Last updated on Thu July 14, 2022 at 12:49 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Bacon (R-NE-2) 07/13/2022: Tweet – “I joined my Abraham Accords Caucus colleagues in asking the President to support peace and normalization agreements between Israel and the UAE, Bahrain, Sudan, & Morocco during his trip to the Middle East. We also addressed our concerns regarding the Iraqi anti-normalization law. Link to image”
Beyer (D-VA-8) 07/13/2022: Tweet – “I could not agree more with what @ChrisVanHollen and his colleagues said here. We need answers and real accountability for the death of Shireen Abu Akeh. Link to quoted tweetWe agree w/ @SecBlinken's call for an “independent, credible” investigation into the shooting death of American journalist Shireen Abu Akeh. The reviews to date fail that test. That's why we're asking again for a transparent process, evidence-based answers, and accountability. (Link to twitter.com)”
Blackburn (R-TN) 07/13/2022: Tweet – “Biden is traveling to Israel because he has to. The White House announced he wouldn't shake Israeli officials' hands and won't allow them to come to a Jerusalem hospital. This trip is anything but pro-Israel. Link to video”
Cornyn (R-TX) 07/14/2022: Tweet – “U.S., Israel sign joint pledge to deny Iran nuclear weaponry U.S., Israel sign joint pledge to deny Iran nuclear weaponry | Reuters”
Cruz (R-TX) 07/13/2022: Tweet – “As I told the @FreeBeacon, UNRWA is a hopelessly anti-Semitic and terrorist-enabling organization. The Biden administration rejoined the organization anyway and promised to reform it. Now the numbers are in, and it is absolutely undeniable that they failed. Link to quoted tweetSCOOP: After $150 Million Boost From Biden, UN Agency Still Incites Violence Against Jews, Lets Terrorists Recruit -- Non-public State Dept report shows UNRWA still wildly corrupt (After $150 Million Boost From Biden, UN Agency Cited for Inciting Violence Against Jews... | freebeacon.com)”
Cruz (R-TX) 07/13/2022: Tweet – “This is another stunt by Joe Biden and his administration to undermine Israel's sovereignty over their unified capital Jerusalem, and anyway it's pointless. The next Republican president will close this thing on day 1. Russia's deepening ties with Iran represents a 'profound threat' - White House”
Cruz (R-TX) 07/13/2022: Tweet – “The Biden admin couldn't get through day 1 of their Middle East trip without a major gaffe. They had to clean up National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan's comments that Biden wants a consulate in East Jerusalem. Link to video”
Deutch (D-FL-22) 07/13/2022: Tweet – “Thrilled to see @POTUS arrive in Israel & reaffirm the strength of the US-Israel relationship and our sacrosanct commitment to Israel's security. Looking forward to seeing this visit strengthen US-Israel cooperation & build a more prosperous and secure region.🇺🇸🇮🇱”
Diaz-Balart (R-FL-25) 07/13/2022: Retweet of @simonwiesenthal – “Grateful to Representative Diaz @MarioDB holding #UNHCR, @UNRWA accountable to insist US $$$$ not be used to teach and spread anti-Semitic and anti-peace initiatives. Rep. Mario Diaz Balart Amendment in SFOPS Appropriations Bill to Restore Conditions on UNHCR & UNRWA - Israel Behind the News via @Israel Behind the News”
Donalds (R-FL-19) 07/14/2022: Tweet – “The Iran Nuclear Deal is bad for America, Israel, and the entire world.”
Duncan (R-SC-3) 07/13/2022: Tweet – “Explain to me how my tweets are hurting anyone @jeisrael? What is harming people is lying to and grooming children into thinking that self mutilation will bring them happiness. California ex-trans teen backs Florida ban on Medicaid funds for transgender medical interventions... | foxnews.com Link to quoted tweet@RepJeffDuncan Trans men are men. Trans women are women. Your transphobic tweets are harming a lot of people. Do you even care?”
Gallagher (R-WI-8) 07/13/2022: Tweet – “Rep. Gallagher: "This repeated insistence on reviving the Iran nuclear deal at any cost is dangerous, it's counterproductive, and I do think it's an impediment to expanding on the Abraham accords." Link to video”
Gimenez (R-FL-26) 07/14/2022: Tweet – “I'm proud to stand with Israel. My support for the Jewish people will never waver.”
