Last updated on Fri March 25, 2022 at 12:47 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Banks (R-IN-3) 03/25/2022: Tweet – “Joe Biden isn't even asking Iran's IRGC to stop engaging in terrorism before he delists them as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. And Tehran is still playing hardball. Laughable. Iran hasn't agreed to terms for IRGC terror delisting as US gets cold feet -- report | The Times of Israel”
Brown (D-OH-11) 03/24/2022: Retweet of @JasonKoppel – “.@NYCMayor is correct - NYC is back! It's a great day when over 600 @AIPAC activists come together to support the unbreakable bond between the U.S. and Israel. It was my honor to interview @ShontelMBrown and discuss her passion for Israel. #StrongerTogether 🇺🇸🇮🇱 Link to image”
Cawthorn (R-NC-11) 03/24/2022: Retweet of @RepGregSteube – “Ahlam Ahmad Al-Tamimi orchestrated a horrific 2001 massacre in Israel which resulted in the deaths and injuries of several American citizens. To this day, she remains free in Jordan.”
Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL-20) 03/24/2022: Retweet of @TamaracTalk – “"We Will No Longer Let Hate Grow": Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick Invokes Visit To Israel's Holocaust Museum During Town Hall "We Will No Longer Let Hate Grow": Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick Invokes Visit To Israel's Holocaust Museum During Town Hall • Tamarac Talk... | tamaractalk.com @CongresswomanSC @AIPAC @pillcitybook”
Diaz-Balart (R-FL-25) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “I asked @StateDept to reconsider its grant notice on investigating #Israel for human rights abuses. Rather than looking to criticize our one democratic ally in the region, those resources should be focused on truly oppressive regimes with egregious human rights records. Link to quoted tweetThe US State Department has offered a grant of up to $987,654 for projects that include reporting human rights violations by Israel. (US offering $1 million to report on Israeli human rights violations... | jpost.com)”
Hyde-Smith (R-MS) 03/25/2022: Tweet – “Under no circumstances should the US give radical extremist groups ground to stand on. A Palestinian consulate in Jerusalem would do that. @SenMikeLee resolution reaffirms opposition to any plan that would further embolden non-state actors & undercut our Israeli friends. 🇮🇱🇺🇸”
Levin (D-MI-9) 03/24/2022: Twitter thread – ““My life's work in labor, human rights, and climate movements is deeply informed by my Jewish identity and values." - Andy Levin on @USJewishDems #MI11 Forum Andy has been fighting against antisemitism and white supremacy for decades, and standing up for Jewish values long before he came to Congress. Andy knows that this moment is so critical for saving our democracy and has been on the frontlines introducing legislation to protect our democracy. Andy knows that there is no place for right-wing extremism, bigotry and hatred. He's loudly called out antisemitism and racism while building an interfaith and racially diverse coalition to combat white supremacy. Andy is clear-eyed that we must do more than proclaim #BlackLivesMatter—we need bold action to follow. He incorporates racial justice into every piece of legislation he introduces, and lifts up Black voices every day. “As a Deputy Whip of the Progressive Caucus, we held strong to pass the most robust Build Back Better Act with strong provisions for poor and working class people.” -Andy Levin @USJewishDems #MI11 Forum "My fervent dedication to reproductive justice is informed by my lifelong dedication to human rights and the Jewish tradition of respecting individual dignity and bodily autonomy." Andy Levin on @USJewishDems #MI11 forum Pikuach Nefesh and the Jewish commitment to reproductive justice | TheHill Andy is doing everything he can to stand up for abortion and reproductive rights. He knows that Black and Brown folks will hurt the most if #RoeVWade is overturned. "I'm one of a few members of Congress who are signed onto all the #GreenNewDeal bills, and I introduced one of them with my colleague Senator @ewarren to establish a green transportation infrastructure program." -Andy Levin on @USJewishDems #MI11 Forum @ewarren @USJewishDems "As a Jewish American, Putin's dehumanizing language toward both Ukrainians and his own people who dare defy him, and his false claims of Ukraine as a Nazi state as a pretext for war are particularly disturbing to me." -Andy Levin on @USJewishDems #MI11 forum @ewarren @USJewishDems On the role of the United States to bring about peace in his Two-State Solution Act, Andy Levin says, “I didn't sign up for the easy work.” @USJewishDems #MI11 forum @ewarren @USJewishDems Wow! What a forum! Friends, I feel all this work is bound in a fabric of Tzedik, Tzedik, Tirdof, of pursuing justice with a pure heart. We need leaders in Congress who will listen, study, and do what is right. I ask for your trust that I will continue to do so. Take care.”
