Last updated on Tue May 10, 2022 at 12:48 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Levin (D-MI-9) 05/09/2022: Retweet of @dylanotes – “AIPAC is funding 3/4 of the lawmakers who sided with violent insurrectionists to try to overturn our election It's been called out by Democratic officials for spreading disinformation It's putting our democracy at risk to enforce its narrow rightwing view of what is pro-Israel Link to quoted tweet”
Pallone (D-NJ-6) 05/09/2022: Tweet – “Glad @SecBlinken joined the 3+1 discussion with Cyprus, Greece, and Israel today to reaffirm our shared values and priorities. Cooperation between our nations is increasingly important as we work to promote peace and security in the Eastern Mediterranean. Link to quoted tweetJoined foreign ministers of Cyprus, Greece & Israel in discussing cooperation and shared priorities in the Eastern Mediterranean. We reaffirmed our commitment to the 3+1 format & agreed to intensify our cooperation in many areas including emergency preparedness & energy security. (Link to twitter.com)”
Weber (R-TX-14) 05/10/2022: Tweet – “Thank GOD for the IDF! Link to quoted tweetExactly 1 year ago, the Hamas terrorist organization fired 6 rockets from Gaza at Israel's capital city, Jerusalem. Over the next 10 days, Hamas fired over 4,000 rockets toward innocent civilians in Israel. Hamas continues to incite violence. We continue to defend Israel.”
Syria
Graham (R-SC) 05/10/2022: Twitter thread – “Graham-Blumenthal resolution on Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism. READ: Link to PDF | lgraham.senate.gov There are four countries currently designated as state sponsors of terrorism: ▶️Cuba ▶️North Korea ▶️Iran ▶️Syria”
Lieu (D-CA-33) 05/10/2022: Tweet – “Russia itself engages in terrorism. Russia also is a state sponsor of terrorism, including harboring the Russian Imperialist Movement which is a terrorist organization. I urge @StateDept to apply the common sense standard and designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism. Link to quoted tweetA shopping mall. Remember, these attacks follow a timeworn Russian playbook - honed in Chechnya and Syria - to target and kill civilians. And it continues in Ukraine. (Link to twitter.com)”
Waltz (R-FL-6) 05/10/2022: Tweet – “Cuba and Venezuela are solidifying their alliance as both countries voice support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. From Cuba to Venezuela, Iran, Syria, North Korea, China and Russia, authoritarian regimes are on the march. Cuba's Prime Minister arrives in Venezuela on a working visit - Prensa Latina”
Lebanon
Deutch (D-FL-22) 05/09/2022: Twitter thread – “I echo the UN Sec-General's call for free, fair, and inclusive elections in Lebanon & Hezbollah's disarmament. Over the past 3 years, the Lebanese people have experienced a devastating economic crisis, a pandemic, & the catastrophic explosion at Beirut's port. (1/2) The promise of economic reform, incl. the draft agreement btwn Lebanon & the IMF, is necessary to address these crises. However, the Lebanese people deserve more than a promise–they deserve an accountable, transparent, & democratically elected gov't that lifts up its people.(2/2)”
Iran
Banks (R-IN-3) 05/09/2022: Tweet – “The Biden admin let one of Qasem Soleimani's closest associates into the U.S. Joe Biden must be held accountable for his reckless and dangerous America Last foreign policy! Link to quoted tweetSCOOP: Congress Investigates Biden Admin for Granting Visa to Iranian Ally of Terror Leader Soleimani -- IRGC ally let into America as Iranian terror group actively seeks to assassinate top US officials (Congress Investigates Biden Admin for Granting Visa to Iranian Ally of Terror Leader Soleimani... | freebeacon.com)”
Omar (D-MN-5) 05/09/2022: Tweet – “We are running out time in making peace in the Middle East and avoiding war. It's time to finalize the Iran deal!”
