Last updated on Wed August 24, 2022 at 12:50 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Cornyn (R-TX) 08/24/2022: Tweet – “Israelis press U.S. not to rejoin Iran nuclear deal Israelis press U.S. not to rejoin Iran nuclear deal... | politi.co via @politico”
Evans (D-PA-3) 08/23/2022: Retweet of @USJewishDems – “Republicans refused to support the PACT Act to expand healthcare for our veterans. Now they are campaigning on cutting their healthcare and forcing them into the private market. Why don't Republicans care about American veterans? Link to quoted tweet”
Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 08/23/2022: Tweet – “Mr. Kothari's comments — from a member of the @UN Commission of Inquiry into Israel — reflecting both an abhorrent, deep-seated antisemitism and a rejection of the very legitimacy of the State of Israel, warrant universal condemnation. Bipartisan Group in Congress Calls for UN Commission of Inquiry to Be Disbanded... | jewishlink.news”
Lynch (D-MA-8) 08/24/2022: Twitter thread – “1/2 I am deeply concerned by the lack of transparency and abrupt nature of the raids and forced closures of 7 Palestinian humanitarian NGOs by Israeli soldiers. Palestinian Rights Groups Raided by Israeli Soldiers... | nytimes.com 2/2 This military action against Defense of Children - Palestine and others has been sharply criticized by international human rights organizations including the United Nations. The @StateDept should demand answers.”
Risch (R-ID) 08/23/2022: Retweet of @naftalibennett – “I call on @POTUS Biden & the US administration to refrain, even now at this last minute, from signing the agreement with Iran. This agreement will send approximately a quarter of a trillion dollars to the Iranian terror administration's pocket and to its regional proxies, >>”
Scanlon (D-PA-5) 08/23/2022: Retweet of @USJewishDems – “Republicans refused to support the PACT Act to expand healthcare for our veterans. Now they are campaigning on cutting their healthcare and forcing them into the private market. Why don't Republicans care about American veterans? Link to quoted tweet”
Syria
Bowman (D-NY-16) 08/24/2022: Retweet of @demandprogress – “Yet another US airstrike in the never-ending tit for tat between US forces & militias in Syria. @POTUS has NOT received congressional authorization to continue this engagement in hostilities in Syria, but has instead relied on a faulty interpretation of Article II🧵 Link to quoted tweet”
Lebanon
Kuster (D-NH-2) 08/23/2022: Twitter thread – “As NH faces workforce challenges, I'm proud of River Valley Community College at Lebanon's investments in students and local workforce partnerships. Community colleges and skills training & workforce development programs are essential to meet the demands of today's economy. Link to image These investments also benefit the health & well-being of our communities – RVCC's nursing programs can provide relief amid NH's nursing shortage. Expanding access to education through skills training & workforce development is key to ensuring our state has a bright future.”
Kuster (D-NH-2) 08/23/2022: Twitter thread – “I continued my Affordable Housing Week today at Green Street Commons in Lebanon, where I toured the facility and met with staff from Visions for Creative Housing Solutions. It was great to hear about their progress, as well as updates about their newest project in Hanover. Link to image There's a serious lack of affordable housing in our communities. I'm proud of Visions' work to provide supportive housing for adults with developmental disabilities. I'll keep supporting efforts to expand the availability of housing so our communities & our economy can thrive.”