Rubio (R-FL) 03/25/2022: Tweet – “If Biden is serious about helping break dependence on Russia's LNG he will support my bill filed a week before the invasion that would expedite exports to NATO,Ukraine,Taiwan,Australia,South Korea,Israel,Japan,New Zealand,Cyprus,Finland,Moldova & Sweden Link to PDF | rubio.senate.gov”
Stansbury (D-NM-1) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “Congratulations Dario and Israel on your retirement! Thank you for everything you've done over the last 50 years to keep ABQ skies clean and beautiful! ⛅️ Link to quoted tweetToday we're celebrating Dario and Isreal's retirements! Together they have worked in Air Quality for almost 50 years. Thank you both for all of your work! 🎉 (Link to twitter.com)”
Stevens (D-MI-11) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “I'm fired up after today's @USJewishDems Michigan's 11th District Candidate Forum! Thank you for giving me a space to talk about the issues that matter - addressing racial & economic injustice, preserving a woman's right to choose, and supporting a strong US-Israel relationship.”
Syria
Blumenthal (D-CT) 03/24/2022: Twitter thread – “I applaud President Biden's announcement that the US will welcome 100,000 Ukrainian refugees. This is a positive step to address the humanitarian catastrophe stemming from Putin's war. 1/4 U.S. Will Welcome Up to 100,000 Ukrainian Refugees... | nytimes.com Having recently visited the Poland/Ukraine border, I saw women & children fleeing the horror & terror that Putin has caused. I continue to support increased humanitarian aid & provision of lethal arms to end this conflict as quickly as possible. 2/4 Last year, 26 million refugees were displaced from areas as diverse as Syria, Venezuela, Afghanistan, South Sudan, & Myanmar. There remains more to be done to help refugees across the globe. 3/4 I continue to call on the administration to enable more of our at-risk Afghan allies to escape the Taliban. They helped Americans, our troops & diplomats, & they remain under dire threat from the Taliban. We must continue to bring them to safety as quickly as possible. 4/4”
Iran
Babin (R-TX-36) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “Iran is the lead sponsor of terrorism worldwide. They conducted a missile strike near a U.S. consulate in northern Iraq just 2 weeks ago. Why would we negotiate with, let alone send billions of tax dollars to, a regime that wants our demise? 52 GOP lawmakers push resolution to bar Biden-Iran deal... | oann.com”
Cammack (R-FL-3) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “It is critical that we stand by our allies and partner nations and ensure that the IRGC is not given the benefit of removal of sanctions by delisting them as a FTO. This would reward them with greater freedom to increase their malign activities. MORE ⬇️ Scott Franklin: State Department Should Keep Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on Terrorist List... | bit.ly”
Cassidy (R-LA) 03/25/2022: Tweet – “.@POTUS needs to explain why he is considering removing the #IRGC from the terrorist list as part of the #Iran Deal after they have killed 603 American soldiers. Iran killed more US troops in Iraq than previously known, Pentagon says... | militarytimes.com”
Franklin (R-FL-15) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “Thanks for your support @RepMMM! Link to quoted tweetI joined @RepFranklin in a letter urging the State Department to keep the IRGC on the FTO list. We should only lift the FTO designation on the IRGC if Iran drastically changes their well-documented support for terrorist groups around the world. (Opinion | Don't take Iran's Revolutionary Guards off the terrorist list - The Washington Post)”
Franklin (R-FL-15) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “Tune in to @foxandfriends bright & early tomorrow at 4:45 am, where I'll discuss my letter to @StateDept, urging @POTUS to keep Iran's Revolutionary Guard designated as a terrorist organization. Link to image”
Franklin (R-FL-15) 03/25/2022: Tweet – “I joined @FoxFriendsFirst to discuss the threat posed by Iran and the Biden administration's failing foreign policy. Watch below to see my full interview: Congressman Scott Franklin on Fox & Friends Discussing the Threat Posed by Iran... | youtu.be”
Garcia (R-CA-25) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “🚨 Reminder: America's adversaries are stronger today because of @POTUS's weak leadership. ⚠️ Radical Islamic Terrorists ⚠️ Russia ⚠️ China ⚠️ Iran ⚠️ North Korea”
Hagerty (R-TN) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “North Korea likely tested an ICBM today amid Biden's failure to deter Russia's invasion of Ukraine & his push to revive the flawed Iran nuke deal. Biden must change course: strengthen deterrence & defense & unleash true maximum pressure on our adversaries. Link to quoted tweetNorth Korea's new intercontinental ballistic missile flew 15x higher in space than orbit of International Space Station and 1,000 miles higher and almost 20 minutes longer than last ICBM test in 2017. Missile launch coincided with world leaders meeting at NATO headquarters today.”
