Last updated on Sat March 11, 2023 at 12:41 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 03/10/2023: Tweet – “Great to meet with @Hadassah CEO @nladler this week! Together, we discussed the importance of the U.S.-Israel relationship, joint medical research, and issues impacting women's health. Link to image”
Hagerty (R-TN) 03/10/2023: Twitter thread – “The US was once the indispensable nation but @POTUS @JoeBiden's often incompetent management of int'l affairs is undoing that. Biden let Communist China become the Middle East's new power broker. This is what American decline under Biden looks like. Saudi Arabia, Iran Restore Relations in Deal Brokered by China... | wsj.com Whereas Trump's historic Abraham Accords transformed relations among Israel & 4 Arab nations, this China-brokered deal likely won't end Iran-Saudi hostility. But if Obama claimed to lead from behind, the "Xi Jinping accords" show Biden isn't even leading. Link to quoted tweetThe United States is aware of reports that Iran and Saudi Arabia have resumed diplomatic relations but referred further details to the Saudis. #Iran | #SaudiArabia (US aware of Iran-Saudi report, supports de-escalation in Middle East... | jpost.com) The Obama admin let Russia back into the Middle East after a 40-year absence. Now the Biden admin has let Communist China into the Gulf. This is strategic failure. Link to quoted tweetThe signing ceremony of the statement between the Iran and Saudi Arabia to resume bilateral relations, in Beijing, aired on Iranian TV. (Link to twitter.com) (Link to twitter.com)”
Markey (D-MA) 03/10/2023: Tweet – “There is absolutely no reason for Saudi Arabia to acquire a nuclear weapon. We will not allow Saudi Arabia to violate its nonproliferation commitment and develop a nuclear program. That's why I will reintroduce my SAUDI WMD Act. Saudi Arabia Offers Its Price to Normalize Relations With Israel... | nytimes.com”
Moskowitz (D-FL-23) 03/10/2023: Tweet – “The U.S. must focus its efforts on expanding the Abraham Accords and being the major mediator in the region, pushing for normalization between Israel and its neighbors. Saudi Arabia and Iran Agree to Re-establish Ties in Major Regional Shift... | nytimes.com”
Wilson (R-SC-2) 03/10/2023: Tweet – “Honored to chair the first hearing of the Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia. The discussion focused on the expansion of the Abraham Accords throughout the region to achieve greater stability and peace. Link to image”
Syria
Burchett (R-TN-2) 03/10/2023: Tweet – “Thank you Gracie. Link to quoted tweetI consider this to be single most important legislation in Congress this week! Tennessee Delegation, only 2 Congressmen voted to remove our military troops from Syria - @RepOgles @AndyOgles & @timburchett @RepTimBurchett Those are MY voices in Congress‼️ #BringThemHome #NoWars (Link to twitter.com)”
Gaetz (R-FL-1) 03/10/2023: Twitter thread – “"According to Gaetz, members of Congress on both sides of the aisle were using military authorization coming out of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks to justify an effort to create so-called Jeffersonian democracy in the Middle East." @BreitbartNews Gaetz: Neocons Using 2001 Authorization to Try to Create Jeffersonian Democracies out of Sand, Blood and Arab Militias... | breitbart.com @BreitbartNews Link to quoted tweetThe Democrats and Republicans who led the debate against my resolution to pull troops out of Syria believe the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) against AFGHANISTAN is a global permission slip for every neocon fantasy. The reality is far different. There is no… (Link to twitter.com) (Link to twitter.com)”
Iran
Bacon (R-NE-2) 03/10/2023: Retweet of @iran_policy – “US @RepDonBacon: "The current government of #Iran abuses its people, takes away the freedoms, does not respect #human dignity, conflicts with its neighbors, it is a threat to the region and the world and the people of Iran are paying the price the most." Link to video”
Carey (R-OH-15) 03/10/2023: Tweet – “I'm glad that @SecYellen agrees our sanctions on Iran have not been as effective as they could be. The U.S. should double down on sanctions against Iran that prevent them from sending oil to China. Watch below ⬇️ Link to video”
Cruz (R-TX) 03/10/2023: Twitter thread – “The Iranian regime's imprisonment, torture, and announced death sentence of Jamshid Sharmahd is barbaric and contemptable. The Ayatollah's thugs believe they can and will always be able to operate with impunity. They're wrong. 1/x Link to quoted tweetGerman & European corporations are doing business in the #IslamicRepublic of Iran while my father Jamshid #SaveSharmahd, after being kidnapped against all norms of intl law, has been tortured & sentenced for execution. These companies must save their fellow German & European… (Link to twitter.com) (Link to twitter.com) The US and the rest of the civilized world will hold them accountable. 2/x”
Garbarino (R-NY-2) 03/10/2023: Twitter thread – “By entering into a normalization agreement with Iran, Saudi Arabia is legitimizing a state sponsor of terror and bolstering Iran with resources to continue its campaign of violence and terror throughout the region. China's involvement in this ill-fated deal is especially concerning as the CCP continues escalating aggressions against the West in an effort to spread its malign influence across the world.”
