Last updated on Fri June 24, 2022 at 12:56 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Bacon (R-NE-2) 06/24/2022: Retweet of @orlyusa – “He is coming to Israel with AIPAC give him respect. Israel is honored to welcome one of the greatest US Veterans and outstanding Congressman. Link to quoted tweet”
Bennet (D-CO) 06/23/2022: Twitter thread – “The death of the American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh is tragic and reprehensible. Freedom of the press demands safety for the press and journalists who put their lives at risk to report dangerous stories. I urge the Biden Administration to devote the full resources of our government to ensure a thorough investigation to uncover the circumstances of Ms. Akleh's death and provide answers that her family, and the American people, deserve.”
Bost (R-IL-12) 06/23/2022: Twitter thread – “I recently visited several businesses in Crawford County. The first was Flying S Inc in Palestine. The Flying S team of engineers, machinists and various technicians are able to fabricate anything from carbon fiber aircraft wings to intricate molds and machined parts. Link to image Thank you to owner Penny Shaw for the tour of this Southern Illinois gem! #IL12”
Hyde-Smith (R-MS) 06/24/2022: Tweet – “The @WhiteHouse decision to open a separate U.S. diplomatic office to the Palestinians in Israel's capital is wrong & not how America should treat one of our closest allies in the world. We signed a bicameral joint statement calling on @POTUS to reverse course. Read the letter:”
Rubio (R-FL) 06/23/2022: Tweet – “Sen. Rubio, @SenatorHagerty, @RepLeeZeldin, and colleagues released a joint statement calling on the Biden Administration to reverse course on its plan to create an unofficial U.S. consulate to the Palestinians in Jerusalem. Read more 👇 Rubio, Colleagues Urge Biden to Reverse Plan to Create an Unofficial U.S. Consulate to the Palestinians in Jerusalem - Press Releases - U.S. Senator for Florida, Marco Rubio”
Steel (R-CA-48) 06/23/2022: Tweet – “This move is a critical misstep that undermines the existing law and betrays the close ally we have in Israel. Republicans slam Biden administration for upgrading Palestinian Affairs Unit... | jewishinsider.com”
Tlaib (D-MI-13) 06/23/2022: Twitter thread – “This is how we do our job to protect ALL Americans. CNN and NYT have confirmed Shireen was killed by the IDF. Now let's see if @POTUS will investigate the killing of an American and a journalist. Link to quoted tweetToday, 24 of us are calling upon @POTUS to ensure direct U.S. involvement in the investigation into the shooting death of American journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh, so that all parties can have confidence in the findings and to ensure accountability. (Link to twitter.com) What @POTUS said at WHCD: "We honor journalists killed, missing, imprisoned, detained, and tortured; covering war, exposing corruption, and holding leaders accountable. The free press is not the enemy of the people — far from it. At your best, you're guardians of the truth."”
Van Hollen (D-MD) 06/23/2022: Tweet – “Today, 24 of us are calling upon @POTUS to ensure direct U.S. involvement in the investigation into the shooting death of American journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh, so that all parties can have confidence in the findings and to ensure accountability. Link to image”
Syria
Inhofe (R-OK) 06/24/2022: Tweet – “NEWS: @SASCGOP Ranking Member @JimInhofe condemns the reported release of Guantanamo Bay detainee Assadullah Haroon Gul to the Taliban. Read his statement here⬇️ U.S. Senator for Oklahoma... | inhofe.senate.gov”
Risch (R-ID) 06/23/2022: Tweet – “As we see in #Ukraine, #Ethiopia, and #Syria, conflict is a major driver of #foodinsecurity. Our resolution condemns the use of hunger as a weapon of war and calls upon the U.S. gov't and our partners to respond quickly and hold perpetrators accountable. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Passes Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Starvation as a Weapon of War | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations”
Iran
Newhouse (R-WA-4) 06/23/2022: Twitter thread – “China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea are not our allies, and it is imperative that we do not allow these adversaries to gain a foothold on American soil. Today I introduced an amendment to prohibit these countries from purchasing U.S. agricultural land. Rep. Newhouse Introduces Amendment to Block Foreign Adversaries from Purchasing U.S. Farmland... | youtu.be Ensuring our adversaries cannot control our domestic agriculture and food supply is a matter of national security, and I'm pleased to report that this amendment was unanimously accepted. Read more👇 Newhouse Protects U.S. Food Supply From Foreign Adversaries... | newhouse.house.gov”
