Last updated on Wed May 04, 2022 at 12:53 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Bacon (R-NE-2) 05/03/2022: Retweet of @JGreenblattADL – “Despicable. Russia continues to dig itself into a deeper hole in attempting to "explain" antisemitism to Israel. Its unspeakable treatment of Ukrainian civilians, and its manipulation of reality and history, must be rejected. Russia lectures Israel about Holocaust, defends saying Hitler was Jewish... | newsweek.com”
Brown (D-OH-11) 05/04/2022: Retweet of @AIPAC – “.@RitchieTorres in @J_Insider: “Shontel is a national symbol of a central truth that you can be both progressive & pro-Israel. The notion that you cannot be both is a vicious lie that should & must be finally put to rest.” Thank you @RepRitchie! Congratulations @ShontelMBrown! Link to image”
Clark (D-MA-5) 05/03/2022: Tweet – “A note of good news in the midst of so much grief and anger. Congratulations to the workers, activists & @BostonSBWU who made this win possible! Link to quoted tweetCongratulations to the baristas of Continuum, Cleveland Circle, Watertown, and Beth Israel in MA — THAT MAKES 51 UNIONIZED STARBUCKS STORES!”
Clark (D-MA-5) 05/03/2022: Tweet – “Let's go, MA! #UnionStrong Link to quoted tweetCongratulations to the baristas of Continuum, Cleveland Circle, Watertown, and Beth Israel in MA — THAT MAKES 51 UNIONIZED STARBUCKS STORES!”
Crist (D-FL-13) 05/04/2022: In reply to Tweet@RepCharlieCrist My sweet now passed mom, converted from Christianity to Judaism & moved to Israel 🇮🇱 worked there as a nurse for years after retiring from VA Tampa. She spoke & taught Hebrew at her church & was offered Israeli Citizenship…but declined, bc we all missed her way too much here. – “@roe_cyndi She sounds like an amazing woman, Cyndi. I wish I could have met her!”
Merkley (D-OR) 05/03/2022: Twitter thread – “Everyone should be free to worship without fear of violence. This act of hate is alarming and despicable—it has no place in Oregon or anywhere. I stand with Rabbi Cahana and Congregation Beth Israel in denouncing anti-Semitism and hate speech. Anti-Semitic death threat, fire scorch marks found outside Congregation Beth Israel in Northwest Portland... | oregonlive.com Anti-Semitism is a tool used to stoke fear and division in our communities—we must remain vigilant in recognizing and confronting it whenever and wherever it occurs.”
Syria
Cornyn (R-TX) 05/04/2022: Tweet – “Good news Link to quoted tweetInside Biden's meeting with Austin Tice's parents: A new commitment to engage directly with the Assad regime to bring home the American journalist abducted in Syria in 2012. More on how the meeting came together from my interview with Marc and Debra Tice. (Inside Biden's meeting with the parents of kidnapped American journalist Austin Tice... | axios.com)”
Lebanon
Chabot (R-OH-1) 05/03/2022: Tweet – “Thank you to the South Lebanon Historical Society for the tour today! Always enjoy my time in the oldest town in Warren County! #OH01 Link to image”
Chabot (R-OH-1) 05/03/2022: Tweet – “Stopped by a few polling locations in South Lebanon this afternoon. Polls are open until 7:30pm, you still have time to vote! #OH01 Link to image”
Iran
Cruz (R-TX) 05/03/2022: Tweet – “The Biden admin reportedly has a secret assessment that says the benefits from their new Iran deal are now zero, because they've allowed Iran to make so much progress. But they're so ideologically committed to doing their deal they're refusing to make the assessment public. Link to video”
Cruz (R-TX) 05/04/2022: Retweet of @mdubowitz – “💣🚨 This is stunning. Congress immediately needs to get to the bottom of this and release this assessment. The Biden administration's Iran policy is a total failure. Time for major policy and personnel changes. Link to quoted tweet”