Long (R-MO-7) 07/13/2022: Retweet of @ClayTravis – “Gavin Newsom showing up to visit the White House the day after Joe Biden leaves for Israel is so next level diabolical I can't help but respect it. Link to video”
Long (R-MO-7) 07/13/2022: Tweet – “@POTUS makes #Holocaust gaffe during @Israel visit Biden makes Holocaust gaffe during Israel visit | Fox News”
Long (R-MO-7) 07/14/2022: Tweet – “Link to image Link to quoted tweetBiden claims Trump "made a mistake of walking away from our influence in the Middle East" FACT: President Trump's historic Abraham Accords continues to bring unprecedented peace and security to the Middle East. (Link to twitter.com)”
McClain (R-MI-10) 07/13/2022: Twitter thread – “Today, I hosted a breakfast with the @philosproject, a Christian organization dedicated to spreading peace in the Middle East. We had a great discussion about ways to build on the momentum of the Abraham Accords and ensure Christian communities are not forgotten in the region. Link to image Thank you to my friend and colleague @RepDavidValadao for joining us this morning to discuss these critical issues.”
Merkley (D-OR) 07/13/2022: Tweet – “As @POTUS arrives in Israel today to meet with @yairlapid, I urge him to push to halt the evictions of 1,000+ Palestinians in Masafer Yatta. Read the letter @RepStansbury and I led with 81 congressional colleagues calling for urgent action ⬇️ Ahead of Biden Visit to Israel, Stansbury, Merkley, 19 Senators and 62 Representatives Urge Administration to Engage Israeli Government to Prevent Evictions in Masafer Yatta | U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon”
Newman (D-IL-3) 07/14/2022: Twitter thread – “Yes, it is no longer a mystery what AIPAC and Democratic Majority for Israel's real goals are: a 💯 conservative and moderate congress.period. Link to quoted tweetAIPAC has dropped $6 million to defeat Donna Edwards in Maryland. More trainloads are on the way against Rep. Andy Levin. This is a special interest perversion of the primary process, writes @alex_sammon: (AIPAC Has Taken Over the Democratic Primary Process - The American Prospect) Link to reply@Marie4Congress Careful, if you talk about AIPAC and money in any way they'll accuse you of antisemitism! @callale0 Oh, that ship has sailed many times over again. They know that does not work on me and I won that war😉”
Omar (D-MN-5) 07/13/2022: Retweet of @alicesperi – “The Corries never talked about their years-long dealings with US officials as they fought for justice for Rachel. But after hearing the same officials call for a "credible" Israeli investigation of Shireen Abu Akleh's killing, they decided it was time. Israeli Forces Keep Killing Americans While U.S. Officials Give Them a Pass... | interc.pt”
Pallone (D-NJ-6) 07/13/2022: Tweet – “Great to see @POTUS in Israel today meeting with Prime Minister Lapid. A strong U.S.-Israel relationship will help ensure peace and security in the region as we work together to address our shared challenges. In Congress, I'll continue to support and advocate for our ally Israel. Link to quoted tweetThe United States' support of the State of Israel's defense capabilities is stronger than ever before, including our partnership with Israel on the most cutting-edge defense systems in the world like the Iron Dome and Israel's new laser-enabled system called the Iron Beam. (Link to twitter.com)”
Pocan (D-WI-2) 07/14/2022: Tweet – “How broken is our campaign finance system? Very. A special interest group raises boatloads of money from huge Republican donors & then uses that money in Democratic primaries to defeat pro-peace Dems. Anyone getting this money should disavow strongly. GOP support is GOP support. Link to quoted tweetAIPAC has dropped $6 million to defeat Donna Edwards in Maryland. More trainloads are on the way against Rep. Andy Levin. This is a special interest perversion of the primary process, writes @alex_sammon: (AIPAC Has Taken Over the Democratic Primary Process - The American Prospect)”
Rubio (R-FL) 07/14/2022: Twitter thread – “Members of Senator Rubio's staff and interns were honored to join @AJCGlobal in a memorial and candle light service honoring the fallen victims of the AMIA Jewish community center terrorist attack in #BuenosAires #Argentina. #AMIA28Years 🇮🇱🇦🇷🇺🇸 Link to image Integrantes del equipo de la oficina del senador Rubio tuvieron el honor de acompañar a @AJCGlobal en un servicio conmemorativo en honor a las víctimas que fallecieron tras el ataque terrorista al centro comunitario judío de la AMIA en #BuenosAires #Argentina. #AMIA28Años 🇮🇱🇦🇷🇺🇸”
Salazar (R-FL-27) 07/13/2022: Twitter thread – “El presidente Biden visita Israel y dice que su gira por Medio Oriente es para consolidar un frente anti-Irán. Pero la realidad es otra: su Administración prepara un nuevo acuerdo nuclear para beneficiar al régimen iraní. ¡Qué desastre! Link to video President Biden says his visit to Israel & the Middle East is to consolidate an anti-Iran coalition. Unfortunately, his actions say otherwise as he works to reach a new, worse Nuclear Deal with Iran. What a total disaster!”
