Last updated on Mon September 19, 2022 at 12:47 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Kim (R-CA-39) 09/18/2022: Tweet – “In his @60Minutes interview, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi defended his massacre of 30,000 political prisoners, called for the eradication of Israel, questioned the Holocaust & encouraged retaliation against Americans. He should never set foot on U.S. soil. #NoVisa4Raisi Link to quoted tweetWhen asked if he believed the Holocaust happened, Iranian President Raisi told Lesley Stahl, “There are some signs that it happened. If so, they should allow it to be investigated and researched.” (Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi says he cannot trust Americans, calls sanctions "tyrannical"... | cbsn.ws) (Link to twitter.com)”
Torres (D-NY-15) 09/18/2022: Twitter thread – “I am calling on @TheJusticeDept to investigate the outbreak of antisemitic violence that has largely gone unchecked and unpunished in NYC. US congressman calls on FBI to probe handling of antisemitic crimes in New York... | timesofisrael.com According to an article entitled “It's Open Season on Jews” (published by @tabletmag and authored by Armin Rosen), 118 adults have committed antisemitic hate crimes in NYC since 2018 yet only one has been convicted and imprisoned. Only one. It's Open Season on Jews in New York City... | tabletmag.com”
Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-23) 09/19/2022: Tweet – “Thank you @StateSEAS for this condemnation. Iran's leaders consistently call for Israel's destruction, support global terrorist networks & deluge Jewish people with hateful speech. It's past time for @Twitter to boot @raisi_com and @khamenei_ir from its platform. Link to quoted tweetIranian President Raisi's call for "research" to determine whether the Holocaust happened is ludicrous and dangerous. His statement is a form of Holocaust denial and a form of antisemitism. (Link to twitter.com)”
Syria
Hill (R-AR-2) 09/19/2022: Tweet – “Today, the House will consider my bill, H.R. 6265, the CAPTAGON Act, which will disrupt & dismantle narcotics production & trafficking and affiliated networks linked to the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria. Captagon provides Assad a financial lifeline and undermines communities.”
Iran
Bice (R-OK-5) 09/18/2022: Retweet of @LeahRemini – “Mahsa Amini has died after being tortured into a coma by Iranian authorities. Her mother said, “Let the world know they killed my daughter.” Authoritarian leaders hope people get distracted and move on. So let's continue to share her name and her story. #مهسا_امینی Link to quoted tweet”
Castro (D-TX-20) 09/18/2022: Retweet of @AlinejadMasih – “This is Tehran University, students joined the protest against the murdering of #MahsaAmini by hijab police and chanting: Woman, life, Freedom Iranians are outraged. Yesterday the security forces opened fire at protesters in Saghez city but now Tehran joined the protest. Link to video”
Cotton (R-AR) 09/19/2022: Tweet – “The problem isn't just that Iran denies the Holocaust—it's also that Iran wants to start a new Holocaust. Giving this regime billions of dollars would be a dangerous mistake.”
Torres (D-NY-15) 09/19/2022: Twitter thread – “I met with Albanian political leaders in the wake of an Iranian cyber attack on Albania. The United States must stand with Albania as it seeks to recover from and defend itself against cyber terrorism at the hands of Iran. Link to image When the US asked countries to offer a safe haven for Afghan refugees, Albania (as well as Kosovo) was one of the first to rise to the occasion. Albanian love for and loyalty to the United States runs deep. Thank you @elisaspiropali and @erionveliaj for your friendship with the United States.”
Waltz (R-FL-6) 09/19/2022: Retweet of @MorganOrtagus – “Today, the Iranian official who ordered the execution of 5,000+ political prisoners will arrive in New York City. Even though he is overseeing the assassination attempts against at least 8 American officials and dissidents, the Biden @StateDept has granted Ebrahim Raisi a visa. Link to image”
Egypt
Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 09/18/2022: Tweet – “Our district is so diverse and cultural. In just one weekend, Nicole joined members of the Chinese, Greek, Indian, Egyptian & Pakistani communities in various celebrations. This is why we love New York and NY-11! Link to image”
Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 09/18/2022: Tweet – “This weekend I enjoyed 5 different cultures and cuisines in our district: Greek, Chinese, Indian, Egyptian & Pakistani at multiple festivals & celebrations in #StatenIsland and #Brooklyn. It's what makes our community so special and I'm proud to represent it in Washington. Link to image”
Saudi Arabia
O'Halleran (D-AZ-1) 09/19/2022: Tweet – “It's unfathomable to me that, during historic drought, a Saudi Arabian company has been allowed to grow one of the most water intensive crops on state land, using our limited groundwater. I'm calling for answers from the State Land Department. Saudi Water Deal Ticks-off O'Halleran... | bit.ly”
Iraq
Gallego (D-AZ-7) 09/18/2022: Retweet of @PBayer90 – “They Called Us "Lucky": The Life and Afterlife of the Iraq War's Hardest Hit Unit [JDCERFM] They Called Us "Lucky": The Life and Afterlife of the Iraq War's Hardest Hit Unit... | amazon.com”
Gallego (D-AZ-7) 09/18/2022: Retweet of @kuhlman_jennie – “They Called Us "Lucky": The Life and Afterlife of the Iraq War's Hardest Hit Unit [Q2WXV1J] They Called Us "Lucky": The Life and Afterlife of the Iraq War's Hardest Hit Unit... | amazon.com”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Charlie Crist 09/18/2022: Twitter thread – “Ron DeSantis's latest campaign ad features an anti-Semite. DeSantis has consistently refused to condemn hate or extremism, including the Nazis in our state waving flags with his name. Now, he's spending millions to elevate an anti-Semite with a history of hateful speech. Ron owes Florida's Jewish communities an answer for his refusal to forcefully condemn these groups and make clear he does not want their support.”
Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 09/19/2022: Tweet – “The US entering WW2 caused the Holocaust… according to this trolley trollerson. #nafo #NAFOfellas Link to quoted tweetSorry to break it to you, but the Holocaust was not prevented by US entry into WWII. It was upon US entry in Dec. 1941 that Hitler declared, "The world war is here, the annihilation of Jewry must be the necessary consequence," and then initiated the full-scale mass extermination (Link to twitter.com)”
Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 09/19/2022: In reply to TweetSorry to break it to you, but the Holocaust was not prevented by US entry into WWII. It was upon US entry in Dec. 1941 that Hitler declared, "The world war is here, the annihilation of Jewry must be the necessary consequence," and then initiated the full-scale mass extermination (Link to twitter.com) – “@mtracey Link to image”
Meng (D-NY-6) 09/19/2022: Retweet of @Hadassah – “Hadassah CEO @nladler was in DC today at the Inter-Parliamentary Task Force Summit on Online Antisemitism and spoke to the @Conf_of_Pres about our work to fight #antisemitism through education and advocacy. Great to see @MarioDB @RepKManning @RepGraceMeng & @noatishby. Link to image”
Nadler (D-NY-10) 09/18/2022: Twitter thread – “The religious, cultural and ethnic diversity of our city is what makes it such a great place to live. Brazen acts of antisemitism like this will not, and cannot, be tolerated in our community. Link to quoted tweetYet another antisemitic attack against Hasidic Jew walking to shul on Shabbat (HATE IN BORO PARK: Woman Curses at Orthodox Jew, Knocks Off His Shtreimel [VIDEO] - The Yeshiva World) (Link to twitter.com) Antisemitism comes in many forms. One of the most overt types targets religious Jews who wear traditional clothing, like this gentleman's shtreimel. Those who don specifically identifiable garb due to religious traditions bear the brunt of far too many antisemitic attacks.”
Omar (D-MN-5) 09/18/2022: Retweet of @UrbanAchievr – “DeSantis campaign ad features Christian nationalist pastor with antisemitic views, via @jdforward DeSantis ad features Christian nationlist pastor with antisemitic views... | forward.com”
Stevens (D-MI-11) 09/18/2022: Tweet – “ADL Walk Against Hate in Southfield this morning! So grateful for the work that ADL is doing to combat anti-semitism. Link to image”
Stevens (D-MI-11) 09/18/2022: Tweet – “Michigan Jewish Democratic Caucus Summer Simcha for the second to last stop of this beautiful Sunday! Thank you @NoahArbit for all your great work as chair - the caucus is doing incredible work supporting and electing Democrats across Michigan. Link to image”
Torres (D-NY-15) 09/18/2022: Retweet of @NYCGreenfield – “On Friday @RitchieTorres asked the Justice Department to “consider investigating New York's systematic failure to police and prosecute hate crimes.” On Shabbos another Jew was attacked in the worst wave of anti-semitism in decades. Link to quoted tweet”
Torres (D-NY-15) 09/19/2022: Retweet of @_YidInfo – “BREAKING: Congressman @RitchieTorres Calls for DOJ Investigation Into the Surge of Anti-Semitic Attacks. Congressman Torres Calls for Investigation Into NY's Appalling Lack of Response to Surge in Anti-Semitism - Yid Info”
Zeldin (R-NY-1) 09/18/2022: Retweet of @JoelWeingart_ – “Lee Zeldin (@leezeldin) campaigning in Borough Park attacking the NYS Board of Regents for their vote to force Yeshivas to comply with the state's academic standard Link to video”
Afghanistan
Burgess (R-TX-26) 09/18/2022: Tweet – “There are less than 55 until the November midterms. Please consider all that Democrats have accomplished in the past 2 years: Inflation Border crisis Shipping crisis CRT FBI Raids Botched Afghanistan withdrawal and more!!”
