Last updated on Wed June 01, 2022 at 12:52 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Bush (D-MO-1) 05/31/2022: Tweet – “I know injustice when I see it. Israel's attempt to force over 1,000 Palestinians out of their homes and off their land is a clear violation of international humanitarian and human rights laws. The State Dept must intervene. Progressive Lawmakers Demand Stop to Israeli “War Crime” in Masafer…... | jewishcurrents.org”
García (D-IL-4) 05/31/2022: Tweet – “I'm proud to join @RepCori and 14 of our colleagues in urging @SecBlinken to stop Israel's forced displacement of over 1,000 Palestinians out of their homes and off their land in Masafer Yatta. @POTUS should be making clear that the US will not support or give cover to war crimes Link to quoted tweetI know injustice when I see it. Israel's attempt to force over 1,000 Palestinians out of their homes and off their land is a clear violation of international humanitarian and human rights laws. The State Dept must intervene. (Progressive Lawmakers Demand Stop to Israeli “War Crime” in Masafer…... | jewishcurrents.org)”
Grijalva (D-AZ-3) 05/31/2022: Tweet – “I'm urging @SecBlinken to intervene before the government of Israel forces over 1,000 Palestinians out of their homes in Masafer Yatta. All people, including Palestinians, deserve to live full lives with freedom and safety. It's past time US policy reflected that basic truth. Link to quoted tweetI know injustice when I see it. Israel's attempt to force over 1,000 Palestinians out of their homes and off their land is a clear violation of international humanitarian and human rights laws. The State Dept must intervene. (Progressive Lawmakers Demand Stop to Israeli “War Crime” in Masafer…... | jewishcurrents.org)”
Levin (D-MI-9) 05/31/2022: Retweet of @EmgageAction – “Thank you to the members of Congress who have signed this vital letter urging @SecBlinken to help prevent Israel's demolition of Palestinian homes and evictions of 1000+ Palestinians from Masafer Yatta. We must continue to promote Palestinian rights and uphold international law. Link to image”
Levin (D-MI-9) 05/31/2022: Retweet of @maxberger – “Andy Levin's race is one of the most important progressive vs. moderate races for the rest of the cycle. AIPAC has decided to target him because he's the most progressive Jew in the House on Israel. He's a former union organizer and a champ on our issues. We'll have his back. Link to quoted tweet”
Levin (D-MI-9) 05/31/2022: In reply to TweetAndy Levin's race is one of the most important progressive vs. moderate races for the rest of the cycle. AIPAC has decided to target him because he's the most progressive Jew in the House on Israel. He's a former union organizer and a champ on our issues. We'll have his back. (Link to twitter.com) – “@maxberger Thanks Max! 🙏🙏🙏”
Lieu (D-CA-33) 05/31/2022: Twitter thread – “If Iran continues to stonewall @iaeaorg and fails to explain why it had nuclear material at multiple undeclared sites, then next week the IAEA Board of Governors should censure Iran. Link to quoted tweetUnsurprisingly, the @iaeaorg says in its report today that #Iran has failed to provide "technically credible" answers to its questions on the nuclear material found in Iran over past 3 years. Board has to decide whether it will continue IAEA probe in June. -1- Link to reply@tedlieu @iaeaorg That'll fix 'em. @Davret1 @iaeaorg Iran has taken steps in the past to avoid censure. Let's see what, if anything, Iran proposes next week. Iran Avoids IAEA Censure | Arms Control Association Link to reply@tedlieu @iaeaorg Oh no. Not a censure. That'll stop them from nuking Israel. @Putin_Blyad @iaeaorg Israel would support an IAEA censure. In the past, Iran has taken steps to avoid IAEA censure. Let's see what, if anything, Iran proposes next week. Iran Avoids IAEA Censure | Arms Control Association Link to reply@tedlieu @iaeaorg Why doesn't any other nation get to look out for their own interests and security? Because the United States is a global authoritarian regime. #hardfacts @Some_Iowan @iaeaorg Incorrect. Most of the world doesn't want Iran to have nuclear weapons.”
