Last updated on Mon April 03, 2023 at 12:41 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Banks (R-IN-3) 04/03/2023: Tweet – “Thanks for the nice article Dr. Frager--I will always stand with our closest ally, Israel. @IHF_Heritage Congressman Jim Banks' rise in American politics... | israelnationalnews.com”
Burlison (R-MO-7) 04/02/2023: Tweet – ““They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, ‘Hosanna!' ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!' ‘Blessed is the king of Israel!'” John 12:13 Link to image”
Feenstra (R-IA-4) 04/02/2023: Tweet – “Today, we commemorate Christ's joyous entry into Jerusalem. My family and I wish all the faithful in #IA04 a blessed Palm Sunday.”
Garcia (R-CA-27) 04/02/2023: Tweet – “On this Palm Sunday, we celebrate the beginning of Holy Week with Jesus' arrival into Jerusalem. May we remember the selfless love of Jesus during this time as he prepared to pay for our sins and give us everlasting life.”
Kim (R-CA-40) 04/02/2023: Tweet – “"They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, 'Hosanna!' 'Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!' 'Blessed is the king of Israel!'" -John 12:13 #PalmSunday Link to image”
Kim (R-CA-40) 04/02/2023: Tweet – “Reflecting on Jesus' entrance to Jerusalem on the first Palm Sunday: Mark 11:9-10 “...'Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David! Hosanna in the highest heaven!'"”
Lawler (R-NY-17) 04/02/2023: Tweet – “Wishing a blessed Palm Sunday to Christians around the world who mark this holy day with the waving of palms as those did who greeted Jesus as he entered Jerusalem. May Holy Week be a time of spiritual growth and reflection for you and your family. Link to image”
McCormick (R-GA-6) 04/02/2023: Tweet – “This Sunday I reflect on the humility of Christ as he rode into Jerusalem to endure what He knew would be a time of torture, ending in His death. I continue to strive to be more Christ-like in all I do. I am humbled and grateful. Link to image”
Salazar (R-FL-27) 04/02/2023: Tweet – “Happy Palm Sunday to all in #FL27! May all who celebrate have their hearts filled with joy as Jesus arrives in Jerusalem and the solemnity of Holy Week begins! Link to image”
Syria
Gaetz (R-FL-1) 04/03/2023: Retweet of @SinclairC2C – “'I am going to take this Congress on a trip around the world': @RepMattGaetz explains why he proposed a resolution to pull U.S. troops from Somalia after his resolution to take troops out of Syria failed Link to video”
Saudi Arabia
McMorris Rodgers (R-WA-5) 04/03/2023: Tweet – “We cannot rely on adversaries like OPEC and Russia to meet our energy needs. @HouseGOP is leading on the #LowerEnergyCostsAct to boost energy production and restore American energy independence. Saudi Arabia, OPEC+ producers announce voluntary oil output cuts... | reuters.com”
Murphy (D-CT) 04/03/2023: Tweet – “"Higher oil prices would help fill Russian President Vladimir Putin's coffers as his country wages war on Ukraine and force Americans and others to pay even more at the pump amid worldwide inflation." Saudis, other oil giants announce surprise production cuts... | politico.com”
Roy (R-TX-21) 04/02/2023: Tweet – “The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is about half full (or empty…) It should not be used as a crutch for lousy energy policy #EnergyFreedom Link to quoted tweetHow soon does the US finish draining the SPR? *SAUDI ARABIA TO CUT OIL OUTPUT BY 500,000 BARRELS/DAY FROM MAY *US OIL SURGES 6% IN ASIA AFTER OPEC+'S SURPRISE OUTPUT CUT (and what do we do when it's empty and the reason for an SPR actually arises???) (Link to twitter.com)”
Santos (R-NY-3) 04/03/2023: Tweet – “As a reminder, the @HouseGOP passed H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Cost Act. This will increase domestic production, reverse the Biden Admin's anti-energy policies, & secure our energy independence. Link to quoted tweetOil prices soared nearly 6% on Monday after Saudi Arabia and other major oil producers said they will cut production by 1.15 million barrels per day from May until the end of the year. (Oil prices soar after OPEC+ announces production cuts... | cbsn.ws)”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Barr (R-KY-6) 04/02/2023: Tweet – “Today is Education and Sharing Day, a celebration and reminder of education's primary place in our society. On this day we honor the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, a global Jewish leader who focused on bringing a moral education to every child.”
Blumenthal (D-CT) 04/02/2023: Tweet – “Proud to join Beth El's wonderful congregation in celebrating the synagogue's 180 years of wisdom, faith, community leadership & tikkun olam. Inspiring & uplifting program last night.”
Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 04/02/2023: Tweet – “We must all come together to stop this despicable surge in antisemitism and ensure there is no place for hate in our state. Here in the greatest country in the world, I believe religious freedom will win, and antisemitism and hate will lose. Antisemitic incidents hit new record highs in N.J. and nationwide... | nj.com”
Greene (R-GA-14) 04/02/2023: Tweet – “In February, a Jewish man was brutally beaten in Manhattan. One of the perpetrators, Waseem Awawdeh, told his jailers that he would “do it again” if he got the chance. Alvin Bragg gave him a cushy six-month plea deal. Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg defends 'sweetheart deal' in NYC...... | nypost.com Link to image”
Ivey (D-MD-4) 04/02/2023: Retweet of @CombatASemitism – ““Tonight's gathering demonstrates that people of good will from diverse religions and cultures can indeed celebrate and live together, building bridges as sisters and brothers of faith.” - Congressman @GlennIveyMD Thank you to those who attended yesterday's interfaith Iftar! Link to video”
Ivey (D-MD-4) 04/02/2023: Retweet of @CombatASemitism – ““Tonight's gathering demonstrates that people of good will from diverse religions and cultures can indeed celebrate and live together, building bridges as sisters and brothers of faith.” - Congressman @GlennIveyMD Thank you to those who attended yesterday's interfaith Iftar! Link to video”
Menendez (D-NJ) 04/02/2023: Tweet – “I'm deeply disturbed by the increase of hate speech against the Jewish community. There is absolutely no place in New Jersey for antisemitism in any form, and we must redouble our efforts to fight and defeat it. Antisemitic flyers found in at least 2 N.J. towns, cops say... | nj.com”
Afghanistan
Schmitt (R-MO) 04/03/2023: Tweet – “Biden should try The Costanza Rule: Do the opposite of what his “gut” tells him. Link to quoted tweetFrom Ukraine to Afghanistan, President Biden often rejects the views of aides and experts in favor of long-honed instincts on foreign policy. (On foreign policy, Biden's gut is his guide... | wapo.st)”