Last updated on Sat October 01, 2022 at 12:49 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Jacobs (D-CA-53) 09/30/2022: Retweet of @USJewishDems – “Thank you to @ElaineLuriaVA, @KathyManningNC, and @SaraJacobsCA for joining us and our partners @JointActionComm and @JewishDemWomen last night to celebrate Democratic women's leadership. This November, women will help deliver the win for Democrats. Link to image”
Omar (D-MN-5) 09/30/2022: Retweet of @ryangrim – “NEW: Broadcaster censors Hill TV segment by @kthalps on Rashida Tlaib's description of Israel as “apartheid government,” pulls segment from Rising's program Broadcaster Censors Hill TV Segment on Rashida Tlaib's Description of Israel as “Apartheid Government”... | interc.pt”
Spartz (R-IN-5) 09/30/2022: Tweet – “Great evening with @AIPAC in Indianapolis at the historic President Benjamin Harrison House to give policy updates and discuss the importance of a strong US-Israel relationship! Link to image”
Tlaib (D-MI-13) 09/30/2022: Twitter thread – “Journalists have been called the guardians of the truth, and @kthalps just showed us all what that looks like. You don't have to agree with me or Katie, but this censorship should trouble us all. Link to quoted tweetA co-host of Hill TV's Rising, @kthalps, recorded a segment this week on Israel's apartheid government -- the segment was first held and then spiked -- and the reporter, after three years with the program, was told she was done when she pushed back. Story: (Broadcaster Censors Hill TV Segment on Rashida Tlaib's Description of Israel as “Apartheid Government”... | theintercept.com) Here is what @kthalps wanted to say: This is What Got Katie Halper Censored & Canceled By The Hill: Israel Is An Apartheid State... | youtube.com”
Syria
Jacobs (D-CA-53) 10/01/2022: Twitter thread – “We need to hold Putin accountable for human rights atrocities and illegal land grabs in Ukraine. But while some argue that the U.S. should designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism, this would have far-reaching, negative consequences. Let's talk about what would happen:🧵 This designation would worsen the global hunger crisis: 🔹Russian grain and fuel would be isolated from the global market and send prices soaring 🔹The Black Sea Grain deal would collapse 🔹Those already facing famine in the Middle East and Africa would suffer even more There would also be a chilling effect on the humanitarian response in Ukraine. Humanitarian NGOs, especially Ukrainian ones, already struggle to navigate existing sanctions and this would create even more red tape and even pause operations as they comply with new restrictions. People thousands of miles from Ukraine will also suffer. Anywhere there's a Russian presence in an active humanitarian operation – like Syria, Mali, and Sudan – humanitarian organizations would need to pause and make sure they aren't violating new U.S. sanctions. We need to do everything we can to hold Putin and his regime accountable – that's not up for debate. But we need to make sure our actions don't have unintended consequences and hurt the very people we hope to protect.”
Iran
Boozman (R-AR) 09/30/2022: Twitter thread – “The Iranian regime's history of oppression and violence against its own citizens is well documented. In the wake of #MahsaAmini's death, Iranians are once again rising up to demand justice, protest brutality and appeal for basic human rights. Iran protests spark wider adoption of anti-censorship tools... | axios.com The US stands in solidarity w/ the Iranian people and echoes their calls for accountability. I joined @ChrisCoons @SenatorLankford & more colleagues on both sides of the aisle on a resolution condemning and calling on Iran to end its systemic persecution. Boozman, Coons, Lankford, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Condemning Iran for Systemic Persecution of Women and Peaceful Protestors... | boozman.senate.gov”
Connolly (D-VA-11) 09/30/2022: Retweet of @GerryConnolly – “As we speak, women all over Iran are protesting against the suppression of their rights under the regime of the Ayatollah. And here we are, debating how much we should suppress women's rights. What an irony. Link to video”
Deutch (D-FL-22) 09/30/2022: Twitter thread – “Powerful protests continue to spread across Iran as brave Iranians fight against their government's brutality & injustice. In response, Iranian security forces have violently cracked down on protests, incl by killing dozens, arresting thousands, & limiting access to the internet. In an attempt to deflect from these ongoing protests, Iran has launched drones and missiles at Iraq, which have killed at least 13 people - including a US citizen. These attacks also seriously threaten U.S. troops in Iraq and violate Iraq's sovereignty. I'm glad the U.S. moved swiftly to support the protestors in Iran, and I applaud the Administration's decision to issue a General License which will counter the Iranian regime's censorship and advance internet freedom and the free flow of information for the Iranian people.”
