Last updated on Fri March 11, 2022 at 12:48 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Bilirakis (R-FL-12) 03/10/2022: Tweet – “Now more than ever, the US should encourage all options to decrease Europe's energy dependence on Russia. Biden should reconsider his mistake of withdrawing support for the EastMed Pipeline and empower our allies as they seek to end its dependence. Chevron CEO says Israel gas pipeline could supply Europe... | jpost.com”
Castro (D-TX-20) 03/11/2022: Retweet of @jstreetdotorg – “"Israel's coalition passed a law effectively barring Palestinians from the West Bank or Gaza who are married to Israeli citizens from gaining citizenship or residency on Thursday, in a fraught final session before the Knesset breaks for recess." In heated session, Israel votes to re-ban Palestinian family unification - Israel News - Haaretz.com”
Cruz (R-TX) 03/11/2022: Retweet of @txbiz – “This International Women's Week, we are shining a light on @innoafrica, founded by an Israeli woman to combat water scarcity. Israeli Woman Combatting Water Scarcity... | txbiz.org”
Cruz (R-TX) 03/10/2022: Retweet of @JComm_NewsFeeds – “Bipartisan group of House members expresses concerns about nuclear deal: “The only approach that has a prayer of working is maximum pressure,” Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) told the Post. Link to dlvr.it JPost Link to image”
Deutch (D-FL-22) 03/11/2022: Twitter thread – “Through @HouseDemocrats' funding package, we are tackling our nation's biggest challenges. Helping working families w/ the cost of living, creating American jobs, & making investments in our infrastructure & institutions are essential to creating better future for all Americans. Link to image I'm proud that the omnibus included priorities I've championed in Congress. This bill invests in mental health & infrastructure in our district, increases nonprofit security grant program funds, replenishes funding for Israel's Iron Dome, & provides aid for Ukraine. We've come so far to manage the coronavirus, but we must keep going to prevent future pandemics and keep Americans safe and healthy. That's why @HouseDemocrats are making health care more affordable by investing in the services Americans need most. The climate crisis demands action and critical investments into science-backed solutions. @HouseDemocrats' government funding legislation invests in the affordable, clean, and secure American energy that are crucial to combatting climate change and its impact on our communities. As we celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth, it's essential we build upon the contributions of women by ensuring their rights & livelihoods are protected. The omnibus will help crack down on gender-based violence with a long-overdue reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. The omnibus also includes a bill I introduced w/ my colleagues, the Seniors Fraud Prevention Act, to keep our seniors from being targeted by scammers who wish to steal their assets. I look forward to seeing all of these provisions pass in the Senate & head to @POTUS' desk.”
Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 03/10/2022: Twitter thread – “Today, with @ElaineLuriaVA @TomReedNY23, I led a bipartisan group of 21 Members of Congress urging the Administration to address serious concerns surrounding the looming nuclear agreement with Iran — the world's leading state-sponsor of terror. Link to image As negotiators continue their work, we must not forget where money will be funneled if terrorist sanctions are lifted on Iran. There are several critical concerning issues that remain on the table — including the potential lifting of the Foreign Terrorist Organization designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and of sanctions placed on the Supreme Leader. Iran's nuclear program and terrorist activities are not only regionally focused in the Middle East with Hezbollah, Hamas, and Palestinian Islamic Jihad — threatening the security and stability of our key ally Israel — but also across the rest of the world.”
Lankford (R-OK) 03/11/2022: Twitter thread – “While chaos has erupted in Ukraine because of the failed foreign policy from the last year, the Biden Administration is also working to return to doing business with Iran. 1/9 The Biden Administration wants to swap Russian oil for Iranian oil or Venezuelan oil. The climate lobby would rather do business with thugs and dictators than to look at Made in America energy. 2/9 The Iran Deal that the Obama Administration secured gave sanctions relief to Iran, to give them more time and more money to fund their terrorist activities and expand their nuclear weapons program. 3/9 Any deal with Iran cannot lift sanctions on Iran's energy or financial service, which provides the funds for the Islamic Guard to support terrorism around the world. 4/9 Iran is the largest state sponsor of terrorism in the world. Any deal with Iran cannot lift sanctions on terrorists – including those who attacked our Embassy in Beirut in 1983, killing 241 US troops. 5/9 Any deal with Iran cannot give them more time to develop nuclear weapons. 6/9 Any deal with Iran cannot allow them to continue to develop ballistic missile capability that can carry a nuclear warhead. 7/9 Any deal with Iran cannot lift any sanctions on those supporting Iran's terrorist proxies, including Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Hamas. 8/9 We cannot have peace in the Middle East with a nuclear Iran. We must permanently end Iran's path to nuclear weapons and aggressively counter its terrorist activities. 9/9”
Luria (D-VA-2) 03/10/2022: Twitter thread – “I am deeply concerned that the latest iteration of the failed JCPOA being negotiated by the Biden Administration will empower Iran, endanger Israel, and continue to threaten global security. Eleven House Dems: ‘Hard to envision supporting' new Iran deal... | jewishinsider.com If this deal goes through, we must ensure Israel has the means to respond to the resulting threats, and I will continue to stand against any deal that does not permanently prevent a nuclear-capable Iran and does not make the Middle East and the world safer.”
