Last updated on Thu February 23, 2023 at 12:41 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Britt (R-AL) 02/22/2023: Tweet – “It was a pleasure to meet with President @Isaac_Herzog. I'm proud to stand with Israel — our great ally, friend, and partner. Link to image”
Cotton (R-AR) 02/22/2023: Tweet – “A conservative, realistic foreign policy is necessary to protect the interests of America and allies like Israel. It was a pleasure to speak at the Hertog Forum in Tel Aviv and reaffirm the U.S.'s commitment to Israel. ICYMI: Cotton Stresses Realistic, Practical Foreign Policy at Hertog Forum in Israel | U.S. Senator Cotton of Arkansas”
Hunt (R-TX-38) 02/22/2023: Tweet – “President Trump in Palestine, Ohio. America has two Presidents right now: One who can climb a flight of stairs and one who falls up them. One who visits Americans in need, and one who takes pallets of cash to Ukraine. One who leads and one who follows. America needs… Link to quoted tweet Link to video”
Issa (R-CA-48) 02/23/2023: Tweet – “The State Department is reportedly funding groups that advance terrorism and censor American free speech. Consider this fair notice to expect oversight from this Congress. Biden State Department hands tax dollars to charity linked to Palestinian terrorism... | washingtonexaminer.com”
Lankford (R-OK) 02/22/2023: Tweet – “The Abraham Accords are a historic step toward establishing lasting peace in the Middle East. I applaud @LeaderMcConnell and my colleagues for making it a priority in their visit to the region.”
McConnell (R-KY) 02/22/2023: Tweet – “Shared challenges make America and Israel strong allies — but it's our shared values that make us such strong friends. Glad to be with so many friends in Israel today. Link to image”
McConnell (R-KY) 02/22/2023: Tweet – “Glad to sit down with President @Isaac_Herzog and discuss the future of the U.S.-Israel partnership. Link to image”
Mills (R-FL-7) 02/23/2023: Tweet – “We must always stand with Israel and not be thwarted by one-sided resolutions targeting Israel from the UN Security Council. The administration should've listened to @RepMcCaul @SteveScalise and @SpeakerMcCarthy McCaul, McCarthy, Scalise Send Letter to POTUS Urging Veto of Any Anti-Israel UN Resolution - Committee on Foreign Affairs”
Moskowitz (D-FL-23) 02/23/2023: Retweet of @BaruchSandhaus – ““Leave our country go back to Israel” “Heil hitler” “sir do you think you should be put in an oven” These “GDL” nazi animals have been terrorizing & targeting Jews & Jewish communities with impunity Police are refrained from doing anything. This needs to be stopped Link to video”
Schatz (D-HI) 02/22/2023: Tweet – “Front runner for the nomination. Link to quoted tweetTrump in E. Palestine: “Have fun everybody.” (Link to twitter.com)”
Stefanik (R-NY-21) 02/23/2023: Tweet – “Joe Biden should have shown strength on the world stage and clearly condemned the blatant anti-Israel bias in the United Nations. While the malign actions of China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea threaten our world, the UN's priorities are egregiously misaligned.”
Tlaib (D-MI-12) 02/22/2023: Tweet – “Today the extremist right wing government of Israel violently attacked the city of Nablus, leaving 82 Palestinians shot & bringing the 2023 death toll to 61, including 13 children. Until the U.S. stops funding this apartheid government, it will enable more death & destruction.”
Tlaib (D-MI-12) 02/22/2023: Retweet of @theIMEU – “In photos: Israel invaded the Palestinian city of Nablus in broad daylight today, killing 11 Palestinians and injuring over 100 more. Warning: Graphic images. (Source, Al Jazeera) Link to image”
Syria
Gaetz (R-FL-1) 02/22/2023: Tweet – “.@BreitbartNews: Matt Gaetz Proposes Resolution to Withdraw Troops from Syria Matt Gaetz Proposes Resolution to Withdraw Troops from Syria... | breitbart.com”
Gaetz (R-FL-1) 02/22/2023: Tweet – ““Congress has never authorized the use of military force in Syria. The United States is currently not in a war with or against Syria, so why are we conducting dangerous military operations there?” –via @nypost Rep. Matt Gaetz pushes Syria pullout after troops, dog hurt in ISIS...... | nypost.com”
Gaetz (R-FL-1) 02/22/2023: Tweet – “Matt Gaetz Proposes Resolution to Withdraw Troops from Syria... | breitbart.com”
Gosar (R-AZ-9) 02/23/2023: Tweet – “Our National Guard should not be forced to fight undeclared wars based on executive whim. Not in Syria, not in Ukraine, not anywhere. Link to quoted tweetToday an Arizona State Senate committee passed S.B. 1367, the #DefendTheGuard Act. Yesterday we published an op-ed from @RepGosar arguing in favor of passage. This bill would keep the Arizona National Guard out of unconstitutional wars. Keep reading! (Arizona Must Pass 'Defend the Guard' | The Libertarian Institute)”
Meng (D-NY-6) 02/22/2023: Tweet – “As earthquakes continue to devastate Turkey and Syria, there are ways for all of us to get involved. Here are the organizations working on the ground to provide aid and medical care ⬇️⬇️ How to Help the People of Turkey and Syria... | thecut.com”
Iran
Banks (R-IN-3) 02/23/2023: Tweet – “Even after the Russia-China disaster, Biden is determined to project weakness in the Middle East. Biden Sanctions Waiver Allows Iran State News to Disseminate Propaganda and Distort Regime Murders... | freebeacon.com”
Blackburn (R-TN) 02/22/2023: Tweet – “Russia is now providing military support to Iran. Two members of the Axis of Evil collaborating is a threat to American security.”