Durbin (D-IL) 09/30/2022: Tweet – “Despite constant fear of persecution, brave Iranian women continue to protest for their rights and by default, the rights of women across the world to reject a system that polices women's bodies. We stand with the women of Iran. U.S. Senator Christopher Coons of Delaware... | coons.senate.gov”
Kim (R-CA-39) 09/30/2022: Tweet – “I introduced a bipartisan resolution to stand with the Iran protesters who have taken to the streets since #MahsaAmini's death to protest the Ayatollah regime by cutting their hair, burning their hijabs & demanding accountability & freedom. #IranProtests Rep. Young Kim Leads Resolution to Support Iran Protests, Condemn Iranian Regime... | youngkim.house.gov”
Kim (R-CA-39) 09/30/2022: Tweet – “The Biden administration cannot offer concessions to the Iranian regime who has shown its hand time & time again. I stand with the women & people of Iran who are burning their hijabs, speaking out against their regime's oppression & demanding freedom. #IranProtests #MahsaAmini Link to video”
Lee (R-UT) 09/30/2022: Tweet – “A new report indicates that Iran committed crimes against humanity in responding to protests in 2019. Today, Iran continues to respond to protestors with violence, leaving dozens dead. The Iranian regime is not one with which we should be negotiating. Tribunal declares Iran committed “crimes against humanity” during crackdown of 2019 protests... | foxnews.com”
Malinowski (D-NJ-7) 09/30/2022: Twitter thread – “1/6 Tom, @RepTenney, @SenatorMenendez, & @MarshaBlackburn introduced a bipartisan resolution condemning Mahsa Amiri's death. Her killing was a tragedy; we hope it is also a turning point. #مهسا_امینی #MahsaAmini Bicameral Group of Lawmakers Unveil Resolution on Anti-Regime Protests in Iran | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations 2/6 At the forefront of this movement are women fighting for autonomy and fundamental rights. Here are some of the brave women who document the government's abuses and have long fought for advancing human rights: Link to image 3/6 Niloufar Hamedi, one of the first Iranian journalists to report on Mahsa Amini's death. She was arrested on September 22nd and is being held in solitary confinement. Journalist Who Reported Mahsa Amini's Hospitalization Held in Solitary Confinement... | iranwire.com 4/6 Human rights attorney Nasrin Sotoudeh, who was sentenced in 2019 to 38 years in prison and 148 lashes for providing legal defense services to women charged with not wearing a hijab. Nasrin Sotoudeh: The 100 Most Influential People of 2021... | time.com 5/6 Narges Mohammadi, a prominent rights advocate, who was arrested in November 2019. She had previously been sentenced for "establishing an illegal group," "assembly and collusion to act against national security," and "propaganda against the state." Iranian Rights Defender, Journalist Sent Back To Prison... | rferl.org 6/6 Vida Movahed, and other “Girls of the Revolution Street,” who in 2017 started staging silent, solitary protests by taking off their veils in public places, tying them to sticks, and waving them as a flags. ‘Girls Of Revolution Street' Appear In Many Other Cities... | en.radiofarda.com”
Murphy (D-CT) 10/01/2022: Tweet – “The people of Iran are doing amazing, courageous, inspiring things in order to get a sliver of self governance. Maybe we should stop taking our own democracy for granted. Link to quoted tweetThe flood of videos from Iran this morning shows 2 weeks of killing, mass arrests and endless threats has failed miserably to stop protests across Iran. This video from my hometown of Isfahan is one of many from all over the county. Most led by female uni. students. #MahsaAmini (Link to twitter.com)”
Murphy (D-CT) 10/01/2022: Tweet – “From Iran to Ukraine, people who love democracy and freedom are doing some pretty inspiring work this week. Link to quoted tweetUkrainian troops have entered Lyman (Link to twitter.com)”
Reschenthaler (R-PA-14) 09/30/2022: Tweet – “This week, Iran launched armed drones & ballistic missiles against U.S. interests in Iraq. An American citizen was killed. It's past time for the Biden Admin to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal & take kinetic action against Iranian terrorists. Iran Attacks Northern Iraq With Missiles and Drones, Killing at Least 13... | wsj.com”
Egypt
Van Hollen (D-MD) 10/01/2022: Tweet – “Even in the face of intense govt harassment, raids & threats of imprisonment, Lina Attalah & the brave journalists of Egypt's independent paper Mada Masr bring truth to light. Freedom of the press is a cornerstone of a free society & we must protect it. “As you publish it, the question is always there”: Lina Attalah on Mada Masr's future... | bit.ly”
Saudi Arabia
Cicilline (D-RI-1) 09/30/2022: Tweet – “As the Yemen ceasefire deadline approaches, all parties must work to honor and extend the UN-brokered truce -- and ensure a durable and lasting ceasefire. My full statement ⤵️ Link to image Link to quoted tweetCM @RepGregoryMeeks: As the Oct 2nd deadline for the current @UN-brokered truce in #Yemen approaches, it's imperative all parties work to extend it, translate it into a lasting ceasefire and ensure humanitarian aspects of the truce are fully implemented. (UN Special Envoy for Yemen concludes a visit to Riyadh and Muscat... | osesgy.unmissions.org)”
Massie (R-KY-4) 09/30/2022: Tweet – “I voted No on HR 8987 because the Government of Saudi Arabia, whose agents assisted the hijackers in their heinous plot, should pay into the 9/11 victims' fund, not U.S. taxpayers.”