Duckworth (D-IL) 09/19/2022: Twitter thread – “It's a profound relief that Mark Frerichs, a Navy Veteran who served our nation honorably, is now safely back in American hands after being kidnapped in Afghanistan more than two and a half years ago. White House confirms Lombard man held hostage in Afghanistan freed by Taliban in swap... | chicago.suntimes.com I'm thrilled that his family, who have long been Mark's champions, will get to reunite with him. I applaud President Biden, who I spoke with personally about the need to get Mark home, for taking the steps necessary to prove that we do not leave Americans behind.”
Durbin (D-IL) 09/19/2022: Tweet – “I am deeply heartened by Mark's long overdue release and the relief it will bring to him & his family. The tragic and cruel use of him as a hostage has finally come to an end. I want to thank @POTUS & his team for their tireless effort to secure Mark's release. Link to quoted tweetAfter two and a half years of captivity in Afghanistan, Navy veteran Mark Frerichs is free under a prisoner swap personally approved by President Biden, a senior admnistration official tells @NBCNews (Taliban release U.S. engineer in prisoner swap... | nbcnews.to)”
Mast (R-FL-18) 09/18/2022: Tweet – “ICYMI: Democrats on the House Foreign Affairs Committee blocked a resolution from @HouseForeignGOP that would require the Biden Administration to turn over documents about the Afghanistan withdrawal. Once again, they put Biden's political goals ahead of national security. Link to video”
Mast (R-FL-18) 09/19/2022: Tweet – “On September 19, 2010, I lost my legs when a Taliban bomb went off under my feet. Today is my Alive Day. It's a reminder to me that if you spend your life serving something bigger than yourself, you'll leave this world with no regrets. That's why I'll always fight for America. Link to image”
Mast (R-FL-18) 09/19/2022: Tweet – “12 yrs ago, I was blown up in Afghanistan while I was serving in the Army. I lost 2 legs & a finger that day, but I'm grateful to have my life and celebrate my "Alive Day" today. With my wife & family by my side, I won't stop fighting. I'll continue to serve my country proud. Link to image”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 09/19/2022: Retweet of @RepBrianMast – “ICYMI: Democrats on the House Foreign Affairs Committee blocked a resolution from @HouseForeignGOP that would require the Biden Administration to turn over documents about the Afghanistan withdrawal. Once again, they put Biden's political goals ahead of national security. Link to video”
Meijer (R-MI-3) 09/19/2022: Retweet of @kylieatwood – “News: President Biden called Mark Frerichs's sister Charlene Cakora in recent hours, to let her know that he was released and is on an aircraft on his way out of the Afghanistan, per a source familiar w the matter. He was kidnapped in 2020. Taliban says it's a prisoner swap.”
Murphy (D-CT) 09/19/2022: Retweet of @HerbieZiskend46 – “Statement from @POTUS: "Today, we have secured the release of Mark Frerichs, and he will soon be home. Mark was taken in Afghanistan in January, 2020 and held for 31 months. His release is the culmination of years of tireless work by dedicated public servants..." Link to image”
Nehls (R-TX-22) 09/19/2022: In reply to TweetOn September 19, 2010, I lost my legs when a Taliban bomb went off under my feet. Today is my Alive Day. It's a reminder to me that if you spend your life serving something bigger than yourself, you'll leave this world with no regrets. That's why I'll always fight for America. (Link to twitter.com) – “@RepBrianMast God bless you brother 🇺🇸”
Risch (R-ID) 09/19/2022: Tweet – “I'm glad American veteran Mark Frerichs, who was held by the #Taliban, has finally been released. We cannot allow terrorists or authoritarian regimes to use Americans as leverage. I expect more details soon & encourage the admin to bring home other wrongfully detained Americans. Link to quoted tweetU.S. veteran and civilian contractor Mark Frerichs, held more than 2 years in Afghanistan by the Taliban, has been freed, his family says (via AP) (US Contractor Released by Taliban After Swap for Drug Trafficker... | trib.al)”
Waltz (R-FL-6) 09/19/2022: Tweet – “Relieved for the Frerichs family. However, there were far better ways to get him back than swapping for the Talibans' biggest drug kingpin. Link to quoted tweetAppears a prisoner swap has taken place: American Mark Frerichs freed by Taliban after two years in exchange for former Afghan drug lord Haji Bashir Noorzai, who had been jailed in the United States for decades.”
Other - Middle East
Hawley (R-MO) 09/18/2022: Tweet – “But thanks to Joe Biden and to decades of neo-conservative nation building in the Middle East, we are not in a position to stop a Chinese invasion of Taiwan Link to quoted tweet60 Minutes: "Would U.S. forces defend Taiwan if invaded by China?" Biden: "Yes" White House then had to clarify policy on Taiwan hasn't changed. (Link to twitter.com)”