Wicker (R-MS) 06/23/2022: Tweet – “It should be no surprise that Iran has taken to harassing American ships on the high seas as it sprints toward procuring a nuclear weapon. Their dangerous and provocative actions should not be rewarded. U.S., Iran in tense sea encounter; Tehran prepares enrichment escalation | nbcnews.com”
Turkey
Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 06/23/2022: Tweet – “Nicole was happy to join @EnesFreedom & @nccadvocacy this afternoon to discuss steps Congress can take to support freedom and human rights in oppressive nations like Turkey, Cuba, China. Link to image”
Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 06/23/2022: Tweet – “So nice to have our friend @EnesFreedom in Washington today as he continues to be a champion for the oppressed around the world and an outspoken critic of human rights violators such as Cuba, China & Turkey. Link to image”
Horn of Africa
Omar (D-MN-5) 06/23/2022: Twitter thread – “I am thrilled the Horn of Africa will receive desperately needed humanitarian aid and development assistance from USAID and IDA. (THREAD) Since April, I have been working with the Biden Administration to get financial assistance to food insecure countries in Africa following Russia's illegal war in Ukraine that is fueling the global food crisis. The impact of this crisis has been felt most acutely in the Horn of Africa, which is facing unprecedented droughts and significant conflict and political instability. The United Nations has warned about the imminent ‘explosion of child deaths' due to food insecurity and malnutrition in the Horn of Africa. I am glad to see the United States and other countries step up to provide food insecure countries in Africa, including Somalia with the financial support to fight against famine and boost economic recovery efforts. These commitments are welcome, but much more is needed. With millions of people on the verge of famine, we need to continue to rally all world leaders to increase supplies of food and fertilizers, support basic safety nets for those without food, and fund humanitarian operations to reduce famine and hunger. As the Vice Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, I will continue to fight to end the global food crisis and work towards a more prosperous continent. You can read the full statement here: Rep. Omar Statement on USAID and IDA Humanitarian and Economic Aid to Combat Famine in the Horn of Africa... | omar.house.gov”
Omar (D-MN-5) 06/23/2022: Retweet of @HarunMaruf – “Rep. Ilhan Omar statement after the USAID announced the U.S. will provide nearly $105 million in critical humanitarian aid to the Horn of Africa and the World Bank approved a $55 million development grant to support Somalia's economic recovery. Rep. Omar Statement on USAID and IDA Humanitarian and Economic Aid to Combat Famine in the Horn of Africa... | omar.house.gov”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Bacon (R-NE-2) 06/24/2022: Tweet – “@RepJoshG and I submitted letter requesting Justice Department to investigate this perverse effort to intimidate and target the Jewish community in Boston. We stand with our Jewish community and condemn this and all acts of anti-Semitism. US Jewish Leaders Back Call for Federal Investigation of ‘Dangerous' Boston ‘Mapping Project' - Global Diaspora News”
Bacon (R-NE-2) 06/24/2022: In reply to Tweet@RepJoshG @MiriamElman @TheJusticeDept @FBI @DHSgov @RepDonBacon @ADL My fear is that people are going to use this map in order to locate and attack a Jewish institution in MA. This map is dangerous. – “@z7654321 @RepJoshG @MiriamElman @TheJusticeDept @FBI @DHSgov @ADL You are right.”
Casey (D-PA) 06/23/2022: Twitter thread – “The Senate just passed the most significant legislation to tackle gun violence in decades. The Safer Communities Act will: ➡️Expand background checks ➡️Close the boyfriend loophole ➡️Crack down on gun traffickers ➡️Invest in community violence prevention & mental health programs Americans deserve to feel safe in their schools, grocery stores, synagogues, churches & communities. Getting this bill to @POTUS's desk & signed into law as quickly as possible will save lives. It's a long overdue first step toward ending our Nation's epidemic of gun violence.”
