Last updated on Wed February 08, 2023 at 12:43 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Bacon (R-NE-2) 02/08/2023: Retweet of @AIPAC – “The Iranian regime is arming Putin with attack drones to kill Ukrainians. Thank you @RepSchneider for leading this important bipartisan effort with @RepCuellar @RepPfluger @RepDonBacon to help counter the growing threat of Iranian drones. Link to quoted tweet”
Cicilline (D-RI-1) 02/07/2023: Retweet of @GreeceInUSA – “4th Southeast & East Med Conference @RepCicilline the new co-chair of the Congressional Hellenic-Israeli Alliance (CHIA) underlined the importance of increased US cooperation with its partners in the Eastern Mediterranean @RepGusBilirakis @delphi_forum @HellenicLeaders @Zemenides Link to image”
Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “It's despicable language like this that leads to attacks and threats against Jewish people. @JoeRogan has a massive platform and it's infuriating to watch him and @krystalball promote blatant, dangerous antisemitic tropes, including those masquerading as anti-Israel sentiments. Link to quoted tweet.@joerogan saying “the idea that Jewish people are not into money is ridiculous. That's like saying Italians aren't into pizza” would make sense if Jews invented money and/or Italians had been massacred because of a conspiracy that they control the world through pizza. (Link to twitter.com)”
Johnson (R-OH-6) 02/07/2023: Twitter thread – “The news from yesterday afternoon and overnight from E. Palestine is positive. If not for the quick and outstanding work by so many first responders and local officials, things could have been much worse. We're not in the clear yet, though. There is much to do to clean up and get things back to as close to normal as possible. I'll remain in close contact with Mayor Conaway, Governor DeWine and his team, and any federal agencies necessary to help in any way I can.”
Joyce (R-OH-14) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “It was a pleasure to meet with @AIPAC this morning to discuss the importance of strengthening the indispensable relationship between the United States and one of our closest allies, Israel. Link to image”
Rep. Andy Ogles 02/07/2023: Twitter thread – “🧵Thread time! Excited to have @realbencarson as my guest tonight for the SOTU. Ahead of President Biden's remarks, I wanted to share some thoughts of my own on the state of our union. To quote my friend @RepBarryMoore, “We've become broke, woke, and an international joke.” Link to image First, let's take a look at what Biden inherited from President Trump. Democrats' unlimited spending has ramped up inflation to record highs. Under Trump, the average inflation rate was 1.91%. Since Biden took office, inflation reached a 40-year high of 9.02%. Link to image What about gas prices? During President Trump's four years, the average price of gas was $2.57. When Biden took office, it was $2.62. Under the Biden Administration, gas hit $5.10 last June. Link to image This spending is why I introduced H.R. 812, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2023, and am committed to stopping wasteful spending like the nearly $2 Trillion (with a T!) Democrats rammed down our throats through the American Rescue Plan that not a single Republican supported. While the entire bill was garbage, I wanted to highlight a few egregious examples of government waste. The Biden Administration wasted money on the following: 💸 $783.5 Million in the form of $1,400 stimulus checks to prisoners, including the Boston Bomber. 🏨 $140 Million for Broward County, Florida, to build a 29-story “luxury hotel.” $50,000 to the Northern Mariana Islands to “teach Indigenous canoe-building and explore pre-colonial sea life.” Link to image 🇯🇵 $98 Million to Japanese citizens living in Japan in the form of $1,400 stimulus checks. 🧄$225,000 in Fresno county, CA to promote the first ever “National Garlic Festival.” 🎣 $7 Million for the state of Alaska for “social-media influencers to promote the state's famous seafood.” Link to image The list goes on and on (and on)! Link to image What about the 87,000 IRS agents the President hired? Earlier this week, the @IRSnews announced a "Service Industry Tip Compliance Agreement" program designed to "improve tip reporting compliance." So much for only going after the "billionaires." Link to image It is clear President Biden, and his radical left administration is wrecking our economy. But what about our country's position on the international stage? The Biden Administration has left a path of destruction on almost every foreign policy issue it has touched. We went from President Trump orchestrating peace in the Middle East under the Abraham Accords to President Biden leaving behind our allies and $7 Billion (with a B) in military equipment in Afghanistan. First on CNN: US left behind $7 billion of military equipment in Afghanistan after 2021 withdrawal, Pentagon report says | CNN Politics President Biden's weakness has left us vulnerable to attacks from China. In the literal sense, the Biden Administration just let a Chinese surveillance balloon fly over our country for eight days before making the decision to shoot it down. Link to image This disastrous lack of leadership has only emboldened our enemies. Putin has continued to wage a war of terror in Ukraine. For that alone, our country has committed more than $24.9 Billion (with a B!) in taxpayer funding to war efforts. How about the southern border? And our Border Czar @VP? So far, she has only made one trip to the border (which, by the way, is not secure). Link to image According to @CBP, in FY22 there were an estimated 2,378,944 Southwest Land Border Encounters, representing a 37.1% year-over-year increase. CBP reports 717,660 encounters this fiscal year alone through the end of December. Link to image Additionally, in FY22, a record 14,700,000 pounds of fentanyl were seized at our borders and points of entry. According to the CDC, in 2022, an estimated 110,236 people died in a single 12-month period from overdoses. Also, remember when @POTUS made sure to fund crack pipe distribution programs? Riiiight. See @PatrickHauf Biden Admin To Fund Crack Pipe Distribution To Advance 'Racial Equity'... | freebeacon.com But there is hope. Republicans in the House and Senate are committed to delivering on turning the ship around. That's why I'm grateful we fought for a rules package that will deliver hope for the American people. The American people gave @HouseGOP a mandate, and I'm grateful to be working for a stronger future. Link to image”
Rosen (D-NV) 02/07/2023: Retweet of @SecMayorkas – “Thank you, @SenatorLankford & @SenJackyRosen, for your support of our expansion of the Abraham Accords to include cybersecurity challenges of these times. Through such partnership, we will strengthen our collective cybersecurity & overcome the threats that, together, we confront. Link to quoted tweet”
Schneider (D-IL-10) 02/07/2023: Retweet of @DemMaj4Israel – “DMFI welcomes the congressional letter led by @RepCuellar & @RepSchneider that urges the administration to prevent #Iran from obtaining U.S.-made parts for its drones which have been recovered in #Ukraine. Iran's weapons threaten our troops & our key allies. Our Statement⬇️ (1/4) Link to image”
Swalwell (D-CA-14) 02/07/2023: Retweet of @RepSteveIsrael – “When Republicans scream “liar”, George Santos takes the bow. #sotu2023”
Syria
Beyer (D-VA-8) 02/07/2023: Retweet of @jimsciutto – “My heart breaks for this poor father. As @GettyImages writes: “Mesut Hancer holds the hand of his 15-year-old daughter Irmak, who died in the earthquake.” Please take a moment to think of and help the people of Turkey and Syria. Great options here: Impact Your World - CNN Link to image”
Bowman (D-NY-16) 02/08/2023: Tweet – “Sending love and strength to all of those in Turkey and Syria. The effects of this earthquake are absolutely devastating. Let's come together and help everyone rebuild.”