Mace (R-SC-1) 03/11/2022: Tweet – “-Voted AGAINST the out of control, non-defense discretionary funding bill. -Voted FOR fully funding the Department of Defense, our Intelligence Community, our immigration and border personnel, and to provide additional foreign aid to Ukraine and Israel. (2/4)”
Mace (R-SC-1) 03/11/2022: Twitter thread – “Busy week in Washington representing SC-01, looking forward to being back home today! Here is a little round-up for the week: (1/4) Link to image -Voted AGAINST the out of control, non-defense discretionary funding bill. -Voted FOR fully funding the Department of Defense, our Intelligence Community, our immigration and border personnel, and to provide additional foreign aid to Ukraine and Israel. (2/4) -Introduced the bipartisan PIGS Act. -Joined my colleagues in attending a hearing on Ukraine. -Joined the VA committee on a hearing with VSOs. -Talked with school nutritionists to ensure our students are receiving the best school meals possible. (3/4) -My team met with the head staff of Delta Kappa Gamma society of key women educators, as well as met the SC Farm Bureau to get ready for the next farm bill. -Welcomed folks from SC-01 who came to visit our DC office. (4/4)”
Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY-14) 03/10/2022: Retweet of @ryangrim – “Race- and ethnicity-based laws like this are the hallmarks of apartheid Israel's Knesset passes law barring Palestinian spouses... | reuters.com”
Portman (R-OH) 03/11/2022: Twitter thread – “Proud that the #Israel Relations Normalization Act I co-authored with @CoryBooker, @SenatorRisch, @SenatorCardin & @SenToddYoung was included in the FY 2022 bipartisan funding agreement & is now ready to become law. This bill will encourage normalization of relations between #Israel and other countries in the region, which will help build on the success of the Abraham Accords, support our ally Israel and encourage Middle East states to revoke anti-normalization laws. This bill also sends an important signal of unity and solidarity to the international community at a time when such a signal is needed.”
Scott (R-FL) 03/10/2022: Tweet – “I applaud Israeli Ambassador to Romania @DavidSaranga & his embassy staff for evacuating Ukrainian pediatric cancer patients and their families to our ally Israel. Every freedom-loving nation must join the fight against Putin's unlawful invasion & provide aid to Ukrainians. Link to quoted tweetLive update: Jerusalem's embassy in Bucharest evacuates 10 Ukrainian pediatric cancer patients to Israel (Jerusalem's embassy in Bucharest evacuates 10 Ukrainian pediatric cancer patients to Israel... | dlvr.it)”
Torres (D-NY-15) 03/11/2022: Tweet – “The Director of @amnestyusa comes out of the closet as a crusader against Israel's very existence as a Jewish state. Thank you for sparing us all the pretense that the Amnesty report is anything other than an ideological hit job. Link to quoted tweetOutrageous from @Amnesty: Israel ‘shouldn't exist as a Jewish state,' @AmnestyUSA director tells Democratic group (Israel ‘shouldn't exist as a Jewish state,' Amnesty USA director tells Democratic group... | jewishinsider.com) (@J_Insider h/t @Ostrov_A)”
Van Duyne (R-TX-24) 03/10/2022: Tweet – “I passed a resolution condemning the terrorist attack that took place in Colleyville. I'm grateful to my colleagues on both sides for supporting this. Our community supported each other & now Congress has joined with us to condemn this act of hatred. H.Res. 881: Condemning the heinous terrorist attack on Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, on January 15, 2022.... | govtrack.us”
Zeldin (R-NY-1) 03/11/2022: Retweet of @Daroff – “Outrageous from @Amnesty: Israel ‘shouldn't exist as a Jewish state,' @AmnestyUSA director tells Democratic group Israel ‘shouldn't exist as a Jewish state,' Amnesty USA director tells Democratic group... | jewishinsider.com (@J_Insider h/t @Ostrov_A)”
Syria
Omar (D-MN-5) 03/10/2022: Retweet of @ryanheadedsouth – “This is bullshit. We had two hearings on Syria in 2019. In the first, she asked justice and a recent attack that had killed Marines. In the second, she asked about Turkish white phosphorus use. She never mentioned Somalia in either. I'd guess she did have coffee though. Receipts: Link to image Link to quoted tweet”