McCollum (D-MN-4) 09/30/2022: Tweet – “Today I introduced a bill to ensure accountability for those targeting political dissidents and journalists. #HR9064 4 years after Jamal Khashoggi's brutal murder, we must stand for the protection of democratic voices and ensure a free press.”
Roy (R-TX-21) 10/01/2022: Tweet – “Same. Link to quoted tweetI voted No on HR 8987 because the Government of Saudi Arabia, whose agents assisted the hijackers in their heinous plot, should pay into the 9/11 victims' fund, not U.S. taxpayers.”
Turkey
Crow (D-CO-6) 09/30/2022: Tweet – “Productive conversation today with members of the Turkish Parliament. We discussed strengthening NATO, our mutual national security interests, facilitating a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Armenia, & strengthening democratic institutions. Link to image”
Algeria
McClain (R-MI-10) 09/30/2022: Twitter thread – “We must immediately implement significant sanctions on Algeria to send a clear message to the world that support for Putin will not be tolerated. I am calling on @SecBlinken to sanction Algeria for purchase of Russian weapons. Rep. Lisa McClain Leads Colleagues in Demanding Sanctions on Algeria for Purchase of Russian Weapons... | mcclain.house.gov @RepJimBanks @Robert_Aderholt @RepDonBacon @RepBuddyCarter @RepCohen @RepJimCosta @RepRickCrawford @RepJohnCurtis @MarioDB @RepBrianFitz @Lancegooden @RepRonnyJackson @RepMarcyKaptur @RepLaMalfa @RepDLamborn @RepBurgessOwens @GReschenthaler @Call_Me_Dutch @TimRyan @repdavidscott @RepChrisStewart @RepVanTaylor @RepWebster @TXRandy14 @RepJoeWilson @RobWittman”
Bahrain
Miller-Meeks (R-IA-2) 09/30/2022: Tweet – “It was a pleasure to meet with HE Sh. Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bahrain, to talk about the growing bond between our two nations. Link to image”
Yemen
Cicilline (D-RI-1) 09/30/2022: Retweet of @RepCicilline – “As the Yemen ceasefire deadline approaches, all parties must work to honor and extend the UN-brokered truce -- and ensure a durable and lasting ceasefire. My full statement ⤵️ Link to image Link to quoted tweet”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Deutch (D-FL-22) 09/30/2022: Retweet of @SecBlinken – “As we remember the 1941 massacre of Jews at Babyn Yar in Ukraine, Russia's claim that Ukraine must be “denazified” insults all who suffered, and those who bravely resisted, during the Nazi regime. Distorting the history of the Holocaust undermines efforts to prevent atrocities.”
Jacobs (D-CA-53) 09/30/2022: Tweet – “So great joining President Biden, the First Lady, Vice President Harris, the Second Gentleman, and my Jewish colleagues at the White House today to celebrate the Jewish New Year. Shana Tova to everyone who is celebrating! Link to image”
Levin (D-MI-9) 09/30/2022: Tweet – “So happy to be at the @WhiteHouse with our Jewish community to celebrate the Jewish New Year with @POTUS and @VP. Link to image”
Long (R-MO-7) 09/30/2022: Retweet of @charliekirk11 – “Nine different student groups at Cal Berkeley's School of Law just created "Jew Free Zones" A Berkeley co-op has created "White Free Zones" banning whites from common areas. Parents, do not send your kids to Berkeley. History is very clear, it only gets worse from here.”
Manning (D-NC-6) 09/30/2022: Tweet – “Happy to celebrate the Jewish New Year at the White House today! L'Shana Tova, wishing all a sweet, healthy, and joyful new year. Link to image”
Schakowsky (D-IL-9) 09/30/2022: Tweet – “Had a front row seat at today's Jewish New Year celebration at the White House! Great to get together with so many friends as we welcome in a new year. Shana Tova! Link to image”
Afghanistan
Beyer (D-VA-8) 09/30/2022: Twitter thread – “NEW: the House just passed legislation to fund the government and prevent a shutdown. I voted YES. The final vote count was 230 - 201, with all House Democrats and just 10 Republicans voting yes. 95% of House Republicans voted to shut down the government. The bill also: - Funds $12 billion in new assistance to Ukraine - Funds relief for Americans impacted by disasters in Florida, New Mexico, Puerto Rico, Alaska, and elsewhere - Funds the response to the water crisis in Jackson, MS - Funds resettlement of Afghan evacuees And more.”