Cassidy (R-LA) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “Saddened at the news of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria and the loss of life and property. We grieve with the victims and their families.”
Graham (R-SC) 02/08/2023: Twitter thread – “The recent massive earthquake along the border of Syria and Turkey has added misery to pain. The border between Syria and Turkey has been devastated by war and now by a massive earthquake. I support any and all efforts to provide relief as soon as possible. Prayers for those who are suffering through this devastation.”
Green (R-TN-7) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “Camie and I join Tennesseans in continuing to pray for the people of Turkey and Syria.”
Hagerty (R-TN) 02/08/2023: Tweet – “I am deeply saddened by news of the horrific earthquake in southern Turkey this week that has left more than ten thousand dead. My prayers to the peoples of Turkey and Syria and all those affected. Earthquake in Turkey, Syria is deadliest in a decade as deaths pass 9,400... | foxnews.com”
Jackson Lee (D-TX-18) 02/07/2023: Twitter thread – “My deepest sympathies and prayers go out to the earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria who are now facing the most difficult challenge of survival and recovery. This is an unspeakable devastation and loss of thousands of lives. Link to image The people of the United States and people around the world are deeply moved by this tragedy. And I call upon the international community to provide the desperately needed help to the people of Turkey and Syria which includes women and children. We continue to mourn those who died in this huge earthquake.”
Magaziner (D-RI-2) 02/07/2023: Retweet of @Rep_Magaziner – “My heart is with the families & communities in Turkiye & Syria who've lost their homes & loved ones. In the face of such tragedy, let's be thankful for our safety & commit to assisting those in need.”
Plaskett (D-VI-0) 02/07/2023: Twitter thread – “Virgin Islanders send prayers and empathy for the people of Turkey, Syria and the surrounding region as they experience this tremendous and tragic loss of loved ones. 1/2 Virgin Islanders and the people of the Caribbean understand the beauty, power and sometimes destructive power of nature @HouseDemocrats will work w/ Pres. Biden to provide USAID support and assistance as a complete response is assessed. 2/2”
Raskin (D-MD-8) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “America is thinking of Turkey and Syria after catastrophic earthquakes have claimed the lives of thousands. I'm relieved that the U.S. and nations across the world will offer international support to help the region recover from this disaster.”
Risch (R-ID) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “After years of #Russian political games in the @UN Security Council, humanitarian aid through Bab al-Hawa was already severely diminished before this earthquake. Responsible nations must work to ensure humanitarian aid continues to reach those in need in #Syria.”
Romney (R-UT) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “I'm deeply saddened by the devastating loss of life as a result of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. As we monitor the latest news, Ann and I offer our prayers for the victims' families and loved ones, as well as the emergency teams seeking to rescue survivors.”
Ross (D-NC-2) 02/08/2023: Tweet – “Heartbroken for the people of Turkey and Syria who are dealing with the aftermath of these devastating earthquakes. Here are a few ways you can offer your support ⬇️ Want to help the people of Turkey and Syria? Trusted ways to donate from NC... | newsobserver.com”
Smith (D-MN) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “Families in Turkey and Syria were displaced by the brutal impacts of war before this earthquake, and now they face another humanitarian crisis. I'm grateful that American volunteers are helping with search and rescue — it's critical that we steadfastly support those affected. Link to quoted tweetRescuers struggled to dig people out of the rubble of collapsed buildings in a 'race against time' as the death toll from an earthquake across a wide area of Turkey and Syria passed 5,000. The 7.8 magnitude quake was the deadliest in Turkey since 1999 (Turkey quake rescue teams comb through wreckage of Iskenderun hospital... | reut.rs) (Link to twitter.com)”
Spartz (R-IN-5) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by the by the catastrophic earthquake in Turkey and Syria. To our friends and allies in Turkey: we stand with you and offer our support in any way we can. Link to image”
Stansbury (D-NM-1) 02/08/2023: Tweet – “Heartbreaking to learn of the continued loss of life in Turkey and Syria in the aftermath of this tragic earthquake. I visited Adana and southern Turkey many years ago and my heart and prayers go out to these communities during this difficult time. 💔”
Wild (D-PA-7) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “I'm absolutely devastated by recent updates on the Gaziantep earthquake. My thoughts are with the Turkish and Syrian communities in my district, rescue workers working through snow and freezing temperatures, and all those mourning their loved ones. Live Updates: Cold Impedes Rescue as Quake's Death Toll Reaches 4,300 in Syria and Turkey... | nytimes.com”
Iran
Bacon (R-NE-2) 02/08/2023: Tweet – “We call on the Administration to do more to disrupt the illegal supply chains that start in America that is enabling Iran's weapons production. These weapons are then used against our Allie's and for terrorism. Lawmakers call for crackdown on Iranian supply chains following drone revelations... | jewishinsider.com”
Blackburn (R-TN) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “The Communist Party of China is ridiculing the United States. It is time to get tough on the Axis of Evil. Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea do not wish us well. Link to video”
Blackburn (R-TN) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “Communist China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran do not fear the Biden administration.”
