Last updated on Tue January 03, 2023 at 12:42 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Ernst (R-IA) 01/02/2023: Tweet – “The DEFEND Act will take crucial steps to directly combat the malign threat from Iran and its proxies. I'm incredibly proud to have led this important, bipartisan effort and look forward to our continued work to strengthen the historic Abraham Accords. Ernst Leads Proposal to Unite Middle East Partners Against Iranian Aggression | U.S. Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa”
Graham (R-SC) 01/02/2023: Twitter thread – “I'm glad to see Mr. Cohen, the new Israeli foreign minister, is prioritizing the US-Israel strategic relationship and supports continued humanitarian aid to #Ukraine. However, the idea that Israel should speak less about Russia's criminal invasion of Ukraine is a bit unnerving. I hope Mr. Cohen understands that when he speaks to Russia's Lavrov, he's speaking to a representative of a war criminal regime that commits war crimes on an industrial scale every day. In 1st speech, Foreign Minister Cohen hails US, EU ties, vows to ‘talk less' on Ukraine... | timesofisrael.com To stay quiet about Russia's criminal behavior will not age well.”
Johnson (R-LA-4) 01/02/2023: Twitter thread – “3 yrs ago, Kelly & I joined Jim & Polly Jordan on a trip to the early excavation of this amazing archeological find in Israel. We walked in the actual steps were Jesus walked! Now the whole world will be able to see it! Biblical site where Jesus healed blind man excavated for public view: 'Affirms Scripture'... | foxnews.com Link to image”
Iran
Bacon (R-NE-2) 01/03/2023: Retweet of @Ostrov_A – “#OTD 3 years ago, a great act of justice was performed, with IRGC head Qassem #Soleimani taken out. Soleimani was a mass murderer and terrorists, who headed #Iran's worldwide terror activities. His demise was a good day for peace and the world. Link to image”
Graham (R-SC) 01/03/2023: Twitter thread – “When it comes to US support of #Ukraine it is in our vital national security interests that Putin's effort to rewrite the map of Europe - by the force of arms - fails. Trump says US is giving Ukraine too much support, as new skeptical Republicans take office and swing control of the House... | businessinsider.com Ukraine has received robust military and economic aid and has used it to good effect. The Russian military has been dealt crippling blows and they are now relying on the Iranians for drone support. To suggest America should lessen its aid to Ukraine at this critical time would be repeating the mistakes of the past. I agree other nations can and should always do more, but that is not an excuse to stop doing what is right and smart for our own national security. Victory by Ukraine over Russia resets the world in all the right ways. If after all these atrocities and war crimes, Putin is still standing, every other bad actor will be off to the races. Victory for Ukraine!”
Menendez (D-NJ) 01/02/2023: Tweet – “Crowds continue, week after week, in places like Zahedan, Sistan, & Baluchestan. They are not stopped by the Iranian regime's internet shutdowns & violent crackdowns that have resulted in hundreds of deaths in these protesters' hometowns. Link to quoted tweet“Death to Basiji” and “IRGC commit crimes and Khamenei supports them!” Major protests in Zahedan, Sistan and Baluchestan province, where Islamic Republic forces have been killed since September 100+ with impunity. #Masha_Amini #Iran #IranRevolution #مهسا_امینی (Link to twitter.com)”
Iraq
Bacon (R-NE-2) 01/02/2023: Twitter thread – “Analysts think Soleimani killed 609 Americans through the proxy war he orchestrated against Americans and Iraqis. The “EFP” mines were very deadly. Justice was served against this IRGC leader who killed so many Americans. Link to quoted tweetIt's been three years. Still glad Qassem Soleimani is dead. Link to reply@RepDonBacon Leave it to a sell out USAF to tuck himself away in the @gop to only come out as a Democrat. Resign @johnjames33w @GOP I refuse to cater to a handful who are holding the rest hostage. They are derailing the House GOP and I won't play ball. Link to reply@RepDonBacon @GOP Mccarthy is a wet noodle, he will tow the uniparty line. It's time for one of you to step up and stop being corporatists. @johnjames33w @GOP Na… he has 94% support of conference… teams win. Time to come together. The naysayers are hurting the whole party now.”
