Last updated on Wed March 22, 2023 at 12:41 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Castro (D-TX-20) 03/22/2023: Retweet of @axios – “U.S. slams new West Bank law, says it's a violation of Israeli commitments U.S. slams new West Bank law, says it's a violation of Israeli commitments... | trib.al”
Castro (D-TX-20) 03/22/2023: Retweet of @Bsamuels0 – “Even evangelical Christians — the backbone of Netanyahu's base of support within the U.S. — are taking personal issue with legislation being pushed by his far-right coalition Evangelical Christians urge Netanyahu to scuttle bill banning Christian proselytizing... | haaretz.com”
Castro (D-TX-20) 03/22/2023: Retweet of @kylieatwood – “State Dept summoned Israeli Amb Herzog to express "US concern regarding legislation passed by the Israeli Knesset rescinding important aspects of the 2005 Disengagement Law, including the prohibition on establishing settlements in the northern West Bank" Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting with Israeli Ambassador to the United States Herzog - United States Department of State”
Ivey (D-MD-4) 03/21/2023: Tweet – “It was great to meet so many young students from #MD04 on @AIPAC's Students Hill Day who are interested in activism on college campuses & foreign policy, with a focus on issues relevant to Israel. Link to image”
Ivey (D-MD-4) 03/21/2023: Retweet of @AIPAC – “Thank you @RepGlennIvey for meeting with AIPAC student activists and supporting a strong U.S.-Israel relationship! 🇺🇸🇮🇱 Link to quoted tweet”
Ivey (D-MD-4) 03/21/2023: Retweet of @AIPAC – “Thank you @RepGlennIvey for meeting with AIPAC student activists and supporting a strong U.S.-Israel relationship! 🇺🇸🇮🇱 Link to quoted tweet”
James (R-MI-10) 03/21/2023: Tweet – “Thanks to students from @AIPAC for dropping by my office and sharing their passion for Israel-American relations and foreign policy. Proud to be an advocate and ally for Israel! Link to image”
Lamborn (R-CO-5) 03/21/2023: Tweet – “Iran is on the brink of becoming a nuclear weapons state. The recommendations from @jinsadc and 44 retired military officials is spot-on - the U.S. must exploit every opportunity to provide Israel with advanced capabilities to deter and prevent Iranian nuclear use. Link to quoted tweetAs Iran prepares to cross the nuclear threshold, JINSA is proud to organize this letter in @thehill today by 44 US military leaders calling for the US to “immediately provide Israel with the advanced weapons it needs to deter and prevent a nuclear Iran.” (Open Letter from U.S. Military Leaders on Arming Israel to Prevent a Nuclear Iran - JINSA) (Link to twitter.com)”
Paulina Luna (R-FL-13) 03/22/2023: Tweet – “I spoke to the consulate of Israel this morning to confirm that Israel will continue to stand for religious freedom and this bill will not be advancing. Thank you @netanyahu. Link to quoted tweetלא נקדם שום חוק נגד הקהילה הנוצרית. We will not advance any law against the Christian community.”
Paulina Luna (R-FL-13) 03/22/2023: Tweet – “I spoke with the consulate of Israel this AM to confirm this. Israel will continue to stand for religious freedom and against Christian persecution. This bill will not be advancing. Thank you @netanyahu. Link to quoted tweetלא נקדם שום חוק נגד הקהילה הנוצרית. We will not advance any law against the Christian community.”
Paulina Luna (R-FL-13) 03/22/2023: Tweet – “I confirmed this morning with the consulate of Israel that Israel will continue to stand for religious freedom and this bill will not be advancing. Thank you @netanyahu. Link to quoted tweetלא נקדם שום חוק נגד הקהילה הנוצרית. We will not advance any law against the Christian community.”