Sherman (D-CA-30) 06/24/2022: Retweet of @jworldwatch – “Thank you for continuing to stand up for the Uyghur human rights Congressman @BradSherman. Jewish World Watch's new Uyghur Forced Labor Database empowers consumers to make more ethical purchasing decisions. Visit the Database: Uyghur Forced Labor Database... | jww.org Link to image”
Afghanistan
Case (D-HI-1) 06/24/2022: Twitter thread – “In mid-August 2021, just weeks before our withdrawal from Afghanistan, former Hawai'i Congressman and Army Reservist Charles Djou and my staff member asked for my assistance in evacuating their Afghan interpreters who were in mortal danger. (1/2) Link to image For the next 5 weeks the full resources of my office were devoted to evacuating what became some 90 Afghans. With incredible help from real unsung heroes who were serving or had served in Afghanistan, on September 19th they left Afghanistan en route to new lives in the US. (2/3) Link to image Earlier this week I welcomed the two interpreters and other evacuees to my DC office for emotional reunions with Charles and my staff member and all of us. (3/3) Link to image”
Green (R-TN-7) 06/23/2022: Tweet – “I'm deeply concerned by the Biden administration's lack of transparency and refusal to work with the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction. Accountability will come, President Biden cannot run from it. State, USAID refuse to cooperate on Afghanistan audits, watchdog says... | politico.com”
Hern (R-OK-1) 06/23/2022: Retweet of @TXRandy14 – “The Justice for All Victims of Terrorism Act will set the record straight by directing the frozen Afghan funds into the USVSST where they rightfully belong. I'm proud to introduce this bill to support all American victims of state-sponsored terrorism. Press Releases | U.S. Representative”
Herrell (R-NM-2) 06/23/2022: Retweet of @TXRandy14 – “The Justice for All Victims of Terrorism Act will set the record straight by directing the frozen Afghan funds into the USVSST where they rightfully belong. I'm proud to introduce this bill to support all American victims of state-sponsored terrorism. Press Releases | U.S. Representative”
Hill (R-AR-2) 06/23/2022: Tweet – “The Biden Admin bounces from crisis to crisis, whether that's the southwest border, economy, or its disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan, and always seems to blame everyone and everything but its own poor policy choices. My latest in @ArkansasOnline ⬇️ OPINION | FRENCH HILL: More of the same”
Inhofe (R-OK) 06/24/2022: Tweet – “This morning, the Biden administration reportedly sent a very dangerous person back to the Taliban, which naturally welcomed him with open arms. By doing so, @POTUS is repopulating the terrorists' ranks. My full statement ↓ U.S. Senator for Oklahoma... | inhofe.senate.gov”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 06/23/2022: Tweet – “We will never forget how Biden handled the deadly withdrawal from Afghanistan, leaving over 800 Americans behind, yet somehow he still managed to call it an “extraordinary success.””
O'Halleran (D-AZ-1) 06/23/2022: Tweet – “Iiken spent years as a Specialized Search Dog in the military, saving countless lives on his deployments to Afghanistan with both the Army and the Marines! Vote for our #AZ01 Hero Dog here: 2022 Hero Dog Awards - Iiken M090 Link to quoted tweetA Casa Grande dog has advanced to the second round of voting in the American Humane Hero Dog Awards competition. (Casa Grande's Iiken progresses in Hero Dog competition... | pinalcentral.com)”
Perry (R-PA-10) 06/24/2022: Tweet – “When's the prime-time hearing on @POTUS's botched Afghanistan withdrawal that killed 13 brave Marines? Crickets from the Left. @HouseForeignGOP Members want a hearing and answers — Gold Star Families and Americans deserve nothing less. Link to image”
Rubio (R-FL) 06/24/2022: Tweet – “Sen. Rubio, @MarkWarner, @LeaderMcConnell, @SenatorRisch, @InhofePress, @ChuckGrassley, & @SenShelby introduced a bill to prevent the transfer of individuals currently detained at the United States Naval Station in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to Afghanistan. Rubio, Colleagues Introduce the Preventing Terrorist Transfers to Afghanistan Act - Press Releases - U.S. Senator for Florida, Marco Rubio”
Rubio (R-FL) 06/24/2022: Tweet – “Many of the detainees still at Guantanamo Bay maintain extremist views & established links to the terrorists who now control or operate in Afghanistan. It's reckless & irresponsible to release them to a Taliban that will not stop them from rejoining terrorist groups.”
Tlaib (D-MI-13) 06/23/2022: Tweet – “My heart is with our neighbors in Afghanistan as they face a devastating loss. An earthquake has killed over 1,000 people & thousands more have been injured. I continue my call to for the US Gov't to provide humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people. 'What do we do when another disaster hits?' Afghans face crises on all fronts after quake kills 1,000... | cnn.com”
Weber (R-TX-14) 06/23/2022: Twitter thread – “The Justice for All Victims of Terrorism Act will set the record straight by directing the frozen Afghan funds into the USVSST where they rightfully belong. I'm proud to introduce this bill to support all American victims of state-sponsored terrorism. Press Releases | U.S. Representative I am grateful for my Republican colleagues who joined my effort. @RepFitzgerald @RepHerrell @repkevinhern @RepBuddyCarter @RepBost @RepMcClintock @DrNealDunnFL2 @RepBarryMoore @RepRickCrawford @RepMcKinley”
Other - Middle East
LaMalfa (R-CA-1) 06/24/2022: Tweet – “President Biden doesn't need to travel halfway across the world to beg for oil from the Middle East. We have the cleanest, safest, and cheapest oil right here under American soil.”