Last updated on Mon July 18, 2022 at 12:47 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Brown (D-OH-11) 07/18/2022: Tweet – “Last week the @NRDems held a hearing on my bill to recognize the Kol Israel Foundation Holocaust Memorial—located in Bedford Heights, Ohio— as a national memorial. We must always stand against antisemitism by educating future generations about this dark chapter in history. Link to video”
Long (R-MO-7) 07/18/2022: Retweet of @mschlapp – “Hey Pres Biden we came here on our very first stop asking for God's blessings for @CPAC Israel Link to image”
Newman (D-IL-3) 07/17/2022: Retweet of @_Goldwasser_ – “Essential reading from @PeterBeinart on how @AIPAC and @DemMaj4Israel are flooding the field with cash and defeating not just candidates who support Palestinian rights but dealing a blow to progressivism across the board. The Israel Lobby's New Campaign Playbook... | jewishcurrents.org”
Torres (D-NY-15) 07/17/2022: Retweet of @POTUS – “Every chance I get to work with Israel is a blessing. With my visit, I reaffirmed the United States' ironclad commitment to Israel's security and launched new technology partnerships. May Israel and the U.S. continue to prosper together for the benefit of the world. Link to video”
Weber (R-TX-14) 07/18/2022: Tweet – “Not only is it a moral obligation to Israel because of the existential threat Iran poses to our greatest Ally, but it's a moral obligation for the rest of the free, civilized world. Thank you- IDF Chief of the General staff- LTG Aviv Kohavi! Link to quoted tweetThe Iranian regime is a danger to us all. Our mission will always be to protect the people of Israel from any threat. (Link to twitter.com)”
Iran
Bacon (R-NE-2) 07/17/2022: Retweet of @IAC_NY – “@RepDonBacon @mdubowitz Round of applause.@RepDonBacon earned the Badge of Honor 👏👏👏 .@RepJeffries 61 prominent Americans including 30 bi-partisan sitting Members of U.S. Congress are sanctioned by the Mullah's for their support for a Democratic, secular & non-nuclear #Iran @NCRIUS @A_Jafarzadeh Link to image”
Bacon (R-NE-2) 07/17/2022: Retweet of @Ali_Soltani1 – “Thank you @RepDonBacon. Obviously this ridiculous list has no International value but rather is a ploy by a desperate regime on its last leg, trying to keep its demoralized supporters and hired thugs. The #Iranian people led by their organized resistance will triumph. #MEK Link to quoted tweet”
Blackburn (R-TN) 07/18/2022: Tweet – “We must stand up to Russia, Iran, North Korea, and Communist China. We cannot allow the new Axis of Evil to spread its influence. Putin Seeks to Cement Ties With Iran, Turkey in Rare Trip Abroad... | wsj.com”
Cotton (R-AR) 07/18/2022: Tweet – “Joe Biden's foreign policy is a disaster. He must be clear with our Middle East partners: our common enemy is Iran, and our goal is to stop them from getting the bomb. Link to video”
Cotton (R-AR) 07/18/2022: Tweet – “Joe Biden's push for a revised nuclear deal is just another example of the left's appeasement and conciliation of Iran. Senator Tom Cotton: Relationships With Our Partners In The Middle East Are Somewhat Frayed Because of Barack Obama & Joe Biden Embracing Iran... | radio.foxnews.com”
Deutch (D-FL-22) 07/17/2022: Twitter thread – “Encouraged that @POTUS worked to assemble a Mid East coalition to defend against shared threats, especially those emanating from the Iranian regime that commits egregious human rights abuses & destabilizes the region by spreading terror & violence and through its nuclear program. I'm particularly concerned about Iran's escalatory decision to activate advanced centrifuges in a nuclear plant that is deep underground & I'm looking forward to capitalizing on the successes of @POTUS' visit to the region to confront all the threats emanating from Iran.”