Green (R-TN-7) 03/11/2023: Tweet – “This is what happens when the United States shows weakness on the world stage. Regional rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia agree to restore ties after years of tensions... | nbcnews.com”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/10/2023: Twitter thread – “CHM @RepMcCaul: "We have seen time and time again that any international act by China is exploited as a means to further CCP malign interests, threatening U.S. national security and that of our allies and partners. Saudi Arabia, Iran Restore Relations in Deal Brokered by China... | wsj.com "The CCP is not a responsible stakeholder and cannot be trusted as a fair or impartial mediator.””
McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/10/2023: Twitter thread – “CHM @RepMcCaul: “It is concerning to see the IAEA Board of Governors fail to take concrete action to hold Iran to account for its ongoing NPT safeguards violations. “Iran made commitments to the IAEA, but we've seen time and again that Iran does not uphold its promises. We need real consequences for Iran's intransigence. Otherwise I fear for the future of legitimate non-proliferation efforts.””
McClintock (R-CA-5) 03/10/2023: Tweet – “H. Res. 100 – expressing Congress' support of the right of the Iranian people to a democratic, secular, & non-nuclear Republic of Iran - is now co-sponsored by an absolute majority of the House of Representatives. 222 members of the 435-member House, Republican & Democrat alike. Link to image”
Saudi Arabia
Donalds (R-FL-19) 03/11/2023: Tweet – “It's now March of Biden's 3rd yr in office, yet the media still pushes deceptive narratives that his disastrous foreign policy failures are not his fault. Less than 4 yrs ago, we were standing up to China, brokering Middle East peace & had a working relationship with the Saudis. Link to video”
Iraq
Gallego (D-AZ-3) 03/10/2023: Tweet – “🚨🚨🚨 Halfway to our goal of 6,000 new followers today! FOLLOW, RETWEET, AND LIKE THIS POST SO WE CAN KEEP THIS CRITICAL SEAT Link to quoted tweetMy name is Ruben Gallego and I'm the Democrat running for Kyrsten Sinema's U.S. Senate seat. I am a dad, an Iraq War veteran, and the first in my family to attend college. We are only 6K followers away from 200K. Will you help us get there by making a plan to RT and follow?”
Swalwell (D-CA-14) 03/10/2023: Tweet – “Can you follow @RubenGallego and get the next senator of Arizona to 200,000 followers? Link to quoted tweetMy name is Ruben Gallego and I'm the Democrat running for Kyrsten Sinema's U.S. Senate seat. I am a dad, an Iraq War veteran, and the first in my family to attend college. We are only 6K followers away from 200K. Will you help us get there by making a plan to RT and follow?”
Türkiye
Hern (R-OK-1) 03/11/2023: Tweet – “I will always stand with FREEDOM and against the Chinese Communist Party. @EnesFreedom thank you for always standing up for Freedom. (From Turkey to China to HERE in the US) @POTUS, this American citizen has a $500k bounty on his head from Turkey. Why won't you meet with him?”
Bahrain
Miller-Meeks (R-IA-1) 03/11/2023: Tweet – “It was a pleasure to meet His Highness Sh. Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Bahrain's National Security Advisor to the United States. I appreciate our friendship, and look forward to working together. Link to image”
Yemen
Tlaib (D-MI-12) 03/10/2023: Tweet – “As we approach the 8th anniversary of the start of the horrific war in Yemen, I took time to reaffirm my commitment to do all I can to end its horror. We must end U.S. support for the war and dismantle the blockade that is starving Yemen. Link to video”
Horn of Africa
Boozman (R-AR) 03/10/2023: Tweet – “It was great to see Sharri Briley (of Little Rock) - widow of CW3 Donovan "Bull" Briley, KIA in Somalia in 1993 - again and discuss Gold Star Wives of America's support for the Caring for Survivors Act that I'm helping lead to increase VA DIC payments. ➡️ Boozman, Tester Lead Bicameral Bill to Strengthen Earned Support for Military Survivors and Families... | boozman.senate.gov Link to image”
Graves (R-LA-6) 03/10/2023: Twitter thread – “Four years ago, we lost 157 lives - including those of eight Americans - in the Ethiopian Airlines crash. From this tragic accident came the bipartisan Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act. (1/2) We continue to remember those we lost and ensure we that we maintain and improve our standards for aviation safety. (2/2)”
Lee (R-UT) 03/10/2023: Tweet – “.@kishida230: please treat U.S. forces no worse than Djibouti treats Japanese forces. By refusing to do so — and especially by refusing to transfer Lt. Alkonis to U.S. authorities — you're weakening the U.S.-Japan relationship. How is that good for Japan? Show more”
Pakistan
