Last updated on Fri February 17, 2023 at 12:42 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Cotton (R-AR) 02/16/2023: Tweet – “We should provide our Israeli allies the tools they need to protect themselves from an increasingly dangerous Iran. Training these pilots now will send a message to Tehran and will ensure that Israel is able to use these planes the day they receive them. Cotton Introduces Bill to Train Israeli Pilots in Necessary Aircraft to Defend Israel from Iran | U.S. Senator Cotton of Arkansas”
Hagerty (R-TN) 02/16/2023: Tweet – “After sending a spy balloon to blatantly violate US sovereignty, China is embracing Iran's terror-sponsoring regime. Reviving the Iran nuclear deal would be huge win for Tehran & Beijing while endangering the security of the US, Israel & our Arab partners. China's Xi hosting Iranian President Raisi for talks in Beijing this week... | reuters.com”
Murphy (D-CT) 02/16/2023: Retweet of @Bsamuels0 – “.@ChrisMurphyCT warns: Extreme policies from Netanyahu's far-right coalition will make it increasingly difficult to maintain broad bipartisan consensus behind U.S. support for Israel U.S. senator warns: Israeli settlement expansion could harm bipartisan support in DC... | haaretz.com”
Risch (R-ID) 02/17/2023: Tweet – “The Biden Administration must use its veto in the @UN Security Council to defend our ally #Israel. This resolution will not lead to peace and only furthers anti-Israel actions at the UN. UN draft resolution demands halt to Israeli settlements... | apnews.com”
Roy (R-TX-21) 02/16/2023: Tweet – “This resolution is an affront to Israel's sovereignty and wellbeing, full stop. The Biden administration must completely oppose and reject this and any UN efforts to attack and undermine our friend and ally. Link to quoted tweetDraft Security Council resolution demands immediate halt to ‘settlement activities' (Draft Security Council resolution demands immediate halt to ‘settlement activities'... | timesofisrael.com)”
Scott (R-SC) 02/17/2023: Tweet – “I have and always will stand with the Israeli people. The UN Security Council is set to hold yet another targeted vote against Israel. I strongly call on the Biden administration to VETO this resolution at the UNSC and stand by our Israeli allies.”
Wilson (R-SC-2) 02/16/2023: Tweet – “Once again, the United Nations Security Council plans an unjust resolution condemning Israel. @USAmbUN must veto this resolution and show the world that the United States stands firmly with Israel.”
Apartheid
Tlaib (D-MI-12) 02/16/2023: Tweet – “In 1955, Charles Diggs became the first Black American to represent Michigan in Congress. He was born in Detroit and a civil rights champion. He was the first chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus and a staunch critic of the apartheid regime in South Africa. Link to image”
Syria
Coons (D-DE) 02/17/2023: Twitter thread – “Right now, I'm addressing 'challenges for transatlantic defense and the nuclear order' at #MSC2023. Tune in here ➡️ Agenda and Livestreams: Munich Security Conference 2023... | securityconference.org "The United States and China must develop some relationship that allows for an arms control framework, comparable to what we were able to develop with the Soviet Union decades ago." "We have to take into account the Global South, and deterring nuclear use—whether by China, Russia, or any other state—will also have to take into account the voices of the many, many countries around the world that do not want to see nuclear weapons ever used." "As we imagine a new security architecture for climate, for pandemics, and for the nuclear threat, we have to include all the countries of the world—not just the handful that are nuclear armed." "The unimaginable—a global pandemic that kills millions, climate change reshaping our world—is happening. So we have to put on the menu of things which all of us should be more aware and engaged, the very real threat of the misuse or first use of nuclear weapons." "Putin's aggression really began clearly in 2008, and then in 2014, in a whole series of steps that did not get the forceful, unanimous, global response they deserved. That's how we're at this dangerous moment." "If Putin is successful, if in the end he grinds to a success... comparable to what's happened in Syria and Chechnya, and his nuclear saber rattling is a part of what has really deterred the West from being more aggressive in delivering advanced weapons systems..." "...then we've encouraged any nuclear state in the future to similarly threaten as a way to slow roll conventional conflict into battlefield success... That's part of the argument as to why it's critical that Putin not win and that Ukraine be victorious."”
Merkley (D-OR) 02/16/2023: Twitter thread – “My thoughts are with everyone impacted by the devastating earthquake in Türkiye and Syria last week as the sheer scale of the destruction becomes clearer. I introduced a bipartisan Senate resolution to affirm the U.S. is committed to robust, timely humanitarian aid. Merkley, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Standing with the People of Türkiye and Syria, Reaffirming Commitment to Swift Humanitarian Aid | U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon”
Risch (R-ID) 02/16/2023: Tweet – “It's disgusting that #Assad is using the earthquake tragedy in #Syria as an opportunity to re-join the int'l community. Assad is a war criminal & Syrians continue to suffer under his watch. There should be no sanctions relief because humanitarian assistance is already exempt.”
