Last updated on Fri July 01, 2022 at 12:46 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Bacon (R-NE-2) 07/01/2022: Tweet – “The Hezbollah who operate in Lebanon and Syria are committed to destroying Israel. Here is one of six tunnels found by the Israelis that would have allowed terrorists to sneak under the border and kill civilians. Link to image”
Cotton (R-AR) 07/01/2022: Tweet – “Targeting the one Jewish state with outrageous lies and Holocaust comparisons is anti-Semitism. US Presbyterian Church: Israel is apartheid state, creates Nakba Day... | jpost.com”
Deutch (D-FL-22) 06/30/2022: Tweet – “@RepJoeWilson and I, Chair and Ranking Member of the @HouseForeign Middle East, North Africa, and Global Counterterrorism Subcommittee, send our best wishes to @yairlapid as he is sworn in as Prime Minister of the State of Israel. We look forward to working closely with Prime Minister Lapid to continue strengthening the relationship between the United States and Israel, an enduring relationship based on shared values that enjoys deep bipartisan support across America.”
Gimenez (R-FL-26) 07/01/2022: Tweet – “It shouldn't have taken a whole year for Unilever to figure out the BDS movement is rooted in anti-semitism and undermining of Israel's right to exist. I'm glad they eventually came around. We all must commit to stopping anti-semitism wherever we see it. Link to quoted tweetIn a major defeat for the BDS movement, @Unilever announced that @BenandJerrys ice cream will continue to be sold in Israel and the West Bank. We thank Unilever for its strong opposition to the boycott movement, which is deeply rooted in antisemitism. (Ben & Jerry's cancels plan to stop sales in West Bank... | jpost.com)”
Hagerty (R-TN) 06/30/2022: Tweet – “The Biden Admin's decision is wrong & not how America should treat Israel—one of our closest allies. As sponsors of Upholding the 1995 Jerusalem Embassy Law Act of 2021, we unequivocally oppose this decision & will use every tool at our disposal to stop it.Republicans slam Biden administration for upgrading Palestinian Affairs Unit... | jewishinsider.com”
Nadler (D-NY-10) 06/30/2022: Tweet – “I wish @YairLapid good luck as he is sworn in as the next PM of #Israel. As the most senior Jewish Member of the House, I have worked closely with past PMs across the political spectrum to strengthen the US-Israel relationship, and I look forward to working with PM Lapid as well.”
Stevens (D-MI-11) 06/30/2022: Tweet – “Empowering gathering at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield last night. Abortion bans are against the Jewish religion. Our nation was founded on the very idea of religious freedom and that needs to be respected by the Supreme Court. Anything else is unacceptable. Link to image Link to quoted tweetJewish community demands abortion rights in rally at Michigan's largest synagogue (Jewish community mobilizes for abortion rights at Michigan's largest synagogue... | rssfeeds.freep.com)”
Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-23) 06/30/2022: Tweet – “It was an honor to celebrate the end of #PrideMonth with @AmbHerzog at @IsraelinUSA. I look forward to continuing the U.S.-Israel partnership and supporting our LGBTQ+ communities this month and every month. Link to image”
Wilson (R-SC-2) 06/30/2022: Tweet – “Congratulations to Yair Lapid on the start of his term as the next leader of the State of Israel. I look forward to working with Prime Minister Lapid to continue the close relationship between the US and Israel.”
Syria
Wilson (R-SC-2) 07/01/2022: Tweet – “I'm extremely disappointed that my Democratic colleagues would not allow my amendment preventing the formal recognition of the brutal Assad regime to move forward. Human-Rights Advocates, GOP ‘Disappointed' by Dem Lawmaker's Secret Assad Move | National Review”
Iran
Barrasso (R-WY) 07/01/2022: Tweet – “President Biden is hell-bent on choking off American oil & natural gas production. The White House has begged countries like Russia, Iran, and Venezuela for oil. It's an absolute disgrace. Biden admin misses major oil lease deadline: 'an absolute disgrace'... | foxbusiness.com”
Bucshon (R-IN-8) 07/01/2022: Tweet – “And the Democrats wonder why gasoline prices are high? This administration has done everything they can to shut off domestic energy production while courting Venezuela, Iran and OPEC for more oil. It is a travesty. Biden admin misses major oil lease deadline: 'an absolute disgrace'... | foxbusiness.com”
Cornyn (R-TX) 06/30/2022: Retweet of @SenateForeign – “Any attempt to restart JCPOA negotiations with #Iran is a fool's errand. The #JCPOA is riddled with sunsets & fails to meet U.S. nat'l security interests. We must reassert pressure through sanctions, restore deterrence & ensure our partners are equipped to defend themselves.”