Omar (D-MN-5) 05/31/2022: Tweet – “This would displace nearly 1,000 Palestinians, including 500 children, rendering them homeless. There have already been 75 demolitions this year. Enough is enough! Halt demolitions and prevent the destruction of Palestinian homes. Progressive Lawmakers Demand Stop to Israeli “War Crime” in Masafer…... | jewishcurrents.org”
Risch (R-ID) 05/31/2022: Tweet – “I welcome the signing of the historic FTA between #Israel & #UAE. Building on the #AbrahamAccords, it has the potential to radically increase trade between the two. And, with the objective of reaching $1T over 10 years, it's a clear demonstration of the benefits of normalization.”
Risch (R-ID) 05/31/2022: Tweet – “Iraq's passage of an anti-Israeli normalization law, criminalizing all forms of bilateral engagement, is deeply disturbing. The #AbrahamAccords have shown normalization can yield huge benefits — which #Iraq and its people will now miss out on as a result of this troubling law.”
Schakowsky (D-IL-9) 05/31/2022: Tweet – “Approximately 100 Palestinians are at risk of displacement in Wadi Qaddum. This further undermines long-term security in the region and prospects for peace. The Israeli government must immediately stop the planned demolitions and let these families stay in their homes!”
Tlaib (D-MI-13) 06/01/2022: Tweet – “.@POTUS is planning to visit Israel amid ongoing forced displacements and killings of Palestinians in #MasaferYatta. The Biden admin must make it clear that the US will not support war crimes. I joined @RepCori in calling for justice and I'm urging @SecBlinken to intervene.”
Tlaib (D-MI-13) 05/31/2022: Retweet of @USCPR_ – “THREAD Today, @RepCori was joined by 14 other members of Congress in sending a letter to the Biden administration calling out Israeli war crimes & demanding that the U.S. push for Israel's demolitions of Palestinian homes to end. Ask your rep to join ➡️ Tell Congress: Defend Masafer Yatta... | bit.ly Link to image”
Iran
Banks (R-IN-3) 05/31/2022: Tweet – “Iran is on the verge of obtaining a nuclear weapon & Biden it trying to gift the #IRGC billions in sanctions relief. Shameful! Iran Hasn't Provided Credible Explanations for Nuclear Material, U.N. Agency Says... | wsj.com”
Blackburn (R-TN) 05/31/2022: Tweet – “The UN reports Iran has stockpiled enough Uranium to produce a nuclear weapon and has refused to directly answer questions about it. This should be reason enough to kill negotiations for a new Obama-era deal.”
Blackburn (R-TN) 06/01/2022: Twitter thread – “The Biden admin should not re-enter a deal that legitimizes Iran's regime while they continue to fund terrorism, endorse the CCP and enable genocide. I introduced the Iran China Accountability Act to stop taxpayer dollars from funding any deal until US interests are guaranteed. @SenRickScott @SenBillCassidy @SenRubioPress @SenThomTillis @SenatorBraun @SenTedCruz @SenKevinCramer @RepBobGood”
Blackburn (R-TN) 05/31/2022: Tweet – “Joe Biden would rather ask dictators in Iran and Venezuela for oil than letting American companies drill here at home.”
Greene (R-GA-14) 05/31/2022: Twitter thread – “1. Trudeau quickly filled his father's shoes, but in Canada not Cuba. This video emits nauseating weakness. A full on tyrannical gun control speech announcement with leaders in the background still masking bc of covid, which they've all been heavily vaxxed for. Link to video 2. Trudeau foolishly completely ignores how taking guns away from his people makes his country weak and vulnerable to being invaded and easily taken over by another stronger country. Like, perhaps Russia, who is very angry at America right now. 3. Canada has an incredibly weak military & now with Trudeau's gun grab, his people are left defenseless not only by a criminal attacker, but also defenseless against another country's military invasion. This is a terrible violation of rights to innocent Canadians by their Gov. 4. A heavily armed population backing up a strong military force is a mighty deterrent to any foreign would be invader. Democrats know this too and they demanded Ukraine's people be armed with the same guns that cause them to shriek in outrage and they're rushing to ban here. 5. Does Trudeau expect America to defend them? Of course, and so do the rest of western allied nations. The US taxpayers pay for the defense of many countries that do not deserve our military support for free or at all. 6. Meanwhile the 3rd term Obama admin steps aside and turns their head to countries like Iran & North Korea working diligently to build their own nuclear arsenals. Sure the “most popular” president in history w/ 81 M votes will keep you safe when they take those scary guns away.”
