Last updated on Tue August 09, 2022 at 12:45 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Burgess (R-TX-26) 08/08/2022: Tweet – “I support our ally Israel in defending itself from Palestinian and Jihadist rockets. Biden Says Israel Has Right to Defend Itself, Except When It Does... | bit.ly”
Deutch (D-FL-22) 08/08/2022: Twitter thread – “As attention remains focused on potential return to the JCPOA, we must acknowledge the scope of the Iranian regime's malicious behavior. Iran continues to spread terror & violence around the world, commit egregious human rights violations, & undermine the int'l rules-based order. Iran is the largest state-sponsor of terrorism. Iranian-backed terrorist groups around the world murder civilians, threaten the US and our allies & partners, and attack critical infrastructure that powers the int'l economy with funds & weapons sourced directly from Iran. This past week, PIJ, a terrorist group funded by Iran, fired hundreds of rockets at Israeli cities, at least 60 of which fell short & endangered Palestinians in Gaza. The U.S.-backed Iron Dome protected Israeli cities & civilians and saved Israeli and Palestinian lives. Iran & Russia work together to advance their malicious goals & undermine US interests. Iran is supplying Russia w/ deadly drones to be used in Ukraine, and Russia & Iran plan to launch a satellite which will be used to spy on targets in Ukraine & across the Middle East. The Iranian regime systematically commits horrific human rights abuses. Iran regularly takes Americans hostage for political gain, like my constituent Bob Levinson, savagely cracks down on political opposition, and persecutes the Baha'i & other religious minorities. Iran is rapidly advancing its nuclear program, recently said it has the capability to build a nuclear bomb, & continues to flout its safeguards obligations after IAEA BoG censure. This escalation destabilizes the Mid East & threatens the int'l nuclear non-proliferation movement. The US has worked w/ our allies & partners to lead a remarkably effective response to Russia's illegal and unjust invasion of Ukraine. The US must lead a similarly robust & comprehensive int'l effort to address Iran's nuclear program and the entirety of its malicious behavior.”
Deutch (D-FL-22) 08/08/2022: Retweet of @RepTedDeutch – “Palestinian Islamic Jihad is a terrorist organization funded by Iran. They've fired at least 80 rockets at Israel tonight. And they're targeting civilians. America supports Iron Dome because it saves lives. We condemn these terror attacks. America stands with Israel. 🇺🇸 🇮🇱 Link to quoted tweet”
Gallego (D-AZ-7) 08/08/2022: Tweet – “I'm happy for the cease fire in Israel. Terrorist attacks against Israel are unacceptable. Thankfully Iron Dome saved many lives.”
Gimenez (R-FL-26) 08/08/2022: Tweet – “I fully support Israel and the Jewish people. I always have, and I always will. #StandWithIsrael”
Kustoff (R-TN-8) 08/08/2022: Tweet – “Over the weekend, more than 1,100 rockets were fired by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad in Gaza into Israel. The United States must continue to support our greatest friend and ally in the Middle East, Israel, and her right to defend herself and her citizens against terrorism.”
Lawrence (D-MI-14) 08/08/2022: Twitter thread – “1/ I am grateful for the mutual ceasefire agreement brokered by the Egyptian government in this recent round of violence. As a member of @AppropsDems, I am glad to have supported funds for the Iron Dome which protects civilians and saves lives. 2/ Let me be clear: Israelis and Palestinians deserve to live in peace, security, and prosperity.”
Long (R-MO-7) 08/09/2022: Retweet of @HananyaNaftali – “BREAKING: Israeli special forces are operating right now in Nablus against terrorists. Palestinian terrorists are firing on them. So far 11 terrorists are hit, and 0 casualties on our side. Keep our troops in your prayers. Link to video”
Long (R-MO-7) 08/09/2022: Retweet of @HananyaNaftali – “14,000 Palestinians from Gaza will be able to return to work in Israel after Operation Breaking Dawn is over. Israel cares for Palestinians more than their own leaders.”
