Last updated on Sat April 15, 2023 at 12:40 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 04/14/2023: Retweet of @AIPAC – “13 rabbis from @JamaalBowmanNY's district “Congressman Jamaal Bowman is cementing his place among the members of Congress most hostile to Israel.” Read their letter 👇 13 NY rabbis to Jamaal Bowman: Quit your anti-Israel charades... | forward.com Link to quoted tweet”
Kiggans (R-VA-2) 04/14/2023: Tweet – “I strongly condemn the recent rocket attacks launched at Israel. Israel has an irrefutable right to defend itself; I'm proud to stand with the Israeli people in the face these terrorist threats! America will not waiver in our commitment to our staunchest ally in the Middle East.”
Moskowitz (D-FL-23) 04/14/2023: Tweet – “.@RepJeffries has spent his career fighting hate and staunchly supporting the Jewish community & US-Israel relations. If the House GOP had an agenda to help Americans, perhaps they wouldn't be focused on an essay written when we used dial-up internet as if we were calling ET.”
Tenney (R-NY-24) 04/14/2023: Retweet of @jinsadc – “JINSA is proud to have its research and infographics featured in @RepTenney's important new report documenting the IRGC's many terrorist activities across the globe. Link to PDF | tenney.house.gov”
Syria
Menendez (D-NJ) 04/14/2023: Tweet – “Bashar al-Assad is a war criminal & is running a narco-state. Full stop. Further efforts toward normalization ignore the regime's abuses. Its continued trafficking of Captagon endangers communities across the region. Jordan arrests major drug smuggling suspect in wave of police operations... | thenationalnews.com”
Iran
Bacon (R-NE-2) 04/14/2023: Retweet of @sarahraviani – “Republican Congressman, @RepDonBacon, has co-sponsored the #MAHSAAct. Mr. Bacon is our first co-sponsor from the state of Nebraska. We have officially secured co-sponsorships from 25 different states. Thank you, Congressman, for your leadership & support for freedom in Iran! Link to image”
Banks (R-IN-3) 04/14/2023: Tweet – “Iranian attacks are up 50% since Biden took office. Weakness has consequences! Iranian Attacks on U.S. and Its Allies Hit Record Highs... | freebeacon.com”
Gonzales (R-TX-23) 04/14/2023: Tweet – “As a leading state sponsor of terror, Iran's IRGC must be held accountable to the fullest extent by the U.S. and our allies. That's why I'm proud to join this bipartisan effort with over 130 of my colleagues calling on the EU to designate the IRGC as a terrorist organization. Link to image”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 04/14/2023: Tweet – “TUNE IN🚨CHM @RepMcCaul will join @MariaBartiromo THIS SUNDAY at 10amET/9amCT on @SundayFutures to discuss his trip to Taiwan, how the US should confront the China challenge, Putin's unprovoked war in Ukraine, Iran's nuclear program, & the Pentagon classified documents leak. Link to image”
Tenney (R-NY-24) 04/14/2023: Retweet of @JasonMBrodsky – “Congressional pressure to sanction #IRGCterrorists is increasing. @RepTenney is introducing a bipartisan resolution urging EU to do so. Progressives and conservatives are sponsoring as well. Congress is tired of the inaction from U.S. allies. Congresswoman Tenney Releases Report and Resolution Calling Out Iran's Extremist IRGC... | tenney.house.gov”
Saudi Arabia
Dingell (D-MI-6) 04/14/2023: Twitter thread – “After over 8 years of Saudi-led war on Yemen, I'm glad to see progress toward peace. I will continue to stand with the many Yemeni families in MI & across the world as we learn of progress in ending the war & blockade in Yemen. For more than 8 yrs, the war & blockade in Yemen has ripped families apart & caused a significant humanitarian crisis. This is hopeful news that an end to the conflict may be in sight. Praying for a swift & peaceful end.”