Hirono (D-HI) 03/11/2023: Twitter thread – “.@Dilawar Syed has lived the American Dream. His story is only possible here. Born in Pakistan and educated in the United States, he became a successful business owner and entrepreneur, and is well-suited to serve as @SBAgov Deputy Administrator. Link to video @dilawar @SBAgov I hope we can move forward on his nomination after 2 years and give him the fair consideration he deserves. Mr. Syed is highly-qualified to serve as @SBAgov Deputy Administrator and needs to be appointed so SBA can better serve small businesses in Hawaii and across the country. Link to video”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Jayapal (D-WA-7) 03/11/2023: Tweet – “White supremacy, antisemitism, and bigotry have NO place in our country. We must do everything we can to stop this rise in hate, discrimination, and violence — which is far too often fueled by people who like to call themselves leaders. White Supremacist Propaganda Soared Last Year, Report Finds... | nyti.ms”
Schneider (D-IL-10) 03/10/2023: Tweet – “Great to meet with Julia Jassey, CEO of Jewish on Campus, an organization fighting antisemitism and advocating for Jewish students on campus. I'm proud to stand against hatred and discrimination. Thank you for the work you do. Link to image”
Schneider (D-IL-10) 03/10/2023: Retweet of @juliajassey – “Thank you @RepSchneider for your strong support of Jewish students! As antisemitism continues to grow across country—on and off campus—our community needs advocates on every level, from campus halls to the halls of Congress. And we are stronger for Rep Schneider's leadership. Link to quoted tweet”
Williams (R-NY-22) 03/10/2023: Twitter thread – “Throughout the homeschooling of my children, I made a special effort to teach them the horrors of the Holocaust and anti-semitism. Education is the best defense against these horrors which is why now, more than ever, is the right time to teach this history to our next generation Link to video Thank you to the House Education Committee (@EdWorkforceCmte) for passing my Amendment that expresses a sense of Congress that all students should have the opportunity to learn this important history. Link to image”
Afghanistan
Burchett (R-TN-2) 03/11/2023: Tweet – “I'm about to go on @NEWSMAX on Wake Up America to talk about our deadly withdrawal from Afghanistan.”
Cruz (R-TX) 03/10/2023: Tweet – “Some of the most incredibly powerful testimony about Joe Biden's failed Afghanistan withdrawal happened this week. You don't want to miss this episode of Verdict. @benfergusonshow Verdict with Ted Cruz: STUNNING Testimony - 13 Service Men & Women Murdered in Afghanistan COULD HAVE BEEN SAVED & Biden Admin Refused to Act on Apple Podcasts”
Cruz (R-TX) 03/10/2023: Tweet – “There was enormously consequential testimony about Biden's disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan this week. But the media IGNORED it. Help us spread the word— listen on #Verdict: Verdict with Ted Cruz: STUNNING Testimony - 13 Service Men & Women Murdered in Afghanistan COULD HAVE BEEN SAVED & Biden Admin Refused to Act on Apple Podcasts”
Cruz (R-TX) 03/10/2023: Tweet – “It's difficult to overstate just how much this makes my blood boil. New #Verdict: STUNNING Testimony - 13 Service Men & Women Murdered in Afghanistan COULD HAVE BEEN SAVED & Biden Admin Refused to Act @benfergusonshow Verdict with Ted Cruz: STUNNING Testimony - 13 Service Men & Women Murdered in Afghanistan COULD HAVE BEEN SAVED & Biden Admin Refused to Act on Apple Podcasts”
Cruz (R-TX) 03/11/2023: Twitter thread – “Political operatives in the Biden administration have faced ZERO accountability for the disaster in Afghanistan. That's wrong. #Verdict STUNNING Testimony - 13 Service Men & Women Murdered in Afghanistan COULD HAVE BEEN SAVED & Biden Admin Refused to Act: Verdict with Ted Cruz: STUNNING Testimony - 13 Service Men & Women Murdered in Afghanistan COULD HAVE BEEN SAVED & Biden Admin Refused to Act on Apple Podcasts”
Cruz (R-TX) 03/11/2023: Twitter thread – “Every enemy of America saw Joe Biden's disaster in Afghanistan and took note. Biden is weak, incompetent, and afraid to fight. As a result, we're in ENORMOUS danger! Don't miss my discussion with @benfergusonshow on the latest episode of #Verdict: STUNNING Testimony - 13 Service Men & Women Murdered in Afghanistan COULD HAVE BEEN SAVED & Biden Admin Refused to Act Verdict with Ted Cruz: STUNNING Testimony - 13 Service Men & Women Murdered in Afghanistan COULD HAVE BEEN SAVED & Biden Admin Refused to Act on Apple Podcasts”
Hunt (R-TX-38) 03/11/2023: Retweet of @MaxMillerOH – “Never forget that 13 American troops lost their lives in Biden's disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. The president has held exactly ZERO people responsible for that failure. The lack of accountability from Biden is unacceptable. Link to quoted tweet”