Iran
Bacon (R-NE-2) 08/23/2022: Tweet – “How is it possible we are STILL negotiating with Iran AFTER uncovering active plots against American citizens and senior US officials?? This shorter, weaker “deal” delivers NO enduring advantage to the US and will immediately supercharge Iran's terror network with billions Link to quoted tweetI call on @POTUS Biden & the US administration to refrain, even now at this last minute, from signing the agreement with Iran. This agreement will send approximately a quarter of a trillion dollars to the Iranian terror administration's pocket and to its regional proxies, >>”
Cornyn (R-TX) 08/24/2022: Tweet – “The Dangerous Futility of the New Iran Deal The Dangerous Futility of the New Iran Deal – Jewish Policy Center... | jewishpolicycenter.org via @thejpc”
Cornyn (R-TX) 08/24/2022: Tweet – “Foundation for Defense of Democracies - Tehran's $1 Trillion Deal: An Updated Forecast of Iran's Financial Windfall From a New Nuclear Agreement @ FDD | Tehran's $1 Trillion Deal: An Updated Forecast of Iran's Financial Windfall From a New Nuclear Agreement”
Cruz (R-TX) 08/23/2022: Tweet – “RELEASE: Sen. Cruz Issues Statement on Iran Nuclear Deal Developments Link to image”
Cruz (R-TX) 08/23/2022: Twitter thread – “A year ago, Joe Biden gave Afghanistan to the Taliban. Now he intends to give a nuclear arsenal to Iran. 1/x The details of this deal are only now emerging, but we already know they will be catastrophic to the national security of America and our allies, and to the safety of Americans. 2/x I intend to systematically fight the implementation of this catastrophic deal, and will work with my colleagues to ensure that it is blocked and eventually reversed in January 2025. 3/x”
Cruz (R-TX) 08/23/2022: Retweet of @Kredo0 – “.@SenTedCruz: “Thousands of people will die because of the Iranian terrorism enabled” by Biden's upcoming deal with Iran Link to image”
Ernst (R-IA) 08/23/2022: Tweet – “The Biden admin is willfully stumbling back into Obama's failed fantasy, an agreement with Iran that flows billions of dollars to the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism.”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 08/23/2022: Tweet – “LR @RepMcCaul sent a letter to Biden urging the administration to engage with Congress on Iran deal negotiations. Read his full letter here. ⬇️ McCaul Sends Letter to President Biden Urging Engagement with Congress on Iran Deal Negotiations - Committee on Foreign Affairs”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 08/23/2022: Tweet – “📺TUNE IN NOW📺 to see LR @RepMcCaul on @Newsmax with @SeanSpicer to discuss his Afghanistan Report, Iran negotiations and the CCP.”
Murphy (D-CT) 08/24/2022: Tweet – “How can anyone come to the conclusion that America is safer without the Iran nuclear deal? Since Trump blew it up, Iran's breakout time to a bomb has gone from a year to weeks. WEEKS. Restarting the deal is the only way to change this catastrophic reality.”
Egypt
Bost (R-IL-12) 08/24/2022: Tweet – “I had a wonderful time visiting the Harold Jones Fine Arts Center in Cairo on Friday. The center is a place for folks from across Alexander County to pursue their artistic interests and connect with their friends and neighbors. Thank you for having me! Link to image”
Iraq
Courtney (D-CT-2) 08/23/2022: Tweet – “The #PACTAct is going to bring toxic-exposed Iraq and Afghanistan veterans and Vietnam Agent Orange veterans – many here in eastern CT – the care they deserve. Learn more about the Honoring Our PACT Act. ⬇️ The Honoring Our PACT Act | Congressman Joe Courtney”
Pelosi (D-CA-12) 08/23/2022: Tweet – “Congratulations, Congressman-elect Pat Ryan! You inspired #NY19 with a hopeful message of liberty, safety and opportunity. Your decorated Iraq War service, small business entrepreneurship and community leadership will make you a valued Member of our House Democratic Majority.”
Turkey
Pallone (D-NJ-6) 08/23/2022: Tweet – “Glad to see that @USTreasury is going after Turkish businesses that are helping Russia avoid sanctions. If Turkey continues to be a safe haven for Russian money, then the responsible businesses shouldn't benefit from U.S. financial institutions and must be cut off. Link to quoted tweetNew: U.S. warns Turkish businesses against work with sanctioned Russians Deputy Treasury Secretary @wallyadeyemo wrote to two top business associations warning Turkish companies could come under sanctions, according to a letter obtained by WSJ: (WSJ News Exclusive | U.S. Warns Turkish Businesses Against Work With Sanctioned Russians)”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Padilla (D-CA) 08/23/2022: Tweet – “It's an honor to come together with Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, and Christian interfaith leaders in LA to discuss enhancing safety & addressing violence against faith communities. Coming together & embracing the diversity of our beliefs allows us to learn from and support each other. Link to image”
Rosen (D-NV) 08/24/2022: Tweet – “An absolute honor to be recognized by @ADL_Nevada this weekend for my work to combat antisemitism and hate. Thank you @StateSEAS for joining us and for your leadership. With antisemitism on the rise, we must double down to protect Jewish communities from harm Link to image”
Velázquez (D-NY-7) 08/23/2022: Tweet – “.@NYPDHateCrimes must investigate. As a City, we must wholeheartedly condemn these types of horrifying attacks. Link to quoted tweetEXCLUSIVE: 2 Hasidic men attacked with fire extinguisher minutes apart in Williamsburg, Brooklyn Sunday 6am. This video via @WMSBG shows 72YO victim being sprayed twice. 66YO victim sprayed & punched in nose is convinced he was targeted bc he's Jewish. @NYPDHateCrimes notified. (Link to twitter.com)”
Afghanistan
Bacon (R-NE-2) 08/23/2022: In reply to Tweet@HouseGOP @RepDonBacon Afghanistan? The damage it did was the American lives lost and the trillion dollars we wasted over 20 years. Biden got us out despite Trump sabotage in releasing 5,000 Taliban prisoners that destroyed the Afghan Army. – “@politicalbor @HouseGOP It was one of the bungled and inept actions I've seen any Administration do. The buck stops with Biden.”