Gallego (D-AZ-3) 04/14/2023: Tweet – “There's work to be done to protect our water. In Congress, I'm working to stop Saudi Arabia and other foreign nations from pumping unlimited amounts of our water from western Arizona to grow alfalfa that's shipped overseas. Congressional Representative Ruben Gallego Meets with Local Officials to Discuss Key Water Issues — CRIT Media... | critmediaonline.com”
Türkiye
Cornyn (R-TX) 04/14/2023: Retweet of @stats_feed – “Inflation: Argentina 🇦🇷 102% Turkey 🇹🇷 50.51% UK 🇬🇧 10.4% Italy 🇮🇹 7.7% Germany 🇩🇪 7.4% Mexico 🇲🇽 6.85% France 🇫🇷 5.7% India 🇮🇳 5.66% USA 🇺🇸 5% Brazil 🇧🇷 4.65% Indonesia 🇮🇩 4.97% Netherlands 🇳🇱 4.4% Russia 🇷🇺 3.5% Japan 🇯🇵 3.3% Spain 🇪🇸 3.3% Switzerland 🇨🇭 2.9% China 🇨🇳 0.7%”
Kuwait
Ricketts (R-NE) 04/14/2023: Tweet – “Welcome home to the 65 members of our @NENationalGuard who returned from deployment in Kuwait. Thankful for the sacrifice and service of you and your families. My team attended the ceremony to welcome these heroes home yesterday in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Link to image”
Bahrain
Roy (R-TX-21) 04/14/2023: Tweet – “#EndWokeMilitary Link to quoted tweetThis week in Bahrain the Navy told sailors that they talk to their children at age 12 about gender identity, sex, STD's, pregnancy, etc. without notifying parents. When asked if "the Navy's policy circumvents a parents right to know?" the @USNavy official answered "Yes". Insane. (Link to twitter.com)”
Sudan
Risch (R-ID) 04/15/2023: Tweet – “I deplore the #RSF & #SAF clashes in #Khartoum. #Sudan's military junta has again turned to guns to put its selfish interests above the citizens it purports to serve. The junta's rival factions and #Bashir regime loyalists remain the greatest obstacle to Sudanese democracy. Link to quoted tweetA Sudanese doctors' group said at least three people were killed and dozens more injured in clashes between the country's army and powerful paramilitary. The fighting comes after months of escalating tensions after an October 2021 military coup. (Sudan group: 3 killed in fighting between army, paramilitary... | apnews.com)”
Pakistan
Sherrill (D-NJ-11) 04/14/2023: Tweet – “I was happy to sit down today with Pakistani-American constituents from around the district, especially during Ramadan. I am working with my team to engage on the important issues raised in this meeting as I go back to Washington next week.”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Bishop (R-NC-8) 04/14/2023: Tweet – “In case you lost track: In addition to somehow being Greek, Black, Puerto Rican, Polish, and Jewish, Biden now says that his home is in Ireland - not the United States. Link to image Link to quoted tweet“We haven't had a Greek in the White House, but now we have Joe Bidenopoulos.” “I was sort of raised in the Puerto Rican community...” “I come out of a Black community, in terms of my support.” “I probably went to shul more than many of you did.” And now… (Link to twitter.com)”
Gooden (R-TX-5) 04/14/2023: Tweet – “It's time for Democratic Leader @RepJeffries to look in the mirror. His false attacks against me will not cover up his flagrantly racist beliefs. Leader Jeffries owes the American people, particularly the Jewish community, an apology. Link to image”
Jackson (R-TX-13) 04/14/2023: Tweet – “Why haven't we heard a thing from ANY Democrat about Hakeem Jeffries' history of anti-semitism? Is this what their party stands for? We need answers from Jefferies and Democrats NOW!!”