Waltz (R-FL-6) 03/10/2022: Tweet – “Putin has a history of using false flags. Just look at Syria where Russia used minor chemical agents on Assad's forces as a pretext to retaliate with chemical weapons. This could be setting the stage for Putin to orchestrate the same in Ukraine. Link to video”
Lebanon
Long (R-MO-7) 03/11/2022: Tweet – “Flour rationing in #Lebanon, grain hoarding in #Hungary: How the #Ukraine war is lurching the globe toward a new food crisis. #Agriculture #LetsGoBrandon How the Ukraine war is lurching the globe toward a new food crisis - The Washington Post”
Iran
Bacon (R-NE-2) 03/10/2022: Tweet – “NO country should be selling weapons to Iran, who is STILL the #1 exporter of terrorism. I introduced H.R. 857 to restore these sanctions and limit Iran's malign influence in the Middle East. Bacon, Wilson Introduce Iranian Arms Transfer Prevention Act of 2021... | ow.ly Link to image”
Bacon (R-NE-2) 03/11/2022: Tweet – “Removing sanctions for a loose nuclear deal that allows Iran to hide its undeclared nuclear activities is a display of weakness and naivete that we have seen repeatedly from this Administration. Link to image”
Banks (R-IN-3) 03/10/2022: Retweet of @elliecohanim – “New from Iranian “Supreme Leader” Ayatollah Khamenei's website. Depicts the downfall of the US…but yes, let's make a deal! #Iran Link to image”
Banks (R-IN-3) 03/11/2022: Tweet – “Instead of empowering the American energy industry, Biden is negotiating oil with terrorists! I talked with @tonykatz about my bill, the No Oil From Terrorists Act, which would ban oil imports from Iran: Link to video”
Boebert (R-CO-3) 03/10/2022: Retweet of @chiproytx – “…so-called Russian oil ban bill. It is designed purposefully to depress American oil & gas production, will likely empower adversaries in Iran and Venezuela, is filled with loopholes, & cedes power to the Exec. branch to easily waive its provisions. This is absurd... (2/9)”
Boebert (R-CO-3) 03/11/2022: Tweet – “My bill, H.R. 7012, restarts the Keystone Pipeline, allows responsible drilling in ANWR, expedites LNG exports, restarts O&G leasing, provides ammo to Ukraine, and actually bans oil and gas imports from Russia, Iran, and Venezuela. This is the real solution America needs!”
Cruz (R-TX) 03/10/2022: Retweet of @FoxNews – “Liberal WaPo fact-checker mocked for claim Iran only enriching uranium after Trump ended nuclear deal Liberal WaPo fact-checker mocked for claim Iran only enriching uranium after Trump ended nuclear deal | Fox News”
Cruz (R-TX) 03/10/2022: Retweet of @FoxNews – “Iranian dissidents warn that removing IRGC's terror designation will lead to ‘terrorism and mayhem' Iranian dissidents warn that removing IRGC's terror designation will lead to ‘terrorism and mayhem' | Fox News”
Cruz (R-TX) 03/11/2022: Tweet – “And if they use Biden's billions to murder Americans, “so be it.” Link to quoted tweetEnergy Secretary: If We Start Buying Oil From Iran's Terrorist Regime “So Be It” (Energy Secretary: If We Start Buying Oil From Iran's Terrorist Regime “So Be It” | rumble.com)”
Deutch (D-FL-22) 03/10/2022: Tweet – “It is heartbreaking to mark the 15th anniversary of the disappearance of Bob Levinson. Bob was part of our South Florida community & a loving husband and father to 7. Bob's remarkable family deserves closure from Iran now. We will keep fighting for justice & accountability.”
Donalds (R-FL-19) 03/10/2022: Tweet – “Biden-Harris prioritize enriching socialist thugs such as #Maduro over American energy workers. They would rather we rely on Venezuela, Iran, and Russia than have energy independence for America. EXCLUSIVE: House Republicans Demand Answers On Biden Administration's Oil Negotiations With Venezuela... | dailycaller.com”
Ernst (R-IA) 03/10/2022: Tweet – “The doctrine of appeasement continues... Right now, the Biden admin is working with Russia & China to negotiate a nuclear deal with Iran, the world's largest state-sponsor of terrorism. This is a bad deal for Americans and our allies. President Biden needs to walk away. Link to video”
Fallon (R-TX-4) 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”
Fallon (R-TX-4) 03/11/2022: Retweet of @elliecohanim – “New from Iranian “Supreme Leader” Ayatollah Khamenei's website. Depicts the downfall of the US…but yes, let's make a deal! #Iran Link to image”
Gallego (D-AZ-7) 03/10/2022: Tweet – “What about the Florida Coast? Link to quoted tweetOur natural gas should come from Texas, not Tehran. Our oil should come from California, not Caracas.”