Cruz (R-TX) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “The Real State of the Union: Joe Biden's obsession with the Iran deal has us funding both sides of the war in Ukraine. He oversaw a disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal. China sent a spy balloon over the US. For Biden it was a political problem not a national security crisis.”
Dunn (R-FL-2) 02/08/2023: Retweet of @OrgIAC – “#LIVE: Congressional Press Briefing | Supporting a Secular, Democratic, Non-Nuclear Republic of Iran #IranRevolution #IranProtests OIAC... | twitter.com”
Fallon (R-TX-4) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “Joe Biden's Iran strategy has centered around reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement. A deal that enriches a murderous regime is not an agreement at all, but rather a strategic folly. It is time for us to chart a new path. 👇👇👇 Biden needs a new Iran strategy: A successful revolution - Roll Call”
Hagerty (R-TN) 02/07/2023: Twitter thread – “The State of the Union under President Biden = crisis after crisis… ENERGY CRISIS: ● Gas up 37.55% ● Strategic Petroleum Reserve at its lowest level in 40 yrs ● canceled Keystone XL Pipeline ● now has to resort to begging Venezuela, Iran, & Russia for oil ● made US energy dependent—jeopardizing our economic & national security Link to image ECONOMY CRISIS: ● soaring inflation has wiped out wage gains for 22-straight months ● grocery prices up 18.63%–overall prices up 13.5% ● American households have lost $10,000 in 2 yrs ● U.S. national debt over $31 trillion Link to image #BIDENBORDERCRISIS ● 4.6M illegal border crossings in 2 yrs–most in US history ● enough fentanyl in US to kill every American– flowing in from our open southern border ● blocked funding for border security ● halted wall, ended Remain-in-Mexico, & tried to suspend Title 42 Link to image .@POTUS may spin his SOTU address tonight, but this is the real state of our union.”
Hayes (D-CT-5) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “Met with @paaia to learn more about the concerns of the Iranian American community. An informative, in-depth, meaningful conversation with people who truly care about progress. Link to image”
Johnson (R-OH-6) 02/08/2023: Tweet – “We stand with all Iranians fighting for their God-given rights, especially the brave women taking a stand in the name of freedom. The Iranian regime SHOULD NOT be rewarded with a nuclear weapon or pallets of cash. Link to video”
Joyce (R-PA-13) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “ICYMI- The Biden Administration has renewed waivers on sanctions that limited Iranian nuclear enrichment sites. Iran continues to inch closer and closer to nuclear weapon capabilities. This decision does not help to keep Americans safe. Biden Allows Iran and Russia To Continue Contested Nuclear Work... | freebeacon.com”
Kiley (R-CA-3) 02/08/2023: Retweet of @OrgIAC – ““We are appalled by the brutality of a regime who has no regard for basic decency, no regard for its own people…” -@RepKiley introducing H.Res.100 #IranRevoIution #MahsaAmini Link to video”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “CHM @RepMcCaul: “Iranian drones are fueling conflicts worldwide, including attacks on U.S. servicemembers in the Middle East and Russia's unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine. POTUS must discuss how he will stop Iran's drones during his #SOTU speech.””
McCaul (R-TX-10) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “CHM @RepMcCaul: "@POTUS must make clear that a nuclear Iran is unacceptable during tonight's #SOTU.””