Pfluger (R-TX-11) 03/21/2023: Tweet – “Senior military officials agree in this @jinsadc letter: expediting delivery of KC-46A, F-35, F-15, and precision-guided munitions to Israel is critical to building deterrence against a nuclear Iran. Link to quoted tweetAs Iran prepares to cross the nuclear threshold, JINSA is proud to organize this letter in @thehill today by 44 US military leaders calling for the US to “immediately provide Israel with the advanced weapons it needs to deter and prevent a nuclear Iran.” (Open Letter from U.S. Military Leaders on Arming Israel to Prevent a Nuclear Iran - JINSA) (Link to twitter.com)”
Apartheid
Menendez (D-NJ) 03/21/2023: Tweet – “On International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, we re-commit to stand vigilant against hate & prejudice in all forms. Let us join with & continue to amplify the important work of those fighting to root out racism & discrimination everywhere. Link to quoted tweetOn March 21, 1960, police in Sharpeville, South Africa killed 69 peaceful apartheid demonstrators. The massacre shocked the global conscience. This @UN Int'l Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, let's commit to the urgent, crucial, global work of antiracism together. (Link to twitter.com)”
Syria
Bacon (R-NE-2) 03/21/2023: In reply to Tweet@RepDonBacon @The_USO If you wanted to help service members, then maybe you should have voted for bringing troops home from Syria – “@cmander0811 @The_USO No… we don't need ISIS dominating Syria and then Iraq. Link to reply@RepDonBacon @The_USO Great, Don. How about writing some legislation that benefits your constituents instead of photo-opping 24-7. @KrastusBehr @The_USO Most voters support our vision. Link to reply@RepDonBacon @The_USO Don, please stand up for your country and stop with these fluff tweets. By the way, your reelection commercials stunk @PeterJohnJones9 @The_USO I appreciate the majority's support!”
Durbin (D-IL) 03/21/2023: Tweet – “Why is the UAE squandering its international image by lavishly hosting Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad who used chemical weapons against his own people – further eroding its image. Meanwhile, human rights advocate Ahmed Mansoor continues to languish in an Emirati prison.”
Mills (R-FL-7) 03/21/2023: In reply to TweetJury is still out on my representative. He has voted a few times in a way that I appreciate, but this article lends important perspective as to why I keep a close eye on him @CoryMillsFL (Link to twitter.com) – “@kellyandoak Be weary of anyone who claims to be “America First” but will use a leftist rag that's known for defamation and slander on conservatives as a “credible source”. I'm not a part of PACEM, but confirm 100% during my ownership we've never supported China in anyway. @kellyandoak Then again he is the same person who protested law enforcement referring to them as “KKK” and thinks tuition should be free or paid by government. Also voted Obama in 2008/2012 which is Biden as well. Link to image Link to reply@CoryMillsFL Thanks. I give everyone a fair shake and keep my eyes open. You, and everyone else, need to be open books. We all have our past industry, and transparency is key. Patriots and vets no longer support war spending. My war was not what I thought it was, and now brings shame @kellyandoak I spent 7yrs in Iraq and nearly 3 in Afghanistan. I'm 1 of only approx 40+ republicans who voted to withdraw from Syria. I do understand!”
Mills (R-FL-7) 03/21/2023: In reply to Tweet@RepMillsPress @CoryMillsFL Let's focus on America first bro😂 – “@ChickMagnent @RepMillsPress Decoupling from China/ Russia, getting us to energy dominance, securing our border, and holding adversaries accountable, and stopping reliance on making actors is America First. Link to reply@CoryMillsFL @RepMillsPress If you had made that clear in your statement I would've been more In agreement. But instead you wrote a bland couple paragraphs that could've been perceived thousands of different ways… @ChickMagnent @RepMillsPress My voting record as 1 of only 40+ republicans who voted to withdraw from Syria and my thousands of statements ti include joining MTG to demand 100% audit on Ukraine funding is pretty clear where I sit on things. Link to reply@CoryMillsFL @RepMillsPress So if your voting to withdraw troops from Syria why are you enabling war in Ukraine? @ChickMagnent @RepMillsPress “Enabling war”. Please tell me a single vote I've taken to support your false claim Link to reply@CoryMillsFL @RepMillsPress “my thousands of statements ti include joining MTG to demand 100% audit on Ukraine” this implies your fine with money and weapons being sent to Ukraine as long as it's going to proper use. Therefore enabling an prolonging war @ChickMagnent @RepMillsPress Actually quite the contrary. I was not in Congress when funding was voted upon. My request was to audit all money approved by 117th and not allocate additional funding. Sorry if that wasn't abundantly clear Link to reply@CoryMillsFL @RepMillsPress No worries I appreciate you properly explaining yourself and not blocking me like a normal politician. With a world full of fake news and clickbait headlines it's hard to understand really what's going on etc. God Bless. @ChickMagnent @RepMillsPress I don't block actual inquiry or debate. Only trolls and those who aren't interested in facts.”