Maloney (D-NY-12) 08/08/2022: Tweet – “Glad to see a truce has begun. I pray that peace will hold and that Israeli security is protected. Israel, Palestinian militants agree to truce in Gaza: Reports... | politico.eu”
Maloney (D-NY-18) 08/09/2022: Tweet – “Thank you for the support, team DMFI! I am proud of my record on Israel and I will always push for a strong US-Israel relationship. 🇺🇸🇮🇱 Link to quoted tweetDMFI PAC is thrilled to announce additional endorsements ahead of the upcoming NY primary! @EspaillatNY, @hakeemjeffries, & @spmaloney are all deeply committed to their constituents & the Democratic agenda, including a strong U.S.-Israel relationship. #NY08 #NY13 #NY17 (1/3) (Link to twitter.com)”
Mast (R-FL-18) 08/08/2022: Tweet – “As long as the Palestinian Authority continues to aid and abet Islamic Jihads in Gaza, Israel won't know peace, just tenuous “ceasefires.” The last week has proven why Congress needs to pass the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act. CC: @RepJoshG”
Pascrell (D-NJ-9) 08/08/2022: Tweet – “In true democracies, no one is above the law. There is no stronger sign of a country's health than a democracy that can investigate and charge for crimes even its most powerful officer. Link to quoted tweetSince 2009, Israel has indicted its sitting prime minster, France has prosecuted and convicted two former presidents, and South Korea has prosecuted, convicted, and imprisoned two of its former presidents. All were on corruption charges. It's not unheard of among democracies.”
Risch (R-ID) 08/08/2022: Tweet – “As the Biden Admin embarrassingly continues nuclear discussions with #Iran, its proxy, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, launches rockets at our ally #Israel. This recent violence reinforces why we will always #StandWithIsrael.”
Schweikert (R-AZ-6) 08/08/2022: Tweet – “I stand with Israel.”
Stewart (R-UT-2) 08/08/2022: Tweet – “I'm grateful to see a ceasefire has been negotiated, and I'm encouraged to see the Iron Dome's effectiveness. The weekend violence - and particularly the use of children as human shields - was tragic. Israel has every right to defend itself against these Iran-backed terrorists. Link to quoted tweetThe Head of the National Public Diplomacy Directorate can confirm that a ceasefire will take effect tonight at 23:30. The State of Israel thanks Egypt for its efforts.”
Thompson (D-CA-5) 08/09/2022: Tweet – “The ceasefire reached between Israel and Palestinian Islamic Jihad is welcome news. While Israel has the right to defend itself, a political solution is needed to bring lasting peace and prosperity for Israelis and Palestinians.”
Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-23) 08/08/2022: Tweet – “I welcome the announcement of the ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. The U.S. stands steadfast in support of our ally Israel, and we will continue to provide the resources necessary for Israel to defend herself, by herself. Israel, Palestinian militants agree to truce in Gaza: Reports... | politico.eu”
Weber (R-TX-14) 08/09/2022: Retweet of @IDF – “Palestinian terrorist Ibrahim Al-Nabulsi was suspected of carrying out shooting attacks on civilians & IDF soldiers in the Nablus area. This morning, Israeli security forces conducted a counterterrorist operation to neutralize him. We continue to fight terrorism on all fronts.”
Wilson (R-SC-2) 08/08/2022: Tweet – “Israel has the right to defend itself against terrorist attacks. The bipartisan, pro-Israel support in Congress is unwavering.”
Syria
Risch (R-ID) 08/08/2022: Tweet – “Yesterday marked the 14th anniv of #Russia's invasion of #Georgia. This violation of sovereignty & the world's weak reaction led to the impunity #Putin felt to invade Ukraine twice, assist Assad in Syria, develop the Wagner mercenaries, & take de-facto control of #Belarus.”
Sherman (D-CA-30) 08/08/2022: Retweet of @AssyrianPolicy – “"I will always stand with the Assyrian community in this fight." Congressman @BradSherman issued a heartfelt statement commemorating Assyrian Remembrance Day. Congressman Sherman is a proven legislative champion for the Assyrian-American community. @aaaofsc Link to video”
Iran
Bacon (R-NE-2) 08/08/2022: Tweet – “20 years ago Iranians brought to light Tehran's aspirations to build a nuclear bomb at the Natanz nuclear site. Sadly after the last 18 months of failed US diplomacy, they are on the brink of achieving their goal. Link to quoted tweetAug 14, 2022 is the 20th anniversary of NCRI revelation of Natanz nuclear site in Iran, which triggered IAEA inspections of Iran's sites for the 1st time. 20 yrs later, it's evident that Tehran's nuclear program was always a nuclear Bomb project. (Iran and Nuclear Weapons... | c-span.org) #Natanz20 (Link to twitter.com)”
Bacon (R-NE-2) 08/08/2022: Retweet of @IAC_NE – “Thanks @RepDonBacon for your firm stance on @iran_policy. Your bill HR 8439 “to modify the requirements of congressional review & oversight of agreements with Iran” will ensure “Americans & their representatives have the final say in any negotiations" with dictators ruling #Iran Link to quoted tweet”
Cruz (R-TX) 08/08/2022: Tweet – “Of course the corrupt corporate media is framing doubling the size of the IRS, supercharging inflation, and giving hundreds of billions to Iranian terrorists as a "major foreign policy feather in his cap." The next GOP admin will tear up this catastrophe on day 1. Link to quoted tweetAs President JOE BIDEN continues a stretch of legislative success, plus a successful operation that killed an al Qaeda leader, he may be homing in on another major foreign policy feather in his cap: a retooled Iran nuclear deal. More in Playbook PM: (Negotiators near a new nuclear deal... | politico.com)”
Gallagher (R-WI-8) 08/09/2022: Tweet – “In February, Rep. Gallagher led more than 160 House Republicans in making it clear that if an agreement with Iran lacked Congressional approval, it would be both temporary and non-binding. It would be a massive mistake for President Biden to revive this deal. Link to image Link to quoted tweetWestern officials said Monday that a text for reviving the 2015 nuclear deal had been completed and that negotiations were finished, as they urged Iran to accept the deal that is now on the table (EU Presents Final Text for Reviving Nuclear Deal to Iran, Says Senior Western Official... | on.wsj.com)”
Green (R-TN-7) 08/08/2022: Tweet – “An Iran with emboldened nuclear capabilities—backed by the Kremlin—is a threat to global security. How can President Biden continue Iran Nuclear Deal negotiations knowing this?”