Biggs (R-AZ-5) 09/30/2022: Tweet – “Highly disturbing. Vetting matters. Link to quoted tweetAfghan evacuee charged with child sex crime in New Mexico: officials (Afghan evacuee charged with child sex crime in New Mexico: officials... | fxn.ws)”
Clyde (R-GA-9) 09/30/2022: Retweet of @GOPLeader – “Why did Biden's DOJ label parents as "terrorists?" Where did the origins of COVID actually begin? Why didn't Biden listen to the military experts in Afghanistan? When Republicans are in the majority next year, we will follow the truth wherever it leads. Link to video”
Gohmert (R-TX-1) 09/30/2022: Tweet – “In Afghanistan, the Biden Administration tucked its tail & ran so fast that it exposed OUR military, OUR people & our allies to death. #GohmertHour Rep. Gohmert BLASTS Biden Administration's Failed Aghanistan Policy... | rumble.com”
Herrell (R-NM-2) 09/30/2022: Tweet – “This crime is tragic and infuriating. This is why we demanded vetting and transparency from the Biden administration bringing thousands of foreign nationals to our communities. Afghan evacuee charged with child sex crime in New Mexico: officials... | foxnews.com”
Herrell (R-NM-2) 09/30/2022: Tweet – “An unacceptable failure of vetting by the Biden administration. New Mexicans will not forget. Link to quoted tweetAfghan evacuee charged with child sex crime in New Mexico: officials (Afghan evacuee charged with child sex crime in New Mexico: officials... | fxn.ws)”
Hice (R-GA-10) 09/30/2022: Retweet of @RepHerrell – “This crime is tragic and infuriating. This is why we demanded vetting and transparency from the Biden administration bringing thousands of foreign nationals to our communities. Afghan evacuee charged with child sex crime in New Mexico: officials... | foxnews.com”
Lofgren (D-CA-19) 09/30/2022: Tweet – “Today, @HouseDemocrats passed government funding legislation that will: 🇺🇦Provide $12.3 billion in aid to Ukraine 🏠Support Afghan refugees who have resettled in the U.S. ⛈️Give relief to communities impacted by recent hurricanes, wildfires, & other disasters 💵And so much more Link to image”
Meijer (R-MI-3) 09/30/2022: Twitter thread – “One year ago, I voted for a continuing resolution to avert a gov't shutdown & provide space for budget negotiations as Congress dealt w/ fallout of Afghan collapse + Dems were consumed by BBB drama. This summer offered no such excuse for failing to reach a budget agreement. (1/2) While I support elements in this CR like Ukraine funding, it's long past time @speakerpelosi approach governing with the same zest and zeal she puts into her zero sum partisan games. I oppose this CR because I won't abide the majority's incompetency & maladministration. (2/2)”
Merkley (D-OR) 09/30/2022: Twitter thread – “The fall of Kabul left families shattered and people at risk of violence and food insecurity. My staff and I worked with people who have left their homes in pursuit of safety for themselves and their families, and I've fought for humanitarian funding, but there's more we must do. Yesterday, I talked with advocates about my support for the Afghan Adjustment Act, a path to permanent residency for those who had to flee Afghanistan and arrived in the U.S. in last year. Passing this bill is about keeping our promise to our Afghan allies—I'll fight for it. Link to image”
Merkley (D-OR) 09/30/2022: Retweet of @Afghan_American – “Thank you @SenJeffMerkley for coming to the #AfghanAdjustmentAct #FireWatch to stand with us and hear concerns directly from Afghans and veterans. As you heard, as we've been saying: #ThisIsHome. @WAWHumanRights @HumanFirstAfg @iava @AmericanLegion @wartimeallies @mattczeller Link to video”
Merkley (D-OR) 09/30/2022: Retweet of @mattczeller – “1600 #FireWatch Update: @SenJeffMerkley @JeffMerkley has stopped by to thank us for all we have done in support of the #AfghanAdjustmentAct! #ThisIsHome #FinishTheMission @iava @wartimeallies @Afghan_American @HumanFirstAfg @afghanevac @AmericanLegion @VFWHQ @WAWHumanRights Link to image”
Shaheen (D-NH) 09/30/2022: Tweet – “Devastating to see this attack on an education center in Kabul. Students in Afghanistan – including women and girls – deserve to study and pursue their dreams safely. Link to quoted tweetPolice in Kabul say a suicide attack at an education centre in the Afghan capital has killed at least 19 people and injured many others. (Kabul blast: At least 19 dead after blast hits Kabul education centre - police)”
Shaheen (D-NH) 09/30/2022: Tweet – “A productive day of meetings with Albania's President Bajram Begai and Prime Minister @ediramaal where we discussed Albania's support for Afghan refugees and their Euro-Atlantic aspirations. Excited by the progress Albania is making and glad to have such a strong 🇺🇸 partner. Link to image”