Gallego (D-AZ-7) 03/10/2022: In reply to TweetOur natural gas should come from Texas, not Tehran. Our oil should come from California, not Caracas. – “@GOPLeader What about offshore drilling? Specifically Florida, Georgia and South Carolina?”
Garcia (R-CA-25) 03/11/2022: Twitter thread – “While all eyes are on Ukraine, the Biden Administration continues to beg Iran and Russia for a new nuclear deal. It is close to a done deal, and it's a bad deal – unless you are Iran or Russia. The new terms will be worse than the original JCPOA agreement and... Link to image will allow Iran to be free of restrictions (sunset) in as soon as 3 years instead of 10-12. It will likely allow Iran to get within 6 months of breakout (the time it would take to produce enough fissile material for a nuclear weapon)... And yes, there will likely be more pallets of American dollars sent to Iran. This is not the “longer and stronger” deal candidate Biden promised – this is shorter and weaker. Yet another example of his “giving hope to the bad guys.” And he hopes no one says anything... We need to pump the brakes on this one and have a full Congressional review.”
Gimenez (R-FL-26) 03/10/2022: Tweet – “The America-last Biden administration puts Iran and Venezuela before the interests of the American people. We have everything we need right here in the United States. Link to quoted tweet“My God, all you have to do is open up American production”: @CarlosGimenezFL calls out the Biden administration for dragging their feet on a Russian oil ban amid war in Ukraine. (Rep. Carlos Gimenez warns US 'contributing' to Putin's 'war machine' as Biden faces pressure to ban Russian oil... | video.foxnews.com)”
Gonzales (R-TX-23) 03/10/2022: Retweet of @GOPLeader – “Our natural gas should come from Texas, not Tehran. Our oil should come from California, not Caracas.”
Gonzales (R-TX-23) 03/10/2022: Retweet of @GOPLeader – “Our natural gas should come from Texas, not Tehran. Our oil should come from California, not Caracas.”
Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 03/10/2022: Retweet of @marcrod97 – “SCOOP: A dozen House Democrats signed onto a bipartisan letter to President Joe Biden criticizing the new Iran deal and signaling their intent to oppose it. They're joined by a few others who have expressed concerns to me in recent days. Eleven House Dems: ‘Hard to envision supporting' new Iran deal... | jewishinsider.com”
Hagerty (R-TN) 03/10/2022: Tweet – “What's the Biden Administration offering to address the pain every American is feeling at the pump? Cutting a deal with the Iranians or Venezuelans. What we have is an Administration that would rather deal with international killers than with American drillers. This has to stop. Link to video”
Hagerty (R-TN) 03/10/2022: Tweet – “If the Biden Admin refuses to submit its new Iran agreement to Congress, it will be ignoring the law & undermining the role of this body in foreign policy. Last year, I was concerned that this might happen. That's why I introduced the Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2021. Link to video”
Hoeven (R-ND) 03/10/2022: Tweet – “Just as we are banning imports of Russian oil, we should not bring oil online from Iran and Venezuela. The U.S. needs to maintain pressure on these two adversaries, not ease sanctions on their primary source of revenue. We can and should produce this energy here at home. Link to quoted tweetSenator Rubio led colleagues in introducing legislation to prohibit the importation of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, and liquefied natural gas from #Iran and #Venezuela. Read more 🔽 (Rubio Leads Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Ban Oil and Natural Gas Imports from Iran and Venezuela - Press Releases - U.S. Senator for Florida, Marco Rubio)”
Kim (R-CA-39) 03/10/2022: Tweet – “We know all well that regimes such as in China, North Korea and Iran are hoping they can follow Russia's brazen attempts to spread influence and destroy freedom. We cannot let them. The U.S. must project strength and continue to work with our allies to #StandWithUkraine️.”
Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 03/10/2022: Retweet of @GOPLeader – “Our natural gas should come from Texas, not Tehran. Our oil should come from California, not Caracas.”
Marshall (R-KS) 03/11/2022: Tweet – “We want AMERICAN oil. Marshall, Rubio Legislation Bans Oil and Natural Gas Imports from Iran and Venezuela - Senator Roger Marshall”
Marshall (R-KS) 03/11/2022: GETTR Post – “We want AMERICAN oil. Marshall, Rubio Legislation Bans Oil and Natural Gas Imports from Iran and Venezuela - Senator Roger Marshall”
McCarthy (R-CA-23) 03/10/2022: Tweet – “Our natural gas should come from Texas, not Tehran. Our oil should come from California, not Caracas.”