Burchett (R-TN-2) 08/23/2022: Tweet – “Congratulations @BrianMastFL . He is one of the good ones. Link to quoted tweetBREAKING: Trump-endorsed Brian Mast wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Florida's 21st Congressional district A veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom, Mast lost both his legs while serving as a U.S. Army explosive ordnance disposal technician in Afghanistan in 2010 (Link to twitter.com)”
Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL-20) 08/24/2022: Retweet of @ChangemakersFL – “Thanks @CongresswomanSC for having your Deputy Chief of Staff Cassandra Arnold meet with our delegation today in the district! Community changemakers is happy to join our partners @FLImmigrant and @weareallusa as well as our resettled new local Afghan neighbors! #RefugeeAdvocacy Link to image”
Gonzales (R-TX-23) 08/24/2022: Tweet – “Veterans will never forgive Biden for getting 13 Americans killed in his disastrous Afghanistan withdraw. Link to quoted tweetLast year 5 veterans @JakeEllzey, @TonyGonzales4TX, @BrianMastFL, @michaelgwaltz & @RonnyJacksonTX sat down in the midst of Joe Biden's Afghanistan withdrawal to discuss his failure. One year later, they have the same message to every veteran – your sacrifice was Not In Vain. (Link to twitter.com)”
Graham (R-SC) 08/24/2022: Tweet – “Speaking with @foxandfriends in just a few minutes about the one year anniversary of the withdrawal from Afghanistan and other issues.”
Graham (R-SC) 08/24/2022: Tweet – “Great overview of Afghanistan on @FoxNews – a must watch! Morgan Ortagus on Afghanistan one year later: 'This is an anniversary of shame'... | video.foxnews.com”
Hagerty (R-TN) 08/23/2022: Retweet of @AdamShawNY – “NEW: Senators led by @SenatorHagerty are raising the alarm about what they fear is an "open-ended" authority to allow foreign nationals, who have provided "insignificant/limited material support" to certain terrorist organizations, to enter the U.S. Senators sound alarm on terror-related exemptions to US entry for Afghans, warn of 'open-ended' authority... | foxnews.com”
Jackson (R-TX-13) 08/24/2022: Retweet of @GOP – “Last year 5 veterans @JakeEllzey, @TonyGonzales4TX, @BrianMastFL, @michaelgwaltz & @RonnyJacksonTX sat down in the midst of Joe Biden's Afghanistan withdrawal to discuss his failure. One year later, they have the same message to every veteran – your sacrifice was Not In Vain. Link to video”
LaMalfa (R-CA-1) 08/23/2022: Tweet – “40-year inflation high, spiking crime, fentanyl crisis, highest gas prices ever, illegal immigration surging, Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, sham green new deal policies, recession, emboldened Russia to invade Ukraine, decimating American manufacturing industries, etc. Link to quoted tweetWe're delivering for working families — and we're only getting started. (Link to twitter.com)”
Larsen (D-WA-2) 08/23/2022: Retweet of @HASCDemocrats – “One year after the U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan completed, get the facts about the end of America's longest war — and about how @POTUS continues to meet our country's greatest counterterrorism challenges:”
Mast (R-FL-18) 08/24/2022: Retweet of @GOP – “Last year 5 veterans @JakeEllzey, @TonyGonzales4TX, @BrianMastFL, @michaelgwaltz & @RonnyJacksonTX sat down in the midst of Joe Biden's Afghanistan withdrawal to discuss his failure. One year later, they have the same message to every veteran – your sacrifice was Not In Vain. Link to video”
Waltz (R-FL-6) 08/24/2022: Retweet of @GOP – “Last year 5 veterans @JakeEllzey, @TonyGonzales4TX, @BrianMastFL, @michaelgwaltz & @RonnyJacksonTX sat down in the midst of Joe Biden's Afghanistan withdrawal to discuss his failure. One year later, they have the same message to every veteran – your sacrifice was Not In Vain. Link to video”