Graves (R-LA-6) 05/04/2022: Twitter thread – “THREAD: I joined House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer in a bipartisan congressional delegation trip to Eastern Europe, where we met with European leaders, Ukrainian refugees, Louisiana citizens in the 82nd Airborne, German Chancellor Scholz and others (1/9) 🔗Graves Visits NATO Allies, Ukrainian Border, And Highlights Louisiana's Energy Potential... | bit.ly Link to image It was also an opportunity to promote LA's ability to fuel the world. We pushed our allies to cut off their dependence on Russian energy & buy American oil & gas. It makes no sense to fund Putin's war on one hand and then provide assistance to the Ukrainian military on the other. President Biden needs to open up American energy production, approve our export terminals, and stop negotiating with Iran and Venezuela to import their oil. We can decrease energy prices here and increase economic opportunity in Louisiana. Link to quoted tweetThis decision will allow for more American natural gas to replace Russian gas in Europe. It's a "twofer" – we can create more jobs, a win for Louisiana, and cut off funding for the Russian military, a loss for Putin. (U.S. Department of Energy approves additional natural gas exports from Louisiana, Texas facilities... | thecentersquare.com) The trip began in Berlin, Germany, where the delegation met with Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Minister for the Chancellery Wolfgang Schmidt, and other government officials. Link to image The congressional delegation next traveled to Copenhagen, Denmark. They spoke with Defense Minister Morten Bødskov, Finance Minister Nicolai Wammen, and Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod about the war in Ukraine. Link to image The delegation then traveled to Warsaw, Poland and met with senior Polish government officials and the Mayor of Warsaw, Rafał Trzaskowski. Link to image In Rzeszow, Poland, they met with U.S. troops and commanders from the 82nd Airborne Division. Link to image The delegation then traveled to the Ukrainian-Poland border and talked to refugees who had just crossed. Link to image Here is a video from the Ukraine-Poland border. Link to video”
Lankford (R-OK) 05/04/2022: Retweet of @Heritage_Action – “.@SenatorLankford's Motion To Instruct would signal support for blocking the Biden admin from completing an Iran deal. We encourage conferees on the committee to support this MTI.”
Lankford (R-OK) 05/04/2022: Retweet of @mikepompeo – “.@SenatorLankford is right to demand Biden Admin's new Iran nuclear deal must address Iran's continuing terrorism and ballistic missile program, and not give sanction relief to terrorists.”
Libya
Deutch (D-FL-22) 05/03/2022: Tweet – “Pleased that the UNSC extended the mandate for UNSMIL, which will continue to contribute to stability in Libya & pave the way for free & fair elections. However, I am disappointed that Russia continues to prevent the inclusion of key reforms necessary strengthen UNSMIL's mandate.”
Horn of Africa
Brown (D-MD-4) 05/03/2022: Twitter thread – “Today, @RepDean and I led a letter with 41 of our colleagues urging for the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ethiopians fleeing the horrors of an ongoing civil war 🇪🇹 Link to image The conditions in Ethiopia are urgent and egregious. We are calling upon the Administration to honor America's commitment to protecting refugees and asylum seekers, never sending them back to violence and instability. Immigration and refugee/asylum-seeking are also Black issues, and it's important that we express concern for and protect all members of our global community when they need that from us 🌍🇪🇹🇺🇸”
Dean (D-PA-4) 05/04/2022: Retweet of @RepAnthonyBrown – “Today, @RepDean and I led a letter with 41 of our colleagues urging for the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ethiopians fleeing the horrors of an ongoing civil war 🇪🇹 Link to image”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 05/04/2022: Twitter thread – “LR @RepMcCaul: “I strongly condemn Al-Shabaab's deadly attack against African Union peacekeepers, and I am gravely concerned by increasing instability and terrorist activity in Somalia. 'Dozens' of AU peacekeepers killed in Somalia attack, say sources... | reuters.com “I urge the Somali government to complete the delayed election process and ensure security forces are focused on combatting terrorist threats.””
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Cardin (D-MD) 05/04/2022: Tweet – “May is Jewish American Heritage Month. As a proud Jewish American, I'm honored to acknowledge the contributions of our community. From tech innovations to promoting tolerance, Jewish Americans have fought tirelessly to realize the American Dream & enrich our society.”