Robert Garcia 01/01/2023: Twitter thread – “I'm proud to serve as President of the Freshman Class of Democrats in this upcoming Congress. The 34 of us are ready to take on our country's greatest challenges and stand up for working people across America. Let's meet these incredible new members. A thread 🧵 .@MGPforCongress is the proud owner of an independent auto repair and machine shop. She flipped a red district and will fight for the working class as she represents the WA-3rd district. Her campaign is the model of how we win back the House in 2024. Link to image .@BeccaBalintVT has been serving as the President Pro Tempore of the Vermont Senate and previously served as Senate majority leader. She made history in this election becoming the first woman from Vermont who will represent the state in Congress. She joins the LGBTQ+ caucus. Link to image .@GregCasar is a fearless labor organizer and progressive leader who most recently served on the Austin City Council. He's already taking on leadership roles as the Whip of the Progressive Caucus and is determined to fight for the people. Link to image .@JasmineForUS a civil rights attorney and proudly progressive legislator who recently served in the Texas State House. She will now represent the TX-30th district as well as also leading our class as Freshman Representative to leadership. She's bringing the fire 🔥 Link to image .@SethMagaziner has been serving as the General Treasurer of Rhode Island and previously worked as an elementary school teacher as well as with Teach for America. He will now represent the RI-2nd district and ready to deliver for Rhode Island. Link to image .@ChrisForPA is a lawyer, labor leader, and naval officer who was previously deployed to Iraq. As an attorney, he worked to protect voting rights and helped establish a union with Pitt Faculty and the United Steelworkers. He'll now represent the PA-17th district Link to image .@SummerForPA is a progressive champion who has been serving in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. She'll represent the PA-12th district as the first Black woman elected to Congress from Pennsylvania. She's the voice of the next generation of progressives in the House. Link to image .@AndreaRSalinas is the daughter of an immigrant from Mexico and has been serving in the Oregon House of Representatives where she led as the majority whip. She previously worked as an aide to Sen. Harry Reid and will now represent the OR-6th district. She's ready on day one. Link to image .@ValHoyle has been serving as the Commissioner of Oregon's Bureau of Labor and Industries and previously served as a member of the Oregon House of Representatives. She'll now represent the OR-4th district. She's focused on delivering real results for Oregon families. Link to image .@EmiliaSykesOH currently served in the Ohio House of Representatives having previously served as Minority Leader. She's carrying on a legacy of service and will now represent the OH-13th district. Her experience will make her an incredible asset to the caucus and her state. Link to image .@GregLandsman has been serving on the Cincinnati City Council and previously served as Director of faith based and community initiatives after being appointed by Gov. Strickland. He will now represent the OH-1st district to stand up for working families. Let's go Greg! Link to image .@JeffJacksonNC is a Major in the U.S. Army National Guard and has been serving in the North Carolina State Senate. He's a statewide leader and has previously served as a District Attorney and will now represent the NC-14th district. He's fighting for all North Carolina families. Link to image .@MaxwellFrostFL made history in this election as the first ever Gen-Z member in Congress. A survivor of gun violence, he is a progressive organizer and helped lead March for Our Lives. He will now represent the FL-10th district and is already standing up for working class folks. Link to image .@kevinmullin has been an effective legislator who has been serving in the CA Assembly, most recently as Speaker Pro Temp. He was previously a city councilmember and Mayor of South San Francisco. He will now represent the CA-15th district. Link to image .@sydneykamlager is a former legislator who has served in both the CA State Assembly and Senate. She previously sat on the LA Community College Board and will now represent the CA-37th district. She's ready to ensure that equity and progressive values spread across the country. Link to image .@pettersen4co has been serving in the Colorado State Senate and previously served as a State Representative. She was instrumental in helping flip the Colorado Senate and will now represent the CO-7th district. She's ready to work to win back the House in 2024. Link to image .@YadiraCaraveo is a pediatrician who's been serving in the Colorado House of Representatives. She'll now represent the new CO-8th district as the first Latina ever elected to Congress from Colorado. She won a tough seat and will bring incredible experience to the caucus. Link to image .@JaredEMoskowitz has served on the Broward County Commission and previously served as director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management. He'll now represent FL-23rd district. His experience running a state agency will bring invaluable experience to the Congress. Link to image .@tokudaforhawaii has served as a member of the Hawaii State Senate from 2006 to 2018 as well as helping lead the Nisei Veterans Memorial Center. She'll now represent the HI-2nd district. She's a fearless progressive ready to deliver for Hawaii. Link to image .@CongressJackson is a successful entrepreneur, attorney, and social justice advocate serving as a national spokesman for the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition. He will now represent the IL-1st district and bring a legacy of justice to the House of Representatives. Link to image .@wileynickel is a criminal defense attorney who has been serving as a member of the North Carolina State Senate. He previously worked as an aide to Vice President Al Gore and will now represent the NC-13th district. A true champion of the people. Link to image .@danielsgoldman is an accomplished attorney who served as lead majority counsel in the first impeachment against Donald Trump and as lead counsel to House Managers in Trump's subsequent impeachment trial. He'll now represent NY-10th and bring his legal talents to Congress. Link to image .@FousheeforNC is an accomplished legislator and public servant who has been serving in the North Carolina State Senate. She previously served as a State Representative and will now represent the NC-4th district. Link to image .@Gabe_NM is a first-generation American and conservationist who's served on the Las Cruces City Council. He previously worked as an aide to Sen. Heinrich and will now represent the NM-2nd district. He's ready to fight for climate action and immigration reform. Link to image .@DonDavisNC is an educator and U.S. Air Force officer who has been serving in the North Carolina State Senate. He previously served as Mayor of Snow Hill and will now represent the NC-1st district. He's focused on results and action for local families. Link to image .@HillaryScholten is a successful attorney who's been helping lead the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center after working at the Department of Justice under President Obama. She will now represent MI-3rd and is also on the freshman leadership team as a Steering and Policy Rep. Link to image .@glenniveymd has previously served as the MD State's Attorney for Prince George's County as well as being a senior aide on Capitol Hill. He's an accomplished attorney with a record of public service. He'll now represent the MD-4th district. Link to image .@DeliaRamirezIL is a proudly progressive Latina who has been serving as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives. She will now represent the IL-3rd district as the first Latina in history from the Midwest. She's bold and unapologetic and is ready to fight for her state. Link to image .@NikkiBudzinski is a labor union leader and most recently served as the Chief of Staff to the Director of the OMB in the Biden Administration. She'll now represent the IL-13th district and is committed to helping working families across her district. Link to image .@ERICSORENSEN worked as a chief meteorologist, a community leader, and local educator. He'll now represent the IL-17th district as the 1st openly LGBTQ person elected to Congress from Illinois. He's going to be national leader on climate protection. Link to image .@MorganMcGarvey has been serving as the minority leader in the KY State Senate and is one of the youngest members of any general assembly in the nation to serve in a leadership role. He'll now represent the KY-3rd district. Link to image .@ShriThanedar is a successful entrepreneur, author, and legislator who has been serving in the Michigan State Senate. He'll represent the MI-13th district as the first Indian-American from Michigan and only 5th in our history. Link to image .@RobMenendez4NJ is a successful attorney and public servant having served on the Hudson School Board of Trustees and as a commissioner of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. He'll now represent the NJ-8th district and is a member of the freshman class leadership team. Link to image And there you have it folks, the freshman team that's going to change America and help save our Democracy. The Justice League and the Avengers have nothing on us. Let's go!”