Stevens (D-MI-11) 07/13/2022: Retweet of @LeviYonit – “More from exclusive @POTUS interview with @N12News: voices in the Democratic Party calling Israel an apartheid state are “few, and they are wrong” Link to video”
Tlaib (D-MI-13) 07/13/2022: Tweet – “At least 90 Democrats have called on the State Dept. to stop the forcible expulsion & ethnic cleansing in #MasaferYatta, and have heard nothing. @POTUS is in Israel right now, but there's no accountability for these clear human rights violations. The silence is complicity. 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)”
Torres (D-NY-15) 07/13/2022: Twitter thread – “I do not pretend to speak for anyone but myself and express any opinion but my own. It's a free country, and I have a right to express whatever opinion I wish on whatever topic I wish. And if you have an issue with it, that's your damn problem. Link to quoted tweetI have to say I am thoroughly tired of @RitchieTorres speaking on behalf of Jews. There are Jewish New Yorkers that believe that Israel is an apartheid state, that BDS is not antisemitic, and do not need a non-Jewish member of Congress smearing people in their name. By your distorted logic, since you're not a person of color, you have no right to weigh in on issues pertaining to people of color. I sure hope you can spare the world your stupidity.”
Waltz (R-FL-6) 07/14/2022: Retweet of @FoxFriendsFirst – “.@michaelgwaltz shares what he thinks President Biden needs to accomplish during his meetings in Israel and Saudi Arabia. Rep. Waltz: This is the underlying reason for Biden's Middle East trip... | video.foxnews.com”
Waltz (R-FL-6) 07/14/2022: Tweet – “Good to hear @POTUS give such a strong statement in Israel on no nukes for Iran. Jury is still out if he sticks with it. Biden and Israeli PM pledge no nukes for Iran, will join other nations in confronting Iran... | foxnews.com”
Wicker (R-MS) 07/14/2022: Tweet – “Iran can never be allowed to possess a nuclear weapon. @POTUS should know returning to a flawed Iran Deal is not the answer. Biden defends Iran deal against Israel news scrutiny, officials tout 'important strategic ties'... | foxnews.com”
Syria
Bowman (D-NY-16) 07/13/2022: Retweet of @ElectGallardo – “BREAKING: The House will vote again on @JamaalBowmanNY's amendment to end the US military occupation in Syria within 1 year. Last year, @HASCDemocrats Chair @RepAdamSmith voted with Republicans to oppose this amendment. Will Smith again vote for #EndlessWar in Syria this year? Link to quoted tweet”
Iran
Bacon (R-NE-2) 07/13/2022: Retweet of @OrgIAC – “We urge the @BelgiumintheUSA to reject hostage diplomacy with #Iran regime. We will continue our protest in the U.S. to ensure terrorists are not freed to their terror masters in Tehran. @RepDonBacon @IAC_NE @HouseForeignGOP Link to video Link to quoted tweet”
Bacon (R-NE-2) 07/14/2022: Retweet of @A_Jafarzadeh – “Congressional attention grows for shameful #Belgium deal with Iran's rulers to free their convicted terrorists. Reps. Juan Vargas (D-CA), Don Bacon (R-NE), Danny Davis (D-IL) & David Trone (D-MD) addressed Iranian Americans on US Capitol on day 8 of protests.#DontFreeTerrorists Link to image”
Bacon (R-NE-2) 07/14/2022: Retweet of @IAC_NE – “Thank you @RepDonBacon for addressing our rally, on this day 8 of our campaign protesting the shameful deal between #Iran's regime & #Belgium. Your continued support empowers us to stand firm to bring an end to the appeasement policy. #DontFreeTerrorists Link to video”
Banks (R-IN-3) 07/14/2022: Tweet – “Appeasing Iranian terrorists no matter the cost is the Democrats' new party line. @mrubin1971 Opposing Iran sanctions, Democrats signal for Russia, with love... | washingtonexaminer.com”
Cotton (R-AR) 07/14/2022: Tweet – “Joe Biden's tough talk on Iran doesn't match his actions. His words have almost no credibility, either with the Ayatollahs or our allies in the region. Link to video”
Cruz (R-TX) 07/13/2022: Tweet – “And yet Team Biden is still desperately trying to seal another catastrophic deal that will give the Iranian regime hundreds of billions of dollars for terrorism. It's staggeringly reckless and dangerous. Exclusive: U.S. government warns Iran may try to kill American officials in revenge for killing top general... | news.yahoo.com”
Hagerty (R-TN) 07/13/2022: Tweet – “Iran may soon supply lethal drones for Russia to use in war against Ukraine. Yet another reason for the Biden Admin to stop trying to revive the disastrous Iran nuclear deal & to restart the maximum pressure campaign on Iran. Long overdue. Link to quoted tweet.@JakeSullivan46 says the US has information indicating Iran is ready to provide Russia with hundreds of drones, including some that are weapons-capable, to boost its war effort in Ukraine. Unclear if they have been delivered (Link to twitter.com)”
Menendez (D-NJ) 07/13/2022: Retweet of @JDBalartMSNBC – ““The President's trip is important to create a coalition within the region that can work to counter Iran's attempted influences in the region,” says @SFRCdems chair @SenatorMenendez of Biden's goal to use his Middle East trip to form a united front to counter Iran. @jdbalart Link to video”
Rogers (R-AL-3) 07/13/2022: Tweet – “Our nation faces unprecedented threats from China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran. The FY23 NDAA keeps our nation safe by ensuring our warfighters have the tools and funding they need. Link to image”
Saudi Arabia
Babin (R-TX-36) 07/14/2022: Tweet – “Biden is looking to Saudi Arabia for more oil when his eyes should be on Texas and other oil-producing states! We need a leader who puts America first. EXCLUSIVE: ‘Confusing Display Of Weakness': House Republicans Demand Biden Produce Oil, Gas In America... | dailycaller.com”
Balderson (R-OH-12) 07/14/2022: Tweet – “Begging a Saudi prince to boost energy exports while stifling production at home makes zero sense!”