Fallon (R-TX-4) 07/18/2022: Retweet of @michaelgwaltz – “If true, the Iran Regime cannot be allowed to acquire a nuke. All options should be on the table to enforce this. Link to quoted tweet”
Gonzales (R-TX-23) 07/18/2022: Retweet of @TexasGOPVote – “National security is more important than ever as we face cyber-attacks and threats from countries like China, Russia, and Iran. This package strengthens our national defense, bolsters cybersecurity, and supports servicemembers through improved resources. Congressman Tony Gonzales Applauds House Passage of Amendments in FY23 NDAA... | texasgopvote.com”
Green (R-TN-7) 07/18/2022: Tweet – “The visit is tomorrow. Is this sounding the alarms at the Biden White House? If the administration goes through with the Iran Nuclear Deal, we will be supplying our enemies. Link to quoted tweetFurther proof President Biden should nix all Iran Nuclear Deal discussions with Tehran—immediately. (Putin set to visit Iran next week... | abcnews.go.com)”
McCarthy (R-CA-23) 07/18/2022: Retweet of @HouseGOP – ““Every foreign policy he has made has been wrong.” - @GOPLeader blasts Biden's new Iran nuclear deal and weakness on the world stage. Link to video”
Pallone (D-NJ-6) 07/17/2022: Tweet – “Erdogan is scheduled to meet with Putin and the Iranian President this week in Tehran. It's yet another example of why we cannot trust him to be a reliable ally. He continues to placate Putin instead of acting in the best interest of NATO and the United States. Link to quoted tweetRussian President Vladimir Putin is set to travel to the Middle East this week, a rare trip abroad intended to signal that the war in Ukraine hasn't diminished Moscow's place on the world stage (Putin Seeks to Cement Ties With Iran, Turkey in Rare Trip Abroad... | on.wsj.com)”
Waltz (R-FL-6) 07/17/2022: Twitter thread – “If true, the Iran Regime cannot be allowed to acquire a nuke. All options should be on the table to enforce this. Link to quoted tweetKhamenei adviser says Tehran 'capable of building nuclear bomb,' Al Jazeera reports (Khamenei adviser says Tehran 'capable of building nuclear bomb,' Al Jazeera reports... | reut.rs) (Link to twitter.com) Only if the Iranian Regime believes a credible military option is on the table will they possibly reconsider their race to a bomb.”
Egypt
Baldwin (D-WI) 07/18/2022: Tweet – “I have led 52 Members of Congress and British Parliamentarians in a bilateral letter calling on the U.S. and UK to intensify efforts to curb Egypt's human rights abuses against critics of the Egyptian government. Baldwin, Pocan, Ali Lead 52 Members of Congress and British Parliamentarians in Calling on U.S. and U.K. to Curb Human Rights Abuses in Egypt | U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin”
Deutch (D-FL-22) 07/18/2022: Retweet of @POTUS – “It was good to attend a first-of-its-kind “Jeddah Security and Development Summit” with the leaders of the GCC, Egypt, Iraq, and Jordan. The U.S. is committed to a Middle East that is prosperous, peaceful, and integrated. We are invested in building a better future for all. Link to image”
Saudi Arabia
Bentz (R-OR-2) 07/18/2022: Tweet – “❌Unprecedented border crisis ❌Sending our oil to China ❌Begging Saudi Arabia for oil ❌Refusing to unleash American energy ❌Unchecked, reckless spending ❌9.1% inflation What's next for Joe Biden?”
Beyer (D-VA-8) 07/18/2022: Retweet of @RepDonBeyer – “The UAE's arrest of Northern Virginia human rights lawyer Asim Ghafoor, who represented Jamal Khashoggi, appears arbitrary and politically motivated. The UAE routinely imprisons critics, activists, and human rights advocates. The United States must stand for human rights in UAE. Link to quoted tweet”
Cassidy (R-LA) 07/18/2022: Tweet – “U.S. Energy > Saudi oil We need to unleash American energy.”
Cotton (R-AR) 07/17/2022: Tweet – “Bernie only supports maintaining relationships with anti-American communist dictatorships like Soviet Russia, Castro, and the Sandinistas. Link to quoted tweetSen. Bernie Sanders tells @MarthaRaddatz that Pres. Biden should not have gone to Saudi Arabia. “I just don't believe we should be maintaining a warm relationship with a dictatorship like that.” (Joe Manchin is 'intentionally sabotaging the president's agenda': Bernie Sanders... | abcn.ws) (Link to twitter.com)”
Flores (R-TX-34) 07/17/2022: Retweet of @ElRepublican_ – ““¡Biden viajó casi 7 mil millas para rogar a Arabia Saudita por petróleo cuando tenemos nuestras propias reservas de petróleo disponibles!” - Rep. @MayraFlores2022 Link to image”
Flores (R-TX-34) 07/18/2022: Tweet – “Oil spikes to $100 per barrel as Biden fails to win Saudi pledge to boost output 🙄 #BidenWorstPresidentEver”
Khanna (D-CA-17) 07/18/2022: Tweet – “I urge @MohamedBinZayed & @UAEEmbassyUS to release Asim Ghafoor, a U.S. citizen & former lawyer for Jamal Khashoggi, from prison. I hope that @POTUS will press for his release & stand up for human rights.”
