Last updated on Thu September 08, 2022 at 12:48 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Blackburn (R-TN) 09/07/2022: Tweet – “Retweet if you agree that the United States should stand with Israel by refusing to revive the Iran Nuclear Deal.”
Cohen (D-TN-9) 09/07/2022: Twitter thread – “Material on foreign nation's nuclear capabilities seized at Trump's Mar-a-Lago - The Washington Post//we won't know who these were shared with Russia? Saudi's? Or no one? We'll not know as Trump team not credible and intel will have to adjust as if shared. Material on foreign nation's nuclear capabilities seized at Trump's Mar-a-Lago... | washingtonpost.com What if the nuclear documents were about Israel and given or info shared with Saudi's ? Or anyone who could share with Iran!”
Grijalva (D-AZ-3) 09/07/2022: Tweet – “.@SecBlinken has a responsibility to hold Israel accountable and demand justice for the death of Palestinian American and journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. The silence is damning and deafening. We need #JusticeForShireen Israeli military admits Shireen Abu Akleh likely killed by Israeli fire, but won't charge soldiers... | cnn.com”
Levin (D-MI-9) 09/07/2022: Twitter thread – “It's clear what the @DNC needs to do here, and I don't understand why it's controversial. 🧵 Now Is the Time for Democrats to Ban Dark Money From Primaries... | thenation.com Allowing Republicans or other outsiders to use dark money to determine the outcome of Democratic primaries is a sure way to destroy the Democratic Party. And that is true for any party. Let us choose our own candidates to put up against Republicans in each November election – without outside interference! And let us live up to our values. How can we criticize Citizens United and pass bill after bill in the House to ban dark and unaccountable money from politics but then allow it in our own primary elections with the excuse that its legally allowable because of bad Supreme Court decisions? No one is calling for unilateral disarmament in general elections! All folks are saying is that corporations and wealthy individuals should not be able to put their thumbs on the scales in Dem primaries. And if anyone thinks this is all about AIPAC, you know Big Oil, Big Pharma, the gun industry and other groups are watching and lining up to pick their favored nominees from *both* parties. It's a can't lose proposition for them! Finally, this resolution can be implemented with real effect. The DCCC, DSCC and Democratic Caucuses in the House and Senate, not to mention the Democratic leaders in the House and Senate have plenty of tools to enforce discipline in fundraising. Doing what is right can work in practice. Let's go!”
Long (R-MO-7) 09/08/2022: Retweet of @netanyahu – “השותפה הבכירה של לפיד וגנץ רוצה לפגוע במכינה בעלי שתרמה לביטחון ישראל אלפי קצינים מוכשרים ומסורים. אנחנו בליכוד לא ניתן לזה לקרות. Link to image”
McCollum (D-MN-4) 09/07/2022: Tweet – “The Israeli military is whitewashing the IDF's murder of American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, and the U.S. State Department refuses to demand real accountability. This sets a terrifying precedent. #JusticeForShireen Israeli military admits Shireen Abu Akleh likely killed by Israeli fire, but won't charge soldiers... | cnn.com”
Newman (D-IL-3) 09/07/2022: Tweet – “The @StateDept's response to Israel's statement refusing to prosecute the soldiers responsible for killing Palestinian American Shireen Abu Akleh is woefully inadequate. I expect nothing short of a US investigation that leads to accountability. It's the least we can do.”
Pocan (D-WI-2) 09/07/2022: In reply to TweetThis is both a bold and bland assertion, Congressman. We all want to see an end to violence. Can you offer a more specific suggestion to advance peace & support Palestinians, while ensuring Israel keeps its citizens safe from the daily terror attacks of said extremist elements? (Link to twitter.com) – “@AvivaKlompas Perhaps take a look at my many previous statements on the need for better treatment of Palestinians, including ending the occupation & better conditions for Gaza. There is also a need for stronger leadership in the PA to combat the extremist elements. All discrimination is bad.”
