we supply our own energy, Middle Eastern countries not returning President Biden's calls have fewer consequences for our heating bills and gas prices. WSJ News Exclusive | Saudi, Emirati Leaders Decline Calls With Biden During Ukraine Crisis”
Long (R-MO-7) 03/09/2022: Retweet of @BreitbartNews – “Leaders from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have reportedly refused to take phone calls from President Joe Biden during the Ukraine crisis, after he snubbed them repeatedly during the first year of his administration. Report: Saudi, UAE Leaders Refuse to Take Joe Biden's Calls on Ukraine, Oil... | trib.al”
Long (R-MO-7) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “Amateur hour. Link to quoted tweetTOTAL EMBARRASSMENT! @POTUS stooped to groveling and being rejected by foreign dictators for oil. The answer is to ramp domestic energy production, but he won't admit it because he's afraid of the most extreme demands of far-left climate activists. (Leaders of Saudi Arabia, UAE declined calls with Biden amid Ukraine crisis... | marketwatch.com)”
Reschenthaler (R-PA-14) 03/09/2022: Retweet of @HouseGOP – “President Biden should be unleashing American energy—not begging other countries for oil. This is what failed leadership looks like. WSJ News Exclusive | Saudi, Emirati Leaders Decline Calls With Biden During Ukraine Crisis”
Zeldin (R-NY-1) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “TOTAL EMBARRASSMENT! @POTUS stooped to groveling and being rejected by foreign dictators for oil. The answer is to ramp domestic energy production, but he won't admit it because he's afraid of the most extreme demands of far-left climate activists. Leaders of Saudi Arabia, UAE declined calls with Biden amid Ukraine crisis... | marketwatch.com”
Zeldin (R-NY-1) 03/09/2022: GETTR Post – “TOTAL EMBARRASSMENT! The President of the United States stooped to the level of groveling and being rejected by foreign dictators for oil. The answer is to ramp domestic energy production, but he won't admit it because he's afraid of the most extreme demands of far-left climate activists.Leaders of Saudi Arabia, UAE declined calls with Biden amid Ukraine crisis | marketwatch.com”
Turkey
Slotkin (D-MI-8) 03/09/2022: Twitter thread – “Tonight, I voted to send the Russia sanctions bill back to committee. This moment requires us to speak clearly & with one voice, and I don't believe this bill went far enough to send the clear message that we stand with Ukraine & are willing to back it up with action. 1/12 The Ukrainians need more military & economic support. President Zelenskyy asked members of the House & Senate on Saturday for, among many things, help with evening the odds in the skies above Ukraine. 2/12 We should be scouring former Warsaw Pact states for more anti-aircraft weapons, including legacy Russian equipment & associated munitions *and* step up our deliveries of proven systems like Stingers, Javelins, MANPADS & NLAWs. 3/12 Mi-17s & drones from countries like Turkey that give the Ukrainians some ability to compete in the skies or move troops and resources to support the fight are critical as well. 4/12 We also need to strengthen our defensive capabilities within NATO countries by continuing to send advanced equipment, like the air & missile defense systems announced today, to enhance our posture. 5/12 Putin must understand that if he tests NATO, he will hit steel. Our steps should include more frequent combat air patrols with our allies to demonstrate that we will defend NATO's borders. This is not escalation – this is us defending our fences. 6/12 On the economic front, we need to ratchet up our economic sanctions beyond what's been announced. Right now, only a handful of banks have been cut from SWIFT – it's not enough. 7/12 We need to sever all major Russian financial institutions from SWIFT & double-down to make sure Moscow can't weasel around sanctions through cryptocurrencies or gold. 8/12 When it comes to the oligarchs, freezing assets is fine; seizing them is better. The Germans & French have gotten the ball rolling, but it's time for the U.S. & others to do the same, especially the British, given London's long standing role as a hub for dirty Russian cash. 9/12 It's also time to target politicians in Ukraine who have declared their support for Putin's aggressive actions and who could be tapped to lead a puppet regime installed by the Kremlin. 10/12 Finally, while we supported the administration's request for nearly $4 billion in humanitarian aid for Ukraine and & the surrounding region, we haven't heard their plan to take in refugees, or even allow family members of Americans to temporarily come & stay in the U.S. 11/12 We have a moral obligation to help these innocent men & women whose lives have been destroyed by Putin. If consular officers need to be surged to Poland, Romania, Moldova, Hungary & Slovakia to facilitate this, then that needs to happen ASAP. 12/12”
Libya
Deutch (D-FL-22) 03/09/2022: Twitter thread – “I am concerned about the lack of transparency and reports of intimidation surrounding the Libyan parliament's vote to install a new government. All Libyan and int'l actors should work to maintain peace, security, and stability. U.N. voices concern over Libya parliament vote on new PM... | reuters.com I support the efforts of the UN and @SASGonLibya to further a Libyan-led and Libyan-owned process of holding a free, fair, and credible election as soon as possible and realize the aspirations of millions of Libyans for an inclusive, just, and stable democracy.”