Wicker (R-MS) 05/10/2022: Tweet – “The 2015 Iran nuclear deal was doomed to fail. No deal will work unless it blocks Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Congress fires its first warning shot on Biden's Iran deal - POLITICO”
Zeldin (R-NY-1) 05/09/2022: Tweet – “"A bad deal is far more dangerous than no deal at all." READ ⬇️ my op-ed in @thehill where I break down the Biden Admin's missteps in their desperate, dangerous attempt to enter a nuclear deal with Iran that's even worse than the original 2015 agreement. Biden willing to enter a nuclear deal with Iran that's even worse than original 2015 pact... | thehill.com”
Zeldin (R-NY-1) 05/09/2022: GETTR Post – “"A bad deal is far more dangerous than no deal at all." READ ⬇️ my op-ed in The Hill where I break down all the Biden Admin's missteps in their desperate and dangerous attempt to enter a nuclear deal with Iran that's even worse than the original 2015 agreement. Biden willing to enter a nuclear deal with Iran that's even worse than original 2015 pact | thehill.com”
Jordan
Menendez (D-NJ) 05/10/2022: Tweet – “Honored to welcome @KingAbdullahII back to the US Capitol & affirm my commitment to the US-Jordan partnership. Look forward to supporting Jordan's implementation of crucial reforms to ensure lasting stability & to working together to advance our nations' mutual interests. Link to image”
Risch (R-ID) 05/10/2022: Tweet – “It was an honor to meet with my friend @KingAbdullahII of #Jordan today. The U.S. is proud of our relationship with Jordan. We're looking forward to continuing our shared work in combating extremism & promoting peace in the Middle East. Link to image”
Iraq
Crow (D-CO-6) 05/10/2022: Tweet – “After leading over 100 combat missions in Iraq & Afghanistan, it's personal to me that my fellow soldiers get the mental health support they need. Grateful to organizations like @VetPups4Life who are doing the important work of caring for & supporting Colorado veterans in need. Link to image”
Higgins (D-NY-26) 05/09/2022: Tweet – “20-30% of veterans who served in Afghanistan & Iraq returned home with PTSD. Some end up in our judicial system. Veteran Treatment Courts, which started in Buffalo, provide access to addiction & mental health care. We are advocating for full funding in the 2023 federal budget. Link to image”
Pakistan
Waltz (R-FL-6) 05/10/2022: Tweet – “Depending on the Taliban & their Pakistani backers to keep AQ/ISIS in check is a recipe for another attack on the US Homeland… Link to quoted tweetAsked about the threat of Al Qaida in #Afghanistan, DIA Director Lt. Gen. Scott Berrier said he is more concerned about the rise of ISIS-K there. "The fact that they have had some successful and catastrophic attacks within Afghanistan ... does not portend well for the future."”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Blunt Rochester (D-DE-0) 05/09/2022: Twitter thread – “Proud to join @SenatorCarper & @ChrisCoons today to announce over $5 million in federal funding for community projects for the Salvation Army, Jewish Family Services & Westside Family Healthcare! Link to image For more information on how these projects will improve Delaware, click the link below ⬇️ Carper, Coons, Blunt Rochester Announce Over $5 Million to Improve Quality of Life Across Delaware... | bluntrochester.house.gov”
Bourdeaux (D-GA-7) 05/10/2022: Tweet – “During Jewish American Heritage Month we honor the vast contributions and strength of our Jewish communities. It is our responsibility to keep fighting to uplift their stories and combat anti-semitism in all forms.”