Scanlon (D-PA-5) 09/07/2022: Retweet of @USJewishDems – “Rich McCormick said the quiet part out loud. Abortion rights are on the ballot in November. It is up to us to keep Republican extremists like McCormick out of power. Link to quoted tweet”
Iran
Bacon (R-NE-2) 09/07/2022: Tweet – “The US must act to hold #Iran accountable for threatening the security of our NATO ally, Albania. We cannot allow unprovoked cyberattacks to intimate the United States or our allies. Appeasement NEVER works. Link to quoted tweetAlbania cuts Iran ties over cyberattack, U.S. vows further action (Albania cuts Iran ties over cyberattack, U.S. vows further action... | reut.rs) (Link to twitter.com)”
Bacon (R-NE-2) 09/08/2022: Retweet of @dcexaminer – “It's time for Americans to band together, find our self-confidence, remember we are the flag bearers of freedom and show the world that democracy prevails over tyranny, writes @RepDonBacon. We can start by holding Tehran accountable. America needs a course correction in the Middle East... | washex.am”
Blumenthal (D-CT) 09/07/2022: Tweet – “Russia buying lethal weapons, drones & artillery, from pariah state sponsors of terrorism Iran & North Korea—showing why it richly deserves that same status, as the Senate unanimously supported. The Admin should move forward with naming Russia a state sponsor of terrorism. Link to quoted tweetRussia is buying millions of artillery shells and rockets from North Korea, according to newly declassified U.S. intelligence, a sign global sanctions have severely restricted Russia's supply chains. (Russia Is Buying North Korean Artillery, According to U.S. Intelligence... | nyti.ms)”
Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1) 09/08/2022: Tweet – “Following Iran's cyberattack on Albania, we stand with our NATO ally and the U.S. will continue to assist Albania following this incident. Iran must be held accountable.”
Foxx (R-NC-5) 09/08/2022: Twitter thread – “🚨BREAKING🚨 The House Foreign Affairs Committee is taking up my legislation to force the Biden Administration to comply with transparency provisions of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act. Markup of Various Measures... | foreignaffairs.house.gov (1/2) Reports indicate that the administration is trying to hide the ball on their negotiations until after the midterm elections. Congress must step up and do its job! (2/2)”
Gonzales (R-TX-23) 09/08/2022: Tweet – “We must protect America and our allies by addressing the threat of nuclear power in Iran. That's why I have joined 49 of my colleagues in sending a letter to Biden requesting that he provide Congress with the full text of JCPOA as well as an in-depth briefing on the matter. Link to image”
Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 09/07/2022: Tweet – “More evidence: the world's leading state sponsor of terror — Iran — cannot be trusted. Just as Iran violates the commitments it made under the Non-Proliferation Treaty, it will violate the commitments it makes as part of any reformed nuclear deal. UN watchdog 'cannot assure' Iran's nuclear programme is exclusively peaceful... | france24.com”
Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 09/08/2022: Twitter thread – “I led a bipartisan letter of 34 Democrats & 16 Republicans to @POTUS expressing deep concerns about a potential agreement with Iran. We urged the Administration not to return to any deal prior to releasing the full text of the agreement to Congress. 50 bipartisan House members raise concerns about proposed nuclear agreement with Iran... | thehill.com We must not reduce terrorism-related sanctions on the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps or allow Russia to have a role in Iran's nuclear capabilities. We need to address the threat of a nuclear-armed Iran, stand strong against terrorists, and protect American values and allies.”
Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 09/07/2022: Retweet of @IAPonomarenko – “I am sure Twitter preachers of “peace via diplomacy” with the Kremlin will definitely decry Iran selling Russia strike UAVs and North Korea selling Russia millions of artillery rounds as escalatory moves that only prolong the war. No?...”
Langevin (D-RI-2) 09/07/2022: Tweet – “Iran must not escape accountability for its brazen cyberattack on Albania's critical infrastructure. I applaud the Biden administration for its commitment to helping our NATO ally recover from this unprecedented attack. Statement by NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on Iran's Cyberattack against Albania - The White House”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 09/07/2022: Tweet – “LR @RepMcCaul: "I condemn Iran's cyber-attack against NATO ally Albania. As Tehran attacks US troops, plots against our citizens & sells drones to Russia, I remain concerned the Biden admin is failing to hold Iran accountable as it pursues a bad nuke deal."Albania cuts Iran ties, orders diplomats to go after cyber attack, PM says... | reut.rs”
McClain (R-MI-10) 09/07/2022: Tweet – “Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi helped organize mass executions of 30,000+ people. We can't allow this human rights abuser to step foot in our country. I'm urging Pres. Biden to deny Raisi's entry & keep this national security threat outside our sovereign borders. #NoVisa4Raisi”
McClintock (R-CA-4) 09/07/2022: Tweet – “Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama's decision to sever diplomatic ties with Iran is completely justified after the cyberattack they unleased upon the country in July. Iranian rulers must be held accountable for their reprehensible behavior. Albania cuts Iran ties, orders diplomats to go after cyber attack, PM says... | reuters.com”
