Last updated on Sun April 03, 2022 at 12:47 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Lesko (R-AZ-8) 04/02/2022: Tweet – “I joined @RepMariaSalazar's resolution to hold those who bombed the Embassy of Israel in Buenos Aires, Argentina on March 17, 1992, accountable and bring them to justice! Acts of hatred must NEVER be tolerated. Rep. Salazar Leads 100+ Members In Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing 30th Anniversary of Israeli Embassy Bombing in Argentina and Condemning Rising Anti-Semitism in Latin America... | salazar.house.gov”
Lowenthal (D-CA-47) 04/02/2022: Tweet – “Proud to join with a group of my House colleagues in meeting with Israeli Minister of Regional Cooperation Esawi Frej. We had a fascinating and engaging discussion about Israel, human rights, the Abraham Accords, and the politics of the Middle East. Link to image”
Syria
Cassidy (R-LA) 04/02/2022: Tweet – “The first 300 Syrian mercenaries arrived in Russia. The Iran deal could turn this into 40,000. That terrible deal must be suspended. Syrian Mercenaries Deploy to Russia en Route to Ukrainian Battlefields... | msn.com”
Iran
Cornyn (R-TX) 04/03/2022: Retweet of @ElbridgeColby – “Even large increases in defense spending aren't going to relieve us of the need for a strategy. It's not a tenable position to argue for the US to take a dominant military role against China, Russia, Iran, and terrorists. Here's a big part of why: More Spending Alone Won't Fix the Pentagon's Biggest Problem... | time.com”
Gaetz (R-FL-1) 04/02/2022: Tweet – “.@DailyCaller: "Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz defended his decision to vote against the Russian oil ban saying 'if Russian oil is stained with blood, so is Venezuelan oil [and] so is Iranian oil.'" EXCLUSIVE: ‘If Russian Oil Is Stained With Blood, So Is Venezuelan Oil': Gaetz Defends Not Voting To Sanction Russian Oil... | dailycaller.com”
Gaetz (R-FL-1) 04/02/2022: GETTR Post – “@DailyCaller: "Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz defended his decision to vote against the Russian oil ban saying 'if Russian oil is stained with blood, so is Venezuelan oil [and] so is Iranian oil.'" EXCLUSIVE: ‘If Russian Oil Is Stained With Blood, So Is Venezuelan Oil': Gaetz Defends Not Voting To Sanction Russian Oil | dailycaller.com”
Saudi Arabia
Menendez (D-NJ) 04/03/2022: Tweet – “I welcome the truce now in effect in the Yemen conflict. I urge all parties to work under the good auspices of the UN, & make the hard concessions required for an enduring political agreement that serves the needs of the Yemeni people & brings them the lasting peace they deserve. Link to quoted tweetA two-month truce between the warring parties in Yemen went into effect on Saturday, providing some hope for a reduction of violence in a war that has roiled the Arabian Peninsula and caused a crushing humanitarian crisis. (Yemen's Warring Parties Begin First Cease-Fire in 6 Years... | nyti.ms)”
Iraq
Lieu (D-CA-33) 04/03/2022: Twitter thread – “Pleased to see some of our NATO allies, such as the U.K., making the decision to win. After the horrific video and images of Russian war crimes in Bucha and elsewhere, all NATO Members need to make the decision to win. That means to #GiveUkraineEVERYTHING. Link to quoted tweet⚡️UK Prime Minister wants to arm Ukraine for defense of Odesa. U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson told ministers on April 2 he wants to arm Ukraine with anti-ship missiles to prevent Russian bombardment and advancement on Odesa. Link to reply@tedlieu And yet Julian Assange is in prison in Belmarsh for uncovering our war crimes in Iraq. @JohnMarkPirtle I'm a former military prosecutor. The U.S. military prosecutes U.S. servicemembers who engage in war crimes. A war crime requires intent or possibly extreme recklessness. Very clear in Bucha that the multiple executions of civilians are war crimes.”
United Arab Emirates
Himes (D-CT-4) 04/03/2022: Retweet of @NickKristof – “The Bucha Massacre is the new emblem of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Putin can't escape it. A question for China, UAE and other countries that have tried to stay neutral: How many of these massacres before you find your soul?Russian retreat leaves trail of slain civilians in town near Kyiv... | reuters.com”
Yemen
Menendez (D-NJ) 04/03/2022: Retweet of @SFRCdems – “I welcome the truce now in effect in the Yemen conflict. I urge all parties to work under the good auspices of the UN, & make the hard concessions required for an enduring political agreement that serves the needs of the Yemeni people & brings them the lasting peace they deserve. Link to quoted tweet”
Smith (D-WA-9) 04/02/2022: Tweet – “I am encouraged by the announcement of a two-month truce in the Yemen conflict. It is imperative that all parties to this conflict abide by the ceasefire so that negotiators can make progress toward a lasting peace. Read my full statement: Smith Statement on Yemen Truce... | armedservices.house.gov Link to image”
Horn of Africa
Meeks (D-NY-5) 04/02/2022: Tweet – “CM @RepGregoryMeeks: Concerned by reports of a fire destroying Hargeisa's main market and hope those injured recover quickly. I support US and international efforts to partner with Somaliland's leaders to rebuild as soon as possible. Hargeisa fire: Inferno devastates market in Somaliland's capital... | bbc.com”
Risch (R-ID) 04/02/2022: Tweet – “The #HargeisaMarketFire is a tragic loss. While I'm grateful that no lives were lost or serious injuries reported, I know it was an important source of livelihood for so many. The U.S. stands with the people of #Somaliland in rebuilding. Inferno devastates market in Somaliland's capital - BBC News”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Bacon (R-NE-2) 04/03/2022: Tweet – “As a member of the Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism, I will always support legislation that protects our jewish communities and promotes #Holocaust education. Fighting antisemitism is not a Republican or Democrat issue, but an American one. Rep. Don Bacon Addresses Rise in Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes, Defends Jewish Community... | youtube.com Link to image”
Bacon (R-NE-2) 04/02/2022: Retweet of @JGreenblattADL – “The ongoing violence and harassment against Orthodox Jewish people in Brooklyn is disgraceful. I hope $10k reward expedites the identification of the perpetrators of this latest crime. Link to quoted tweet”
Torres (D-NY-15) 04/02/2022: Tweet – “Antisemitic hate crimes have quadrupled in NYC—a moral stain on the soul of our city. NYC should and must be a safe space for all people, including the Jewish community. Link to quoted tweetA group of teens jumped a Jewish man in an unprovoked Brooklyn beatdown caught on video. The attack comes as hate crimes against Jews quadrupled in the five boroughs over the last year. (NYC teens in Brooklyn jump man in Hasidic garb, cops say - New York Daily News)”
Afghanistan
Blumenthal (D-CT) 04/02/2022: Twitter thread – “Proud to salute, thank, & welcome home our courageous, skilled Air National Guard members who deployed to incredibly important, challenging missions around the world. Our deep thanks to you & your families! Link to image Among the critical missions of CT's Air National Guard was helping at-risk Afghan allies to escape & resettle—after they put their lives on the line to protect American troops & diplomats, & now are in danger from the Taliban. Many others remain, needing help to leave.”
Capito (R-WV) 04/02/2022: Tweet – “Young women should never be denied access to an education. This collapse in women's rights due to the return of a Taliban regime is a direct result of President Biden's disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. WV's Capito joins women senators asking Biden to help girls in Afghanistan... | wboy.com”
Ernst (R-IA) 04/03/2022: Tweet – “My female colleagues and I agree: @POTUS must take action to bolster support for Afghan women and girls. Link to image”