Cruz (R-TX) 02/22/2023: Tweet – “Biden should be doing everything to crack down on the Iranian regime, which is trying to murder Americans, conducting terrorism in the US, helping Russia devastate Ukraine, and committing atrocities against the Iranian people. Instead he's issuing sanctions waivers. Link to quoted tweetJUST IN: Biden Waives Sanctions on Iran's Chief Propaganda Arm -- State-run outlet helping regime censor, distort massive protest movement (Biden Sanctions Waiver Allows Iran State News to Disseminate Propaganda and Distort Regime Murders... | freebeacon.com)”
Fallon (R-TX-4) 02/22/2023: Tweet – “If you needed more evidence that Rob Malley needs to be removed from his post as Special Envoy for Iran -- look no further. Link to quoted tweetRob Malley has been lobbying the British NOT to designate the IRGC as a terrorist group. It appears appeasement knows no bounds and has no limits. (Joe Biden diplomats trying to block UK plan to proscribe Iran militias as terror group... | telegraph.co.uk)”
Hagerty (R-TN) 02/22/2023: Tweet – “If accurate, Iran's terror-sponsoring regime crossed a dangerous line on the path to nuclear weapons capability. It's long past due for @POTUS Biden to bury the JCPOA & snap back all sanctions against Iran, including at the UN Security Council. Near Weapons-Grade Enriched Uranium Detected in Iran... | wsj.com”
Kennedy (R-LA) 02/23/2023: Tweet – “Russia wants to dominate Europe. Iran wants to dominate the Middle East. China wants to dominate the Indo-Pacific and Sub-Saharan Africa. That world is not safe for the American people. Link to video”
Khanna (D-CA-17) 02/22/2023: Tweet – “Mahsa Amini was arrested last year by Iran's “morality police” & brutally murdered in custody. Iran's regime has violently suppressed those peacefully protesting her death. I'm proud to co-sponsor H.R. 589, @RepSwalwell & @RepJimBanks's bill, to sanction Iran's senior leaders.”
Menendez (D-NJ) 02/22/2023: Tweet – “I applaud the Phoenix community for amplifying the #IranProtests & local Iranian American women artists. This #WomanLifeFreedom mural honors the courageous actions Iranians take every day to fight for their #HumanRights. Link to quoted tweetI am so proud to finally unveil the #WomanLifeFreedom mural in the heart of Downtown Phoenix. In solidarity with the brave women & girls in Iran risking everything for freedom. Thank you to Farnaz Zabetian & local Iranian-American women artists who brought the vision to life. (Link to twitter.com)”
Swalwell (D-CA-14) 02/23/2023: Retweet of @RepRoKhanna – “Mahsa Amini was arrested last year by Iran's “morality police” & brutally murdered in custody. Iran's regime has violently suppressed those peacefully protesting her death. I'm proud to co-sponsor H.R. 589, @RepSwalwell & @RepJimBanks's bill, to sanction Iran's senior leaders.”
Waltz (R-FL-6) 02/22/2023: Tweet – “I guess Rob Malley didn't get the memo that the Iranian Regime is supporting crimes against humanity both inside Iran and in Ukraine. Link to quoted tweetRob Malley has been lobbying the British NOT to designate the IRGC as a terrorist group. It appears appeasement knows no bounds and has no limits. (Joe Biden diplomats trying to block UK plan to proscribe Iran militias as terror group... | telegraph.co.uk)”
Saudi Arabia
Roy (R-TX-21) 02/22/2023: Tweet – “Lots of Americans would prefer a lighter schedule. Not every American has Saudi Arabia drop $1 billion out there to buy them off. Link to quoted tweet“I've struggled playing 26 events a year, to be honest. As a father, it suits me to have a lighter schedule."”
Roy (R-TX-21) 02/23/2023: Twitter thread – “I strongly oppose Saudis dumping a $billion+ into targeting an American institution & I don't like golfers complaining about “work” schedules while taking a big pay-off... But, on this, @Fehertwit (a great guy & talent) is right - the politically correct media ruins everything. Link to quoted tweet“I felt I couldn't say what I was thinking for fear someone, somewhere, would be offended. Also, the money was terrific. Read his full comments: (David Feherty's goal for LIV Golf, Season 2: ‘piss off at least one viewer per week'... | glfdig.st) (Link to twitter.com) Link to reply@chiproytx @Fehertwit Really hard hitting stuff you're focused on Congressman! @ProudTe85763170 @Fehertwit I focus on whatever I damned well please.”