Hinson (R-IA-1) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “The solution to gas prices isn't a Russian one, a Venezuelan one, or an Iranian one—it's an American one. It's time to unleash domestic resources, including Iowa biofuels, to ease the pain at the pump. Hinson, Craig, Feenstra, Bustos introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Biofuels Availability, Replace Russian Oil, and Lower Fuel Prices... | communitynewspapergroup.com”
Hinson (R-IA-1) 03/24/2022: Twitter thread – “The world watched President Biden's botched withdrawal of Afghanistan and his weakness in the face of Putin's aggression. North Korea launches suspected long range ballistic missile possibly capable of reaching U.S., Japan says... | washingtonpost.com Now China is ramping up its military presence in the Indo-Pacific, Iran is about to benefit from a nuclear agreement negotiated by Russia & North Korea is testing long-range missiles. Our enemies should fear the consequences of acting against US interests—peace requires strength.”
Khanna (D-CA-17) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “As long as we are dependent on foreign oil, American families will suffer from price fluctuations and petrostates will harm democracies. Let's end our reliance on Russia, Venezuela, Iran, and Saudi Arabia for oil once and for all by investing big in renewable energy.”
Kim (R-CA-39) 03/24/2022: Retweet of @OrgIAC – “Thank you for your #Nowruz message @RepYoungKim ❤️ Happy Nowruz! (Iranian New Year) | Rep. Young Kim (R-CA)”
Lankford (R-OK) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “Biden is making a foolish policy mistake by trying to renegotiate the Iran Nuclear Deal. Biden's 'foolish policy mistake' with Russia could give nuclear capabilities to Iran, Sen. Lankford warns... | foxbusiness.com”
Long (R-MO-7) 03/25/2022: Tweet – “This is Iran's supreme leader, the man Democrats want to strike a nuclear bargain with. Democrats said Trump's foreign policies would be disastrous. They were not, but Biden's sure are. There is no telling just how deadly this deal would be. #StopTheInsanity Link to image”
Long (R-MO-7) 03/25/2022: GETTR Post – “This is Iran's supreme leader, the man Democrats want to strike a nuclear bargain with. Democrats said Trump's foreign policies would be disastrous. They were not, but Biden's sure are. There is no telling just how deadly this deal would be. #StopTheInsanity”
Markey (D-MA) 03/24/2022: Twitter thread – ““Maximum Pressure” on North Korea has failed. @POTUS should focus instead on what's achievable – freezing North Korea's development of new systems, providing humanitarian assistance, and reducing tensions on the Peninsula that could lead to war. Link to quoted tweetBreaking News: North Korea tested an intercontinental ballistic missile, Japan said, escalating tensions with the U.S. The missile flew for 71 minutes and landed in Japanese waters, an official said. It is the first such launch since 2017. Live updates: (Live Updates: North Korea Launches New ICBM... | nyti.ms) Republicans helped blow up the Agreed Framework. North Korea soon after would get its first nuclear bomb. We can avoid Iran becoming another North Korea but that requires saving the Iran Nuclear Deal.”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/24/2022: Retweet of @RepMikeTurner – “🚨TUNE IN! In just a few minutes, @RepMcCaul and I will be holding a joint press conference on global threats where we will be discussing Afghanistan, Russia, Iran and China. 📺Watch here: GOP Representatives McCaul and Turner Hold News Conference on National Security... | c-span.org”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “LR @RepMcCaul warns ‘unholy alliance' between Russia and China will ‘pose a lot of problems' for the US: “this is the beginning of a serious alliance that will pose a lot of problems, and then you throw Iran in the mix and North Korea.” Read in @FoxNews⬇️McCaul warns 'unholy alliance' between Russia, China will 'pose a lot of problems' for US... | foxnews.com”
Miller-Meeks (R-IA-2) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “I joined @RepFranklin in a letter urging the State Department to keep the IRGC on the FTO list. We should only lift the FTO designation on the IRGC if Iran drastically changes their well-documented support for terrorist groups around the world. Opinion | Don't take Iran's Revolutionary Guards off the terrorist list - The Washington Post”