Menendez (D-NJ) 09/07/2022: Tweet – “Iran's cyberattacks against Albania must be viewed in a broader context, not as isolated incidents. Iran uses this offensive tactic to support its patterns of coercion, pressure, and aggression. This is unacceptable and cannot go unchecked. Link to quoted tweetThe United States strongly condemns Iran's cyberattack against our NATO Ally, Albania. We join in Prime Minister Rama's call for Iran to be held accountable for this unprecedented cyber incident. Read more: (Statement by NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on Iran's Cyberattack against Albania - The White House)”
Peters (D-MI) 09/08/2022: Tweet – “There is no excuse for the reckless Iranian cyberattacks against Albania. The U.S. stands by our NATO ally Albania as it confronts Iranian aggression. The global community cannot be shy about condemning this type of malicious, irresponsible action. Link to quoted tweetThe United States strongly condemns Iran's cyberattack against our NATO Ally, Albania. We join in Prime Minister Rama's call for Iran to be held accountable for this unprecedented cyber incident. Read more: (Statement by NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on Iran's Cyberattack against Albania - The White House)”
Risch (R-ID) 09/07/2022: Tweet – “Purchasing weapons from #NorthKorea, which are made with #Chinese technology, alongside the already delivered #Iranian drones, proves #Russia is desperate for equipment and has the support of fellow authoritarian instigators. We must continue to support #Ukraine. Link to quoted tweetAs the war in Ukraine lurches toward the 200-day mark, Russia is turning to global pariah state North Korea to purchase Soviet-era weapons, according to a newly declassified U.S. intelligence report. (Russia buying weapons from North Korea for Ukraine war, U.S. intelligence says... | wapo.st)”
Risch (R-ID) 09/07/2022: Tweet – “I strongly condemn #Iran's July 15th cyberattack against our NATO ally #Albania. Iran must be held accountable for its malicious attacks, and I support Albania's decision to sever diplomatic ties. The U.S. will continue to support Albania.”
Saudi Arabia
Lummis (R-WY) 09/07/2022: Retweet of @saifedean – “Nothing about the climate of California or Germany or anywhere causes grid failure. Grids have been built successfully in Arctic Finland and in the Saudi desert. The problem is over-investing in unreliable wind & solar & underinvesting in reliable hydrocarbons & nuclear energy”
Newman (D-IL-3) 09/08/2022: Tweet – “We should be conditioning aid like this for every country, not just for Saudi Arabia or UAE, but ALL countries who seek to hurt civilian residents. Lawmakers Press Biden to Track U.S. Aid Tied to Civilian Harm in Yemen... | nytimes.com”
Warren (D-MA) 09/08/2022: Tweet – “The U.S. shouldn't contribute in any way to the suffering of millions of innocent Yemenis caught in the devastating Saudi-led war. I'm calling for investigations with @SenSanders and @SenMikeLee into possible U.S. complicity in civilian harm in Yemen. Lawmakers Press Biden to Track U.S. Aid Tied to Civilian Harm in Yemen... | nytimes.com”
Turkey
Pallone (D-NJ-6) 09/07/2022: Twitter thread – “It's clear that Russia is the aggressor against Ukraine, but Erdogan continues to cover for Putin while gaslighting NATO. He takes the side of dictators over democracies and seeks to create disunity among our allies. Erdogan is NOT a trustworthy partner. Turkey's Erdogan says West's 'provocative' policies towards Russia not correct... | reuters.com He's also threatening military action against Greece, another NATO ally. This is exactly why I am strongly opposed to the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey. Erdogan has made clear that he will use these weapons to take aggressive destabilizing actions. Erdogan accuses Greece of 'occupying' demilitarised islands... | reuters.com”
Horn of Africa
Sherman (D-CA-30) 09/07/2022: Retweet of @robyounguk – “On the #Ethiopia civil war, US Rep @BradSherman tells me on @bbcworldservice: "The way out is a negotiated settlement in which Tigray has substantial autonomy". 🎙️LISTEN: BBC World Service - Newshour, Putin says sanctions aren't working”
Pakistan
Banks (R-IN-3) 09/08/2022: Tweet – “My prayers go out to the people of Pakistan who are facing the worst floods in its history which have left one-third of the country under water and affected thousands of people. As flooding death toll hits 1,325, Pakistan's unprecedented rains damage ancient ruins of world heritage site Mohenjo-daro... | cbsnews.com”
Tlaib (D-MI-13) 09/08/2022: Tweet – “Taking real climate action is a life or death issue. The corporate polluters who have driven these crises and the governments that have enabled and embraced them should be paying for the relief we desperately need to deliver. Rich nations owe reparations to countries facing climate disaster, says Pakistan minister... | theguardian.com”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Bacon (R-NE-2) 09/07/2022: Tweet – “Our condolences to the families of Ruth and Ilse. May we never forget… and never again. Link to quoted tweetTwo sisters who survived Auschwitz as girls & moved to the US after the war died just days apart in their adopted home of Alabama. Ruth Scheuer Siegler died on Sept 3 at the age of 95. Her sister, Ilse Scheuer Nathan, died 10 days earlier at the age of 98. (Sisters who survived Holocaust die days apart in Alabama... | apnews.com)”
Zeldin (R-NY-1) 09/07/2022: Retweet of @ViralNewsNYC – “At the Brooklyn Republican club, @HikindDov whos a democratic speaks out about antisemitism and states the only way it will change is if Jewish New Yorker vote for @leezeldin Link to video”
Afghanistan
Biggs (R-AZ-5) 09/08/2022: Twitter thread – “The DHS Office of Inspector General has just revealed that thousands of Afghan refugees were not properly screened during Biden's botched Afghanistan withdrawal. We're approaching the 21st anniversary of 9/11. This type of negligence still cannot be happening. Report below: Link to PDF | oig.dhs.gov”
Bishop (R-NC-9) 09/08/2022: Retweet of @repdarrellissa – “Devastating report from the DHS Inspector General proving the White House lied repeatedly about bringing thousands of refugees from Afghanistan to America that weren't fully vetted and never should have been allowed in the country.”