McClain (R-MI-10) 05/31/2022: Tweet – “Iran has enough uranium to produce a nuclear weapon and won't tell us why. There should be absolutely no new deal until we have answers.”
Risch (R-ID) 05/31/2022: Tweet – “The #IRGC's seizure of 2 #Greek vessels & their crew is yet another appalling example of #Iran's regional terrorism. The Biden Admin must prioritize efforts to address this egregious behavior, which continues to threaten the US, it's partners, & freedom of navigation everywhere.”
Schatz (D-HI) 05/31/2022: Tweet – “If only we had struck a deal that would have verifiably eliminated this program. Link to quoted tweetIran has accumulated enough enriched uranium to build a nuclear bomb, according to new findings from the U.N. atomic agency. (Iran has enough uranium to build an atomic bomb, U.N. agency says... | nbcnews.to)”
Saudi Arabia
Wyden (D-OR) 06/01/2022: Twitter thread – “This Saudi-backed golf tournament coming to Oregon is a cruel insult to the family of Fallon Smart, a 15-year-old Portlander killed in a hit-and-run by a Saudi national whose government has helped him escape U.S. justice. Despite growing backlash, controversial Saudi-backed golf tournament coming to Oregon... | kgw.com I'm not going to stop pressing for a halt to this disgraceful spectacle coming to Washington County — and for Greg Norman and any other supporters of this Saudi tour to quit “sportswashing” bloodstained Saudi hands.”
Iraq
Wicker (R-MS) 05/31/2022: Tweet – “Barry Parker, a Constituent Liaison in my Tupelo office, has served in the Mississippi National Guard for 36 years. Barry deployed to Iraq twice in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and later to Kuwait in 2018. Thank you, Barry, for all that you do! #MilitaryAppreciationMonth Link to image”
Libya
Menendez (D-NJ) 06/01/2022: Tweet – “In addition to its abusive activities in CAR & Libya, the Russian Wagner group is also committing human rights violations in #Mali. Those responsible must be held to account. It's time for the Malian junta to cut ties w/ Wagner, yield power to civilians, & return to the barracks. Link to quoted tweetRussian mercenaries helped soldiers in the West African nation of Mali carry out a massacre, executing hundreds of civilians, witnesses and others said. Using satellite imagery, The New York Times identified the sites of at least two mass graves. (‘The Killings Didn't Stop.' In Mali, a Massacre With a Russian Footprint.... | nyti.ms)”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Casey (D-PA) 05/31/2022: Twitter thread – “The end of the month isn't just about reaching a donation goal—it's about raising the funds that Democratic challengers and incumbents need right now to move us past a 50-50 majority and overcome Republican obstruction so we can get stuff done. WHERE TO DONATE ⬇️ CC: @dscc Last cycle, @BrianSchatz tirelessly raised money for Democratic incumbents and challengers across the country. And that effort paid off with a new Senate majority. Now Brian is the one up for re-election—let's help him out. ActBlue | secure.actblue.com Maggie Hassan is a champion for our nation's veterans and most vulnerable. She works tirelessly across the aisle to deliver for New Hampshire and the American people. One thing is clear: keeping our Senate Dem majority means re-electing @Maggie_Hassan. ActBlue | secure.actblue.com As the first Latino Senator from California, @AlexPadilla4CA is focused on making the American dream available to more people than ever. Re-electing Alex means keeping a fighter for voting rights, civil rights, and equality in the Senate. ActBlue | secure.actblue.com Tammy Duckworth has said that she lives her life in a way that honors the sacrifice of our nation's fallen warriors—and her work for Illinois and American families and Veterans isn't finished. Let's keep @TammyDuckworth in Washington. ActBlue | secure.actblue.com Six years ago, Catherine @CortezMasto became the first woman from Nevada and first Latina ever elected to the U.S. Senate. Every day since, her focus has been on doing what's best for Nevada and this nation. Let's help her keep going. ActBlue | secure.actblue.com With @chuckschumer at the helm, this Senate has made historic progress, including passing the American Rescue Plan, expanding the Child Tax Credit, and confirming the first Black woman to the Supreme Court. Let's