McClintock (R-CA-5) 02/08/2023: Tweet – “Pleased to be joined by @BradSherman & 164 bipartisan colleagues in introducing H. Res. 100 - supporting the Iranian people's desire for a democratic, secular, & non-nuclear Republic of Iran & condemning violations of human rights & state-sponsored terrorism by the Iranian Govt. Link to image”
McClintock (R-CA-5) 02/08/2023: Retweet of @OrgIAC – “#LIVE: Congressional Press Briefing | Supporting a Secular, Democratic, Non-Nuclear Republic of Iran #IranRevolution #IranProtests OIAC... | twitter.com”
Menendez (D-NJ) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “A young couple dancing is a symbol of joy, not a threat to national security or public order. The combined 10+ year sentences of #AmirAhmadi & #AstiajHaghighi is the regime's latest attempt to suppress freedom & prevent young Iranians from living their lives. Link to quoted tweetIranian couple given jail sentences after posting video of themselves dancing in the street (Iran dancing couple given 10-year jail sentence... | bbc.in)”
Murphy (D-CT) 02/07/2023: Twitter thread – “Before the right wing conspiracy machine digs their teeth into this, let's be clear - these claims about the Global Engagement Center are MADE UP OUT OF THIN AIR. None of this is true. 1/ As one of the bipartisan creators of the GEC, let me explain: Link to quoted tweetThe worst offender in US government censorship & media manipulation is an obscure agency called GEC (Global Engagement Center - United States Department of State) 2/ The GEC was established, through legislation written by me and Republican Senator Rob Portman, to counter Russian/Chinese/Iranian and foreign terrorist group propaganda. It does no work inside the United States. Its focus is on competing with foreign propaganda abroad. 3/ Most importantly, Musk seems to claim that the GEC made claims about him personally. I can find no evidence that this is true, and the long @mtaibbi thread he links to doesn't make that claim either. 4/ The Taibbi thread seems to suggest the at GEC improperly labeled social media accounts as "Russian propaganda" just because the accounts spread false information about COVID. If that's what Taibbi is saying, it's also not true. 5/ All the GEC did was was to note that bots and social media accounts that had previously been proven to be linked to foreign governments were now in the business of spreading anti-U.S. COVID misinformation. That's it. 6/ re "media manipulation". The GEC produced a report showing that Russia/China/Iran were spreading tons of COVID misinformation (like Bill Gates being responsible for the virus) as a means to hurt the U.S. The GEC sent the report to the media. How is that "manipulation"? 7/ The GEC does great work to protect America. I have supported it no matter who was President (note that the report Musk complains about was released by the Trump GEC when it was led by a former Fox News analyst). We shouldn't let the GEC get dragged into the conspiracy muck.”
Risch (R-ID) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “Biden has officially renewed the waivers #Russia needs to cont. working w/ #Iran's nuclear facilities. Russia's involvement in Iranian nuclear work undercuts US sanctions & funds Russia's war in #Ukraine. This decision by POTUS only creates a more dangerous Iran & richer Kremlin.”
Schneider (D-IL-10) 02/07/2023: Twitter thread – “Iran's effort to support Russia in its brutal war against Ukraine not only kills innocent people in Ukraine, but advances Iran's nefarious capabilities to threaten the U.S. and our allies. We must counter the IRGC and its terrorist proxies at every step. Rep. Schneider Co-Leads 60 Colleagues in Bipartisan Call for Crackdown on Iranian Military Drone Program | Congressman Brad Schneider That's why I'm working with my Republican and Democratic colleagues to cripple their burgeoning drone program which has already claimed too many lives.”
Scott (R-SC) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “Biden's weakness on foreign policy has emboldened China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. The world is in dire need of American leadership. #SOTU”
Weber (R-TX-14) 02/08/2023: Retweet of @OrgIAC – “#LIVE: Congressional Press Briefing | Supporting a Secular, Democratic, Non-Nuclear Republic of Iran #IranRevolution #IranProtests OIAC... | twitter.com”
Saudi Arabia
Menendez (D-NJ) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “I applaud Paris Club creditors' provision of IMF financing assurances for Sri Lanka & join their calls for the PRC to do the same. The sooner Beijing takes action, the closer the people of Sri Lanka are to relief. Beijing's delays have prolonged economic hardship long enough. Link to quoted tweetPleased to see Paris Club's statement announcing financing assurances following India's the week before. Also pleased to see the Club was joined by Hungary and Saudi Arabia in encouraging all remaining creditors, including China, to do the same. (Club de Paris... | clubdeparis.org)”
Iraq
Moulton (D-MA-6) 02/07/2023: Twitter thread – “I served four tours in Iraq, and I know first-hand how our allies on the ground saved the lives of countless U.S. servicemembers. The Special Immigrant Visa program has allowed thousands of Afghan & Iraqi military assistants to resettle here. Tonight you'll meet one. (🧵 1/3) Shams Rahmani, who risked his life supporting the U.S. during the war in Afghanistan, escaped the Taliban and built a new life in the U.S. with the help of @n1leftbehind. I'm honored to have Mr. Rahmani join me this evening for the #StateOfTheUnion address. (🧵 2/3) @n1leftbehind You can learn more about Shams' story in @starsandstripes below ⬇️ 🌐Afghan SIV recipient evacuated by US veterans group will attend State of the Union... | stripes.com (🧵 3/3)”
Schumer (D-NY) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “My #SOTU guest Kevin Kozlowski is from Rochester, NY. He is a U.S Army 82nd Airborne veteran who was exposed to toxic burn pits in Iraq. Now Kevin—along with millions of other veterans—will be able to get the benefits he deserves because we passed the Honoring Our PACT Act. Link to video”
Türkiye
Hern (R-OK-1) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “Hi, @POTUS. Do you know @EnesFreedom's story? Turkey put a $500K bounty on this US citizen's head for standing up to Turkey's regime. You've refused to meet w/ him. But tonight, you & Enes will be in the same room at the #SOTU. Will you continue to ignore his story or ACT? Link to image”
Lieu (D-CA-36) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “So proud that members of the @LACOFD Urban Search and Rescue team are headed to Turkey as part of @USAID's mission to find earthquake survivors and save lives. Link to quoted tweetWheels Up 🛫: @VATF1 & @LACOFD urban search-and-rescue teams are on their way to #Türkiye to find earthquake survivors. The team includes 161 members, 12 canines & 170K+ lbs of specialized equipment. They will join our @USAID team already on the ground. (Link to twitter.com)”
Padilla (D-CA) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “Thank you, @LACoFDPIO, for stepping up to help with search and rescue operations in Turkey during this difficult time. Praying for the team's quick and safe return. Link to quoted tweet#LACoFD USA-2 has been activated by @usaid and is deploying to the Turkey earthquake. The deployment team will consist of 81 personnel, 6 K9 teams, and 3 structural engineers. A press conference is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. at 12605 Osborne St. Pacoima CA 91331. (Link to twitter.com)”
Libya
Wild (D-PA-7) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “I'm honored to attend the SOTU this evening with New Tripoli Fire Co. Dep. Chief Nick Gruber and his wife Natalie. This is an opportunity to raise awareness of the challenges firefighters face—from inadequate resources to purchase equipment to toxic chemical exposure on the job. Link to image”
Horn of Africa
Omar (D-MN-5) 02/07/2023: Retweet of @allinwithchris – “.@IlhanMN on the GOP committee ouster: “These are people who certainly don't believe Muslim immigrants, Somali immigrants, refugees—and certainly someone who carries all those identities together—should be in the United States, let alone in Congress and wield any kind of power.” Link to video”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Burchett (R-TN-2) 02/08/2023: Tweet – “Twitter wouldn't ban a foreign leader who was spewing anti-Semitic remarks, but jumped on the opportunity to censor a sitting president. There's a clear bias in Big Tech towards our way of life, and Americans will be able to see that very clearly after today's hearing. Link to video”
Crenshaw (R-TX-2) 02/02/2023: Tweet – “I voted to remove Rep. Omar from Foreign Affairs. I don't like tit-for-tat politics but the reality is that the Foreign Affairs Committee travels abroad often & represents the United States. They represent our values. Anti-semitism has no place in such an important delegation.”