United Arab Emirates
Durbin (D-IL) 03/10/2022: Tweet – “Why is the UAE protecting Russian oligarchs while Putin is murdering Ukrainian civilians?How Dubai Could Undermine Sanctions on Russian Oligarchs - The New York Times”
Omar (D-MN-5) 03/09/2022: Retweet of @bethbourdon – ““The Biden administration should have stopped the Trump F-35 and drone sales on the grounds of human rights and civilian protection in Yemen, but since they did not, I hope this gives them the push they need to halt that sale immediately,”-@IlhanMN UAE Chooses Solidarity With Russia Over Military Allies | interc.pt”
Kuwait
Allred (D-TX-32) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “In 2019, I traveled to Afghanistan and Kuwait to meet with service members affected by toxic chemicals from burn pits. I'm glad @POTUS has made getting our veterans the treatment they need a priority and I look forward to working with him to get it done. Link to image”
Yemen
Murphy (D-CT) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “A bit of news: @ewarren and I are requesting the Department of Defense conduct an investigation into credible reports of civilian casualties from U.S. military operations in Yemen. It's past time for more accountability when our drone strikes hit the wrong targets. Link to image”
Pakistan
Cloud (R-TX-27) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “Why would the U.S. spend hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars overseas for this nonsense? Working-class Americans are struggling to pay for gas, groceries, and other everyday necessities due to Bidenflation. More massive spending will only prolong this economic crisis. Link to quoted tweetNEW: The Democrat omnibus spending bill includes hundreds of millions in funding for gender programs in Pakistan, democracy building in Venezuela, higher education in Afghanistan, and other examples of wasteful foreign spending (Democrats double down on wasteful foreign aid... | spectatorworld.com)”
Roy (R-TX-21) 03/09/2022: Retweet of @RMConservative – “And our prized Pakistani gender program is still there Link to image”
Roy (R-TX-21) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “"The latest version of the Democrats' $1.5 trillion spending bill being pushed through Congress includes funding for questionable foreign projects, such as 'gender programs' in Pakistan and democracy building in authoritarian nations." More: Democrats double down on wasteful foreign aid - The Spectator World”
Roy (R-TX-21) 03/09/2022: Retweet of @amber_athey – “NEW: The Democrat omnibus spending bill includes hundreds of millions in funding for gender programs in Pakistan, democracy building in Venezuela, higher education in Afghanistan, and other examples of wasteful foreign spending Democrats double down on wasteful foreign aid... | spectatorworld.com”
Roy (R-TX-21) 03/09/2022: Twitter thread – “The text for the $1.5 TRILLION 2,741-page spending monstrosity that the HOUSE is voting on TODAY was released at 2:30am THIS MORNING After taking a look at the bill, it's pretty easy to understand why this garbage was released at the break of dawn - it funds tyranny. This bill doesn't do a THING to open up American oil and gas production. It does give $14.1 billion to Biden's Department of Interior, which has not conducted A SINGLE onshore federal oil and gas lease sale this year. One Year Later: Biden Administration Still Hasn't Held Onshore Lease Sales | energyindepth.org This provision completely prohibits oil and gas production in a specific area in New Mexico. Restrictions like this hurt Americans at the pump and increase our reliance on Russia for oil. Link to image It provides $323 million of additional taxpayer dollars to EPA so it can carry out its radical climate policies. EPA's new methane rule alone will cost American oil and gas producers $1.2 billion a year and will thwart production. Methane Rules Would Cost U.S. Producers Over $1 Billion a Year - Bloomberg The bill also provides $15 million to fund radical global climate activism at the UN. These organizations are directly responsible for the disastrous Paris Climate Agreement. Link to image Of course, this bill funds the left's woke agenda. It ups K-12 education funding by $2 BILLION to $42.6 billion. This money will subsidize school districts throughout the country that are teaching CRT and radical gender ideology. California school district mandates 'ethnic studies' course based on CRT | nypost.com It also provides a total of $10.1 billion to an FBI that actively targeted parents for speaking out against woke school boards. States sue Biden admin over FBI surveillance of parents protesting school boards | nypost.com Speaking of radical gender ideology, there is a specific program that would expand the scope of the Violence Against WOMEN Act (VAWA) by providing services to “transgender” individuals. Link to image This is not a joke – it actually provides taxpayer dollars to fund GENDER PROGRAMS IN PAKISTAN. Link to image It increases funding for the Department of Homeland Security by 