McClintock (R-CA-4) 03/10/2022: Tweet – “In California, the average price for a SINGLE gallon of gas is nearing $6.00 Biden's anti-energy policies created this mess and now he's looking to our adversaries in Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela for a “solution.” The REAL solution is simple: produce American energy! Link to image”
Murphy (D-CT) 03/11/2022: Tweet – “The criticism that a new Iran nuclear deal will be worse than the old deal is so wild. It's now impossible to get Iran's breakout time back to a year. But that's bc since Trump pulled out of the original deal, Iran has acquired new knowledge that we can't erase. Link to quoted tweetWhen U.S. officials told me what was inside the new Iran deal, I realized that Biden was not going back to the JCPOA. His team negotiated an entirely different agreement. And as you can read for yourself here, it is much, much worse than the original. (This Isn't Obama's Iran Deal. It's Much, Much Worse.... | tabletmag.com)”
Murphy (D-CT) 03/11/2022: Tweet – “A “no deal” outcome leaves Iran on the doorstep of a nuclear bomb and sets off a nuclear arms races in the Middle East. That is unacceptable. A good deal is still possible. There are ways around Russia's last minute sabotage attempts. Link to quoted tweetBREAKING: World powers and Iran suspend their efforts to revive the 2015 nuclear accord, reigniting a crisis that's set to roil oil markets (Iran Nuclear Talks Halted in Vienna With Window Closing on Deal - Bloomberg) (Link to twitter.com)”
Nehls (R-TX-22) 03/10/2022: Retweet of @GOPLeader – “Our natural gas should come from Texas, not Tehran. Our oil should come from California, not Caracas.”
Pfluger (R-TX-11) 03/10/2022: Tweet – “We must use AMERICAN producers to regain our dominance on the world stage in the oil and gas industry, not only for our domestic needs but also so our partners and allies will not be dependent on malign actors like Russia, China and Iran! Pfluger: Biden's embargo falls short - Odessa American”
Roy (R-TX-21) 03/10/2022: Twitter thread – “THREAD: “Last night, after Dems 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… (1/9) #EnergyFreedom #Ukraine …so-called Russian oil ban bill. It is designed purposefully to depress American oil & gas production, will likely empower adversaries in Iran and Venezuela, is filled with loopholes, & cedes power to the Exec. branch to easily waive its provisions. This is absurd... (2/9) …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. (3/9) 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… (4/9) …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… (5/9) 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… (6/9) …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… (7/9) 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. (8/9) #EnergyFreedom #Ukraine 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. (9/9) #EnergyFreedom #Ukraine”
Roy (R-TX-21) 03/11/2022: Tweet – “A “deal” with Iran for them to “not” be nuclear? Really? And for that deal, give us oil, please? So we can stop American oil - while hiding behind our “ban of Russian oil?” #EnergyFreedom Link to quoted tweetEnergy Secretary: If We Start Buying Oil From Iran's Terrorist Regime “So Be It” (Energy Secretary: If We Start Buying Oil From Iran's Terrorist Regime “So Be It” | rumble.com)”
Rubio (R-FL) 03/10/2022: Twitter thread – “Senator Rubio led colleagues in introducing legislation to prohibit the importation of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, and liquefied natural gas from #Iran and #Venezuela. Read more 🔽 Rubio Leads Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Ban Oil and Natural Gas Imports from Iran and Venezuela - Press Releases - U.S. Senator for Florida, Marco Rubio El senador Rubio y sus colegas presentaron un proyecto de ley que prohibiría la importación de petróleo, productos derivados del petróleo y gas natural de #Irán y #Venezuela a EE.UU. Lea más 🔽 Rubio Lidera Grupo de Colegas Presentando Legislación Para Prohibir las Importaciones de Petróleo y Gas Natural de Irán y Venezuela - Sala de Prensa - U.S. Senator for Florida, Marco Rubio”
Scott (R-FL) 03/10/2022: Twitter thread – “We must strengthen our oil & natural gas sanctions against genocidal regimes like Iran & Venezuela. It's a no-brainer. The U.S. can't depend on one murderous dictator over another, we must build up our own energy independence & put America first. Link to quoted tweetSenator Rubio led colleagues in introducing legislation to prohibit the importation of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, and liquefied natural gas from #Iran and #Venezuela. Read more 🔽 (Rubio Leads Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Ban Oil and Natural Gas Imports from Iran and Venezuela - Press Releases - U.S. Senator for Florida, Marco Rubio) Debemos reforzar las sanciones de petróleo y gas natural contra regímenes genocidas como Irán y Venezuela. Es obvio. EE. UU. no puede intercambiar la dependencia de un dictador asesino por otro, debemos construir nuestra propia independencia energética y poner a EE. UU. primero.”
Swalwell (D-CA-15) 03/10/2022: Tweet – “You want to drill on the California Coast? Cool plan. Link to quoted tweetOur natural gas should come from Texas, not Tehran. Our oil should come from California, not Caracas.”