Risch (R-ID) 03/21/2023: Tweet – “#Syria's human rights situation deteriorates every year at the hands of #Assad. Accountability is overdue, and the State Department's 2022 #humanrights report illustrates why we need to act now. Link to quoted tweetIt is no secret that #Russia has been committing serious #humanrights abuses against not just its own people, but also the people of #Ukraine. The list of crimes keeps growing, and so must our commitment to holding #Putin to account. (Link to twitter.com)”
Risch (R-ID) 03/22/2023: Tweet – “#Lukashenka's brutal & illegitimate regime has committed countless human rights abuses, including jailing reporters, banning freedom of expression or assembly, & making arbitrary arrests. #Belarusians deserve to exercise their int'lly recognized #humanrights freely, not in fear. Link to quoted tweet#Syria's human rights situation deteriorates every year at the hands of #Assad. Accountability is overdue, and the State Department's 2022 #humanrights report illustrates why we need to act now. (Link to twitter.com)”
Iran
Peters (D-CA-50) 03/21/2023: Tweet – “Sending warm wishes for a Happy #Nowruz to all the Iranian Americans celebrating in #CA50 and across the country! May the start of a new year and the arrival of spring bring renewed hope for peace and justice for the people of Iran.”
Saudi Arabia
Mace (R-SC-1) 03/21/2023: Tweet – “Saudi Arabia: where tweeting is actually a crime. And they did this to an American no less. Saudi Arabia releases dual US-Saudi citizen from prison after he posted critical tweets about the kingdom... | amp.cnn.com”
Omar (D-MN-5) 03/21/2023: Retweet of @sarahleah1 – “Welcome news #Saudi has freed Saad Almadi imprisoned over critical tweets but also a pretty damning admission that its judiciary is nothing more than puppet theatre for an unhinged MBS: one day it's off with his head,16 year sentence & next he's set free Saudi Arabia frees American imprisoned over critical tweets... | apnews.com”
Iraq
Bush (D-MO-1) 03/21/2023: Twitter thread – “20 years later, Iraq still suffers the impacts of the war crimes & mass casualties nurtured by the Iraq War & its American architects. 20 years later, Islamophobia & racism harm communities at home. 20 years later, President Bush & his collaborators evade accountability. It is not enough to say the war was wrong and move on. We need accountability for the Iraqi and American families whose lives have been destroyed. And we must reject the politics of militarism that will continue to unleash endless wars with disastrous effects. We must: ✅Enable accountability for U.S. war criminals ✅Repeal all AUMFs ✅Significantly cut the defense budget ✅Support the Iraqi & Afghan people ✅Condemn violence in our foreign policy”
Castor (D-FL-14) 03/22/2023: Tweet – “On the 20th anniversary of Operation Iraqi Freedom, we came together @Hillsboroughfl Veterans Memorial Park & Museum to remember the service and sacrifice of veterans to 🇺🇸 - many who signed up to serve after 9/11. Link to image”
Castor (D-FL-14) 03/22/2023: Tweet – “We must ensure that our veterans receive the benefits they earned and never forget. #GIBill #PACTAct Link to quoted tweetOn the 20th anniversary of Operation Iraqi Freedom, we came together @Hillsboroughfl Veterans Memorial Park & Museum to remember the service and sacrifice of veterans to 🇺🇸 - many who signed up to serve after 9/11. (Link to twitter.com)”
Daines (R-MT) 03/21/2023: Twitter thread – “Congress is an essential check and balance to @POTUS' power, especially on matters of war. I'm pleased that my bill to repeal the 1991 and 2002 AUMF in Iraq crossed another procedural hurdle in the Senate tonight. The Constitution gives clear authority to Congress over the use of military force. It is indisputable that the motivations behind the Gulf War and Iraq War have long expired, so formally repealing the previous authorities is common sense and overdue.”