Frankel (D-FL-22) 02/08/2023: Tweet – “As we experience a dangerous rise in antisemitism, it's critical we keep the lessons of the Holocaust alive. I'm grateful to @SecondGentleman for bringing Ruth Cohen, a Holocaust survivor, to #SOTU last night to remind us why we say #NeverAgain. Link to quoted tweetMy friend Ruth survived Auschwitz. She's spent her life raising awareness about the dangers of hate and antisemitism. It was my honor to invite her as my guest to the State of the Union. (Link to twitter.com)”
Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 02/07/2023: Twitter thread – “When houses of worship are attacked, we must stay vigilant and continue to look out for one another. It's up to us to stand up and fight back against this drastic and dangerous rise in antisemitism. Gottheimer visits NJ temple following Molotov cocktail attack - WRNJ Radio In the greatest country in the world, religious freedom will win and antisemitism and hate will lose.”
Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “WATCH: Following the Molotov cocktail firebomb attack on @NerTamidNJ, I met with Rabbi Marc Katz & temple leadership to show support for the congregation & our religious freedom. We must stand together in the fight against hate & antisemitism. Video shows masked man attempting to burn down Bloomfield synagogue... | newjersey.news12.com”
Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 02/08/2023: Tweet – “After the Molotov cocktail firebomb attack on @NerTamidNJ, I met with Rabbi Marc Katz and temple leadership to show support for the congregation and religious freedom. They are not alone in the fight against hate and antisemitism. Molotov cocktail thrown at synagogue in Bloomfield | Video | NJ Spotlight News”
Hirono (D-HI) 02/08/2023: Twitter thread – “From capping health care costs, to rebuilding our infrastructure, to fighting climate change & more, Democrats are building a country and economy that puts working families before billionaires and special interests. But as @POTUS made clear last night, our work is far from over. While MAGA Republicans sow chaos and fight to protect the wealthiest Americans and biggest corporations, Democrats will remain focused on delivering real results for working families. We've got important work ahead to protect reproductive health care, advance equity for LGBTQ+ individuals, and end our country's gun violence epidemic. From stopping police brutality against Black and Brown communities, to ending AAPI hate, to combatting the rise in anti-Semitism—it's clear there's a lot more work to be done to ensure every single person in this country is treated with the dignity and respect they deserve. And with Republicans working to undermine our democracy, we must also pass voting rights legislation and reform our courts to be fair and objective, not driven by far-right ideological agendas. Alongside President Biden and my colleagues in Congress, I look forward to addressing these big challenges and building on the progress of the last two years in order to make life better for all families in Hawaii and across the country. #SOTU2023”
Lawler (R-NY-17) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “Great work by all involved to avoid a tragedy. Link to quoted tweetTRAGEDY AVERTED: Rockland Hatzolah, Chaverim and Bystander Rescue Young Boy From Icy Lake (TRAGEDY AVERTED: Rockland Hatzolah, Chaverim and Bystander Rescue Young Boy From Icy Lake - The Yeshiva World)”
Moskowitz (D-FL-23) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “We can't catch a break. Link to quoted tweetA friend asked #Siri to “Show me a list of shapes.” This is what it pulls up. Seriously - try it yourself. @Apple, please explain. And try to look us in the eyes when you do so, not the 👃🏼. #Antisemitism (Link to twitter.com)”
Quigley (D-IL-5) 02/08/2023: Tweet – “I've visited Auschwitz-Birkenau twice. I saw the gas chambers where you could still see scratches on the walls from prisoners desperate to escape. We must work harder than ever to combat Jewish hate so that what Ruth Cohen & millions more endured, will never occur again. Link to quoted tweetMy friend Ruth survived Auschwitz. She's spent her life raising awareness about the dangers of hate and antisemitism. It was my honor to invite her as my guest to the State of the Union. (Link to twitter.com)”
Schneider (D-IL-10) 02/08/2023: Twitter thread – “Joe Rogan's abhorrent comments are antisemitic and dangerous, especially at a time hateful rhetoric is increasing across our country, and with it, violent actions. Link to quoted tweet.@joerogan saying “the idea that Jewish people are not into money is ridiculous. That's like saying Italians aren't into pizza” would make sense if Jews invented money and/or Italians had been massacred because of a conspiracy that they control the world through pizza. (Link to twitter.com) Rogan has a wide audience who hang on his words, words that in the past have demeaned, debased and disparaged fellow Americans. He can say he was “just joking” but his words betray his true heart. He owes the Jewish community, his listeners, and all Americans an apology.”