Turkey
Cornyn (R-TX) 01/02/2023: Retweet of @stats_feed – “Inflation rate: Argentina 🇦🇷 92.4% Turkey 🇹🇷 84.39% Russia 🇷🇺 12% Italy 🇮🇹 11.8% UK 🇬🇧 10.7% Euro Area 🇪🇺 10.1% Germany 🇩🇪 10% Netherlands 🇳🇱 9.9% Mexico 🇲🇽 7.8% USA 🇺🇸 7.1% France 🇫🇷 6.2% Brazil 🇧🇷 5.9% India 🇮🇳 5.88% Spain 🇪🇸 5.8% Japan 🇯🇵 3.8% Switzerland 🇨🇭 3% China 🇨🇳 1.6%”
Libya
Gaetz (R-FL-1) 01/03/2023: Retweet of @alx – “BREAKING: @MattGaetz says members were threatened with removal from committees if they don't vote for Kevin McCarthy for Speaker. “I'm not here to participate in some puppet show.. I don't want to relive the Benghazi experience where it's just theatre pretending to be oversight” Link to video”
Horn of Africa
Derrick Van Orden 01/01/2023: Tweet – “I recognized Mr. Equby's Ethiopian accent, turns out he worked with the USMC in Djibouti when I was there as a SEAL. He is living His American Dream now. If anyone tells you America is not Great, it is because they don't take the time to talk to the folks helping park their car Link to image”
Klobuchar (D-MN) 01/02/2023: Tweet – “We worked with State Department officials to bring Tashitaa Tufaa home. I'm relieved to see he's been released from detainment in Ethiopia and is on his way back to Minnesota. I'm eager for him to be reunited with his family.”
Omar (D-MN-5) 01/02/2023: Tweet – “#HappyNewYear Twitter, it's been a minute. They said, “go back to where you came from”. So I decided to take it literally + I have to say the last 2 weeks in Somalia were incredible 🤗 Grateful for the hospitality, I am rested and rejuvenated and ready to be sworn in tomorrow. Link to quoted tweetThe Prime Minister of the federal government of Somalia, Mr. Hamse Abdi Barre, honored the representative of the United States House of Representatives Minnesota , @IlhanMN Omar, who arrived in Mogadishu. #Mogadishu #Somalia (Link to twitter.com) Link to video Link to quoted tweetThe Prime Minister of the federal government of Somalia, Mr. Hamse Abdi Barre, honored the representative of the United States House of Representatives Minnesota , @IlhanMN Omar, who arrived in Mogadishu. #Mogadishu #Somalia (Link to twitter.com)”
Phillips (D-MN-3) 01/02/2023: Tweet – “We are thrilled to confirm your father is on the plane and returning to Minnesota right now. Thanks to all who reached out in concern and to my remarkable staff who made his safe return our highest priority. Link to quoted tweetMy father, Tashitaa Tufaa, has been illegally detained at Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa more than twenty four hours ago. My family and I are completely unaware of his whereabouts and are very worried for his safety and health. We call on Representatives @IlhanMN (Link to twitter.com)”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Burchett (R-TN-2) 01/02/2023: Tweet – “I try to do it by zip code. Link to quoted tweet@timburchett Can't believe you've replaced me with Rep. Kustoff. Only one of us can be your second favorite living Jew. 🤣”
Jared Moskowitz 01/01/2023: Tweet – “Heard George Santos got a place, near the Holocaust Museum Link to quoted tweetFlorida Democrat Congressman-elect Maxwell Frost — whose salary as a Member of Congress will be $174,000/year — says he's "probably just gonna have to like couch surf for a little bit." (Link to twitter.com)”