Banks (R-IN-3) 07/14/2022: Retweet of @AmfreeChamber – “Gov. Branstad: “I encourage President Biden to look in his own backyard first before asking for help from Saudi Arabia. We have world-class energy facilities right here in the United States that employ millions of hardworking men and women each day." Chairman Branstad Responds to Biden's Upcoming Trip to Saudi Arabia... | amfreechamber.com”
Bost (R-IL-12) 07/13/2022: Tweet – “Biden is traveling to Saudi Arabia to beg them to produce more oil. Yet he continues to push policies that block US energy production. There's no reason we should rely on foreign regimes for oil when we have the capacity to produce it safely, efficiently & cleanly here at home. Link to image”
Buchanan (R-FL-16) 07/14/2022: Tweet – “On the debate stage, then-candidate Biden vowed to make Saudi Arabia a “pariah” state. Now, rather than encourage American energy production, he's traveling to Saudi Arabia to beg them to produce more oil. This is the definition of America Last.”
Cassidy (R-LA) 07/14/2022: Tweet – “Biden in Saudi Arabia meeting with MBS Link to image”
Donalds (R-FL-19) 07/14/2022: Tweet – “Biden is heading to Saudi Arabia to beg for more oil and gas, but he should really be traveling to: ⛽️TEXAS ⛽️COLORADO ⛽️ALASKA ⛽️NORTH DAKOTA ⛽️NEW MEXICO”
Donalds (R-FL-19) 07/14/2022: Retweet of @housebudgetGOP – “If Joe Biden wants more oil produced to end his energy crisis, a domestic flight would be much easier: DC to the Bakken Formation, ND: 1,634 miles DC to Permian Basin, TX: 1,662 miles DC to San Juan Basin, NM: 1,998 miles DC to Saudi Arabia: 6,066 miles”
Ernst (R-IA) 07/13/2022: Tweet – “Joe Biden is unwilling to unleash our own energy potential, so much so that he is asking Saudi Arabia to power our country instead. Link to video”
Gaetz (R-FL-1) 07/14/2022: Tweet – “Mr. President, don't forget about the attack on NAS Pensacola during your visit to Saudi Arabia. The entire country is counting on you to hold the Kingdom accountable, including Ensign Watson, Airman Apprentice Walters, and Airman Haitham. Saudi Arabia attack on NAS Pensacola cannot be forgotten | Matt Gaetz”
Gaetz (R-FL-1) 07/14/2022: Retweet of @pnj – “Joe Biden is set to visit Saudi Arabia on Friday. When he does, writes Rep. Matt Gaetz, "Biden must not forget what happened in Pensacola, or it will happen again." Saudi Arabia attack on NAS Pensacola cannot be forgotten | Matt Gaetz”
Gaetz (R-FL-1) 07/14/2022: GETTR Post – “Mr. President, don't forget about the attack on NAS Pensacola during your visit to Saudi Arabia. The entire country is counting on you to hold the Kingdom accountable, including Ensign Watson, Airman Apprentice Walters, and Airman Haitham. READ: https://www.pnj.com/story/opinion/2022/07/14/saudi-arabia-attack-nas-pensacola-cannot-forgotten-matt-gaetz/10053035002/”
Gaetz (R-FL-1) 07/14/2022: GETTR Post – “Mr. President, don't forget about Saudi Arabia's attack on NAS Pensacola | Rep. Matt Gaetz”
Graham (R-SC) 07/13/2022: Twitter thread – “Record high inflation is not just a number from a government agency. Inflation is about a deteriorating quality of life for everyday working people in South Carolina and across the United States. It is a very sad day for Americans struggling to make ends meet. Today's shocking number represents families struggling to buy gas, pay for food, and deal with the uncertainties of life. Every cost in the family budget is going up at an incredible rate. President Biden's policies are one of the prime reasons for this historically high inflation. He took us from energy independence to energy dependence. Biden's Big Government regulatory scheme is making it harder for businesses to operate and they're passing the cost of these additional regulations on to consumers. The market was flooded with money during COVID and created employment problems. And Democrats in Washington certainly should not be rushing to spend even more money, adding fuel to the inflation fire. Until there's a change in policy and leadership, nothing gets better. Rather than going to Saudi Arabia to ask for more oil production, the president should be going to the oil-rich areas in our own country and unleashing the ability of the American economy to become energy independent once again.”