Van Duyne (R-TX-24) 03/10/2022: Retweet of @GOPLeader – “Our natural gas should come from Texas, not Tehran. Our oil should come from California, not Caracas.”
Egypt
Paul (R-KY) 03/10/2022: Tweet – “The United States cannot proudly affirm human rights to be at the center of our foreign policy, while it arms a regime at war with its own people. Rand Paul Says He Will Force Senate Vote On $2.5 Billion Arms Sale To ‘Egypt's Criminal Masters' | The Daily Wire”
Saudi Arabia
Bush (D-MO-1) 03/10/2022: Twitter thread – “My statement on the Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act 🧵 Link to image I support sanctions that target the murderous Putin regime, Russian oligarchs, and corporate fossil fuel executives profiting off human suffering. 1/9 I opposed the House bill to ban oil imports from Russia because it fails to address the underlying problem of imposing sanctions that...2/9 are not accompanied with a clear diplomatic process for de-escalation, incentives for a ceasefire, and a condition of withdrawal of Russian military forces in Ukraine. 3/9 I also have deep concerns that the push for a statutory ban is being used to justify even more dangerous drilling at home and increased imports from other authoritarian governments like Saudi Arabia. 4/9 This approach categorically makes our communities less safe, does nothing to jumpstart our transition to renewable energy, and further burdens regular, everyday people already financially strained by the ongoing pandemic and economic crisis. 5/9 As people in St. Louis and across the country face skyrocketing gas and utility prices, the urgency to reign in industry profits, enact a Green New Deal, and transition to publicly owned renewable energy has never been higher. 6/9 Our approach to the crisis in Ukraine must be rooted in ending human suffering, ensuring accountability, and creating pathways to peace and justice for all. 7/9 That's why last week, I voted in favor of H.Res 956, which strongly condemned Putin's invasion and affirmed the United States' support for the Ukrainian people. 8/9 I am also proud to have supported swift action by Congress to provide billions of dollars in humanitarian aid to help the millions of refugees fleeing Ukraine – this is vital funding that will save lives. 9/9”
Fulcher (R-ID-1) 03/10/2022: Tweet – “Fast forward to 2022 and President Biden is asking Venezuela, Saudi Arabia, and UAE for oil — while STILL making access to domestic supply difficult. #TBT Link to quoted tweetIn a bid to lower gas prices, President Biden asked OPEC+ to increase their oil supply, which it refused. The president correctly assesses that increasing oil supply will lower prices. So why is he making access to domestic supply so difficult? More: (Link to PDF | fulcher.house.gov) (Link to twitter.com)”
Murphy (D-CT) 03/10/2022: Retweet of @FCNL – “Thank you to @ChrisMurphyCT and @SenWarren for calling on the administration to investigate reports of civilian casualties from US military operations in Yemen. We need clarity + accountability on the harm caused by US involvement in the Saudi-led war. Senate Democrats call on Pentagon to probe civilian casualties in Yemen | Middle East Eye”
Omar (D-MN-5) 03/10/2022: Twitter thread – “Rep. Omar's Statement on Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act: Link to image I opposed the Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act, a bill that mandates a complete ban on Russian oil imports. The President clearly already has the authority to take this step - evident in that President Biden announced such a ban yesterday. (1) But putting the specifics into statute with no sunset and no conditions for lifting the ban creates a dangerous scenario, one in which we are taking today's policy question and making it tomorrow's political question. (2) The last time Congress passed significant trade restrictions on Russia was the Jackson-Vanik Amendment of 1974. Like this bill, it was motivated by genuine concern for human rights and human security. (3) It was not repealed until 2012, more than 20 years after the fall of the Soviet Union, well after its usefulness had expired. I have serious concerns that the Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act... (4) will become yet another clear example where a policy stays on the books well past its utility because the political will to lift it has never materialized. (5) One thing that is very clear is that our dependance on oil means a dependence on tyrants, and this has always been true. There is no meaningful principle at play in a decision to ban Russian oil but seek it from Saudi Arabia instead. (6) I am also gravely concerned that this ban will mean ramping up domestic oil production. Yet another reason why we must move to a green economy that is proven to be the most reliable and cost efficient. (7) Full statement here: Rep. Omar Statement on Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act... | omar.house.gov”
Omar (D-MN-5) 03/10/2022: Retweet of @commondreams – “"There is no meaningful principle at play in a decision to ban Russian oil but seek it from Saudi Arabia instead," said @IlhanMN. Omar Explains Why She Voted Against Congressional Ban on Russian Oil Imports... | cdreams.news”
Omar (D-MN-5) 03/10/2022: Retweet of @sarahleah1 – “MBS is holding the global price of oil hostage to his petty little demands, like insisting Biden intervene in our judicial system to disrupt civil lawsuits against him - for murder and attempted murder? He could just pay the rightful money damages. Problem solved.”
