Last updated on Sat March 25, 2023 at 12:41 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Cornyn (R-TX) 03/25/2023: Retweet of @AIPAC – “Iranian-backed forces are attacking US bases with rockets and drones. This dangerous regime continues to attack American troops, allies and interests while advancing its illicit nuclear weapons program. Link to quoted tweet”
Graham (R-SC) 03/24/2023: Twitter thread – “President Biden and his national security team are letting America down. I fear General Milley and Secretary of Defense Austin are not proving to be up to the task of providing the deterrence America needs to remain safe. However, the ultimate blame for the failing foreign policy and military situation we find ourselves in lies with President Biden. President Biden owes it to those Americans fighting radical Islam to respond vigorously to any attack on them and their position by Iranian proxies. The weak, uncertain response to the initial attack obviously did not work. I fear additional weak and uncertain responses will lead to more American deaths and further embolden our enemies. America has only one path available when attacked – respond swiftly and vigorously with overwhelming, punishing force designed to make enemies wary of engaging with the United States. Being strong is the best deterrence against future attacks. Iran is a radical Islamic theocracy who openly calls for the destruction of Israel, constantly refers to the United States as the ‘Great Satan' and at every turn attempts to purify Islam in their own image. Their goal is clear - they want to drive the United States out of the Middle East so they can dominate the region. Allowing Iran to have more influence in the Middle East is not in America's interest and is suicidal for Israel. We simply cannot allow them to kill Americans. The limited number of American forces that are in Syria and Iraq are there to protect our country against the reemergence of radical Islam. Left unchecked, these forces would regenerate and once again launch attacks in the United States and against our allies around the world. President Obama and Vice President Biden made the mistake of pulling all American troops out of Iraq. It led to the rise of ISIS, establishment of a Caliphate in Raqqa and spawned attacks by radical jihadists in both Europe and the United States. We must not repeat that mistake Finally, the U.S. Senate this week sent a terrible signal when it comes to Iran and the fight against radical Islam. We saw efforts to repeal the Authorization to Use Military Force (AUMF) in Iraq without any effort to replace it with one focused on using force against Iranian backed militias. Congress must be clear in telling the Iranian proxies that you attack American forces at your own peril. Instead, the actions taking place in the Senate – to our enemies at least - are the sounds of retreat. Spoke in the Senate Wednesday about the threat posed by Shiite militias: "American soldiers, are being attacked routinely by Shiite militias….. I am asking the Congress to tell the Shiite militias: you come after our troops, we're coming after you. " Graham Speaks About Threat Posed by Shiite Militias... | youtube.com”
Moskowitz (D-FL-23) 03/24/2023: Retweet of @NoahArbit – “Yesterday, House Republicans tried to silence me for calling out their party's abuse of the Holocaust to make a cheap political point. I will never be silenced. Am Yisrael Chai. Link to video”
Wilson (R-SC-2) 03/24/2023: Tweet – “Today along with @RepGolden @RepDLamborn @RepJasonCrow @RepMikeTurner and @RepPatRyanNY, I introduced the United States-Israel Future of Warfare Act of 2023. It is critical that we work together strategically to develop joint defense technologies with Israel. Link to image”
Syria
Fallon (R-TX-4) 03/24/2023: Twitter thread – “Yesterday, Iran murdered an American contractor and injured five American service members. Officials report that an Iranian suicide drone was responsible for the strike on our coalition base in northeast Syria. (1/3) Link to quoted tweetOne US contractor killed. 5 US troops and 1 contractor injured by Iranian drone strike on U.S. base in Syria. Biden orders U.S. Airstrikes in Syria in Response to Deadly UAV Attack: CENTCOM The terrorism of the IRGC knows no bounds and directly reflects the Ayatollah's depravity. The EU and the UK should join us in designating the IRGC as a terrorist organization, and we MUST reimplement maximum pressure against the regime. (2/3) American lives are at stake, but so are countless other lives falling victim to this oppressive regime. (3/3)”
Graham (R-SC) 03/24/2023: Twitter thread – “The Biden Administration could learn something from the Trump Administration about deterrence. It should be communicated forcefully to the Iranians that if they continue to support and inspire attacks against U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria, all bets are off. The targets the Iranians fear the most are their refineries. For every attack against Americans in the future, take down an Iranian refinery and their oil and gas infrastructure. That would send a strong message.”