keep up the momentum. Chuck Schumer for Senate | chuckschumer.com Ron Wyden has spent his time in Congress fighting tirelessly to level the playing field for working families and hold special interests and corporations accountable. Re-electing @WydenForOregon will help Senate Dems build on the progress we've made. Wyden for Senate Donation Form | act.myngp.com From Sandy Hook to the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, @DickBlumenthal has been fighting for years to curb the gun violence that is devastating communities. In light of the recent massacre in Uvalde, we need his leadership more than ever. Blumenthal for Connecticut | It's @VanHollenForMD's first re-elect! Since joining the Senate, he has remained committed to fighting every day to ensure that our state and our country live up to their full promise of equal rights, equal justice, and equal opportunity. ActBlue | secure.actblue.com The Expanded Child Tax Credit kept nearly 4 million kids out of poverty last year. As a former educator, @MichaelBennet knows the importance of standing up for our nation's youngest. We need him in the Senate as part of the fight to make it permanent. Michael Bennet for Colorado | michaelbennet.com When Patty was told she couldn't make a difference because she was “just a mom in tennis shoes,” she laced up and fought back. As the #1 ranking woman Senator, she works every day for an economy that works for every family and community. @MurrayCampaign ActBlue | secure.actblue.com During his 25 years in the Navy and at NASA, @CaptMarkKelly learned the importance of leadership and how to come together to solve tough problems. As Senator, he's proven his dedication to advancing the causes Arizonans & American families care most about. Mark Kelly for Senate | markkelly.com This is @TimRyan's first monthly fundraising deadline of the general election. He's running for U.S. Senate to fight like hell to cut workers in on the deal. Let's flip this seat, together. ActBlue | secure.actblue.com North Carolina was named one of the Senate Seats most likely to flip, and @CheriBeasleyNC is fighting to take us over the finish line and strengthen our Democratic majority. Can you help out? ActBlue | secure.actblue.com Wisconsin is another seat we can and will flip—but we have to make sure that whichever Democrat wins the primary, enters the general election on strong footing. Let's rally behind @WisDems to give @TammyBaldwin some company in the Senate. ActBlue | secure.actblue.com Senator @ReverendWarnock has long been a vocal advocate for America's families—but his Senate seat was named by CNN as one of the 10 most likely to flip, and GOP efforts to stop people from voting could potentially be the difference in this race. ActBlue | secure.actblue.com Last but certainly not least: It's time Pennsylvania has TWO Senators working on behalf of our Commonwealth's children and families. It's time for leaders dedicated to an economy that works for working people. It's time for Senator @JohnFetterman. ActBlue | secure.actblue.com”
Frankel (D-FL-21) 05/31/2022: Tweet – “For our last day of #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth I'm highlighting Secretary of the Treasury, Janet Yellen! Secretary Yellen has been making history for most of her career as the first woman to chair the Federal Reserve & now the first woman to lead the Treasury Department. Link to image”
Jacobs (D-CA-53) 05/31/2022: Tweet – “My team was pleased to join St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral's interfaith event with Rabbi Meltzer of Ohr Shalom Synagogue. As Jewish American Heritage month comes to a close, I am thankful for leaders like Rabbi Meltzer who work to create mutual understanding and fellowship. Link to image”
Larson (D-CT-1) 05/31/2022: Tweet – “As we mark the end of #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth, we celebrate the many contributions of Jewish Americans to our nation and remain committed to rooting out antisemitism and protecting religious freedom for all Americans.”
Pressley (D-MA-7) 05/31/2022: Tweet – “Grateful to spend the last night of Jewish American History month in virtual community with steadfast leaders who have been constant partners in our intersectional fight for justice. #bodilyautonomy #abortioncare #sayabortion TY @FayeRuthFisher @NCJW Link to image”