Yemen
Bowman (D-NY-16) 03/10/2022: Retweet of @ChrisMurphyCT – “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”
Deutch (D-FL-22) 03/10/2022: Tweet – “I am encouraged by the launch of the UN-led inclusive consultations to end the conflict in Yemen. @SecBlinken is right - there is no military solution to the conflict. Only political negotiation can end the death, suffering, and destruction caused by this war. Link to quoted tweetThere is no military solution to the Yemen conflict. I welcome @UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg's announcement of the launch of inclusive consultations. All parties should take advantage of this new opportunity for dialogue.”
Omar (D-MN-5) 03/10/2022: Retweet of @ChrisMurphyCT – “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”
Horn of Africa
DeFazio (D-OR-4) 03/10/2022: Retweet of @TransportDems – “Today we observe the anniversary of the Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 crash. In its wake, Chairs DeFazio and Larsen launched an investigation into the 737 MAX, later passing legislation to overhaul FAA's aircraft certification process. Chairs DeFazio and Larsen Mark Anniversary of the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 Crash | The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure”
Larsen (D-WA-2) 03/10/2022: Twitter thread – “Today marks the third anniversary of the tragic Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crash that claimed the lives of 157 passengers & crew members. My sincerest condolences go out to the victims' families & loved ones on this difficult day. Link to quoted tweetTwo years later, I continue grieving with the families whose lives were forever changed by this tragedy. Thank you @RepPeterDeFazio and @RepRickLarsen for leading the efforts to pass certification reform and make a better, safer #aviation system for all. (Link to twitter.com) I will continue to keep victims of this tragedy & Lion Air Flight 610 & their families at the forefront as the Committee oversees implementation of the aircraft cert reform law to improve aviation safety & reduce the likelihood of tragedies like these from happening again.”
Menendez (D-NJ) 03/10/2022: Tweet – “Honored to meet with @_AfricanUnion Chairperson @AUC_MoussaFaki to discuss the AU's role in preventing future coups in Africa, resolving crises in Ethiopia and Sudan, and the importance of African nations speaking out against Russian aggression. Link to image”
Wicker (R-MS) 03/10/2022: Retweet of @SenateCommerce – “Today marks the 3rd anniversary of Flight ET302's fatal crash that took 157 lives. The FAA should fully implement the bipartisan Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act, spearheaded by @SenatorWicker, to raise aviation safety standards. Cantwell, Wicker Introduce Legislation to Rename National Air Grant Fellowship Program After Ethiopian Air 302 Crash Victim Samya Rose Stumo & to Honor 347 Lives Lost in 737 MAX-8 Crashes... | commerce.senate.gov”
Sudan
Risch (R-ID) 03/10/2022: Tweet – “Today, @SenatorMenendez & I met with @AUC_MoussaFaki to discuss matters of mutual concern between the U.S. & #Africa, including peace & security, recent coups on the continent like in #Sudan and #Guinea, & #AU member state views & reactions to #Russia's invasion of #Ukraine. Link to image”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Cohen (D-TN-9) 03/10/2022: In reply to Tweet@RepCohen @repcohen this seems pretty tame comparing it to when you wished marsha blackburn would commit suicide? does the jewish faith give you a free pass and allow you to judge others without being a hypocrite? – “@sgbigdog1945 You can't be so detached to not know that was a joke. I said,”she's so into Trump that if he asked her to jump off the Harahan bridge she probably would.” Now if she actually would …but Marsha has a very good life and wouldn't jump. Lighten up”
Rosen (D-NV) 03/11/2022: Tweet – “Met with my friend @JGreenblattADL to discuss the important work @ADL does to combat antisemitism. At a time when antisemitism is on the rise, ADL is an important partner in our efforts to fight hate, secure justice, and counter violent extremism. Link to image”
Scott (R-SC) 03/10/2022: Tweet – “I've worked with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle through the Senate Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations to address the disturbing rise in hate crimes. Link to video”
Zeldin (R-NY-1) 03/10/2022: Tweet – “Antisemitism in every form must be identified, confronted and crushed whenever it rears its ugly head. New York City grapples with sharp rise in hate crimes targeting Jewish people... | cbsnews.com”
Afghanistan
Auchincloss (D-MA-4) 03/11/2022: Retweet of @noahpransky – “6/x: Congressman @JakeAuch (D-Mass.), a Afghanistan war vet & descendent of Ukrainian refugees, says welcoming refugees from all over the world could be a net-positive for America's economy: Link to video”
Auchincloss (D-MA-4) 03/11/2022: Tweet – “From Afghanistan and Ukraine, we should be welcoming refugees to America and offering work authorization permits. Refugees belong here. Link to quoted tweet6/x: Congressman @JakeAuch (D-Mass.), a Afghanistan war vet & descendent of Ukrainian refugees, says welcoming refugees from all over the world could be a net-positive for America's economy: (Link to twitter.com)”
Hawley (R-MO) 03/10/2022: Tweet – ““I am committed to holding this administration accountable for the decisions made in Afghanistan that claimed Jared's life and the lives of 12 other service members on August 26. We will never forget them and continue to pray for their families.” Fallen Marine Jared Schmitz honored during Wentzville City Council meeting... | fox2now.com”
Hawley (R-MO) 03/10/2022: Tweet – “It's a privilege to be able to honor the life & service of LCpl Jared Schmitz, who gave his life in the evacuation of Afghanistan Link to video”
Loudermilk (R-GA-11) 03/11/2022: Tweet – “Candidate Biden had a much different mindset than President Biden. Biden has blamed the energy crisis on Russia, crime crisis on covid, immigration crisis on global warming, inflation crisis on supply chain/private businesses, and the botched Afghanistan withdrawal on Trump. Link to image”
Loudermilk (R-GA-11) 03/11/2022: GETTR Post – “Candidate Biden had a much different mindset than President Biden. Pres. Biden has blamed the energy crisis on Russia, crime crisis on covid, immigration crisis on global warming, inflation crisis on supply chain/private businesses, and the botched Afghanistan withdrawal on Trump. Where's the accountability you spoke of?”