Lamborn (R-CO-5) 03/24/2023: Tweet – “Biden's backwards logic on Iran has real consequences. The attack by the IRGC in Syria that took the life of a US contractor & injured 6 other Americans is just the latest tragedy. The UK must disregard the Biden Admin & designate the IRGC a FTO. Joe Biden diplomats trying to block UK plan to proscribe Iran militias as terror group... | telegraph.co.uk”
Lankford (R-OK) 03/24/2023: Tweet – “This is further confirmation that the US must stand strong against the IRGC and Iranian terrorism which clearly still has a stronghold in Syria and throughout the region. The Iranian regime is a threat to regional and global peace. Link to quoted tweetThe U.S. carried out airstrikes against Iranian-backed militias in Syria after a drone attack killed one American and wounded six (U.S. Strikes Iranian-Backed Group in Syria After Drone Attack Kills One American and Wounds Six... | on.wsj.com)”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/24/2023: Twitter thread – “CHM @RepMcCaul released the following statement in response to the tragic attack on U.S. forces in Syria⬇️ Link to image Find the full statement here⬇️ McCaul Urges Stronger Deterrence Against Iran - Committee on Foreign Affairs”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/24/2023: Tweet – “TUNE IN🚨CHM @RepMcCaul will join @ShannonBream THIS SUNDAY at 9amET/8amCT on @FoxNewsSunday to discuss Xi and Putin's unholy alliance, @SecBlinken's testimony, @tiktok_us's national security threat, and the tragic attack on U.S. forces in Syria. Link to image”
Menendez (D-NJ) 03/24/2023: Tweet – “I condemn Iran's latest unprovoked attacks on US forces in Syria. The regime in Tehran clearly remains a menace to the US & our regional partners. I extend my deepest condolences to the family of the American who perished & wish the wounded a full & speedy recovery. Link to quoted tweetBelow is a statement from the CENTCOM Commander on the precision strikes in response to American casualties in Syria. (Link to twitter.com)”
Paul (R-KY) 03/24/2023: Tweet – “Bring our troops home from Syria and end every unauthorized war going on today. Return the power to engage in war to Congress. Our service members deserve it. The Constitution demands it. U.S. Conducts Airstrikes in Syria in Response to Deadly UAV Attack... | defense.gov”
Paulina Luna (R-FL-13) 03/24/2023: Retweet of @mattgaetz – “We shouldn't be in Syria”
Phillips (D-MN-3) 03/24/2023: Tweet – “Condolences to the family of the American killed in Iranian-linked drone attack in Syria and a swift recovery to the injured. We must continue to counter threats emanating from the Iranian regime and remain focused on our D-ISIS mission in Syria.”
Sullivan (R-AK) 03/24/2023: Twitter thread – “Well that was quick. I've warned my colleagues that removing the 2002 AUMF that supported the killing of Soleimani—head of the Iranian terrorist-designated Quds Force—would embolden Iran to continue targeting, wounding and killing Americans. Now, they're at it again. Link to quoted tweetThe U.S. launched airstrikes in eastern Syria against militant sites linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps after a suspected Iranian drone killed a U.S. contractor and wounded six other Americans, the Pentagon said. (U.S. Launches Airstrikes After a Drone Attack in Syria Kills American Contractor... | nyti.ms) All week, the Senate has been debating a bill to repeal the 2002 AUMF, which sends exactly the wrong signal to the terrorists in Iran. At the very least, my colleagues should support my amendment to make it 100% clear the US has the authority to retaliate against Iranian threats. My amendment also requires the @ODNIgov to certify the AUMF repeal will not degrade U.S.-led deterrence against Iranian aggression before it is implemented. Based on the attack yesterday, I hope all my colleagues will support my amendment.”
Wilson (R-SC-2) 03/24/2023: Twitter thread – “The death of an American contractor and wounding of 6 U.S. citizens, including 5 American servicemembers, by a drone attack in Northeast Syria near Hasakah on a Coalition base, is a reminder that Iranian-backed militias continue to threaten American families at home and overseas. The second attack on the Green Village base underscores the severity of the threat posed by the Iranian Regime. This is particularly alarming as America remembers Putin's downing of a U.S. drone and the CCP launch of a spy balloon over America.”