Iran
Bacon (R-NE-2) 02/16/2023: Retweet of @IAC_NE – “The bipartisan support for #HRes100 has an unprecedented # of 190 cosponsors. Thanks @RepDonBacon for being among the original sponsors of the Resolution, condemning the Iranian regime's violations of Human Rights & supporting a Secular, Democratic, Non-Nuclear Republic of#Iran”
Duarte (R-CA-13) 02/16/2023: Retweet of @IACNorCal – “Thank you @RepDuarteCA13 for being among the original sponsors of #HRes100, supporting a Secular, Democratic, Non-Nuclear Republic of #Iran. The strong bi-partisan support for the initiative has made dictators ruling Iran, and their cronies here in U.S. act insanely distressed. Link to quoted tweet”
Menendez (D-NJ) 02/17/2023: Tweet – “Iranian drones have rained destruction on the Middle East for years & are now killing civilians in Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Continuing to work to pass our Stop Iranian Drones Act & halt Iran's use & export of drones to proxies & terrorist actors. SFRC Approves Stop Iranian Drones Act | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Link to quoted tweetToday, DIA released a report confirming Russia's use of lethal Iranian unmanned aerial vehicles in Ukraine. View the report and other functional threat findings: (lock... | dia.mil) (Link to twitter.com)”
Rubio (R-FL) 02/17/2023: Tweet – “China is eroding our military edge Russia invaded Ukraine N. Korea's missiles can now reach the entire U.S. And Iran continues to progress towards nuclear weapons This is no time to turn our military into a social experiment on gender reassignment Rubio, Banks introduce measure to ban some transgender people from military service... | news.yahoo.com”
Tenney (R-NY-24) 02/16/2023: Twitter thread – “The Biden administration is more than 200 days late in submitting a legally mandated report to Congress on Iran's military capabilities. 200 days! I'm calling on the Director of National Intelligence to submit this full report to Congress immediately. Read more here: Congresswoman Tenney Slams Biden Administration for Failure to Comply with Iran Reporting Requirement... | tenney.house.gov”
Iraq
Kaine (D-VA) 02/16/2023: Twitter thread – “Zoomin with reporters to talk about the need to pass his bill repealing the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs). Link to image Read about his bipartisan bill here: Kaine, Young, Lee, Roy, Spanberger, & Cole Introduce Bill to Repeal 1991 & 2002 AUMFs, Formally Ending Gulf & Iraq Wars | U.S. Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia.”
Moulton (D-MA-6) 02/16/2023: Tweet – “As someone who has sought help for Post-Traumatic Stress from my time in Iraq, I applaud the courage of @SenFettermanPA to seek the help he needs. I'm glad to see he is prioritizing his #MentalHealth and wish him all the best in his journey of healing. Link to quoted tweetDemocratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to receive treatment for clinical depression, his chief of staff says (Fetterman checked himself into hospital 'to receive treatment for clinical depression,' office says | CNN Politics)”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Bacon (R-NE-2) 02/16/2023: Tweet – “Our Orthodox friends should not have to hide their faith to increase their safety. I agree with my friend @mikepompeo that we should have “zero compromise” when it comes to confronting anti-Semitism. Dirshu Battles Antisemitism Against Visibly Orthodox Community in Private Meeting With Fmr. Secretary Mike Pompeo... | jewishlink.news”
Bacon (R-NE-2) 02/16/2023: Retweet of @JGreenblattADL – “As an Angeleno, this is personal, and I'm following it closely. The latest from LAPD is that these shootings may be related. We know the Jewish community is shaken, and @ADL is ready with support. Link to quoted tweet”
Bacon (R-NE-2) 02/16/2023: Retweet of @JGreenblattADL – “Especially in this time of rising #antisemitism and violent attacks against Orthodox Jews in NY, it is not just disappointing, it is irresponsible that @nytimes took an issue that merits investigation and framed it in such a way that can encourage more antisemitism. Link to quoted tweet”
Feinstein (D-CA) 02/17/2023: Tweet – “The shootings of two Jewish men after they left synagogue this week is absolutely terrible. The rising antisemitism in our society must be condemned. My thanks to law enforcement for their rapid response. Link to quoted tweetA suspect has been arrested in connection with two separate shootings of Jewish men in Los Angeles earlier this week, police say, as the attacks are being investigated as potential hate crimes. (L.A. police arrest suspect in shootings of 2 Jewish people, under investigation as potential hate crimes... | nbcnews.to)”
Foxx (R-NC-5) 02/17/2023: Tweet – “Anti-Semitism has no place in our society. We won't stand for it in the People's House, and we certainly won't stand for it in Boone. I commend local law enforcement for their efforts to find the individual responsible for committing this heinous act. Flag with swastika draped over Temple of the High Country sign, Boone Police investigating... | wataugademocrat.com”
Lieu (D-CA-36) 02/16/2023: Tweet – “Thinking of the victims of the two alarming shootings of Jewish members of our community. The numerous malicious and antisemitic acts we've seen targeting members of the Jewish community in recent years is deeply concerning. Full statement ⬇️ REP LIEU CONDEMNS SHOOTINGS OF JEWISH MEN IN PICO-ROBERTSON... | lieu.house.gov”
Schumer (D-NY) 02/17/2023: Tweet – “Today, we laid a wreath at Dachau to remember the millions of innocent victims killed in the Holocaust because of antisemitism and hatred. We must teach future generations what happened here. I will never forget. New York will never forget. The U.S. will never forget. Link to image”
Sherman (D-CA-32) 02/17/2023: Tweet – “Thankful for the @LAPDHQ arrest of a suspect in the two shootings of Jews departing religious services in LA. Our communities must be free to live and worship in safety. Extra security added for synagogues after two Jewish men shot in Pico-Robertson in two days... | latimes.com”
Afghanistan
Collins (R-GA-10) 02/17/2023: Tweet – “We were told the “adults are back in charge.” These are the people @POTUS has representing us abroad? US diplomat scorched for 'tone-deaf' tweet saying Afghan women need 'movement' similar to 'Black Girl Magic'... | foxnews.com”
Issa (R-CA-48) 02/16/2023: Tweet – “A periodic reminder that Biden and his team's handling of Afghanistan was an unmitigated disaster. And judging by who is still involved, it hasn't gotten any better.”
Other - Middle East
Coons (D-DE) 02/17/2023: Retweet of @CNBCMiddleEast – ““At some point, we are going to need to provide security guarantees for Ukraine,” Senator Chris Coons (D-Del) tells CNBC's @_HadleyGamble in Munich as Russia's war approaches one year on. Link to video”