11%. But record numbers of migrants and fentanyl are pouring across the border. Secretary Mayorkas SHOULD NOT be rewarded for failing to do his job and attacking Border Patrol. Mayorkas doubles down on Border Patrol criticism, even as 'whip' narrative crumbles | Fox News This bill advances the COVID tyranny that Americans have faced for the past 2 years. It provides $6.3 BILLION to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, which is run by chief COVID tyrant…Anthony Fauci. GOP pols call for Pelosi to subpoena Fauci on COVID origin | nypost.com Link to image It also provides nearly over a half-billion in additional funding for the CDC, which has been propagating COVID tyranny from day one. CDC is now actively withholding COVID data from Americans. Rep. Roy demands CDC provide data on COVID hospitalizations: 'Americans have been rightly confused' | Fox News Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) get $4 billion too. Don't forget CMS is actively enforcing tyrannical VACCINE MANDATES against thousands of American healthcare workers. Stretched Hospitals, Nursing Homes Fear Losing More Staff Over Vaccine Mandate - WSJ Speaking of vax mandates, the bill doesn't do a single thing to address the vaccine mandates that federal employees or our military service members continue to face. No one should be forced to choose between a taking jab or losing their job… The bill also attacks the Second Amendment. VAWA seeks to open criminal investigations into anyone who receives a NICS denial (90%+ of which are false positives!). It also allows the Biden DOJ to deputize state and local law enforcement to be agents in ATF investigations. Link to image It provides an additional $675 MILLION to IRS – the largest increase in 20 YEARS – so the agency can continue to steal from Americans. This includes a total of $5.4 BILLION for enforcement activities. Link to image These are only A FEW of the tyrannical ends that this garbage funds. Not a single member of Congress should vote for this attack on the freedom of the American people. END THREAD”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Levin (D-MI-9) 03/10/2022: Retweet of @prhdocs – “Thank you @RepAndyLevin for your powerful piece on the history of harassment and violence against abortion providers and why we all need to #CelebrateAbortionProviders. Here's to a future of abortion access, free from control or stigma. Pikuach Nefesh and the Jewish commitment to reproductive justice... | thehill.com”
Levin (D-MI-9) 03/10/2022: Tweet – “Pikuach nefesh emphasizes that the preservation of human life always overrides Halacha. Kavod habriyot emphasizes the sanctity of human dignity. Through these teachings, my faith deepens my commitment to support abortion providers and patients alike. Pikuach Nefesh and the Jewish commitment to reproductive justice... | thehill.com”
Padilla (D-CA) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “California has seen a 40% increase in anti-Semitic incidents over the last five years. That is unacceptable. People should feel safe where they live—that's why we must have strong hate crime reporting laws to effectively identify and investigate these crimes in our communities. Link to video”
Young (R-IN) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “.@IndianaHistory's new exhibit honors Eva Kor's life and legacy. Eva taught so many about the horrors of the Holocaust and, just as importantly, the power of love and forgiveness. Eva Kor from Auschwitz to Indiana... | indianahistory.org”
Afghanistan
Davidson (R-OH-8) 03/09/2022: Twitter thread – “.@SpeakerPelosi famously supports passing bills to find out what's in the bills. This 2,741 page spending bill has become a bipartisan tradition. @GOPLeader and @LeaderMcConnell are both YES. That's insane! I will vote NO, and so should everyone else. 1/ Link to PDF | rules.house.gov @SpeakerPelosi @GOPLeader @LeaderMcConnell The bill was public around 2 am - just hours ago. It's +2,700 pages. The process shows complete contempt for the institution. +400 members should vote NO on process alone. 2/ Several essential things are not in the bill: 🩹Fails to #SecureOurBorders 🩹No accountability for failed leadership in Afghanistan 🩹Fails address NATO & members like Germany whose actions have systemically weakened it 🩹Fails to #DefundMandates 3/ Sadly, we have yet another bill to bankrupt America - morally and financially. While we don't yet know all of the bad things in bill or missing from the bill, I'm sure there are some great things that should be celebrated. We'll save that for another day. /4 Link to reply@WarrenDavidson @SpeakerPelosi @GOPLeader @LeaderMcConnell Someone should make a law making it illegal to do this. There should be a set amount of time to be able to review these things. More than 12 hours. @antagony414 @SpeakerPelosi @GOPLeader @LeaderMcConnell The House rules package requires three legislative days. Unfortunately, both parties waive the rules and exempt themselves from accountability - especially when working together to bankrupt America.”