Torres (D-NY-15) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “Joe Rogan said: “the idea that Jews are not into money is ridiculous. That's like saying Italians aren't into pizza.” Newsflash: The notion that interest in money is uniquely Jewish is Antisemitic garbage that should never be fed to an audience of millions.”
Afghanistan
Babin (R-TX-36) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “Americans remember Biden's botched Afghanistan withdrawal. Pathetic leadership.”
Bacon (R-NE-2) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “In October 2021, we recognized Rabbi Moshe Margaretten, president of the Tzedek Association for their ongoing work to rescue Afghanis who were in danger following the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan. Today we presented him with a copy of the speech. Link to image”
Blackburn (R-TN) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “Biden left Americans behind in Afghanistan. They are still there. Never forget that.”
Bost (R-IL-12) 02/07/2023: Twitter thread – “Tonight, President Biden did what he does best; take credit where no credit is due & deny responsibility for his failures. On his watch, we've seen the highest gas prices in history & the highest inflation in 40 years. (1/3) Southern Illinois families are debating whether to fill their gas tanks or their refrigerators. Our communities are reeling from violence in our streets and fentanyl pouring across our southern border unchecked. (2/3) And from his disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan to the Chinese spy balloon just last week, he has signaled to our enemies that we are no longer to be feared. No matter how hard he tries, he cannot put lipstick on this pig. (3/3)”
Cammack (R-FL-3) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “Does anyone remember Afghanistan? How about the Chinese spy balloon? Foreign policy is not this administration's strong suit.”
Cammack (R-FL-3) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “Chinese spying on America? Afghanistan? Any of these ring a bell @potus?”
Carter (R-GA-1) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “The federal gov'ts #1 role is to protect our homeland. Under this President, we have a wide open southern border, China mocking our airspace, and a botched Afghanistan withdrawal led to the loss of American lives. By this very important metric, the #SOTU is in peril.”
Clyde (R-GA-9) 02/08/2023: Tweet – “For a second year, Joe Biden failed to mention his botched Afghanistan withdrawal in his State of the Union address. Our Commander-in-Chief has apparently forgotten our 13 heroes killed in Afghanistan, but the American people—and the world—have not.”
Collins (R-GA-10) 02/07/2023: Twitter thread – “Here are my questions I would like President Biden to answer during his of the State of the Union tonight- @PressSec @POTUS THREAD (1/7) 1. How do you plan to bring down rapidly rising food prices for everyday Americans? Eggs are up 189%. 2. Real wages have been negative for 21 months straight, how can Americans afford anything if their real wages keep decreasing? (2/7) 3. Inflation is up more than 10% since you took office. How will you actually bring this down when you keep spending with reckless abandon? (3/7) 4. Gas is up more than a dollar under the Biden administration, with energy prices expected to rise this winter how will your energy dependent policies provide relief to the American people? (4/7) 5.More than 1,000 Americans were left behind in Afghanistan and 13 American servicemembers were killed due to the failed withdrawal you led, now a China spy balloon just crossed the entire country, how do you plan to stand up to our adversaries if they keep walking over you? 5/7 6. How will you secure the border that has been overrun by more than 4.5 million illegal immigrant encounters in the past two years? (6/7) 7. How will you catch the more than 1 million illegal immigrants that have gotten away into our country? (7/7)”
Collins (R-GA-10) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “Biden is talking about people "left behind." Just a reminder, he left 13 in Afghanistan #SOTU”
Daines (R-MT) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “.@JoeBiden missed his moment to take accountability for any of the failures of his admin the last two years. From #Bidenflation to the southern border crisis, from the Afghan withdrawal to attacks on U.S. sovereignty — the state of the nation is anything but “strong.””
Davidson (R-OH-8) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “Will President Biden's SOTU address update Congress on the weapons we've recovered following his botched exit from Afghanistan? Last we heard, it was 316,000 weapons and $7.1 billion worth of U.S. equipment. How many U.S. citizens and translators are still trapped there?”
Dunn (R-FL-2) 02/07/2023: Twitter thread – “Since we're talking about people who were "left behind" and "forgotten"... Let's not forget the 13 brave service members we lost in Afghanistan. #FL02 #sotu2023 Link to image Let's also not forget about our allies that we left behind when they needed us. #sotu2023 #Afghanistan”
Ernst (R-IA) 02/07/2023: Twitter thread – “🧵As President Biden prepares to deliver his #SOTU this evening, let's take a look back at some of his administration's “accomplishments”. ❌A border crisis with record-high crossings. Border agents confirm 1.2 million 'gotaway' migrants under Biden administration... | foxnews.com ❌Soaring inflation and ever-increasing prices of gas, food, and electricity. Inflation Takes Biggest Bite From Middle-Income Households... | wsj.com ❌Plummeting wages for the working class. Americans saw 'most severe' pay cut in 25 years under Biden... | nypost.com ❌A drug epidemic, with more than enough fentanyl seized to kill every American. US seizes enough fentanyl in 2022 to kill every American... | bbc.com ❌America's position on the world stage weakened and our adversaries emboldened due to this admin's many foreign policy debacles, like leaving Americans behind in Afghanistan. 20,000 Afghan commandos left behind, lawmakers and veterans urge Biden to rescue them... | foxnews.com Under President Biden's failed leadership, the state of our union is less safe, more expensive, and weaker on the world stage.”