Iraq
Gallego (D-AZ-3) 02/22/2023: Tweet – “This happens almost every day. Some MAGA supporter accusing me of killing innocent people. Millions of Veterans served honorably and just because a Veteran is not from your party it doesn't make them a war criminal. Let alone it creates a stigma against seeking help for PTSD.… Link to quoted tweet@RubenGallego Lol dude you are an Iraqi veteran how many children and women did you kill? You should be on trial for committing war crimes in Iraq. Quick trial death penalty for the destruction and pain you caused on innocent women and children Link to quoted tweet@RubenGallego Lol dude you are an Iraqi veteran how many children and women did you kill? You should be on trial for committing war crimes in Iraq. Quick trial death penalty for the destruction and pain you caused on innocent women and children”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 02/22/2023: Retweet of @siadvance – “Malliotakis secures $1.4M to upgrade JCC security in light of increased anti-Semitism Malliotakis secures $1.4M to upgrade JCC security in light of increased anti-Semitism... | silive.com”
Scott (R-FL) 02/22/2023: Tweet – “I refuse to share or amplify his hate, but let's be very clear: The videos showing a man spewing disgusting anti-Semitism and hate across Florida are awful. He is not welcome in Florida. We stand proudly with the Jewish community.”
Shaheen (D-NH) 02/22/2023: Tweet – “The criminals responsible for hate crimes targeting Jewish, Black & LGBTQ communities must face the full weight of the law. These actions are also a distressing reminder of the rise in anti-Semitism; it will not be tolerated in NH. We must all do our part to speak up & stop hate. Link to quoted tweetPortsmouth pushes back on overnight wave of hateful graffiti targeting Temple, businesses (Portsmouth pushes back on overnight wave of hateful graffiti targeting Temple, businesses... | seacoastonline.com)”
Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-25) 02/23/2023: Tweet – “Neo-Nazis harass Jews in #FLA and upload the evidence w/ no fear of punishment. Why won't @GovRonDesantis take action, or at least vocally denounce it? @ADL Link to quoted tweetThis weekend, approx. 15 individuals associated with the virulently antisemitic Goyim Defense League (GDL) distributed propaganda and held protests across Florida, boosting antisemitic conspiracy theories and hurling slurs at pedestrians. More ⤵️ (Antisemites Gather in Florida for Weekend of Hate | ADL)”
Afghanistan
Banks (R-IN-3) 02/22/2023: Tweet – “As an Afghanistan war veteran, I'm humbled and honored to be endorsed by Combat Veterans For Congress PAC. I will always fight for our brave men and women in uniform to win on the battlefield, and for my fellow veterans to succeed when they return home. Link to image”
Cloud (R-TX-27) 02/22/2023: Retweet of @SpeakerMcCarthy – “You deserve to know the origins of COVID. You deserve to know why the DOJ went after parents. You deserve to know why American lives were lost in Afghanistan. Your Republican majority is in pursuit of the truth and will hold this administration accountable.”
Dunn (R-FL-2) 02/22/2023: Retweet of @SpeakerMcCarthy – “You deserve to know the origins of COVID. You deserve to know why the DOJ went after parents. You deserve to know why American lives were lost in Afghanistan. Your Republican majority is in pursuit of the truth and will hold this administration accountable.”
Ezell (R-MS-4) 02/22/2023: Retweet of @SpeakerMcCarthy – “You deserve to know the origins of COVID. You deserve to know why the DOJ went after parents. You deserve to know why American lives were lost in Afghanistan. Your Republican majority is in pursuit of the truth and will hold this administration accountable.”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 02/22/2023: Retweet of @SpeakerMcCarthy – “You deserve to know the origins of COVID. You deserve to know why the DOJ went after parents. You deserve to know why American lives were lost in Afghanistan. Your Republican majority is in pursuit of the truth and will hold this administration accountable.”
Miller (R-OH-7) 02/22/2023: Retweet of @SpeakerMcCarthy – “You deserve to know the origins of COVID. You deserve to know why the DOJ went after parents. You deserve to know why American lives were lost in Afghanistan. Your Republican majority is in pursuit of the truth and will hold this administration accountable.”
Romney (R-UT) 02/22/2023: Tweet – “The Purple Heart recognizes the immeasurable sacrifice made by servicemembers like Utah's @USMC Corporal Bryan Hood, who sustained injuries from an IED blast while deployed in Afghanistan. It was a solemn honor to participate in his Purple Heart ceremony at our state Capitol. Link to image”
Other - Middle East
Mast (R-FL-21) 02/22/2023: Tweet – “This week, Biden promised Ukraine another $500 million to defend its borders. Last year, he approved $410 million for “enhanced border security” in Middle Eastern nations. If only he would dedicate as much attention and as many resources to our own borders. #AmericaLast”