Kennedy (R-LA) 07/13/2022: Tweet – “What makes Pres. Biden think that Saudi oil is cleaner than American oil?”
Lee (D-CA-13) 07/13/2022: Retweet of @RepMarkPocan – “If we cut the Pentagon's spending back to the president's request, we'd still be spending more on defense than China, India, the U.K., Russia, France, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Japan, and South Korea — COMBINED. Let's focus on people's needs, not defense contractor profits. Link to image”
Levin (D-MI-9) 07/13/2022: Retweet of @RepMarkPocan – “If we cut the Pentagon's spending back to the president's request, we'd still be spending more on defense than China, India, the U.K., Russia, France, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Japan, and South Korea — COMBINED. Let's focus on people's needs, not defense contractor profits. Link to image”
Long (R-MO-7) 07/14/2022: Retweet of @newsmax – “President Joe Biden's trip to Saudi Arabia to seek more oil production is a "slap in the face" to the American people when the United States has the capacity for energy independence, Rep. Ashley Hinson said on Newsmax on Thursday. Rep. Hinson to Newsmax: Biden's Saudi Trip For Oil a 'Slap in the Face' to US... | newsmax.com”
Lummis (R-WY) 07/14/2022: Tweet – “We don't need Saudi oil. We should be leveraging our own favorable energy producing position and lowering gas prices for Americans. As he heads to Saudi Arabia, Biden should look to Texas and send a special envoy to Midland... | foxnews.com”
Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 07/13/2022: Retweet of @thehill – “.@SteveScaliseGOP: "Joe Biden said no to American energy. He hasn't said no to all energy. He's okay with foreign countries producing energy, [...] What's the carbon footprint of the 11,000+ miles he's flying on Air Force One to go beg Saudis to produce more oil?" Link to video”
Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 07/13/2022: Retweet of @NMalliotakis – “Saudi oil is NOT cleaner. Why is Biden emitting carbon & flying 11,000 miles to beg Saudi Arabia for more oil when we can produce it right here in the United States?”
Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 07/13/2022: Retweet of @thehill – “.@SteveScaliseGOP: "Joe Biden said no to American energy. He hasn't said no to all energy. He's okay with foreign countries producing energy, [...] What's the carbon footprint of the 11,000+ miles he's flying on Air Force One to go beg Saudis to produce more oil?" Link to video”
Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 07/13/2022: Retweet of @newsmax – “.@GOPLeader: "Where is the President today? Flying to the middle east to beg Saudi Arabia to produce more, instead of going down to Texas and creating American Jobs, having American energy independence, and making us more secure." MORE: - YouTube... | youtu.be Link to video”
Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 07/14/2022: Retweet of @AshleyRParker – “Pretty stunning that Biden heads to Saudi Arabia without explicitly promising to bring up the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi to MBS, the man who ordered the bone-saw dismemberment of a Washington Post columnist. @tylerpager + @CleveWootson report. Biden defends Saudi Arabia trip despite Khashoggi killing - The Washington Post”
McCarthy (R-CA-23) 07/13/2022: Retweet of @newsmax – “.@GOPLeader: "Where is the President today? Flying to the middle east to beg Saudi Arabia to produce more, instead of going down to Texas and creating American Jobs, having American energy independence, and making us more secure." MORE: - YouTube... | youtu.be Link to video”
McCarthy (R-CA-23) 07/14/2022: Tweet – “Right now, Joe Biden is in the Middle East to beg Saudi Arabia for oil. Apparently, he would rather lobby foreign princes than listen to American producers and job-creators. Talk about America Last. Kevin McCarthy... | twitter.com”
Murphy (D-CT) 07/13/2022: Tweet – “I hope you will take a minute to read and share my new piece for Foreign Policy on why it is time for a bottom up rethink of our relationship with Saudi Arabia. It's Time to Rethink the U.S.-Saudi Relationship... | foreignpolicy.com”
Nehls (R-TX-22) 07/14/2022: Tweet – “- Selling our oil to China then asking Saudi to help pump more. - Allowing hoards of illegal aliens into our country with one being accused of assaulting a 10-year-old. - Single-handedly fueling record-high inflation through sheer incompetence. 2024 cannot come soon enough.”