Bishop (R-NC-9) 09/07/2022: Tweet – “The Biden Admin was more concerned about targeting parents as “domestic terrorists” than screening individuals who pose an actual threat to Americans. Link to quoted tweetDHS officials lacked "critical data" when vetting Afghan evacuees + may have admitted individuals who pose “a risk to national security + safety” Inspector General finds (CBS News exclusive: DHS officials lacked "critical data" when vetting Afghan evacuees, watchdog finds... | cbsnews.com)”
Carey (R-OH-15) 09/08/2022: Tweet – “Does the Biden DHS even care about the national security of our nation? Their lack of oversight and proper vetting is alarming. DHS officials lacked "critical data" when vetting Afghan evacuees, watchdog finds... | cbsnews.com”
Carter (R-GA-1) 09/08/2022: Tweet – “Joe Biden made a promise to our allies that he promptly ignored. Sounds familiar to anybody living in the United States right now also... Tens of thousands of Afghan allies still waiting for U.S. rescue a yea... | bit.ly”
Cornyn (R-TX) 09/07/2022: Retweet of @repdarrellissa – “Devastating report from the DHS Inspector General proving the White House lied repeatedly about bringing thousands of refugees from Afghanistan to America that weren't fully vetted and never should have been allowed in the country.”
Emmer (R-MN-6) 09/08/2022: Retweet of @RiponAdvance – “@RepTomEmmer seeks clarity from President Joe Biden on the status of American citizens and Afghan partners left behind following last year's withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan Emmer still concerned about fate of U.S. citizens, Afghan partners left behind - Ripon Advance Link to image”
Ernst (R-IA) 09/07/2022: Tweet – “The Biden administration must shift from a posture of appeasement to imposing maximum pressure; rapid change is necessary for continued American security and credibility. Biden's Appeasement in Afghanistan Endangers Us All | National Review”
Good (R-VA-5) 09/08/2022: Tweet – “I went and visited last fall with a few thousand of the Afghans housed at Fort Pickett in the new 5th District. Very few spoke English, and yet these were supposedly brought here because they served as interpreters and translators for U.S. troops?”