Murphy (D-CT) 03/24/2022: Retweet of @PostLive – “.@ChrisMurphyCT says, “No deal can not be an option because no deal is Iran on the brink of having a nuclear weapon and a nuclear arms race being set off in the Middle East. Given everything that we're dealing with in Ukraine right now, why on earth would we want that problem?" Link to video”
Pfluger (R-TX-11) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “#ICYMI: From working to prevent Russia from arming Iran to standing up for life to fighting for American energy dominance, I'm working to get the job done AND hold Biden Administration accountable. Read more. 👇 PFLUGER FLY-BY: March 18... | brownwoodnews.com”
Turner (R-OH-10) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “🚨TUNE IN! In just a few minutes, @RepMcCaul and I will be holding a joint press conference on global threats where we will be discussing Afghanistan, Russia, Iran and China. 📺Watch here: GOP Representatives McCaul and Turner Hold News Conference on National Security... | c-span.org”
Wicker (R-MS) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “This nuclear deal is even worse than the JCPOA struck one in 2015. An agreement that fails to block Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon will never be acceptable. The Iran Deal Already Was a Strategic Failure — Now It's a Political One | National Review”
Saudi Arabia
Rodgers (R-WA-5) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “It's clear the Dems want to keep gas prices high. They would go so far as to turn to Venezuela and Saudi Arabia to keep up with demands. America must flip the switch and produce its own energy. Energy security is national security. Democrats Block GOP Bill That Would Restart Keystone XL, Federal Oil Lease Program... | dailycaller.com”
Iraq
Garcia (R-CA-25) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “Happy birthday to R. Lee Ermey, who passed away in 2018. Known for Full Metal Jacket, Ermey was a Marine, actor, and longtime AV resident. I met him when he visited our ship in 2003. I was getting out of my plane after a mission over Baghdad and said, "Can you yell at me Gunny?!” Link to image”
Yemen
DeFazio (D-OR-4) 03/24/2022: Retweet of @AnnelleSheline – “@QuincyInst @WilliamHartung @starsandstripes "@RepPeterDeFazio & @RepJayapal will introduce a War Powers Resolution on Yemen. Congress should pass it & the Biden admin should respect it Doing so would help end the horrific suffering in Yemen & bring US policy in line with Biden's purported values" Why We Intend to Pass a New Yemen War Powers Resolution... | thenation.com”
Horn of Africa
Beyer (D-VA-8) 03/24/2022: Twitter thread – “It's good to see PM Abiy take this step. I am hopeful that it will lead to increased provision of desperately needed humanitarian supplies, and further negotiations towards a political solution to the conflict that ensures lasting peace in Ethiopia. Link to quoted tweetEthiopian government declares Tigray truce to let aid in (Ethiopian government declares Tigray truce to let aid in | Ethiopia | The Guardian) Notably, this announcement follows the visit of U.S. Special Envoy David Satterfield to the region. I commend the State Department and the Biden Administration for their continued diplomatic efforts to secure peace and protect civilian lives. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Satterfield Travel to Ethiopia - United States Department of State”
Meeks (D-NY-5) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “CM @RepGregoryMeeks: Considering that denying humanitarian assistance is considered a war crime, I'm encouraged to see the Ethiopian govt take steps to allow humanitarian access to Tigray. Ethiopia government declares immediate truce to allow aid into Tigray... | reuters.com”
Omar (D-MN-5) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “$11B in food aid is life-changing news to so many. But it is not nearly enough to address the 45 million people teetering on the edge of famine in countries like Somalia and around the world. I hope this is just the beginning of much-needed investments in global food security. Link to quoted tweetWelcome announcements by @POTUS today. In addition to top headline, US will provide $11 billion for global food security because Ukraine's wheat production will be hindered in the coming season, posing big threat to Middle East/Northern Africa. 👏 (The U.S. will take in up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war... | npr.org)”