Mast (R-FL-21) 03/10/2023: Tweet – “More than 500 days have passed since the Afghanistan ABANDONMENT, and yet no one in the Biden Administration has been fired. Watch the full interview here: Rep. Mast: This is Afghanistan Abandonment... | youtu.be Link to video”
Mast (R-FL-21) 03/11/2023: Tweet – “This week, the @HouseForeignGOP held the first hearing into the deadly withdrawal from Afghanistan, Joe Biden released his budget, and the House passed legislation to protect free speech. I break it all down in the latest #WeekInReview: Link to video”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/10/2023: Tweet – “In this week's @HouseForeignGOP hearing, we heard from brave Americans who served in Kabul during the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan. I spoke with @ABC13Houston about my takeaways from this impactful hearing: Link to video”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/10/2023: Tweet – “TUNE IN🚨CHM @RepMcCaul will join @margbrennan THIS SUNDAY at 10:30amET/9:30amCT on @CBSNews @FaceTheNation to discuss the committee's powerful hearing on Biden's catastrophic withdrawal from Afghanistan and the importance of US-Taiwan relations. Link to image”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/10/2023: Retweet of @FaceTheNation – “SUNDAY: House Foreign Affairs Chair @RepMcCaul talks with @margbrennan about America's problems overseas, from Russia and China to Afghanistan. PLUS - what's next for his bill that would ban TikTok? Tune in – 10:30am ET, only on Face the Nation. Link to image”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/10/2023: Retweet of @FoxNews – “First House hearing on Biden admin's Afghanistan withdrawal to dissect 'stunning failure' of leadership First House hearing on Biden admin's Afghanistan withdrawal to dissect 'stunning failure' of leadership... | fxn.ws”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/10/2023: Retweet of @FoxNews – “Marine sniper tears up testifying how leaders ignored his warnings minutes before Kabul airport blast Marine sniper tears up testifying how leaders ignored his warnings minutes before Kabul airport blast... | fxn.ws”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/10/2023: Retweet of @dcexaminer – “.@HouseForeignGOP's hearing today will focus on the wtihdrawal from Afghanistan that many say was botched in 2021. "I will not rest until we determine how this happened — and hold those accountable responsible," Chairman @RepMcCaul said. Previewing first GOP-led House hearing on Afghan withdrawal: 'Stunning failure of leadership'... | trib.al”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/10/2023: Tweet – “🚨ICYMI🚨 Michael spoke with @greta on @NEWSMAX to discuss this week's hearing on Biden's disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. McCaul on Newsmax Discussing His Investigation Into Biden's Catastrophic Withdrawal From Afghanistan... | m.youtube.com”
Miller (R-OH-7) 03/11/2023: Tweet – “Never forget that 13 American troops lost their lives in Biden's disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. The president has held exactly ZERO people responsible for that failure. The lack of accountability from Biden is unacceptable. Link to quoted tweetEmotional testimony from Sgt. Vargas-Andrews on suicide bombing outside of Kabal airport: "I opened my eyes to marines dead or unconscious lying around me...The withdrawal was a catastrophe in my opinion. There was an inexcusable lack of accountability. and negligence." (Link to twitter.com)”
Nunn (R-IA-3) 03/11/2023: Tweet – “This week I fought to get answers on the botched Afghanistan withdrawal almost 2 years ago. To the families of our 13 fallen service members, for every service member who fought the war on terrorism, and for our forgotten allies abroad, you deserved better.Nunn Says Hearings on Biden's Afghanistan Debacle a Long Time Coming - The Iowa Star”
Peters (D-CA-50) 03/10/2023: Twitter thread – “Nothing about resettling in a new country is easy, especially for those fleeing violence and persecution. The hard work of San Diego volunteers who have supported Afghans overseas & in the U.S. is heroic. Thank you for your ongoing service and compassion. Afghan resettlement volunteers recognized at White House ceremony... | kpbs.org Now, Congress needs to pass an #AfghanAdjustmentAct. 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)”
Roy (R-TX-21) 03/10/2023: Retweet of @WarrenDavidson – “No one has been fired or held accountable in any way for the failures in Afghanistan. Republicans had to win a majority in the House to even have this hearing. This American hero deserved to be heard then and and must be heard now. 👇 Link to quoted tweet”