Gaetz (R-FL-1) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “My guest for the State of the Union address tonight is Sergeant First Class Martin Acosta. He served our nation for 11 years until suffering combat injuries in Afghanistan in 2020. We met at Walter Reed Hospital, and I'm proud to be his representative in Congress. #SOTU2023 Link to video”
Graham (R-SC) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “President Biden has apparently forgotten about Afghanistan, but I can assure you the world has not. Our allies are still shaken by his disastrous withdrawal and our terrorist enemies have been emboldened. Not one word about Afghanistan. #sotu2023”
Kim (R-CA-40) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “Honored to introduce U.S. Marine veteran Andrew Darlington, who my office worked with closely to evacuate allies following the Afghanistan withdrawal, to @HouseForeignGOP Chair @RepMcCaul & former Afghan Ambassador to the U.S. @RoyaRahmani ahead of #SOTU. Link to image”
Lesko (R-AZ-8) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “President Biden's domestic and foreign policies are one in the same: COMPLETE FAILURES. Whether it was his botched Afghanistan withdrawal or allowing the Chinese spy balloon to gather information on the U.S., President Biden has proven he is INCAPABLE of protecting Americans.”
Luttrell (R-TX-8) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “From Afghanistan to Russia to China, @POTUS has projected weakness on the world stage. Link to image”
Mast (R-FL-21) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “In last year's address, Biden never mentioned the 13 servicemembers lost in Kabul. I'm glad to have Stuart Scheller join me for tonight's speech. He was discharged & jailed for demanding answers for the withdrawal. It's a reminder that there's been NO accountability from Biden. Link to video”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 02/07/2023: Retweet of @reenajade – “For SOTU, @RepMcCaul is bringing former Afghan Ambassador to the United States Roya Rahmani. As Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, he wants to conduct oversight investigations into chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal. Link to video”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “Honored to have Ambassador @RoyaRahmani as my guest at the State of the Union. Since the US unilaterally withdrew from Afghanistan, the situation for women in the country has become dire. I am going to fight every day to hold those responsible accountable & to help Afghan women. Link to image”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 02/08/2023: Tweet – “President Biden's disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan—which he failed to mention in his #SOTU address—left millions of Afghan women & girls suffering under the brutal Taliban regime. We must show the world this horrific oppression will not be tolerated.The women of Afghanistan are suffering – but not forgotten ... | thehill.com”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “ICYMI🚨CHM @RepMcCaul and Amb. @RoyaRahmani discuss the brutal oppression of Afghan women and girls following the Biden admin's disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. Read more from @TheHill ⬇️ The women of Afghanistan are suffering – but not forgotten ... | thehill.com”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “CHM @RepMcCaul: “@POTUS owes our veterans and gold star families an explanation of why the withdrawal from Afghanistan was such a devastating disaster at tonight's #SOTU.””
McCaul (R-TX-10) 02/07/2023: Retweet of @reenajade – “For SOTU, @RepMcCaul is bringing former Afghan Ambassador to the United States Roya Rahmani. As Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, he wants to conduct oversight investigations into chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal. Link to video”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “Check out Michael's opinion editorial on the brutal oppression of Afghan women and girls, resulting from the Biden administration's catastrophic withdrawal from Afghanistan. Link to quoted tweet"The women of Afghanistan are suffering – but not forgotten" (@TheHillOpinion) (The women of Afghanistan are suffering – but not forgotten ... | trib.al) (Link to twitter.com)”
McClain (R-MI-9) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “Never forget the disastrous #Afghanistan withdrawal that cost 13 American service member lives.”
Miller-Meeks (R-IA-1) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “Between the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan and the latest Chinese Balloon fiasco, President Biden has repeatedly proven his weakness to our adversaries.”
Mills (R-FL-7) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “Even though Biden has forgotten, and never mentioned in 2 SOTU addresses our 13 Brave heroes who died in his failed Afghanistan withdrawal and their Gold Star families, we will not forget. #NeverForgotten”
Moulton (D-MA-6) 02/07/2023: Retweet of @n1leftbehind – “Thank you @RepMoulton for ensuring that the American people do not forget our friends and allies in #Afghanistan . Link to quoted tweet”
Moulton (D-MA-6) 02/08/2023: Retweet of @n1leftbehind – “Last night, Congressman Seth Moulton brought Shams Rahmani to the State of the Union. Shams is an SIV applicant recently rescued from Afghanistan with the help of No One Left Behind, and we are proud of his courage to be there on behalf of our left behind allies. Link to quoted tweet”
Moulton (D-MA-6) 02/07/2023: Retweet of @JillMBussey – “@POTUS is speaking about Americans who feel left behind and we encourage him to also remember our Afghan allies left behind. Thank you @sethmoulton for acknowledging Afghan allies and the work we have ahead of us to #FinishTheJob and protect vulnerable Afghans Link to quoted tweet”
Mullin (R-OK) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “Joe Biden's 2 years of failure: 40-year high inflation. $31 trillion national debt. Homicides up 43 percent. 4.3 million illegal border crossings. 13 troops lost in Afghanistan. America weakened. Enemies emboldened. #sotu2023”
Murphy (R-NC-3) 02/07/2023: Twitter thread – “As @POTUS will look to tout his failed agenda tonight, let's take a look at the truth behind the first two years of his presidency. THREAD🧵🧵🧵 President Biden canceled the Keystone Pipeline and then greenlit Putin's Nord Stream 2, blocked drilling on federal lands and waters, and drained our strategic petroleum reserves. Instead of unleashing American energy, he begged foreign dictators for oil. Biden ended the Remain in Mexico policy & canceled border wall construction. As a result, cartels have taken advantage of our border & fentanyl is pouring into communities across our country. Did you know opioid overdoses are now the #1 cause of death for Americans aged 18-45? Since taking office, he has spent trillions of dollars we don't have, causing 40- year high inflation. Inflation is outpacing any rising wages the president will attempt to tout. His reckless spending policies have crippled our economy, costing NC families $8,000+ per year. Under President Biden, America's longstanding credibility on the international stage has been decimated. His botched withdrawal in Afghanistan set the stage for Putin's war in Ukraine and China's blatant aggression towards the U.S. Make no mistake, Biden's policies have failed America. Under the new Republican majority, we are working tirelessly to put a much-needed check on his anti-energy, open-border, and socialist spending agenda.”