Pfluger (R-TX-11) 07/14/2022: Tweet – “Why is @POTUS willing to travel to Saudi Arabia to beg for more oil production, but he refuses to visit any oil and gas production or refining site in the United States?”
Pocan (D-WI-2) 07/13/2022: Tweet – “If we cut the Pentagon's spending back to the president's request, we'd still be spending more on defense than China, India, the U.K., Russia, France, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Japan, and South Korea — COMBINED. Let's focus on people's needs, not defense contractor profits. Link to image”
Scalise (R-LA-1) 07/14/2022: Retweet of @AmfreeChamber – “Gov. Branstad: “I encourage President Biden to look in his own backyard first before asking for help from Saudi Arabia. We have world-class energy facilities right here in the United States that employ millions of hardworking men and women each day." Chairman Branstad Responds to Biden's Upcoming Trip to Saudi Arabia... | amfreechamber.com”
Weber (R-TX-14) 07/14/2022: Tweet – “President Biden's trip to Saudi Arabia shows how out of touch he is with the American people. He is begging foreign countries to increase oil production instead of turning to American energy producers. @POTUS should be visiting states like Texas!”
Iraq
Frankel (D-FL-21) 07/13/2022: Tweet – “I'm blessed. My son, Ben, a Marine War veteran, returned safely from tours in Iraq & Afghanistan. But not every family is as lucky. Countless veterans come back home with long-term health issues. It's time to stand up for them & their health with the Honoring our PACT Act. Link to video”
Gallego (D-AZ-7) 07/13/2022: Tweet – “While serving in Iraq, we slept next to burn pits. Today, I know so many Marines who now deal with cancers and diseases from their exposure. I am proud to stand for the millions of veterans exposed to toxic substances during their service and get them the care they deserve. Link to video”
Kaptur (D-OH-9) 07/14/2022: Tweet – “Burn pits and other toxic hazards have grievously wounded servicemembers from Vietnam to Iraq and Afghanistan. Named in honor of SFC Heath Robinson of Ohio, the PACT Act expands healthcare to 3.5 million veterans. Link to image”
Stansbury (D-NM-1) 07/13/2022: Tweet – “From vets returning from Iraq & Afghanistan who loaded burn pits to Vietnam vets exposed to Agent Orange, we have an obligation to provide healthcare to our veterans. I'm proud to vote to pass the Honoring our PACT Act to expand care for 3.5 million vets to the President's desk! Link to image”
Turkey
Pappas (D-NH-1) 07/13/2022: Tweet – “My bipartisan amendment will block the Biden Administration's sale of F-16s to Turkey. Erdogan's government must be held accountable for continued violations of U.S. law and hostile rhetoric and aggression toward Greece, a reliable, democratic NATO ally. Pappas Leads Bipartisan Effort to Block Biden Administration's F-16 Sales to Turkey... | pappas.house.gov”
Titus (D-NV-1) 07/13/2022: Retweet of @TheAHIinDC – “UPDATE: House Rules Committee made in order @RepChrisPappas, @RepDinaTitus and others amendment to the #NDAA that will help put an end to Turkey's misuse of American Military Equipment #F16 #Turkey ⬇️⬇️The Amendment⬇️⬇️ Link to image”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Clarke (D-NY-9) 07/13/2022: Tweet – “Terrible news…anti-semitism and hatred have no place in Brooklyn, America, or the world — my prayers are with @yossy770 and his family tonight. May the perpetrators of this heinous crime find swift justice. Link to quoted tweetRefuah Shleima to renowned askan @yossy770 he was viciously assaulted in broad daylight on the streets of crown heights This is unacceptable intolerable and disgusting and every last one of these Cowards needs to be caught and arrested and held accountable for their actions (Link to twitter.com)”
Deutch (D-FL-22) 07/13/2022: Tweet – “Glad to see @POTUS visit Yad Vashem where he met with Holocaust survivors & spoke about the importance of remembering the Holocaust. As antisemitism and Holocaust denial insidiously grow in our communities & globally, we must work every day to uphold the promise of #NeverAgain. Link to quoted tweetToday, I paid a visit to the hallowed ground of Yad Vashem where I had the distinct honor of meeting Dr. Gita Cycowicz and Ms. Rena Quint, two Holocaust survivors. I vow to continue our shared, unending work to fight the poison of antisemitism wherever we find it in the world. (Link to twitter.com)”
Frankel (D-FL-21) 07/14/2022: Retweet of @RepTedDeutch – “Glad to see @POTUS visit Yad Vashem where he met with Holocaust survivors & spoke about the importance of remembering the Holocaust. As antisemitism and Holocaust denial insidiously grow in our communities & globally, we must work every day to uphold the promise of #NeverAgain. Link to quoted tweet”
Hinson (R-IA-1) 07/13/2022: Tweet – “This is disturbing and I strongly condemn whoever is responsible. We must root out anti-Semitism in all places & forms. There is no place for this hatred in our society. Link to quoted tweetA neo-Nazi group is accused of putting up posters in a public park in Oelwein, getting a lot of attention from around the country and shaking up a lot of the locals. (A neo-Nazi group puts poster up in Oelwein... | cbs2iowa.com)”