Iran
Bacon (R-NE-2) 03/24/2023: Retweet of @mikepompeo – “I'm glad the Biden Administration acted in response to the killing of an American. But we should be clear: Iranian-controlled militias have attacked U.S. forces 78 times since 2021 - Biden only responded to three of them. Continued weakness only invites more aggression.”
Cotton (R-AR) 03/24/2023: Tweet – “Dangerous mistake that will only encourage more terrorism. Link to quoted tweetSCOOP: Biden Approves Fresh Cash Payments to Iran -- Day after denying it granted a sanctions waiver permitting payments to Iran, Admin issues a sanctions waiver permitting payments to Iran (Biden Admin Greenlights Sanctions Waiver That Allows Iraq To Pay Iran Millions for Electricity... | freebeacon.com)”
Cruz (R-TX) 03/24/2023: Tweet – “The Biden administration knows that by allowing money to pour into Iran, they are not only endangering the safety and security of Americans but also undermining everything they claim to believe about defeating Putin. Biden Admin Greenlights Sanctions Waiver That Allows Iraq To Pay Iran Millions for Electricity... | freebeacon.com Link to image”
Davidson (R-OH-8) 03/24/2023: Tweet – “Milley continues to disappoint. Of course, the Biden Administration is working to restore Obama's terrible JCPOA, but Milley is active duty and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs. If that's the DoD line, imagine how bad things are in Blinken's State Department. Link to quoted tweetNew @FDD policy brief: @thejointstaff Gen. Milley has suggested the Biden administration is prepared to tolerate nuclear weapons in Iran's hands, provided the weapon is not “fielded” — that is — deployed. 1/ (Top General Suggests Administration Would Tolerate Iran Having Nuclear Weapons... | fdd.org)”
Ernst (R-IA) 03/24/2023: Twitter thread – “(1/2) Iranian proxies have attacked US servicemembers nearly 80 times. What has President Biden done about it? Cozied up to Iran in hopes of a fanciful and flawed “nuclear agreement,” & failed to hit Iran's regime where it hurts, their wallets, by enforcing much-needed sanctions. (2/2) The Biden admin's continued doctrine of appeasement has cost American lives and emboldened our adversaries.”
Hagerty (R-TN) 03/24/2023: Tweet – “I'm joining @SenatorRisch & other Senate GOP colleagues in urging the EU to designate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a foreign terrorist organization. The IRGC's support of Russian war crimes & terror activities threatens global security. Our letter to Josep Borrell: Link to image”
Issa (R-CA-48) 03/24/2023: Tweet – “Biden can't be this weak after Iran-sponsored attacks wounded several of our soldiers and killed an American contractor.”
Mace (R-SC-1) 03/24/2023: Tweet – “Protecting democracy is a sacred duty. It doesn't matter where: America, Iran, Pakistan, Brazil. We need to stand together to safeguard democratic values. Together, let's defend freedom and liberty. #DemocracyMatters”
McClain (R-MI-9) 03/24/2023: Tweet – “Freedom is a pillar of democracy, and it's something every American holds near and dear to our hearts. When countries like Pakistan, Iran, & Venezuela abuse and decimate those basic principles, we cannot stand by in silence. We must support those who seek freedom and peace.”
Risch (R-ID) 03/24/2023: Tweet – “It is vital that the U.S. and #EU align their responses to Russian aggression and the #IRGC. I will continue to do all I can to shed light on the threat they pose to Americans and Europeans alike. Congress Presses EU to Designate IRGC as a Terror Group... | freebeacon.com”
Roy (R-TX-21) 03/24/2023: Retweet of @tedcruz – “Of course the Biden administration lied that they wouldn't waive sanctions on Iran just days before they did so. Link to quoted tweet”
Tuberville (R-AL) 03/25/2023: Tweet – “"We must increase federal oversight of foreign investments in agricultural land, especially from Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran. Our food and national security must be prioritized and protected from bad actors." Tuberville introduces legislation to protect farmland - Yellowhammer News”
Tuberville (R-AL) 03/24/2023: Tweet – “WAKE UP! They're in our backyard. #China Link to quoted tweet“We must increase federal oversight of foreign investments in agricultural land, especially from Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran. Our food and national security must be prioritized and protected from bad actors." - Sen. Tommy Tuberville (Tuberville introduces legislation to protect farmland - Yellowhammer News)”
Wittman (R-VA-1) 03/24/2023: Tweet – “My prayers are with the loved ones of the US contractor who lost his life and the servicemembers injured in the recent senseless and horrific attack by IRGC-backed terror groups. Make no mistake - the United States will not stand for any harm toward our forces.”