Steube (R-FL-17) 08/08/2022: Tweet – “The Biden Administration is more concerned with helping other countries defend their borders with weapons than stopping the invasion at our wide-open Southern Border. US approves massive arms sale to Saudi, UAE to counter Iran... | apnews.com”
Steube (R-FL-17) 08/08/2022: GETTR Post – “The Biden Administration is more concerned with helping other countries defend their borders with weapons than stopping the invasion at our wide-open Southern Border. US approves massive arms sale to Saudi, UAE to counter Iran | apnews.com”
Saudi Arabia
Khanna (D-CA-17) 08/08/2022: Tweet – “The President of the United States should not have to beg Saudi Arabia for oil. To achieve energy independence and end the climate emergency we need a moonshot in renewable energy.”
Menendez (D-NJ) 08/08/2022: Tweet – “Tomorrow, American Asim Ghafoor will defend himself against a UAE conviction in absentia, after 27 days in detention. Without unfettered access to his full legal team, he cannot prepare a strong case. He must receive transparent & fair due process, & unhindered consular support. Link to quoted tweetPressure is mounting for the UAE to release Asim Ghafoor, an American lawyer who represented Jamal Khashoggi. Ghafoor was arrested this month in Dubai. (Pressure Grows in the U.S. for the U.A.E. to Free an American Lawyer... | nyti.ms)”
Iraq
Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 08/08/2022: Tweet – “This guy, Jeff Suran, was my copilot in Iraq and now an airline pilot. He has allegiance to Trump over his oath to the constitution. Link to image”
Moulton (D-MA-6) 08/08/2022: Tweet – “.@n1leftbehind is telling the stories of the heroes who kept Americans safe in #Afghanistan & #Iraq. This is the story of one of my first interpreters in Iraq, Mohammed. There are still thousands of allies like Mohammed in Afghanistan today. It's time to #finishthemission. Link to video”
Nadler (D-NY-10) 08/08/2022: Retweet of @CynthiaNixon – “How do you tell if an old school elected is a true progressive? Look how they voted on the the Patriot Act & the Iraq War. Jerry's OG & we need to send him back to Washington to keep fighting the good fight! Link to quoted tweet”
Libya
Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 08/08/2022: Tweet – “Coup attempts are more dangerous Mike. Link to quoted tweetExecuting a warrant against ex-POTUS is dangerous. The apparent political weaponization of DOJ/FBI is shameful. AG must explain why 250 yrs of practice was upended w/ this raid. I served on Benghazi Com where we proved Hilliary possessed classified info. We didn't raid her home”
Long (R-MO-7) 08/08/2022: Retweet of @mikepompeo – “Executing a warrant against ex-POTUS is dangerous. The apparent political weaponization of DOJ/FBI is shameful. AG must explain why 250 yrs of practice was upended w/ this raid. I served on Benghazi Com where we proved Hilliary possessed classified info. We didn't raid her home”
Swalwell (D-CA-15) 08/08/2022: Tweet – “You and Susan grifted the CIA and Pentagon. Sit this one out. Link to quoted tweetExecuting a warrant against ex-POTUS is dangerous. The apparent political weaponization of DOJ/FBI is shameful. AG must explain why 250 yrs of practice was upended w/ this raid. I served on Benghazi Com where we proved Hilliary possessed classified info. We didn't raid her home”
United Arab Emirates
Booker (D-NJ) 08/08/2022: Tweet – “We must always defend the rights of U.S. citizens imprisoned abroad, and Asim Ghafoor is no exception. The UAE must ensure due process for Mr. Ghafoor, including a fair and public trial, unfettered access to his legal team, consular services, and communication with his family.”