McCarthy (R-CA-23) 03/11/2022: Retweet of @RepLoudermilk – “Candidate Biden had a much different mindset than President Biden. Biden has blamed the energy crisis on Russia, crime crisis on covid, immigration crisis on global warming, inflation crisis on supply chain/private businesses, and the botched Afghanistan withdrawal on Trump. Link to image”
Rubio (R-FL) 03/10/2022: Tweet – “#Russia aim over next 24-48 hours: 1. Complete the perimeter NE of #Kyiv to encircle #Ukraine troops in #Chernihiv 2. Link forces down in southeast of Ukraine to encircle resistance in #Mariupol In 15 days they have over half the KIA's as they did in 10 years in Afghanistan Link to image”
Tuberville (R-AL) 03/10/2022: Tweet – “#Zelensky is a leader. He's fighting a war while we're playing politics. Link to quoted tweet.@SenTuberville says Biden's Afghanistan ‘debacle' invited Russian aggression, warns China is ‘taking notes' #alpolitics By @DylanSmithAL (Tuberville says Biden's Afghanistan 'debacle' invited Russian aggression, warns China is 'taking notes' - Yellowhammer News)”
Waltz (R-FL-6) 03/10/2022: Retweet of @ACLJ – “On this episode of "Revenge of the Taliban," Rep. Michael Waltz (@michaelgwaltz) sits down with @LoganSekulow to discuss the rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan after the the United States' botched exit at the hands of President Biden. Watch now: Revenge of the Taliban - Special Guest U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz”
Other - Middle East
Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 03/10/2022: Twitter thread – “Short thread 1) I fear that allowing that 40 mile long convoy in #Ukraine being allowed to sit for days will be written in history as a massive mistake in world history, similar to nazi invasion of France. 2) we are allowing #Putin to set the rules of the war, as he threatens nuclear, biological and chemical weapon use, we are stalled with fear of escalation. Transferring Migs to #Ukraine is no different than the weapons we are sending.. 3) Yet we OPENLY state what we will NOT do, and allow Putin to say what he MIGHT do. He has illegally contested the airspace of #Ukraine and we have been invited to stop that by the legitimate owners of the sky, but we may have to shoot down a Russian jet. Yep.. 4) But that will be Putins decision. If he is willing to use a nuke, he will if Ukraine beats him. Should we then allow him to march everywhere he wants? Or is there a point where we stand. Maybe it is an attack on a NATO member… 5) and I have no doubt we would respond. But, it's worth debating maybe the best time to stop this is when he is on his heals, now, before he can rearm and regroup. After he threatened nukes we cancelled a regularly scheduled ICBM test. Why? 6) what better message to appear unfazed than to remind of our capabilities? Why don't the #Ukrainians have anti-ship missiles to inflict cost on ships and defend against amphibious landings? Why don't we say, TODAY, that the use of WMB is a declaration of war against humanity 7) i do believe we have done a lot, and the administration should be commended for that. But it's time to remember that our military with NATO cannot be defeated by Russia. It's time to say that, and it's time to be clear that Putin can go no further. Long live Ukraine./ PS… i was called a war monger 6 months before we attacked ISIS, when i was the first member of congress to call for that. I hope I'm wrong in this, but I fear I'm not. And as a member of the military, I'm willing to go if we do.”
Rubio (R-FL) 03/10/2022: Tweet – “The spirit of totalitarianism did not die with the end of the Cold War But now in Asia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East it once again lives inside of great powers Link to video”