Iraq
Crow (D-CO-6) 03/24/2023: Tweet – “When Washington makes decisions, young men and women have to follow through. Some make the ultimate sacrifice. Thanks @NomaanMerchant for taking the time to hear my story and helping us learn from past mistakes. Link to quoted tweetTwo decades after the U.S. invaded Iraq, intelligence failures on so-called “weapons of mass destruction” have deeply shaped American spy agencies and drove major reforms. But those mistakes did lasting damage to U.S. credibility. (Iraq WMD failures shadow US intelligence 20 years later... | apnews.com)”
Durbin (D-IL) 03/25/2023: Tweet – “I'm proud to be one of 23 Senators who voted against the Iraq War in 2002. Repealing these AUMFs is the first step towards abiding and upholding the Constitution in the future and I'm proud to support it. Senate takes first step in repealing Iraq War authorizations... | apnews.com”
Houlahan (D-PA-6) 03/24/2023: Tweet – “Here's my week in review ➡️Visited @Boeing facility to see their new helicopter ➡️Held a town hall on tax prep ➡️Introduced the Jax Act so servicewomen on cultural support teams in Iraq & Afghanistan can receive full benefits ➡️Reintroduced a bill to modernize STEAM education Link to video”
James (R-MI-10) 03/24/2023: Tweet – “I'm glad SOS Blinken and I found common ground in a commitment to stand with our Ukrainian and Iraqi Christian allies and craft a long-term plan to free our supply chains from the CCP and its slave labor. I intend to hold him to his word. Link to video”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Auchincloss (D-MA-4) 03/24/2023: Retweet of @committeeonccp – ““As one of two dozen Jewish reps. in the House, I know too well the consequences of failures to confront… mass atrocities.” - @repauchincloss @radiofreeasia is confronting the CCP's atrocities. “They were the first… to publish about the CCP's internment… of the Uyghur[s].” Link to video”
Clarke (D-NY-9) 03/24/2023: Twitter thread – “Reports show an alarming rise in antisemitism and hate crimes across America. Thankfully, Congress has helped deliver funding support for target hardening and other physical security enhancements to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of terrorist attack. The Nonprofit Security Grant Program, championed by @BennieGThompson, provides funds for nonprofits, religious institutions, and community organizations to invest in vital security infrastructure to keep our community members safe from those who would do us harm. With the rise in terrorist threats against nonprofit organizations, it is crucial that communities like ours apply for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program to ensure that our loved ones are protected. Learn more about the program here: Nonprofit Programs... | dhses.ny.gov”
D'Esposito (R-NY-4) 03/24/2023: Retweet of @epost1020 – “Thank you @ANTHONYDESPO for requesting additional funding to @StateSEAS to monitor and combat antisemitism. AJC appreciates your consistent support of the Jewish community. Shabbat Shalom CD4. Link to PDF | meng.house.gov”
Frankel (D-FL-22) 03/24/2023: Tweet – “The @ADL report shows an alarming rise in antisemitic incidents in 2022, making last year the worst on record. This rise in antisemitism in the US is frightening & simply unacceptable. We must fight back against hatred wherever & whenever we see it. Link to quoted tweet📈 Antisemitic incidents surged to historic levels rising 36% compared to last year, with significant increases in each category we track, including harassment, vandalism and assault. (Link to twitter.com)”
Gallagher (R-WI-8) 03/24/2023: Retweet of @committeeonccp – “Last night, @ElishaWiesel, son of Holocaust survivor and Nobel Peace Prize winning author of “Night”, Elie Wiesel, opened up the hearing with a powerful message. “We may say never again, but genocide is in fact happening again.” Link to video”
Green (D-TX-9) 03/24/2023: Tweet – “Congressman Al Green Pays Respect to Victims and Survivors of the Holocaust Congressman Al Green Pays Respect to Victims and Survivors of the Holocaust... | youtu.be”
Kustoff (R-TN-8) 03/24/2023: Tweet – “🚨 My resolution authorizing the @HolocaustMuseum to host the Days of Remembrance Commemoration event in the United States Capitol just passed the House of Representatives. May we never forget the victims of the holocaust. Watch my speech below: Link to video”
Miller (R-OH-7) 03/24/2023: Tweet – “ZERO Democrats voted to protect parental rights in education. Instead they said crazy things like @hakeemjeffries' absurd claim that it prevents teaching the Holocaust. Republicans are standing up to left-wing indoctrination!”