Gallego (D-AZ-3) 03/22/2023: Retweet of @12News – “This week marks twenty years since U.S. Army Specialist Lori Piestewa was killed on the front lines, the first woman service member to die in Iraq. 'Freedom is not free': Twenty years later, Lori Piestewa's son and mother reflect on her legacy... | 12news.com”
Menendez (D-NJ) 03/21/2023: Tweet – “As we mark the 20th anniversary of the Iraq war, I am proud to help lead @SenateDems in repealing the 1991 & 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs). Stream my upcoming @DSenFloor remarks live ~5:30pm: Menendez Speaks on Bill to Repeal the AUMF for Iraq... | youtube.com”
Schumer (D-NY) 03/21/2023: Tweet – “The Senate is moving forward on a resolution to formally repeal the Iraq AUMFs, bringing us one step closer to ending these authorizations for the use of military force. There is no justification for allowing these Iraq AUMFs to remain in place.”
Spanberger (D-VA-7) 03/22/2023: Tweet – “Congress has a constitutional duty to make decisions of war. Open-ended AUMFs should not thwart that responsibility. I'm leading the charge in the U.S. House to repeal the 1991 and 2002 AUMFs — two outdated provisions that prevent us from doing our duty. Decades later, Senate on track to repeal of authorizations for Iraq wars... | abcnews.go.com”
Steube (R-FL-17) 03/22/2023: Tweet – “I joined @GregKellyUSA to mark the 20th Anniversary of the Iraq Invasion. Serving our country led me to introduce the Veterans True Choice Act, which expands healthcare options for disabled vets & allows service-connected vets the ability to use TRICARE to get the care they need. Link to video”
Türkiye
Kaine (D-VA) 03/21/2023: Tweet – “Today, Kaine spoke with members of the American Turkish Friendship Association in Chantilly to hear how they were impacted by the devastating earthquake in Turkey & discuss ways to help. He was moved by their stories, and he'll continue to support efforts to help Turkey recover. Link to image”
Yemen
Mills (R-FL-7) 03/21/2023: Tweet – “The CCP and other adversarial nations want to destroy America and here's Biden releasing them in America. Just like the unvetted Afghans, Yemeni males on terrorist watchlists, and dozens more from numerous other nations. It's not about if but when we are hit again at home. Link to quoted tweetBREAKING: FOX News captures exclusive video of Chinese nationals being released publicly to an NGO in Brownsville, TX. CBP sources say they are being released w NTAs (notices to appear) because there are so many crossing and no more space to house them @FoxNews (Link to twitter.com)”
Pakistan
Lee (D-NV-3) 03/22/2023: Tweet – “I'm troubled to see political tensions giving way to violence in Pakistan. Upholding the rule of law and democratic processes must remain a top priority, especially while the Pakistani people are struggling to overcome serious economic challenges & natural disasters.”