Long (R-MO-7) 07/17/2022: Tweet – “Everyone knows Politico is in the tank for @Eric_Schmitt in the #MOSen race but I still can't believe they had the nerve to photoshop old #ShanghaiSchmitt out of this picture! #China stands in the way of Biden's Saudi outreach - POLITICO China stands in the way of Biden's Saudi outreach - POLITICO”
Long (R-MO-7) 07/17/2022: Retweet of @FoxNews – “THUMBS DOWN: Biden wants media to stop talking about this fist bump with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Biden to reporter asking if he regrets MBS fist bump: 'Why don't you guys talk about something that matters?' | Fox News Link to video”
Long (R-MO-7) 07/18/2022: Retweet of @catturd2 – “Joe Biden begged Saudi for oil and all he got was this lousy fist bump.”
Long (R-MO-7) 07/18/2022: Retweet of @FoxNews – “'BIDEN'S ENERGY FIASCO': @SteveHiltonx says President Biden's visit to Saudi Arabia is the 'second most disgraceful moment' of his presidency. Steve Hilton: Biden's visit to Saudi Arabia is the second most disgraceful moment of his presidency | Fox News Link to image”
Long (R-MO-7) 07/18/2022: Tweet – “My President went to Saudi Arabia and all I got was this lousy fist bump. Link to image Link to quoted tweetTHUMBS DOWN: Biden wants media to stop talking about this fist bump with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (Biden to reporter asking if he regrets MBS fist bump: 'Why don't you guys talk about something that matters?'... | fxn.ws) (Link to twitter.com)”
Long (R-MO-7) 07/18/2022: Retweet of @catturd2 – “Is the basement dummy still on his hands and knees begging the Saudis for oil?”
Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 07/17/2022: Tweet – “You don't need to travel 11,000 miles and fist bump the Saudis. You can visit oil and natural gas producing states right here in the USA! And that should be an American President's preference. Link to video”
Tiffany (R-WI-7) 07/18/2022: Tweet – “Instead of fist-bumping Saudi royals halfway around the world, Joe Biden should fist-bump the overrun Border Patrol agents dealing with his own border crisis. But we all know he's too much of a coward to visit the southern border.”
Iraq
Boozman (R-AR) 07/18/2022: Tweet – “It's been more than 30 years since the U.S. and coalition forces helped liberate Kuwait from the Iraqi invasion. READ my latest column for an update on the effort to establish a national memorial honoring their service and sacrifice. @DesertStormMeml Breaking Ground to Honor Veterans... | boozman.senate.gov”
Turkey
Deutch (D-FL-22) 07/17/2022: Tweet – “Heartened by an agreement emerging that will allow Ukrainian grain exports through the Black Sea. This will help ease the global food crisis that is heavily impacting the MENA region. We must ensure this deal is finalized & Russia is held accountable for this crisis. Link to quoted tweetA deal to resume the export of Ukrainian grains is within reach, according to the Turkish defense minister, after talks between Russia, Ukraine, Turkey and the U.N. were held in Istanbul (Turkey, Russia, Ukraine, U.N. set to meet on grain exports... | reut.rs) (Link to twitter.com)”
Morocco
Marshall (R-KS) 07/18/2022: Twitter thread – “We got good news from the ITC today - they just made a negative final injury determination concerning its investigation of imports of nitrogen fertilizer from Trinidad and Tobago. I've been leading the fight against these duties but the fight isn't over. 1/2 The Biden Administration needs to take a look at phosphate-based fertilizers from Morocco now. Duties on some of our most reliable trading partners is the last thing we need amid record inflation. 2/2”
Horn of Africa
Omar (D-MN-5) 07/18/2022: Tweet – “Thank you. Link to quoted tweetUSAID head Samantha Power announces US will send $1.2B in funding, incl food aid, to Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia as drought + war in Ukraine worsens wide-scale starvation US lawmakers have criticized USAID's delayed rollout of emergency aid Congress approved earlier this year”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Evans (D-PA-3) 07/18/2022: Retweet of @DemJewishPA – “Gun violence everywhere. Shooting at 6am at Boathouse row in Philadelphia. From the city to the suburbs no place is safe from gun violence. It's the guns. @MomsDemand @CeaseFirePA @Everytown”
Gimenez (R-FL-26) 07/18/2022: Tweet – “Today marks 28 years since the terrorist attack on the Jewish Community Center in Argentina. My team had the honor to present a congressional record to AMIA in Argentina and light 85 candles honoring the victims. Globally, we must always stand together against anti-Semitic acts. Link to image”
Maloney (D-NY-18) 07/17/2022: Tweet – “This dangerous man who recently praised Hitler is now bankrolling my MAGA Republican opponent, @lawler4ny . What a slap in the face to the large Jewish community that calls the Hudson Valley home. Give the money back, Mike! GOP candidate received donation from candidate who praised Hitler... | forward.com”
Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-23) 07/18/2022: Twitter thread – “With a heavy heart, I introduced a resolution commemorating the 1994 bombing of the AMIA Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires and demanding justice & accountability for those responsible for the attack. Pleased to be joined in this initiative by fellow Latino Caucus Co-Chairs @MarioDB, @RepEspaillat, and HFAC MENA Chair @RepTedDeutch.”
