Last updated on Fri July 22, 2022 at 12:46 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Graham (R-SC) 07/22/2022: Twitter thread – “While Democrats blast @JDVance1, the Republican candidate for Senate in Ohio, for visiting Israel, I applaud JD. JD recognizes the importance of Israel to our national security. America has no better friend and ally than Israel. Ohio Democrats Attack Vance for Trip to Israel... | freebeacon.com I am sure the good people of Ohio will appreciate their next senator understanding the importance of the U.S.- Israel relationship, which makes America safer. It's important to stand with our allies. JD has the potential to be one of the strongest supporters of the U.S.-Israel relationship, and I look forward to working with him the U.S. Senate after he wins this fall.”
Levin (D-MI-9) 07/22/2022: Tweet – “I'm live with @markpocan, local clergy and democracy advocates to discuss the influx of @AIPAC and dark money in the #MI11 race. Tune in! 👇🏼 Andy Levin - Congressman Pocan, Clergy, and Activists Press...”
Murphy (D-CT) 07/21/2022: Tweet – “Great to meet with the Ambassador of Israel, Michael Herzog, to talk about how we strengthen our bilateral relationship, keep Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, and get back on a path to a Palestinian state. @IsraelinUSA Link to image”
Scott (R-SC) 07/21/2022: Tweet – “This week, I had the chance to meet with @CUFI to hear about how we can better strengthen US-Israel relations. I will always support our Israeli allies. Link to image”
Syria
Rubio (R-FL) 07/21/2022: Tweet – “Shameful #Belgium ratified a prisoner swap treaty w/ #Iran. Our European partner & NATO ally can now repatriate convicted terrorist Assadollah Assadi,who carried out the 2018 bombing in Paris. We should be holding the regime in Tehran accountable, not returning their terrorists. Link to quoted tweet#Belgium's proposed treaty with #Iran cannot allow the return of Assadollah Asadi, a convicted terrorist, to his homeland. The regime in Tehran & its agents must be held accountable for their int'l terrorist activities & their continued practice of taking innocents hostage. (Link to twitter.com)”
Lebanon
Spanberger (D-VA-7) 07/21/2022: Retweet of @Mpolymer – “This, for those of us who were in the arena for decades in the sandbox, should be the most shocking. This was not AQ, ISIS or Hizballah. It was fellow Americans attacking the VP. I once called home to say goodbye to my family. I was in the Middle East, in a war zone. Not in DC. Link to quoted tweet”
Iran
Deutch (D-FL-22) 07/21/2022: Tweet – “Putin's visit to Tehran is further evidence of a deeply concerning yet growing Russia-Iran partnership dedicated to undermining the int'l rules-based order & US interests. I continue to urge the US to lead a comprehensive effort against Russia & Iran's malign cooperation. Link to quoted tweetPutin visits Iran for first trip outside former U.S.S.R. since Ukraine war (Putin visits Iran for first trip outside former U.S.S.R. since Ukraine war... | reut.rs) (Link to twitter.com)”
Inhofe (R-OK) 07/22/2022: Tweet – “China. Russia. Iran. North Korea. Terrorists. Inflation. A recruitment crisis. We are facing the most serious set of national security challenges I've seen in my lifetime. Congress can respond by passing the #FY23NDAA. I urge @SenSchumer to bring this bill to the floor ASAP.”
Mast (R-FL-18) 07/22/2022: Tweet – “Nobody - including the Ayatollah - believes that Biden will stop Iran from getting a nuke. There's no strength coming from the White House. You can watch the full interview here: Rep. Mast: Nobody Believes Biden Will Stop Iran... | youtu.be Link to video”
Saudi Arabia
Blackburn (R-TN) 07/22/2022: Tweet – “The U.S. has the capacity that could be used to lower prices at the pump. We shouldn't have to beg for oil from other countries — restart the Keystone pipeline. Saudi Arabia Nears Its Oil Pumping Limit... | wsj.com”
Bowman (D-NY-16) 07/21/2022: Tweet – “🚨 The UAE has arrested American Asim Ghafoor without due process in what seems to be a politically motivated arrest. Link to quoted tweetI am seeking answers from the UAE government to what appears to be a politically motivated arrest of my constituent, Asim Ghafoor. Upholding fundamental rights, including due process protections, is critical to the U.S.-UAE relationship. (Rights group says UAE has detained U.S. lawyer who represented Khashoggi... | reuters.com)”
Doggett (D-TX-35) 07/22/2022: Tweet – “An ill-advised trip with unsurprising, poor results. May the President and future U.S. leaders finally learn this lesson: Put human rights over Saudi money and Saudi oil. Opinion | In the Middle East, Biden's policy bumps into U.S. principles”
LaMalfa (R-CA-1) 07/21/2022: Tweet – “Instead of making nice with the Saudi crown prince to ask for their oil, President Biden should apologize to the American energy workers who lost their jobs thanks to his administration's anti-American-sourced energy agenda. Link to video”
McMorris Rodgers (R-WA-5) 07/21/2022: Tweet – “The answer to President Biden's energy crisis is right here in front of him. It's not in Saudi Arabia or any other foreign regime. It's in the fields of Texas, Pennsylvania, North Dakota, and across the United States, and at the hands of American workers and producers.”