Leahy (D-VT) 08/08/2022: Twitter thread – “Senator Patrick Leahy: “Asim Ghafoor's appeal of his conviction in absentia is tomorrow, yet he has still not been allowed to see his US lawyers. He was only able to meet with his UAE lawyers for a few hours, far short of what is necessary to prepare a defense.” “Rather than issuing self-serving press releases, I urge the UAE to provide Mr. Ghafoor with real due process and a fair, public trial.””
Menendez (D-NJ) 08/08/2022: Retweet of @SFRCdems – “Tomorrow, American Asim Ghafoor will defend himself against a UAE conviction in absentia, after 27 days in detention. Without unfettered access to his full legal team, he cannot prepare a strong case. He must receive transparent & fair due process, & unhindered consular support. Link to quoted tweet”
Swalwell (D-CA-15) 08/08/2022: Tweet – “Today imprisoned US civil rights lawyer Asim Ghafoor will defend himself — with nearly no rights afforded to him in the U.A.E. — from all charges brought against him. He must be fairly treated & provided w/ an impartial magistrate to prove his innocence. Pressure Grows in the U.S. for the U.A.E. to Free an American Lawyer... | nytimes.com”
Wexton (D-VA-10) 08/08/2022: Tweet – “Since his detention, I have called on the UAE government to afford Asim Ghafoor transparent and fair due process. That includes unfettered access to his full legal team ahead of his trial. Pressure Grows in the U.S. for the U.A.E. to Free an American Lawyer... | nytimes.com”
Pakistan
Jackson Lee (D-TX-18) 08/08/2022: Twitter thread – “I'm outraged to hear that Muslim men have been attacked and murdered in New Mexico. These are seemingly obvious acts of hate crimes. The men are of Pakistani origin, and the Muslim community is in absolute fear. It is crucial that the FBI initiates a major investigation. No more lives can be lost. There is no reason in America for this kind of violent attack on innocent Muslim communities. I will continue to stand with this community and the Muslim community around the nation. As the Chair of the Pakistan caucus, I will look to legislation to further provide help in this matter. Enough is enough! #HateCrime”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Crist (D-FL-13) 08/08/2022: Tweet – “Gainesville is the latest city where residents had to wake up to this sick, anti-Semitic hate on their front lawns. I support a thorough investigation of these incidents. This campaign of hate is not welcome in the Sunshine State! Gainesville is the latest city around the state to have antisemtic flyers show up at homes... | gainesville.com”
Lamb (D-PA-17) 08/08/2022: Tweet – “The "someone" was Robert Bowers. The "somewhere" was Pittsburgh. The "something" was murdering 11 people while they worshipped in their synagogue. I don't know how to explain to those families that their taxes pay your salary. You are not worthy of them, @RepGosar @DrPaulGosar. Link to image”
Afghanistan
Cornyn (R-TX) 08/08/2022: Tweet – “Petraeus: Our Lack of Commitment in Afghanistan - The Atlantic Afghanistan Did Not Have to Turn Out This Way... | theatlantic.com”
Gallego (D-AZ-7) 08/08/2022: Tweet – “This is like the the captain of the Titanic penning an oped that the crew could have done better. Link to quoted tweetPetraeus points to 20 years of "significant mistakes" in Afghanistan as US withdrawal anniversary approaches (Petraeus points to 20 years of ‘significant mistakes' in Afghanistan as US withdrawal anniversary approaches... | trib.al) (Link to twitter.com)”
Long (R-MO-7) 08/08/2022: Tweet – “Petraeus points to 20 years of ‘significant mistakes' in Afghanistan as US withdrawal anniversary approaches... | thehill.com”
Turner (R-OH-10) 08/08/2022: Retweet of @HouseIntelGOP – “ICYMI: LR @RepMikeTurner was on Fox Report with @JonScottFNC on the national security threats coming from China and Afghanistan. Catch the full interview here: Link to video”
Waltz (R-FL-6) 08/09/2022: Tweet – “In the year since Biden's withdrawal from Afghanistan, girls can't go to school, women can't work, our allies are being hunted down & Al Qaeda is back with the intent to hit us again. Still ZERO accountability for this disaster? Link to video”
Waltz (R-FL-6) 08/09/2022: Retweet of @VeteransOnDuty – “We are a week out from the one-year anniversary of the Fall of Kabul… But President Biden wants you to forget… We @VeteransOnDuty will never forget. Link to video”
Other - Middle East
Rubio (R-FL) 08/09/2022: Tweet – “‼️ ICYMI ‼️ Sen. Rubio warns of growing Al-Qaeda threat in @TheHillOpinion Read more⬇️ ICYMI: Rubio Warns of Growing Al-Qaeda Threat... | rubio.senate.gov”