Afghanistan
Cammack (R-FL-3) 07/17/2022: Tweet – “67 percent of the country is dissatisfied with Biden's job performance. From the botched withdrawal of Afghanistan to soaring inflation to the border crisis and beyond, there's plenty to disappoint us. Tell us what you think here: Issues Survey... | bit.ly Link to image”
Meng (D-NY-6) 07/18/2022: Twitter thread – “Pleased to announce several priorities I helped secure for New Yorkers in the House-passed #NDAA! These provisions will make critical investments in the people, programs, and technologies that strengthen our common defense!🧵1/6 Created a grant program that would fund restoration activities, improve water quality, and increase public access in the NY-NJ Watershed. Established a new grant program that would subsidize safe gun storage as an effective way to prevent suicide. 2/6 Started pilot program that requires menstrual products are provided free of charge in all restrooms in public buildings, from my Menstrual Products in Federal Buildings Act. Fought for a 4.6% pay raise for service members and inflation bonuses. 3/6 Extended the deadline for our allies in Afghanistan to potentially apply for Special Immigrant Visas, allows those Afghans wounded during their service to the U.S. Government to apply for SIVs. 4/6 Ensured refugee camps around the world would provide safe and secure access to sanitation facilities, from my Refugee Sanitation Facility Safety Act. Ensured veterans are aware of the fertility treatments available to them and covered by the @DeptVetAffairs. 5/6 Required that the @StateDept would work to reunite Korean Americans with family members in North Korea, from my Divided Families Act. Took key steps to prevent future pandemics by making it the policy of the US to work with our allies and partners to close wildlife markets. 6/6”
Spartz (R-IN-5) 07/17/2022: Tweet – “Congress should not be afraid of the failed foreign policy establishment - it's not just $$$ but real LIVES. We should enforce policies to help Ukraine win - not create another Afghanistan. Victoria Spartz Deserves a Real Argument on Ukraine | National Review”
Waltz (R-FL-6) 07/18/2022: Tweet – “You failed to mention in your media criticism of Afghanistan coverage that 13 U.S. service members were killed. Link to quoted tweetHigh inflation. Manchin and Sinema. Some of his own mistakes. But in my view, one of the biggest challenges for Biden has been facing a mainstream media looking to "balance" its anti-Trump coverage from 2017-2020. (Opinion | How media coverage drove Biden's political plunge)”
Other - Middle East
Comer (R-KY-1) 07/18/2022: Tweet – “The Biden Family peddled access to the highest levels of government to enrich themselves. We know Hunter is a national security threat. The President's brother is now using his last name to "open doors" in the Middle East. Americans deserve answers. @SteveHiltonx @NextRevFNC Link to video”
McCarthy (R-CA-23) 07/18/2022: Retweet of @RepJamesComer – “The Biden Family peddled access to the highest levels of government to enrich themselves. We know Hunter is a national security threat. The President's brother is now using his last name to "open doors" in the Middle East. Americans deserve answers. @SteveHiltonx @NextRevFNC Link to video”
Rubio (R-FL) 07/18/2022: Tweet – “United in prayer as the world commemorates the fallen victims of the tragic Islamic-backed terrorist attack against the #AMIA in #BuenosAires. #AMIA28Years Link to image”