Murphy (D-CT) 07/22/2022: Retweet of @seth_binder – “This is true, this isnt just about human rights as a value 👉"Over and over again, the Saudi government acts in ways that are directly contrary to US security interests, and over and over again, the United States just looks the other way." - @ChrisMurphyCT It's Time to Rethink the U.S.-Saudi Relationship... | foreignpolicy.com”
Van Hollen (D-MD) 07/22/2022: Tweet – “Asim Ghafoor deserves due process, access to his lawyer, and the opportunity for bail. The U.S. must stand up for the rights of this American & all U.S. citizens detained abroad. Outrage builds in US over UAE's detention of Jamal Khashoggi's lawyer... | middleeasteye.net”
Iraq
Armstrong (R-ND-0) 07/22/2022: Retweet of @NDNationalGuard – “19 years ago today, Spc. Jon Fettig gave his life for his country. He was killed in action in Iraq while serving with the 957th Engineer Company (Multi-Role Bridge). We will never forget his service and sacrifice, nor that of his family and friends. Link to image”
Duckworth (D-IL) 07/21/2022: Tweet – “The last time I heard the sound of gunfire that rapid on the Fourth of July was when I was in Iraq. I never thought I'd hear that on this holiday again, let alone here on U.S. soil. This is a uniquely American disease that requires a national solution. Link to quoted tweetEvery gun death is a tragedy that can and should be prevented. This is a uniquely American disease that requires a national solution, Sen. Tammy Duckworth writes. (Tammy Duckworth: Members of Congress can show they care about Americans by passing an assault weapons ban... | chicagotribune.com)”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 07/21/2022: Tweet – “LR @RepMcCaul "I condemn the attack on a tourist hotel in Iraq that killed and injured civilians. My condolences to the victims and their families. Iraq must be sovereign and safe for all of its citizens." Link to quoted tweetThe United States condemns today's attack in the Dohuk province of Iraq, which killed and injured civilians. We extend our condolences to the families of those killed, and we maintain our strong support for Iraq's sovereignty. (The United States Condemns Attack in the Dohuk Province of Iraq - United States Department of State)”
Meeks (D-NY-5) 07/21/2022: Tweet – “CM @RepGregoryMeeks: I condemn this excessive use of force by Turkey, resulting in the death of at least 8 Iraqi civilians in a crowded tourist resort. Extending my condolences to those affected and support to the Iraqi government in their investigations. Turkish strike kills at least 9 Iraqi tourists in northern resort... | washingtonpost.com”
Turkey
Coons (D-DE) 07/21/2022: Twitter thread – “I'm optimistic this deal will provide a critical lifeline to the hundreds of millions of people facing starvation and food insecurity around the world. Link to quoted tweetDeal to resume to Ukraine Black Sea grain exports to be signed Friday, Turkey says (Deal to resume to Ukraine Black Sea grain exports to be signed Friday, Turkey says... | reut.rs) (Link to twitter.com) Russia's immoral and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and its blockade of Black Sea ports has caused harm far beyond Ukraine's borders, and any increase in grain exports will save lives and reduce hunger globally. Despite this progress, the only lasting solution will be for Russia to end its invasion and for Ukraine to regain its territorial sovereignty. The United States, NATO, and the international community must continue to use every tool at our disposal to isolate Putin's regime, aid the Ukrainians defending their homeland, and hasten the end to this invasion.”
Long (R-MO-7) 07/22/2022: Tweet – “#Russia, #Ukraine sign grain export deal in #Istanbul, averting threat amid #globalfoodcrisis Russia, Ukraine sign grain export deal in Istanbul, averting threat amid global food crisis | Fox News”
Meng (D-NY-6) 07/21/2022: Tweet – “As we mark the 48th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of #Cyrpus, I continue to urge Turkey to immediately withdraw its troops and allow for reunification of the island. Let us also not forget the many Greek Cypriots who remain missing.”
Morocco
Inhofe (R-OK) 07/22/2022: Tweet – “Because Morocco has shown no willingness to resolve the issue of Western Sahara, the U.S. should assess alternative locations to host our annual military exercises there. I'm pleased that our nominees to lead @USAfricaCommand and @USSOCOM agreed to support this assessment. Link to video”
Yemen
Risch (R-ID) 07/21/2022: Tweet – “Senate passage of this resolution should send a clear message to #Russia, #Ethiopia, #SouthSudan, #Yemen, and others that the U.S. will ensure our food assistance is not being manipulated and that those who use hunger as a weapon will be held accountable. Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Starvation as a Weapon of War Passes Senate | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Courtney (D-CT-2) 07/21/2022: Tweet – “I am happy to announce that I have been endorsed by the @USJewishDems ! I will continue working with the Jewish community to advocate for our shared values, including fighting antisemitism and supporting our democracy. Link to image”
Levin (D-MI-9) 07/21/2022: Retweet of @jews4andy – “The Jewish people have a rich history with the labor movement. Andy has always been a friend to workers and unions, in our divisive economic reality — we need all the friends we can get in congress!! #mench4congress Link to image”
Maloney (D-NY-18) 07/22/2022: Tweet – “While we encourage everyone to get vaccinated to prevent diseases like polio from returning, it's important to focus the conversation on public health and not allow anti-Semitic tropes or unjust targeting of the Jewish community to become part of the dialogue. Link to quoted tweetHealth officials are investigating the first confirmed case of Polio in the U.S. since 2013 in New York state after an unvaccinated patient developed paralysis a month ago. Now, doctors are being warned to look out for more. (Link to twitter.com)”
Other - Middle East
Fischer (R-NE) 07/22/2022: Tweet – “Beautiful to see Nebraskans come out in support of the Nebraska National Guard's 734th Battalion. To all our Guard members -- thank you for your service to our country.🇺🇸 734th CSSB returns after deployment to Middle East... | nebraska.tv”