Ernst (R-IA) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “Make no mistake: President Biden's decision to abandon American citizens & our allies in his haphazard withdrawal from Afghanistan impacted what we're seeing right now in Ukraine.”
Greene (R-GA-14) 03/09/2022: Twitter thread – “On page 1,556, of the $1.5 Trillion dollar Omnibus bill that Democrats are still fighting over, I just thought I'd let y'all know that we are going to fund $17,000,000 “to build and maintain safe latrines” in developing countries. I just want to know if their gender neutral? Not only do Democrats NOT care about our wide open border, they are spending $1.4 Billion of YOUR tax dollars to bring refugees. Only 6 months ago, Democrats brought 76,000+ Afghans to the US after Biden FAILED in Afghanistan. Now they are bringing more. Link to image Here is how much the Democrats are appropriating in the $1.5 Trillion Omnibus bill. BILLIONS in spending increases in almost every department. Are they going to blame inflation? I thought Joe said to just to cut cost. I guess that just goes for the lowly taxpayers. Link to image”
Hawley (R-MO) 03/10/2022: Retweet of @amugaverotv – “TONIGHT— I'm honored to share this special moment tonight — Representatives for Sen. Josh Hawley presented a Congressional Record to the parents of Marine Lance Corporal Jared Schmitz. Schmitz died along with 12 other marines in Afghanistan back in August. @FOX2now Link to video”
Hawley (R-MO) 03/10/2022: Tweet – “Last night Senator Hawley's staff presented a Congressional Record to the father of Marine Lance Corporal Jared Schmitz. Schmitz died while heroically serving alongside 12 other U.S. service members in Afghanistan this past August. Link to image”
Hawley (R-MO) 03/10/2022: Retweet of @amugaverotv – “TONIGHT— I'm honored to share this special moment tonight — Representatives for Sen. Josh Hawley presented a Congressional Record to the parents of Marine Lance Corporal Jared Schmitz. Schmitz died along with 12 other marines in Afghanistan back in August. @FOX2now Link to video”
Inhofe (R-OK) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “Across the globe, our adversaries, like Communist China, are taking notes on how the United States and our allies and partners are responding to the crises in Ukraine and Afghanistan. U.S. Senator for Oklahoma... | bit.ly”
Roy (R-TX-21) 03/09/2022: Retweet of @RMConservative – “And how could you have an American budget bill without more urban renewal projects for Afghanistan Link to image”
Waltz (R-FL-6) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “Putin used landmines disguised as toys in Afghanistan. He is now mining humanitarian corridors in Ukraine to break the back of the Ukrainian people. He will fail.”
Waltz (R-FL-6) 03/09/2022: Retweet of @HeatherNauert – “While we focus on Ukraine, a reminder: Afghans approved to come to America still can't get out. America's diplomats must reengage. #Afghanistan”
Waltz (R-FL-6) 03/10/2022: Tweet – “Once again, the same veterans who busted their asses doing the USG's job to assist and evacuate Afghans have taken it upon themselves to use their skills to reportedly help Americans and Ukrainians escape a war zone to safety. Afghanistan evacuation organizations use lessons learned to assist Ukraine refugees... | washingtonexaminer.com”
Other - Middle East
Comer (R-KY-1) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “Catch me on @TippingPointOAN tonight at 9 pm CT/10 pm ET discussing the latest issues in Congress! Link to quoted tweetTONIGHT on @OANN @RepJamesComer @jihadwatchRS @MarkEglinton @jasonwsnead @gekaminsky (Link to twitter.com)”