Murphy (R-NC-3) 02/08/2023: Tweet – “Not only did @POTUS barely mention our greatest adversary China last night, he still has yet to apologize for his disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan Link to image”
Nunn (R-IA-3) 02/08/2023: Twitter thread – “I was honored to have Des Moines resident & Afghan refugee Nabi Mohammadi with me at the #SOTU. We were disappointed that Afghanistan was not mentioned at all. We joined @FoxFriendsFirst this AM to discuss the danger that families like Nabi's are still in under Taliban control: Link to video Link to video Link to video Link to video Link to video”
Nunn (R-IA-3) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “Americans and our Afghan allies have been stranded behind enemy lines for well over a year. Joe Biden does a disservice to these men and women by continuing to pretend the Afghanistan withdrawal was a success. #SOTU”
Owens (R-UT-4) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “The SOTU has ended and no mention of the 13 American soldiers killed during this administration's botched withdrawal from Afghanistan.”
Peters (D-CA-50) 02/07/2023: Twitter thread – “SOON: I'll be speaking with @jaketapper on #SOTU along with my guest, Rahmat Mokhtar. Rahmat worked as an interpreter with American forces in Afghanistan and now lives in El Cajon. He joins me to keep putting the pressure on Congress to pass the #AfghanAdjustmentAct. 📺 Tune in here! Link to cnn.com”
Peters (D-CA-50) 02/07/2023: Retweet of @TheLeadCNN – “What a former Afghan interpreter has to say to lawmakers who are unwilling to support the Afghan Adjustment Act. @RepScottPeters tells @jaketapper passing this measure "is an American promise" Link to video”
Peters (D-CA-50) 02/07/2023: Retweet of @TheLeadCNN – “What a former Afghan interpreter has to say to lawmakers who are unwilling to support the Afghan Adjustment Act. @RepScottPeters tells @jaketapper passing this measure "is an American promise" Link to video”
Peters (D-CA-50) 02/08/2023: Tweet – “Thanks to @TheLeadCNN for letting us highlight the importance of the Afghan Adjustment Act to our brothers in arms like Rahmat. Link to quoted tweetWhat a former Afghan interpreter has to say to lawmakers who are unwilling to support the Afghan Adjustment Act. @RepScottPeters tells @jaketapper passing this measure "is an American promise" (Link to twitter.com)”
Reschenthaler (R-PA-14) 02/07/2023: Twitter thread – “Tonight's #SOTU address underscored the vast disconnect between President Biden and the American people. On the economy, Americans can't afford food and gas, the baby formula supply hit an all-time shortage, and wages failed to keep up with 40-year high inflation. On the World Stage, a Chinese spy balloon penetrated our airspace, the Taliban now controls Afghanistan, and the open border has been flooded with over five million illegal immigrants. On energy, American independence was shattered, our oil reserves were severely drained, and the Keystone XL Pipeline construction was halted on Day 1. It's clear: Biden's words don't match his dismal, incompetent results. While the president misguides and misinforms the American people, House Republicans will remain busy keeping their promises and correcting his laundry list of failures.”
Scott (R-SC) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “We are halfway through Biden's presidency and he hasn't had a single national security achievement: Afghanistan? Botched. The border? Wide open. China? On the rise and in our skies. Putin? Emboldened. Biden has failed. #SOTU”
Scott (R-SC) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “Joe Biden addressed the nation two years ago, and the hardest-hit Americans are still being crushed by inflation, he's sending the IRS after your Venmo payments, and he left our troops out to dry in Afghanistan. Broken promises won't make you friends, Joe! Link to video”
Tenney (R-NY-24) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “The state of our national security? It's in PERIL. From the botched withdrawal in Afghanistan to the Chinese spy balloon, America's adversaries no longer feel deterred under Joe Biden. He needs to explain these disasters and lay out a clear plan to hold our enemies accountable.”
Tiffany (R-WI-7) 02/08/2023: Tweet – “Name me another world leader who would leave $7 billion worth of military equipment to the Taliban, deliberately erase their nation's sovereignty, and allow Communist China to spy on their homeland. NAME ME ONE! NAME ME ONE!”
Waltz (R-FL-6) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “Since Joe Biden took office there is one more terrorist state - Afghanistan”
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Banks (R-IN-3) 02/07/2023: Tweet – “Don't forget the Biden Admin preferred begging authoritarian regimes in Venezuela & the Middle East for more oil rather than producing it here in America.”