Omar (D-MN-5) 03/24/2022: Twitter thread – “Over 9 million people are currently facing a humanitarian catastrophe in Northern Ethiopia. This ceasefire is welcome news. However, serious questions remain (thread). Link to quoted tweetDeclaration of a Humanitarian Truce by the Government of #Ethiopia. (Link to twitter.com) Will the truce mean the Ethiopian federal government will allow the resumption of economic activity like banking, telecommunications and electricity in Tigray? Will the government allow aid through Amhara in addition to Afar? What about Western Tigray? Will regional militias participate in the truce and allow much-needed aid to reach Tigray?”
Omar (D-MN-5) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “This is a horrifying and cowardly act of terror. Praying for the people of Somalia, for peace and for an end to the terror of Al-Shabab. At Least 7 Dead in Somalia After Al-Shabab Attacks | voanews.com”
Risch (R-ID) 03/25/2022: Tweet – “Any effort toward peace in #Ethiopia should be embraced with the hope that the other warring parties will join this action. This announcement is just a starting point. We must all continue to push for immediate and substantive action to follow, especially on humanitarian access. Link to quoted tweetThe United States welcomes and strongly supports the declaration by the Government of Ethiopia of an indefinite humanitarian truce and its commitment to work in collaboration with humanitarian organizations to expedite the unimpeded delivery of assistance to all those in need.”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Cheney (R-WY-0) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “"A leader with honor would be rejecting -- not protecting -- the pro-Putin, anti-Semitic, white nationalist members of the party, instead of fighting against Liz Cheney for telling the truth," Jeremy Adler, Cheney's spokesman, said in a statement to CNN. McCarthy calls endorsement of Cheney's primary foe a 'special case'... | cnn.com”
Huffman (D-CA-2) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “The appalling anti-semitic flyers spread by neo-Nazis in our community is unacceptable. It was an honor to stand against this hatred with so many North Bay leaders to voice our strong, unified opposition to all forms of antisemitism. Marin officials, residents stand against antisemitism... | marinij.com”
Huffman (D-CA-2) 03/24/2022: In reply to Tweet@RepHuffman @JaredHuffman You missed an opportunity to invite all of those you represent in district 2. Were @PetalumaCityGov invited to be part of this conversation? Do you even pay attention to what goes on here ? – “@IndivisibleLuma @RepHuffman @PetalumaCityGov This was not my event. And I met with your group in Petaluma two days ago. Link to reply@JaredHuffman @RepHuffman @PetalumaCityGov We have heard from Marin's DA and an AB bill that could strengthen hate crimes. Our ask is that you involve districts within Sonoma County that you represent. Specifically, @PetalumaCityGov @petaluma_police Thank you for your time Congressman Huffman. @IndivisibleLuma @RepHuffman @PetalumaCityGov @petaluma_police If you or the local Jewish community organize an anti-hate event like the one I attended in Marin, I will be happy to attend.”
Levin (D-MI-9) 03/24/2022: Twitter thread – “Team Levin here! Andy will be live on the @USJewishDems forum in just a few minutes. Andy embraces his Jewish values every day in the House — fighting for economic and racial justice, pushing for affordable health care, and more. This event is sure to be a lively conversation! Link to quoted tweetIn just a few moments, our MI-11 Democratic Primary Forum will begin! We're thrilled to be joined by Reps. @Andy_Levin and @HaleyLive as they discuss the issues important to Jewish Democrats. It's not too late to join - click the link below to join us! (Michigan's 11th District Candidate Forum · Jewish Democratic Council of America | mobilize.us) @USJewishDems Are you tuning in? Say hello! 👋 @USJewishDems It's not too late to register! Click the link to hear Andy discuss the most important issues to the Jewish community. Michigan's 11th District Candidate Forum · Jewish Democratic Council of America | mobilize.us We are live!”