Newhouse (R-WA-4) 07/01/2022: Tweet – “"Allowing hostile powers to own farmland has become too risky." My legislation will ban China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea from buying American farmland, securing our food supply chain and national security. Why Does China Own So Much of Ukraine? - WSJ”
Saudi Arabia
Banks (R-IN-3) 06/30/2022: Tweet – “Joe Biden wants every country except the US to increase oil production. America Last Presidency! Link to quoted tweetREPORTER: If you were to see the [Saudi] Crown Prince…would you ask them to increase oil production? BIDEN: No…all the Gulf states are meeting. I've indicated to them that I thought they should be increasing oil production generically, not to the Saudis particularly. (Link to twitter.com)”
Pappas (D-NH-1) 06/30/2022: Tweet – “We must stop the revolving door between government and lobbying. I'm co-sponsoring bipartisan legislation to stop members of Congress from cashing in as lobbyists for foreign countries and will keep fighting to end this unethical practice. #NHPolitics Pappas backs legislation to ban Congress from foreign lobbying, combat foreign influence... | nashuatelegraph.com Link to quoted tweetSince 2000, at least 90 former members of Congress have registered as foreign agents. The jurisdictions hiring the most former members: ➡️Turkey ➡️South Korea ➡️Taiwan ➡️China ➡️Saudi Arabia ➡️Iraq ➡️Kazakhstan ➡️Russia ➡️Cyprus ➡️Japan ➡️Libya ➡️Qatar (The well-traveled road from member of Congress to foreign agent - Responsible Statecraft) (Link to twitter.com)”
Wyden (D-OR) 06/30/2022: Tweet – “Honored to have 9-11 families voicing outrage w/me at Saudi-funded LIV Golf. Putting this Saudi spectacle 20 miles from where Fallon Smart was killed by a Saudi national whose govt helped him flee hit-and-run charges is a cruel insult to this girl's family Watch Live: Sept. 11 families plan protest as LIV tees off in Oregon... | kgw.com”
Wyden (D-OR) 06/30/2022: Retweet of @OTLonESPN – “As LIV Golf stages its first event on U.S. soil, Senator Ron Wyden (D) Oregon (@RonWyden), joins a dozen Oregon politicians who've protested the presence of the Saudi-funded tour. Link to video”
Iraq
Greene (R-GA-14) 06/30/2022: Tweet – “Ukraine is the MIC's new Iraq wrapped up with a pretty little NATO bow, with a nuclear present inside. A unwanted gift that will keep giving for far too long.”
Turkey
Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 06/30/2022: Tweet – “It's shocking that @POTUS would support the sale of US military jets & equipment to Turkey after hearing PM @kmitsotakis' concerns. Congress must stand against aggression from any nation that violates international law. Biden administration throws support behind potential F-16 sale to Turkey... | reuters.com”
Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 06/30/2022: Tweet – “Congress should NOT authorize @POTUS' request to sell military jets & equipment to Erdogan. We just heard about Turkey's flyovers above Greek Islands & aggression in Mediterranean directly from PM @kmitsotakis during his visit to DC. Let's not embolden it! Malliotakis, Bilirakis Statement on Biden Meeting with Turkish President Erdoğan... | malliotakis.house.gov”
Sessions (R-TX-17) 06/30/2022: Tweet – “In an increasingly destabilized world, the addition of Finland and Sweden to NATO is critical to world security. Thank you Turkey for coming to an agreement!#NATO”
Van Hollen (D-MD) 06/30/2022: Tweet – “Let's be clear: Erdogan extorting Sweden and Finland in connection with their quest to join NATO is reprehensible. It debases what the NATO Alliance stands for. The only beneficiary of this extortion, other than Erdogan, is Putin. Biden praises Erdoğan for allowing Finland, Sweden to join NATO... | thehill.com”
Sudan
Merkley (D-OR) 06/30/2022: Tweet – “I stand with the Sudanese people marching for peace and democracy, and strongly condemn violent actions by security forces who killed at least 6 protestors. I urge a quick transition to a legitimate civilian-led government. #June30March Eight killed in Sudan as protesters rally on uprising anniversary | Reuters”
Pakistan