Brown (D-MD-4) 05/09/2022: Twitter thread – “May is #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth when we celebrate the diverse cultures and contributions of Jewish people in our country. Jewish communities have been thriving in America since early in our history and they've persevered through hardship. Link to image Thanks to Jewish Americans' efforts, our country is more complete. Jewish Americans have been on the frontlines of the fight for equal rights, contributing greatly to the protection of many of the rights we enjoy today. For example, Louis D. Brandeis, who became America's first Jewish Supreme Court Justice in 1916, was an early champion of freedom of speech and rights to privacy. Link to image 📺 Watch More: The History of Jewish Life in America | The Jewish Story | Unpacked”
Crist (D-FL-13) 05/09/2022: Tweet – “On 77th anniversary of Allied victory in Europe, Nazi demonstrators are broadcasting hate in Orlando - in front of Disney World. This is an insult to Holocaust survivors & their descendants in Florida. We continue to denounce anti-Semitism everywhere it sprouts its ugly head. Link to quoted tweetNazi flags waved outside Disney World entrance on busy holiday weekend (Nazi flags waved outside Disney World entrance on busy holiday weekend... | newsweek.com)”
Frankel (D-FL-21) 05/10/2022: Retweet of @HouseDemocrats – “During #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth, House Dems celebrate the contributions that Jewish Americans provide to the rich fabric of our nation. Link to image”
Maloney (D-NY-12) 05/09/2022: Tweet – “I want to wish all of my constituents a happy Jewish American Heritage Month as we celebrate the invaluable cultural, historical, and other contributions made for over 350 years by the American Jewish community in NYC and across the country. Jewish American Heritage Month 2022... | jewishheritagemonth.gov”
Mfume (D-MD-7) 05/09/2022: Twitter thread – “May is Jewish American Heritage Month. As we honor Jewish American history, we must also commit ourselves as a nation to combatting antisemitism and other forms of hate that still stain the United States. Link to image This country is enhanced by its diversity, and we must do everything in our power to ensure it remains a beacon for those longing for an inclusive society that builds on our differences. To all Jewish Americans in Maryland and across the country, I wish you a Happy #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth! #JAHM2022”
Scott (R-FL) 05/09/2022: Tweet – “Ann & I are devastated to hear about the tragic fire at Morris & Lillian Tabacinic Chabad Center in Tallahassee, a pillar of light for many. We're praying for Rabbi Oierchman & the Tallahassee Jewish community during this difficult time. Chabad of Tallahassee and FSU | chabadtallahassee.com Link to quoted tweetA center for Jewish life in Tallahassee will rebuild "bigger and better" after an overnight fire devastated the Chabad of Tallahassee and FSU. ('Dark times': Fire destroys Jewish center Chabad in Tallahassee; rabbi pledges to rebuild... | tallahassee.com)”
Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-23) 05/09/2022: Tweet – “Jonas Salk's polio vaccine saved millions. His breakthrough discovery taught us about contract tracing, trust, data, and that #VaccinesWork in our fight against #COVID. A Jewish American, Salk contributed to his own, this and future generations. #OurSharedHeritage #JAHM2022 Link to image”
Afghanistan
Babin (R-TX-36) 05/10/2022: Tweet – “Disturbing news to say the least. We deserve to know exactly how many terrorists Biden has knowingly released into our neighborhoods. Between this and the open southern border, the threat is imminent. BREAKING: Source Inside the Federal Government Reveals Suspected and Known Terrorists Walk Freely in the United States Following Biden Administration's Pullout in Afghanistan... | projectveritas.com”
Levin (D-MI-9) 05/09/2022: Tweet – “The dramatic decline of women's rights in Afghanistan must be answered by firm resolve from world leaders and the US Congress to hold the Taliban accountable. I won't let up on fighting for women in Afghanistan. Link to quoted tweet(Link to twitter.com)”
Meeks (D-NY-5) 05/09/2022: Tweet – “CM @RepGregoryMeeks: Deeply disappointed by the Taliban's imposition of harsh restrictions on the rights of women and their freedom of movement. Women's full participation in society is imperative, whether in the US, Afghanistan, or anywhere in the world. Taliban Impose Head-to-Toe Coverings for Women... | nytimes.com”
Risch (R-ID) 05/09/2022: Tweet – “This weekend, the #Taliban issued a new decree imposing yet more restrictions on Afghan women's rights. #Afghanistan is now the only country in the world where showing your face as a female is a crime. The Taliban of today is no different than the Taliban that ruled in the 1990s.”
Shaheen (D-NH) 05/10/2022: Tweet – “Time is of the essence as the Taliban intensifies its assault on basic rights, education, & freedoms for Afghan women & girls. The U.S. must uphold its commitment to support Afghan women & girls under oppressive Taliban rule. Link to quoted tweetA room full of men have decided that face veils for women will now be mandatory in Afghanistan. If she doesn't comply, her male guardian could face three days in prison. #MinistryofVice&Virtue #Taliban #Afghanistan (Link to twitter.com)”