Moskowitz (D-FL-23) 03/24/2023: In reply to TweetHakeem Jeffries is a loathsome liar. (Link to twitter.com) – “@marklevinshow There is a bipartisan bill in the house to mandate Holocaust Education nationwide. Tell them to hear the bill. They won't!”
Moskowitz (D-FL-23) 03/25/2023: Tweet – “Sorry, even the great skill of Jonah Hill, doesn't erase being a Nazi sympathizer Kanye West Says He ‘Likes Jewish People Again' After Watching Jonah Hill in '21 Jump Street'... | complex.com”
Moskowitz (D-FL-23) 03/25/2023: Tweet – “PR team to Kanye: “Perhaps if you just say you like 1 Jew, Adidas will give your contract back. How do you feel about Jonah Hill”? Kanye West Says He ‘Likes Jewish People Again' After Watching Jonah Hill in '21 Jump Street'... | complex.com”
Pallone (D-NJ-6) 03/24/2023: Tweet – “The rise in antisemitic violence is deeply troubling. We will stand strong in the face of antisemitic rhetoric and all hate in all forms. I join the Jewish community in solidarity against these despicable acts. Antisemitic incidents hit new record highs in N.J. and nationwide... | nj.com”
Williams (R-NY-22) 03/24/2023: Retweet of @RJC – “This is outrageous rhetoric by Minority Leader @RepJeffries - and wildly wrong. In case he needs a reminder, this @RepWilliams amendment in @EdWorkforceCmte - which directly discusses teaching children about the Holocaust - was adopted just 2 weeks ago: Link to quoted tweet Link to quoted tweet”
Afghanistan
Boebert (R-CO-3) 03/24/2023: Tweet – “I'm old enough to remember the time that Joe Biden yanked us out of Afghanistan causing 13 of our soldiers die. To top it off, he left our military assets for the Taliban's taking, so they could become the largest arms dealer in the world.”
Kiggans (R-VA-2) 03/24/2023: Tweet – “Not only is this wrong, it's exactly this kind of weakness and casual attitude toward our adversaries that led to the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. We need to be projecting strength, not underestimating our enemies... Link to quoted tweetPresident Biden: I Don't Take China And Russia Lightly, "But I Think We Vastly Exaggerate" The Threat (President Biden: I Don't Take China And Russia Lightly, "But I Think We Vastly Exaggerate" The Threat... | realclearpolitics.com)”
Langworthy (R-NY-23) 03/24/2023: Tweet – “.@POTUS' botched Afghanistan Withdrawal only gets worse - Sec. Blinken confirmed "several Americans" are being detained by the Taliban. What happened to "we're going to stay until we get them all out", Mr. President? Blinken says 'several Americans' remain detained by Taliban in Afghanistan... | foxnews.com”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/24/2023: Retweet of @HouseForeignGOP – “ICYMI🚨CHM @RepMcCaul joined @greta on @NEWSMAX to discuss the @StateDept's continued delay to produce requested Afghanistan withdrawal documents and @SecBlinken's testimony at yesterday's HFAC hearing. WATCH📺⬇️ Link to video”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/24/2023: Tweet – “ICYMI: Michael sat down with @Greta on @NEWSMAX to discuss the Biden admin's continued failure to submit requested Afghanistan withdrawal documents. Make no mistake - House Republicans are not afraid to subpoena Sec. Blinken. Rep. McCaul to Newsmax: State Dept. Must Share Afghan Dissent Cable... | newsmax.com”
Other - Middle East
Johnson (R-LA-4) 03/24/2023: Tweet – “In our @HASCrepublicans hearing yesterday, our generals told me that in the CENTCOM region of the Middle East and Africa, China is describing the U.S. as an "empty suit" to our allies. @POTUS's weakness on the world stage endangers American lives. We must do better #AmericaFirst Link to video”
Murphy (D-CT) 03/25/2023: Tweet – “President Biden is right to defend U.S. forces in the Middle East. But it's also time for us to ask: are our unusually high number of permanent forces in the region a net national security positive or negative? America's Middle East Policy Is Outdated and Dangerous... | foreignaffairs.com”