Last updated on Sun December 25, 2022 at 02:05 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Jordan (R-OH-4) 12/25/2022: Twitter thread – “In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to their own town to register. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told. On the eighth day . . . he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he was conceived. -Luke 2:1-21 Merry Christmas!”
Walberg (R-MI-7) 12/24/2022: Retweet of @GOP – “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in the territory of Judea during the rule of King Herod, magi came from the east to Jerusalem. They asked, 'Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We've seen his star in the east, and we've come to honor him.' — Matthew 2:1-2”
Iran
Menendez (D-NJ) 12/24/2022: Tweet – “Good to see the Biden administration continue to hold accountable those responsible for indiscriminate violence against #IranProtests. The regime's increased tempo of prosecutions & executions must be met with a strong response. Treasury Sanctions Iranian Regime Officials Tied to Continued Violence Against Protestors... | home.treasury.gov”
Raskin (D-MD-8) 12/25/2022: Tweet – “The world must work to block this barbaric mass execution of Iranians standing up for freedom and women's rights. This outlaw regime, drunk with tyranny and violence, must respect the rights of its people. Exclusive: Iranian footballer is among dozens facing execution while the West is distracted by Christmas, supporters fear | CNN”
Iraq
Long (R-MO-7) 12/25/2022: Retweet of @44MagnumBlue1 – “U.S. Army Sergeant Bryan Joseph Tutten died on December 25, 2007 from wounds sustained in an IED explosion in Balad, Iraq. Bryan was 33 years old & from St. Augustine, Florida. 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division. Remember Bryan. American Hero🇺🇸 Link to image”
Bahrain
Cammack (R-FL-3) 12/25/2022: Tweet – “🎄Merry Christmas from Bahrain! Honored to have kicked off our Christmas with the Troops tour yesterday in Bahrain. Yesterday, we spent our Christmas Eve with these incredible servicemen and women.🇺🇸 Link to image”
Horn of Africa
Gonzales (R-TX-23) 12/24/2022: Retweet of @FoxNews – “China looks to outflank US in Africa as Somalia faces terrorism, drought and famine China looks to outflank US in Africa as Somalia faces terrorism, drought and famine... | fxn.ws”
Pakistan
Van Drew (R-NJ-2) 12/24/2022: Retweet of @NEWSMAX – “"We've got money in there for things like gender issues in Pakistan." Rep. Jeff Van Drew [@Congressman_JVD] sounds off on the pork spending in the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill. @RobAstorino MORE: There's money for gender issues in Pakistan | Jeff Van Drew Link to video”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Bacon (R-NE-2) 12/25/2022: Twitter thread – “Angie and I wish you a very Merry Christmas. We are grateful for your trust, support, and friendship. To our many Jewish friends, we also wish you a Happy Hanukkah. May you be richly blessed in this New Year and may your 2023 be filled with love, joy, and peace. Link to image Link to reply@DonJBacon Why don't you try sending out different greetings for different holidays? The mish mash approach doesn't work. @RetroCoast I do!”
Torres (D-NY-15) 12/24/2022: Tweet – “Antisemitism is anti-Jewish racism. Period. Claiming the Holocaust had nothing to do with racism is historical revisionism at its worst. Link to quoted tweetWhoopi Goldberg repeats Holocaust slur while promoting new film 'Till' (Whoopi Goldberg repeats Holocaust slur while promoting new film 'Till'... | trib.al) (Link to twitter.com)”
Afghanistan
Cline (R-VA-6) 12/24/2022: Tweet – “We knew the outcome of Taliban rule. Just a few days ago, the Taliban forbid women from attending school. Now, they're suspended from work. Biden's botched withdrawal = women as second-class citizens. Link to quoted tweetBREAKING: The Taliban government in Afghanistan on Saturday ordered all foreign and domestic non-governmental groups to suspend employing women. The order comes days after women were banned from studying at universities. (Taliban use water cannon on women protesting university ban... | apnews.com)”
Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 12/24/2022: Tweet – “The Taliban must remain an international pariah Link to quoted tweetThe Taliban are reportedly shooting and beating male students who walked out of their exams in Afghanistan today in protest against the ban on women going to university. This is truly barbaric and horrifying. The world must watch, listen and act now. (Link to twitter.com)”
Massie (R-KY-4) 12/25/2022: In reply to Tweetoh your anti war position. yet, you were most critical of Biden when he withdrew from Afghanistan, in the most anti confrontational way possible. With only 2,500 soldiers left in place by trump. So, Ukraine should have just surrendered to Putin? with no weapons for defense ? (Link to twitter.com) – “@SantoriniTess Can you provide some evidence of your statement regarding my position on Afghanistan? I was one of the most vocal members of Congress who urged for US withdrawal from Afghanistan. The final departure was executed poorly, but I did not criticize Biden for withdrawing.”