Rosen (D-NV) 03/21/2023: Tweet – “I'm concerned about rising political violence in Pakistan & call on all parties to resolve differences peacefully & adhere to the rule of law & democracy. My thoughts are with the Pakistani people, especially as they recover from the humanitarian crisis caused by recent flooding.”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Balint (D-VT-0) 03/21/2023: Retweet of @KeshaRam – “Such a joyful conversation on Jewish identity and how it shapes our public service with @AshantiGholar and @EmergeAmerica! We show up, we speak up, we lead with courage and solidarity. Hooray for sisterhood! #vtpoli #WomenLead Link to image”
Burchett (R-TN-2) 03/22/2023: Tweet – “Send the billions to the states not Washington bureaucrats. Link to quoted tweetHouse will consider HR5, Parents Bill of Rights Act; we may see a HISTORIC vote to terminate Dept. of Education if @RepThomasMassie-@RepBoebert amendment is made in order by @RulesReps. Also bills addressing US foreign policy in Asia & res. honoring survivors of Holocaust. #ampFW (Link to twitter.com)”
Meng (D-NY-6) 03/21/2023: Tweet – “.@AM_AndrewHevesi, @LeroyComrie, @SenJoeAddabbo, @Lynn4NYC and I have condemned acts of antisemitism discovered today in #RegoPark and #ForestHills. NYPD investigating two incidents of antisemitic vandalism in Rego Park, Forest Hills – QNS.com... | bit.ly”
Pascrell (D-NJ-9) 03/22/2023: Tweet – “As we debate the republican Book Ban Bill in Congress this week the republican leader-in-waiting is banning books about Holocaust survivors. Republicans want to see this everywhere. Link to image”
Ross (D-NC-2) 03/22/2023: Tweet – “It was an honor to attend a service at Temple Beth Or & hear from students about important issues like faith, community, & combatting antisemitism. I always love the opportunity to hear from young people & am so grateful to learn from our next generation of leaders. Link to image”
Schiff (D-CA-30) 03/21/2023: Tweet – “A new study documents what I raised months ago: Antisemitism is flourishing on Twitter. When those charged with ferreting out hate on the platform are laid off, we shouldn't be surprised at the result. A sad and dangerous trend for a platform once viewed as a force for good.”
Afghanistan
Allred (D-TX-32) 03/21/2023: Tweet – “The decision to withdraw from Afghanistan should be reviewed through a nonpartisan lens, including decisions from the previous Administration that were years in the making and not just those final chaotic days. Watch my remarks from @HouseForeign hearing: Colin Allred Urges Analysis Of Afghanistan Withdrawal 'Include All Of The Context'... | youtu.be”
Blackburn (R-TN) 03/22/2023: Tweet – “This is one of the heartbreaking costs of the Biden debacle in Afghanistan. Taliban Leader Faces Blowback Over Girls' School Ban—From His Own Movement... | wsj.com”
Lee (D-CA-12) 03/21/2023: Retweet of @Eugene_Scott – “Far beyond being the legal justification for the war in Afghanistan, the 2001 AUMF was “really a blank check that set the stage for forever wars and took away Congress's constitutional responsibility,” @RepBarbaraLee Analysis | Rep. Lee: Congress has been ‘missing in action' on war powers”
McCarthy (R-CA-20) 03/21/2023: Tweet – “When Democrats had the House majority, they refused to ask any tough questions about: → The origins of COVID → The 13 service members we lost in Afghanistan → The $1,000,000 payment from China to the Biden family No more coverups. Republicans are getting to the truth. Link to video”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/22/2023: Tweet – “Michael is determined to get answers from the Biden admin on their disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal. The American people deserve full transparency - especially our heroic veterans and Gold Star Mothers. Top Republican threatens subpoena if Blinken doesn't provide documents on Afghanistan withdrawal... | washingtonexaminer.com”
Mills (R-FL-7) 03/22/2023: Tweet – “I was part of the team that conducted the first successful overland rescue mission of Americans from Afghanistan after the withdrawal of U.S. troops. Read my full op-ed on Biden's botched Afghanistan withdrawal here: Biden's Afghanistan debacle: Someone needs to be held accountable for this botched withdrawal... | foxnews.com”
Paul (R-KY) 03/21/2023: Tweet – “As we vote to repeal the 1991/2002 AUMFs, we need to take the additional step of also repealing the Authorization for the war in Afghanistan. That's why I again introduced an amendment to repeal the 2001 AUMF. Dr. Rand Paul Continues Efforts to Return War Powers to Congress, Introduces Amendment to Repeal 2001 AUMF - Senator Rand Paul”
Other - Middle East
Collins (R-GA-10) 03/21/2023: In reply to TweetKirby: "LGBTQ+ rights...are a core part of our foreign policy." (Link to twitter.com) – “@realDailyWire Should help strengthen our position in the Middle East.”