Meeks (D-NY-5) 06/30/2022: Twitter thread – “CM @RepGregoryMeeks: Archer Blood's dissent cable, critical of US policy toward East Pakistan, shows the best of our diplomats. Speaking truth to power is never easy—and it cost Blood professionally. I commend @StateDept for honoring him. Is the State Department Trolling Henry Kissinger?... | politico.com You can read the full dissent cable here: Link to PDF | nsarchive2.gwu.edu”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Crist (D-FL-13) 06/30/2022: Tweet – “I'm calling on @TheJusticeDept to immediately investigate the coordinated distribution of anti-Semitic flyers in Jewish communities across Florida. Read my letter below. Link to image”
Rice (D-NY-4) 06/30/2022: Tweet – “Proud to sign on to this important bipartisan letter asking the administration to increase its response to the growing problem of domestic antisemitism. Nearly 100 House members urge administration to do more to address antisemitism... | jewishinsider.com”
Trahan (D-MA-3) 06/30/2022: Tweet – “Massachusetts hasn't been immune to the recent rise in antisemitism, and we have an obligation to condemn this hate wherever it arises. I'm proud to join over 90 of my colleagues in calling on the federal government to take action to combat antisemitism! Nearly 100 House members urge administration to do more to address antisemitism... | jewishinsider.com”
Afghanistan
Cruz (R-TX) 06/30/2022: Tweet – “🤡 show. Link to quoted tweetCNN's Amanpour fears Taliban, 'repressive regimes' won't respect US after Supreme Court abortion ruling (CNN's Amanpour fears Taliban, 'repressive regimes' won't respect US after Supreme Court abortion ruling... | fxn.ws)”
Jayapal (D-WA-7) 07/01/2022: Retweet of @USProgressives – “.@RepJayapal: US policy of devastating sanctions continue to "undermine reconstruction efforts and functioning public health system and hamper aid agencies" Treasury must "move quickly to meet humanitarian need and ensure Afghanistan has a functioning central bank and economy." Link to quoted tweet”
Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 06/30/2022: Tweet – “In another attempt to keep secrets from the American people, @POTUS refused to cooperate with investigators about his botched withdrawal from Afghanistan. 13 soldiers died & the Taliban was handed our military equipment. Americans deserve answers! Emails show State Department didn't cooperate, government watchdog says... | nbcnews.com”
Markey (D-MA) 07/01/2022: Tweet – “In December, I demanded the government expand humanitarian parole for Afghan refugees. In May, I called out the stark inconsistencies in how applicants from Ukraine & Afghanistan are treated. Now the Biden Admin. has listened and will welcome many more refugees from Afghanistan. Link to quoted tweetNEW — The Biden administration quietly expanded eligibility rules for immigrants requesting humanitarian entry into the U.S. amid criticism over the rejection of thousands of applications from Afghans, internal DHS guidance obtained by @CBSNews shows. (U.S. expands eligibility for Afghans and others seeking entry on humanitarian grounds... | cbsnews.com)”
Scalise (R-LA-1) 06/30/2022: Tweet – “They told you inflation was transitory. They told you the Taliban wouldn't take over. They told you the surge at the border was seasonal. They told you the Hunter Biden laptop story was fake. They told you the Steele Dossier was legit. They've been dead wrong on everything. Link to video”
Other - Middle East
Gallego (D-AZ-7) 07/01/2022: Retweet of @anneapplebaum – “If ISIS had targeted a shopping mall, we would call it terrorism. Why don't we say that when Russia does it? Putin's war is also a crime – the world must punish Russia as a terrorist state | Andriy Zagorodnyuk | The Guardian”
Levin (D-CA-49) 06/30/2022: Twitter thread – “I'm honored to recognize Carlsbad resident Kevin Lee as my June Constituent of the Month! As Chair of the San Diego Queer Asian, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern, and Desi American Coalition, Kevin has built a strong sense of belonging for the LGBTQ+ API community in #CA49. Link to image Kevin has also done amazing work to protect our environment in #CA49. As Environmental Impact and Compliance Specialist at Dr. Bronner's, Kevin works to advance green initiatives and protect the unique beauty of #CA49. Read more about Kevin's work here: Rep. Mike Levin Honors Carlsbad LGBTQ+ Advocate Kevin Lee as Constituent of the Month... | mikelevin.house.gov”