Klobuchar (D-MN) 04/14/2023: Tweet – “We must confront antisemitism in all forms, wherever it exists. I joined @SenJackyRosen and a bipartisan group of colleagues in calling for more resources for the @StateDept Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism to address this rising threat. Senators call for increased funding, staffing for antisemitism envoy's office... | jewishinsider.com”
Miller (R-OH-7) 04/14/2023: Twitter thread – “From Louis Farrakhan to Ilhan Omar to members of his own family, Hakeem Jeffries has spent his adult life defending people who make antisemitic remarks. Those hateful views have no place in the House of Representatives, let alone defended by the Democratic Leader. His pattern of behavior is deeply concerning and worthy of further scrutiny. Hakeem Jeffries' 'vague recollection' of controversy surrounding his uncle undermined by college editorial defending him | CNN Politics”
Rosen (D-NV) 04/14/2023: Tweet – “Proud to lead my colleagues in the largest-ever bipartisan group of Senators calling for increased funding for the Office of @StateSEAS. Continued U.S. leadership in combating antisemitism internationally is critical. Senators call for increased funding, staffing for antisemitism envoy's office... | jewishinsider.com”
Afghanistan
Bacon (R-NE-2) 04/14/2023: Twitter thread – “I'm a fan of @mikepompeo and I know he'll find ways to continue to serve our great country. Opportunities will come and we'll need Mike. @cav_pac Link to quoted tweetSusan and I have concluded, after much consideration and prayer, that I will not present myself as a candidate to become President of the United States in the 2024 election. (Link to twitter.com) Link to reply@DonJBacon @mikepompeo @cav_pac Exactly what makes you a fan?Be honest, it's the way he made friends with the murderous Taliban, huh? (Link to twitter.com) @logical_one57 @mikepompeo @cav_pac When all said and done he's a good and smart person.”
Comer (R-KY-1) 04/14/2023: Tweet – “🚨📺🚨 Tonight, I'm joining @kayleighmcenany on @IngrahamAngle @FoxNews at 10:20pmET. @GOPoversight is holding a hearing next week on the Biden Administration's disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. The American people deserve answers. For more👇 Comer Announces Hearing on Biden Administration's Botched Afghanistan Withdrawal - United States House Committee on Oversight and Accountability”
Comer (R-KY-1) 04/15/2023: Tweet – “The Afghanistan withdrawal led to the deaths of 13 U.S. servicemembers, left Americans stranded, allowed military equipment to fall into Taliban hands, and destabilized the entire region. @GOPoversight will get answers from this Administration. @FoxNews @kayleighmcenany Link to video”
Green (R-TN-7) 04/15/2023: Tweet – “Someone must answer for the decisions that cost a nation its freedom and 13 American servicemembers their lives—and that person is our Commander-in-Chief. Read more in my op-ed at @RCDefense: Link to quoted tweetAccountability for Biden's Botched Afghan Withdrawal? via @RepMarkGreen (Accountability for Biden's Botched Afghan Withdrawal?... | realcleardefense.com)”
Greene (R-GA-14) 04/15/2023: Tweet – “The United States spent $2.3 TRILLION taxpayer's hard earned dollars in Afghanistan and the Biden Administration lost the war in a matter of days. How much money will the Biden Administration spend in Ukraine fighting another war defending another country's borders, while they… Show more”
Jordan (R-OH-4) 04/14/2023: Tweet – “-Botched Afghanistan withdrawal. -American hostages in Russia. -China on the move. -North Korea launching missiles. -And now, a classified documents leak.”
Other - Middle East
Graham (R-SC) 04/14/2023: Retweet of @ThisWeekABC – “SUNDAY EXCLUSIVE: @LindseyGrahamSC joins @jonkarl from the Middle East as he visits with regional leaders amid the global fallout of the Pentagon intelligence leak. @ThisWeekABC Sen. Lindsey Graham, Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Gov. Wes Moore Sunday on "This Week" with Co-Anchor Jonathan Karl... | abcn.ws Link to image”
Peters (D-MI) 04/14/2023: Retweet of @HSGAC – “Federal agencies can better serve Middle Eastern & North African communities by collecting accurate data about their needs. You can help #CountMENAIn by submitting comments to @OMBPress by April 27! Take Action on six issues the federal government has excluded MENA communities from!... | p2a.co”