Levin (D-MI-9) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “Are you tuned in? Andy just started his remarks at the @USJewishDems #MI11 candidate forum! Link to quoted tweetIn just a few moments, our MI-11 Democratic Primary Forum will begin! We're thrilled to be joined by Reps. @Andy_Levin and @HaleyLive as they discuss the issues important to Jewish Democrats. It's not too late to join - click the link below to join us! (Michigan's 11th District Candidate Forum · Jewish Democratic Council of America | mobilize.us)”
Levin (D-MI-9) 03/24/2022: Retweet of @USJewishDems – “Thank you to Reps. @Andy_Levin and @HaleyLive for joining our #MI11 Democratic Primary Candidate Issues Forum and for speaking to Jewish voters about the issues impacting our community.”
Levin (D-MI-9) 03/24/2022: Retweet of @HalieSoifer – “It was an honor to moderate the incredibly substantive issues forum hosted by @USJewishDems in the MI-11 Democratic primary featuring Reps. @HaleyLive and @Andy_Levin. MI-11 Democratic Primary Candidate Forum - YouTube”
Levin (D-MI-9) 03/24/2022: Retweet of @USJewishDems – “ICYMI, watch JDCA's #MI11 Democratic issues forum featuring Reps. @Andy_Levin and @HaleyLive. It's the first forum in this primary with two Dem incumbents. Never miss a JDCA event -- visit The Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA) | jewishdems.org. MI-11 Democratic Primary Candidate Forum - YouTube”
Levin (D-MI-9) 03/25/2022: Retweet of @lateitel – “Today's #MI11 candidate forum made clear that @Andy_Levin firmly represents Jewish communal values — and it's hard to argue the opposite. Link to quoted tweet”
Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 03/25/2022: Retweet of @JewishVoice – “Rep. Nicole Malliotakis Secures $2M for Coney Island Hospitals Diagnostic Imaging Equipment - Rep. Nicole Malliotakis Secures $2M for Coney Island Hospital's Diagnostic & Imaging Equipment - The Jewish Voice @RepMalliotakis @ConeyIslandHosp #svetlanalipyanskaya #imagingequipment #MRI #ultrasound #radiology”
Maloney (D-NY-12) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “🔥🔥🔥 #NY12 Link to quoted tweet🚨 #Endorsement Alert 🚨 I am honored to have the endorsements of the Jewish Democratic Council of America & the American Postal Workers Union. 2 organizations dedicated to strengthening our Democracy 💪 #TeamMaloney #NY12”
Norcross (D-NJ-1) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “The pandemic required many of our seniors to be socially distanced & rely on technology to connect with loved ones. I'm proud to deliver 250K to Jewish Federation of South Jersey to help our seniors navigate technology & maintain their health remotely. Link to image”
Sherrill (D-NJ-11) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “I am thrilled to recognize Cantor Meredith Greenberg as she is honored by the Academy for Jewish Religion. Thank you for your years of service not only to Temple @NerTamidNJ but also the entire community. Link to image”
Afghanistan
Connolly (D-VA-11) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “Though not surprising, the Taliban's decision to backtrack on their commitment to allow girls to attend school beyond sixth grade is despicable and appalling. Access to education is a human right. The girls and women of Afghanistan deserve so much better. Link to quoted tweetEducation is a human right. The United States rejects the Taliban's excuses for reversing their commitment to the people of Afghanistan that all Afghans would be able to return to school at all levels today.”
Green (R-TN-7) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “The Taliban haven't suddenly become people of their word. We knew better than this, and now, young girls are paying the price. Taliban Abruptly Decide to Keep Secondary Schools Closed to Girls... | wsj.com”
Greene (R-GA-14) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “The Taliban is closing schools for girls above 6th grade. Democrats are replacing girls with boys in girls sports. They both have no respect for girls or women.”
Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 03/25/2022: Tweet – “A sad and shameful reminder to the world that the Taliban has not changed in over 20 years. Education is hope, but once again, the Taliban takes that away—violating women's rights and preventing girls in Afghanistan from having a future. In a reversal, the Taliban bars Afghan girls from attending school beyond 6th grade... | npr.org”
Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-8) 03/25/2022: Tweet – “The Taliban has continued their ban on education for girls in Afghanistan. Education must truly be a right for all, despite the efforts of those who would deny it to half the world. Taliban postpones return to school for Afghan girls above 6th grade - CNN”
Mace (R-SC-1) 03/25/2022: Twitter thread – “For National Medal of Honor Day I would like to recognize Medal of Honor recipient, Summerville native, and Citadel alumni SFC Christopher A. Celiz. (1/2) Link to image Celiz gave his life in service to our country during a combat operation in Afghanistan on July 12, 2018. (2/2) Sergeant First Class Christopher A. Celiz | Medal of Honor Recipient | U.S. Army”
Markey (D-MA) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “Accepting 100,000 Ukrainian refugees is a good start. But the United States must do more, including welcoming more people escaping Putin's war in Ukraine and opening our doors to those fleeing violence and persecution in Afghanistan and elsewhere. Link to quoted tweetBiden administration announces plans for up to 100,000 Ukrainians and others fleeing Russia's aggression to come to the United States (US to welcome 100,000 Ukrainian refugees... | cnn.it)”
Mast (R-FL-18) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “Heartbreaking consequences of Joe Biden's failures for girls who have grown up in a free society. Link to quoted tweetNEW: Taliban rulers close schools to girls above sixth grade, reneging on promise (Taliban rulers close schools to girls above sixth grade, reneging on... | hill.cm) (Link to twitter.com)”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/24/2022: Twitter thread – “LR @RepMcCaul on the Taliban's decision to not allow Afghan women and girls to return to school beyond sixth grade despite their commitment to end the barbaric practice ⬇ Link to image Find the full statement here⬇️McCaul on Taliban Refusing Education to Women and Girls - Committee on Foreign Affairs”
Meeks (D-NY-5) 03/24/2022: Retweet of @HouseForeign – “CM @RepGregoryMeeks: Deeply disappointed by the Taliban's decision to walk away from its commitment to open schools to girls above sixth grade. Education is a human right and societies are better off when women and girls have access to one. Taliban break promise on higher education for Afghan girls... | apnews.com”
Murphy (R-NC-3) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “Had a great time visiting the New River Rotary Club this evening! We had a productive conversation about inflation concerns, the Ukraine conflict, the Second Amendment, the Afghanistan withdrawal, and the latest on COVID-19. Link to image”
Norman (R-SC-5) 03/24/2022: Retweet of @trish_regan – “NATO estimates that anywhere between 7,000 — 15,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in just FOUR WEEKS of war in Ukraine. Consider this: In TEN years in Afghanistan, Russia lost 15,000 soldiers. For the sake of his military & his people, Putin should seek peace immediately.”
Speier (D-CA-14) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “I'm outraged the Taliban reneged on their promise to educate girls! We can't turn our backs on the girls who left school in tears yesterday. All they wanted was to learn. The international community must push the Taliban to allow girls in school before their bright futures dim.”
Swalwell (D-CA-15) 03/25/2022: Tweet – “I'm only trying to replace one girl for a guy. You for @Marcus4Georgia. Link to quoted tweetThe Taliban is closing schools for girls above 6th grade. Democrats are replacing girls with boys in girls sports. They both have no respect for girls or women.”
Whitehouse (D-RI) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “NATO has released an estimate that as many as 15,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in four weeks of war in Ukraine. Russia lost about 15,000 troops over 10 years in Afghanistan before its retreat.”
Other - Middle East
Rubio (R-FL) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “Thank You Ambassdor/Guv @NikkiHaley!!! Link to quoted tweetMy friend @marcorubio has stood toe-to-toe with dictators in Venezuela, Cuba, and the Middle East, and he's never apologized for the United States. He's a fighter and I'm proud to support him. Let's help him get re-elected: (Support Marco Rubio!... | sfapac.news) (Link to twitter.com)”