Cicilline (D-RI-1) 05/03/2022: Tweet – “Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov's recent antisemitic comments are appalling but sadly not surprising. Using the Holocaust to distract from their war crimes is a blatant example of the gutless depravity of the Russian regime. Link to image”
Cohen (D-TN-9) 05/03/2022: Retweet of @HelsinkiComm – “Co-Chairman @RepCohen condemns Lavrov's antisemitic comments, calling them "consistent with the reprehensible, repugnant, and reptilian conduct of Putin's government." Full statement: Co-Chairman Cohen Condemns Lavrov's Antisemitic Comments... | csce.gov #Russia #Ukraine Link to image”
Costa (D-CA-16) 05/04/2022: Tweet – “America is great today because of its diversity, understanding, and inclusion. Let us remember that on Jewish American Heritage Month as we celebrate the extraordinary contributions of Jewish Americans and work to combat antisemitism. #JAHM2022”
Craig (D-MN-2) 05/03/2022: Tweet – “May is #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth! I am proud to honor Jewish contributions to American culture and values and to join forces in the fight against anti-Semitism. #JAHM2022 Link to image”
Jacobs (D-CA-53) 05/03/2022: Retweet of @RepJuanVargas – “Jewish Americans have made vital contributions to our nation. This month, we celebrate their heritage & recommit to combating antisemitism at home & around the world. #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth”
Luria (D-VA-2) 05/04/2022: Tweet – “Happy #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth! This month, we celebrate the contributions that Jewish Americans provide to the rich fabric of our nation. #OurSharedHeritage Link to image”
Merkley (D-OR) 05/03/2022: Retweet of @RonWyden – “Hate speech and vandalism must never be allowed to terrorize Portland or any community. I stand with Rabbi Cahana and our entire synagogue by adding my voice to his when he says we all must be vigilant against these attacks. Link to quoted tweet”
Scanlon (D-PA-5) 05/04/2022: Retweet of @USJewishDems – “🚨2022 ENDORSEMENT ALERT🚨 Jewish Dems are proud to endorse and get out the Jewish vote for @CartwrightPA @Foster4Congress @JahanaHayesCT @HoulahanForPa @KathyManningNC @ChrisPappasNH @marygayscanlon @MadeleineDean @HaleyLive @wildforcongress @JenniferWexton Link to image”
Soto (D-FL-9) 05/03/2022: Tweet – “The United States would not be what it is without the integral contributions of our Jewish American friends. On this #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth, we want to honor the many contributions of our Jewish community around the country and in #FL9. Link to image”
Spanberger (D-VA-7) 05/03/2022: Tweet – “Days after Yom HaShoah, at the beginning of Jewish American Heritage Month, Holocaust education is as important as ever. Shared understanding is a core pillar of our communities, and we must ensure that future generations of Virginians understand the horrors of that time. Link to video”
Thompson (D-CA-5) 05/03/2022: Tweet – “Today marks the first day of #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth. During May, we take time to celebrate the outstanding contributions of Jewish Americans that have added to the fabric of our nation. This month, let's honor these contributions and join together to combat antisemitism. Link to image”
Afghanistan
Gonzales (R-TX-23) 05/04/2022: Tweet – “Joe Biden's failed foreign policies killed 13 Americans in Afghanistan. Now his failed domestic policies have begun to get Americans killed in America. #BishopEvans”
Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 05/04/2022: Tweet – “I remember once in Afghanistan, the US accidentally bombed a hospital and killed 42. We were horrified, investigated and showed the world our findings. #Russia did this intentionally, as well as hospitals. They are monsters. #SlavaUkraini Link to quoted tweet⚡️ Associated Press: 600 civilians killed by Russian airstrike in Mariupol drama theater. An investigation by Associated Press shows that the March 16 airstrike that destroyed the Mariupol theater killed over half of the 1,000 civilians who used it as a shelter.”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 05/03/2022: Tweet – “Weakness invites aggression, and the Biden administration's weakness on the world stage has emboldened our adversaries. We cannot afford to make the same mistakes we did with Afghanistan and Ukraine when it comes to China. Now more than ever, we must prioritize national security. Link to video”
Other - Middle East
Meeks (D-NY-5) 05/04/2022: Tweet – “Great meeting with @WTO Director-General @NOIweala last week. We discussed how constrained global agricultural supply chains harm communities in Africa and the Middle East, and how the U.S. can better marshal a more equitable global recovery from #COVID19. Link to image”