Last updated on Mon December 26, 2022 at 12:48 PM Washington DC time.
Iran
Menendez (D-NJ) 12/25/2022: Tweet – “The Iranian regime cannot hide behind censorship tactics & internet blackouts. What the regime fears the most is their own people revealing to the world what is happening inside #Iran. Link to quoted tweet⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics indicate that internet connectivity has been disrupted for two days in and around #Sanandaj, Kurdistan Province, #Iran, corroborating user reports of curfew-style cuts during strikes over the death of #MahsaAmini 📰 Background: (Internet disrupted in Iran amid protests over death of Mahsa Amini - NetBlocks) (Link to twitter.com)”
Iraq
Long (R-MO-7) 12/25/2022: Retweet of @44MagnumBlue1 – “U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Jae Sik Moon was killed in action on December 25, 2006 in Baghdad, Iraq. Jae was 21 years old and from Levittown, Pennsylvania. 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division. Remember Jae today. American Hero.🇺🇸🎖 Link to image”
Long (R-MO-7) 12/25/2022: Retweet of @44MagnumBlue1 – “U.S. Army Captain Hayes N. Clayton Jr. was killed in a IED explosion on December 25, 2006 in Balad, Iraq. Hayes was 29 years old & from Marietta, Georgia. 842nd Military Training & Transition Team, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division. Remember Hayes today. Hero.🇺🇸🎖 Link to image”
Kuwait
Cammack (R-FL-3) 12/26/2022: Tweet – “What an honor to spend Christmas with troops in Kuwait, learning about their families back home and their mission during their deployment. They, along with their families, sacrifice so much, so to be able to show our gratitude was an incredible experience. 🇺🇸 More to come! Link to image”
Cicilline (D-RI-1) 12/26/2022: Twitter thread – “I'm currently leading a Congressional Delegation overseas, and our first stop was to kickoff Christmas Eve celebrations with brave servicemembers in Bahrain. Their service and sacrifice is especially felt this time of year when they are away from home. Link to image Yesterday, I had the privilege of serving and enjoying Christmas dinner with troops at Camp Arifjan in Kuwait. It was great to spend time with Rhode Islanders stationed there and bring them well wishes from home. Thank you, all, for your service and sacrifice. Link to image”
Cicilline (D-RI-1) 12/26/2022: Retweet of @RepCicilline – “Yesterday, I had the privilege of serving and enjoying Christmas dinner with troops at Camp Arifjan in Kuwait. It was great to spend time with Rhode Islanders stationed there and bring them well wishes from home. Thank you, all, for your service and sacrifice. Link to image”
Bahrain
Cicilline (D-RI-1) 12/26/2022: Retweet of @RepCicilline – “I'm currently leading a Congressional Delegation overseas, and our first stop was to kickoff Christmas Eve celebrations with brave servicemembers in Bahrain. Their service and sacrifice is especially felt this time of year when they are away from home. Link to image”
Jacobs (D-CA-53) 12/25/2022: Tweet – “Many of our service members are stationed overseas and away from their families during the holidays. So I'm glad I could spend time with some of our service members (including some San Diegans!) stationed in Bahrain and thank them for their service. Link to image”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Banks (R-IN-3) 12/26/2022: Tweet – “As Hanukkah concludes, I'm hoping all my Jewish friends found joy, warmth, and blessings throughout the Festival of Lights.”
García (D-IL-4) 12/26/2022: Tweet – “As we enter the final day of Hanukkah during a time of rising antisemitism, we all must come together to combat and stand up against hate. I wish all those celebrating continued peace, joy, and love.”
Torres (D-NY-15) 12/25/2022: Tweet – “As millions of people light the eighth and final candle in celebration of Hanukkah, here is my own reflection on what the Festival of Lights represents: “Hanukkah is about the freedom to be who you are. Wear your Judaism proudly.” Link to video”
Warren (D-MA) 12/25/2022: Tweet – “Wishing Jewish families in Massachusetts and around the world a happy last night of Hanukkah! May the light of hope keep shining into 2023.”
Afghanistan
Gaetz (R-FL-1) 12/26/2022: Tweet – “I'm not pro Russia. I've even been personally sanctioned by Putin. I'm pro America. Bathing historically corrupt countries in US weapons and cash typically doesn't go well for America. (See Afghanistan). Russian state TV celebrates 'brave' Lauren Boebert and Matt Gaetz for undermining Ukraine... | dlvr.it”
Other - Middle East
Radewagen (R-AS-0) 12/25/2022: Tweet – “It's a special joy and an honor to be with our dedicated Service Members at Christmas, and just say thank you. Amata Visiting U.S. Service Members in Middle East for Christmas | US Representative Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen Link to image”