Jones (D-NY-17) 07/13/2022: Tweet – “Relatedly, months after 1/6, my Chief of Staff came across an antisemitic text in the possession of a Capitol Police officer at a checkpoint. We still have not been told why it was in his possession, what vetting was done before hiring him, and whether he got to keep his job. Link to image Link to quoted tweetRemember how there was tons of footage and evidence of officers & others inside on 1/6 supporting insurrectionists, but then everyone decided it was too politically risky to investigate thoroughly so they brushed under the rug and now we still have no idea who or what is safe? (Link to twitter.com)”
Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY-14) 07/13/2022: Retweet of @MondaireJones – “Relatedly, months after 1/6, my Chief of Staff came across an antisemitic text in the possession of a Capitol Police officer at a checkpoint. We still have not been told why it was in his possession, what vetting was done before hiring him, and whether he got to keep his job. Link to image Link to quoted tweet”
Afghanistan
Allred (D-TX-32) 07/14/2022: Tweet – “In 2019, I visited Afghanistan where I saw the harmful effects burn pits have on our service members. The #PACTAct expands access to care & benefits to the millions of vets exposed to these substances. Proud we again moved forward on this critical bill. Link to video”
Burgess (R-TX-26) 07/13/2022: Tweet – “I spoke on my amdts to the #NDAA2023 to require reports to Congress on our future military strategy in Ukraine and the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan last August. Tonight the House is expected to vote on my Ukraine admt. More on the amdts from last nights @RepRules meeting. Link to video”
García (D-IL-4) 07/14/2022: Retweet of @CrisLeeMaza – “Lawmakers, lawyers, and victims of terror attacks are clashing over the fate of the $7 billion in Afghan Central Bank reserves that the U.S. froze after Afghanistan fell to the Taliban. This article is locked, so here's a quick 🧵with the takeaways: The billion-dollar battle over frozen Afghan funds... | nationaljournal.com”
García (D-IL-4) 07/14/2022: Retweet of @CrisLeeMaza – “That perspective also has some support in Congress. @RepChuyGarcia argues the Afghan Central Bank money is vital for Afghanistan. “Humanitarian aid is important, but it cannot replace the central bank, which helps schools and hospitals stay open,” García said.”
Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 07/13/2022: Tweet – “The Administration supporting the Taliban over the resistance is disturbing. My statement: Link to quoted tweet(Link to twitter.com)”
Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 07/13/2022: Retweet of @alinazary – “Thank you Congressman @AdamKinzinger for standing with the @NRFafg, the last remaining democratic forces inside Afghanistan who are fighting for their people's liberation & against international terrorism. Our fight is for humanity & freedom. Alas that many haven't fathomed this. Link to quoted tweet”
Omar (D-MN-5) 07/13/2022: Retweet of @ryangrim – “Congress is about to pass a law that would bar the Pentagon from spending any money at all assisting Afghanistan in any way, including transporting their own currency to them, or flying in aid after an earthquake. Truly evil. New Defense Bill Bars Pentagon From Assisting Afghanistan in Any Way... | theintercept.com”
Omar (D-MN-5) 07/13/2022: Retweet of @ryangrim – “NEW: The NDAA bars the Pentagon from assisting Afghanistan in *any way,* after an @IlhanMN amendment was ruled out of order New Defense Bill Bars Pentagon From Assisting Afghanistan in Any Way... | interc.pt by @DRBoguslaw”
Omar (D-MN-5) 07/13/2022: Tweet – “Afghanistan is facing one of the most horrific humanitarian crises in the planet. We should be doing everything in our power to deliver humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people, not needlessly limiting the aid we can supply. Link to quoted tweetNEW: The NDAA bars the Pentagon from assisting Afghanistan in *any way,* after an @IlhanMN amendment was ruled out of order (New Defense Bill Bars Pentagon From Assisting Afghanistan in Any Way... | interc.pt) by @DRBoguslaw”
Thune (R-SD) 07/13/2022: Twitter thread – ““Who could've seen this coming” seems to be the theme of Joe Biden's presidency. Well, here's my warning *over a year ago* that Dems' reckless spending would ignite inflation. Link to quoted tweetIf your bill seems higher these days, you aren't imagining it. Inflation is at its highest level in nearly 13 yrs. Experts agree that Democrats' big-government spending spree is contributing, but Democrats aren't listening & the big $$ proposals keep rolling in. And, while we're at it, today is the 1-year anniversary of the dissent cable that warned that Afghanistan could rapidly fall to the Taliban. One more warning that went ignored by this administration.”