Good (R-VA-5) 09/08/2022: Tweet – “As I said a year ago: Biden is helping thousands of unvetted illegals invade our country via the Southern Border EVERY DAY. He clearly had no interest in properly vetting tens of thousands of Afghans in his chaotic evacuation! DHS OIG faults Afghan evacuee vetting, warns national security threats may have entered US... | foxnews.com”
Grassley (R-IA) 09/07/2022: Tweet – “1yr after Biden admins disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan we are continuing to learn abt major gaps in vetting Afghan evacuees 2Day DHS watchdog report confirms more major failures to conduct full vetting on thousands of evacuees Thats no way to protect the homeland”
Greene (R-GA-14) 09/07/2022: Tweet – “I'm looking forward to seeing the results of this poll. #ImpeachBiden Link to quoted tweetTomorrow: "1 - Some Republicans in Congress have endorsed articles of impeachment against President Joe Biden, citing his immigration policy and his failure in Afghanistan, among other reasons. Do you support or oppose impeaching President Biden?" 1/2 (Link to twitter.com)”
Hawley (R-MO) 09/08/2022: Tweet – “Following whistleblower allegations revealed by Sens. Hawley and Johnson, the Pentagon OIG announced they will review Biden administration vetting failures that allowed hundreds of Afghan evacuees to enter the US despite appearing on a terrorist watchlist. Pentagon watchdog to probe whistleblower claims of Afghans on "watch list" entering U.S.... | axios.com”
Hawley (R-MO) 09/08/2022: Tweet – “Whistleblower Allegations Lead Pentagon Watchdog to Open Review into Biden Administration Afghan Vetting Failures Whistleblower Allegations Lead Pentagon Watchdog to Open Review into Biden Administration Afghan Vetting Failures... | hawley.senate.gov”
Hawley (R-MO) 09/08/2022: Tweet – “Big News: Pentagon watchdog tells me and @SenRonJohnson they will open review into whether Biden Admin brought hundreds of individuals to the US who were on terrorist watch list Pentagon watchdog to probe whistleblower claims of Afghans on "watch list" entering U.S.... | axios.com”
Issa (R-CA-50) 09/07/2022: Tweet – “Devastating report from the DHS Inspector General proving the White House lied repeatedly about bringing thousands of refugees from Afghanistan to America that weren't fully vetted and never should have been allowed in the country.”
Mast (R-FL-18) 09/07/2022: Tweet – “Biden's withdrawal was an absolute slap in the face to those of us that fought in Afghanistan. It was 100% a failure of leadership on Pennsylvania Avenue not boots on the ground in Afghanistan. Rep. Mast to Newsmax: Biden Stuck Head in Sand on Afghanistan Withdrawal... | newsmax.com”
Pence (R-IN-6) 09/07/2022: Tweet – “Pleased to sit down with local religious leaders in Columbus today to get an update on the resettlement of Afghan families. #IN06 Link to image”
Portman (R-OH) 09/07/2022: Twitter thread – “I am alarmed by the @DHSgov OIG report detailing the lack of vetting procedures for Afghan evacuee arrivals into the US. Home Security & Governmental Affairs... | bit.ly It is very concerning the OIG told @DHSgov to address security risks & that DHS continues to deny there is a problem, even as the @FBI is investigating evacuees that have been flagged as potential threats to our national security. I urge the admin to change course & accept recommendations made by the OIG to immediately identify all evacuees from Afghanistan in the US & provide evidence of full screening & vetting & develop a comprehensive plan for future emergency situations. I support the resettlement of Afghans who stood in battle with us & our allies over the last 20 years but as we approach the 21st anniversary of 9/11, the US faces an increased threat due to this admin's catastrophic evacuation of Afghans without rigorous or thorough vetting.”
Tenney (R-NY-22) 09/08/2022: Tweet – “A whistleblower alleged that the Biden Admin allowed in HUNDREDS from Afghanistan on a DOD watch list. Add this to the list of issues that demand immediate congressional investigations. Joe Biden has yet to be held accountable for this failed & deadly retreat from Afghanistan.”
Tiffany (R-WI-7) 09/07/2022: Tweet – “.@PolitiFact, looks like you should update this to TRUE. The Biden administration did in fact recklessly release potentially dangerous Afghans into our communities. Link to image Link to quoted tweetInspector general says DHS allowed unvetted, dangerous Afghans to reach the U.S. - (Inspector general says DHS allowed unvetted, dangerous Afghans to reac... | go.shr.lc)”
Tiffany (R-WI-7) 09/07/2022: Tweet – “Re-upping this exchange following the latest Inspector General report. Not once, but twice @SecMayorkas lied under oath to the @JudiciaryGOP about fully vetting Afghans, going as far as saying he is “proud” of the way they handled things. He must be impeached. Link to video”
Tiffany (R-WI-7) 09/07/2022: Tweet – “Joining the @IngrahamAngle at 9:20 PM CST to discuss the bombshell DHS Inspector General report confirming what many of us already knew – the Biden administration did not fully vet the Afghans they let into our country. Watch live ⬇️ Fox News Go... | foxnews.com”
Tiffany (R-WI-7) 09/08/2022: Tweet – “From @WhiteHouse to @StateDept to @DHSgov, we were promised that the Afghans being let into our country were fully vetted. They all lied. Last night, I joined @IngrahamAngle to discuss the latest unfolding from Biden's botched Afghanistan withdrawal. Link to video”
Westerman (R-AR-4) 09/07/2022: Tweet – “The Biden Administration's failure in their withdrawal from Afghanistan was absolute. The American people demand an investigation so that those responsible can be held accountable. Inspector general says DHS allowed unvetted, dangerous Afghans to reac... | washingtontimes.com”