Waltz (R-FL-6) 07/13/2022: Tweet – “The Biden Admin not only refuses to help Afghan freedom fighters but actually condemn them. Their appeasement of the Taliban is going to allow Al Qaeda & ISIS to strike America once again. State Department turns against anti-Taliban fighters, as al Qaeda operates freely across Afghanistan... | justthenews.com”
Other - Middle East
Harshbarger (R-TN-1) 07/13/2022: Tweet – “Right this second, hundreds of illegal invaders are crossing into our country, led by human traffickers. Where is Joe Biden? Heading to the Middle East to beg for energy we can produce right here at home.”
Inhofe (R-OK) 07/13/2022: Tweet – “Today, Pres. Biden arrived in the Middle East for his trip where he's expected to beg a foreign country to pump more oil as way to lower gas prices for Americans. Biden should instead be encouraging fossil energy production here at home and abandon his anti-American energy agenda”
Jackson (R-TX-13) 07/13/2022: Tweet – “I have ZERO confidence that Biden has the cognitive ability to represent us on the world stage. If he needs a notecard on how to sit in a chair, HOW can we trust him in complex negotiations in the Middle East? America is FALLING APART!”
Luria (D-VA-2) 07/13/2022: Retweet of @VetAffairsDems – “The Honoring our PACT Act includes provisions from @RepElaineLuria's COVENANT Act. Her provision secures benefits for toxic-exposed veterans who served in the Middle East, Southwest Asia, East Africa, and the Philippines. ⬇️ Link to video”
McCarthy (R-CA-23) 07/14/2022: Retweet of @RepPfluger – “LIVE with @GOPLeader, @SteveScalise, @cathymcmorris + others discussing the importance of AMERICAN energy production. We should encourage energy production in Midland and Odessa, not the Middle East! TUNE IN NOW: Live | House Republican Leader”
McMorris Rodgers (R-WA-5) 07/14/2022: Retweet of @RepPfluger – “LIVE with @GOPLeader, @SteveScalise, @cathymcmorris + others discussing the importance of AMERICAN energy production. We should encourage energy production in Midland and Odessa, not the Middle East! TUNE IN NOW: Live | House Republican Leader”
Meuser (R-PA-9) 07/13/2022: Retweet of @cspanwj – “THURS| Rep. Dan Meuser (R-PA, @RepMeuser) a member of the Foreign Affairs and Small Business committees, will discuss President Biden's trip to the Mideast, the U.S. economy, and congressional news of the day. Watch live at 9:00am ET! Link to image”
Meuser (R-PA-9) 07/14/2022: Tweet – “Tune in: I will be on C-Span's "Washington Journal" after 9 to discuss the president's Mideast trip, the economy and inflation and what can be done to improve the administration's failing energy policy. Washington Journal | Series | C-SPAN.org”
Newhouse (R-WA-4) 07/13/2022: Tweet – “Grocery bills are rising at the fastest pace we've seen in more than 40 years while farmers are struggling due to a lack of labor. My bill, the #FarmWorkforceModernizationAct, will help curb these skyrocketing prices by providing legal, reliable labor for our nation's producers. Link to quoted tweetAs #FoodCosts rise, some lawmakers say addressing what they call a farm labor shortage could lower prices. What are they proposing, and how does it relate to the southern border and #NationalSecurity? 🔵 WATCH HERE👉(Capitol Report (July 12): Lowering Food Prices, Protecting Farmland; US Kills High-Level ISIS Commander... | buff.ly) (Link to twitter.com)”
Pfluger (R-TX-11) 07/13/2022: Tweet – “When it comes to energy, @POTUS should be visiting Midland, Texas — not the Middle East. I am again inviting the President to come out and see the innovators and entrepreneurs in the Permian Basin who have transformed access to affordable energy for Americans.”
Pfluger (R-TX-11) 07/14/2022: Tweet – “LIVE with @GOPLeader, @SteveScalise, @cathymcmorris + others discussing the importance of AMERICAN energy production. We should encourage energy production in Midland and Odessa, not the Middle East! TUNE IN NOW: Live | House Republican Leader”