Last updated on Sat April 22, 2023 at 01:53 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Bacon (R-NE-2) 04/21/2023: Retweet of @EretzIsrael – “During the Holocaust, Ruth was deported by the Nazis to Auschwitz. She jumped from the train car and avoided the gas chambers. She then joined the partisans and fought the Nazis. Ruth is now 98 years old. Her granddaughter Opal is an officer in the IDF. #YomHaShoah Link to image”
Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL-20) 04/21/2023: Tweet – “I joined a briefing with former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, where we discussed the importance of a strong U.S.-Israel relationship. As a leading voice on the @HouseForeign Committee, I stand with our closest ally in the Middle East. Link to image”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 04/21/2023: Twitter thread – “CHM @RepMcCaul, Vice Chair @RepAnnWagner, Vice RM @RepKManning, & @RepSchneider issued the following release after introducing a resolution honoring the 75th anniversary of U.S.-Israel relations & calling to expand & strengthen the Abraham Accords. Read @RepMcCaul's statement⬇️ Link to image Read the full release here⬇️ McCaul, Wagner, Manning, Schneider Introduce Resolution Honoring the 75th Anniversary of U.S.-Israel Relations - Committee on Foreign Affairs”
Iran
Tenney (R-NY-24) 04/21/2023: Tweet – “ICYMI: Last week, I released a comprehensive report on the IRGC's Terrorist Activities. Iran's IRGC poses a threat to our national security, and our allies must step up to the plate and join us to hold it accountable. Read the full report here: Link to PDF | tenney.house.gov”
Iraq
Gallego (D-AZ-3) 04/21/2023: Tweet – “I am a dad, an Iraq War veteran, and the first in my family to attend college. We need leaders who will fight for Arizona, not Wall Street. Rush $10 to help us take the U.S. Senate seat held by Kyrsten Sinema. Contribute to Ruben Gallego for Senate... | secure.actblue.com”
Lee (D-CA-12) 04/21/2023: Twitter thread – “Today marks 25 years that I've had the honor of serving as the Congresswoman for the people of Alameda County. Together, we've delivered real progressive change for California and the country—and we're not stopping now! With your help, let's take this record of change to the US… Show more 1998 - Rep. Lee was elected to succeed Rep. Ron Dellums in a special election; she is the fourth Black woman to represent California in Congress and the first Black woman to represent a California congressional district north of Los Angeles. 1999 - Rep. Lee co-sponsored the… Show more 2000 - Rep. Lee successfully introduced an amendment that allocated $40 million to the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS. 2001 - After the terrible attacks of September 11, Rep. Lee was the only member of Congress to vote against the overly-broad Authorization for Use of… Show more 2002 - Rep. Lee was one of 13 co-sponsors of the Sudan Peace Act, which aimed to resolve the ongoing civil war between the Sudanese government and the Sudan People's Liberation Army through humanitarian assistance and economic sanctions; the bill was signed into law by President… Show more 2004 - Rep. Lee first introduced the Assistance for Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children in Developing Countries Act, which directed the United States to provide assistance for basic needs for orphans and vulnerable children in developing countries; the bill was signed into law… Show more 2006 - Rep. Lee successfully introduced an amendment to an emergency supplemental appropriations bill to include a provision that prohibited funds from being used to establish permanent U.S. military bases in Iraq. 2007 - Rep. Lee established the Out of Poverty Caucus to… Show more 2008 - Rep. Lee co-founded the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus to advocate for civil rights and equality for the LGBTQ+ community. 2009 - Rep. Lee was elected chair of the Congressional Black Caucus. 2010 - As chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, Rep. Lee worked with the Obama administration to add provisions for health equity for Black, Hispanic, and AAPI individuals into the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and worked to ensure the bill's passage. 2011 -… Show more 2012 - Rep. Lee was recognized as a Champion for Children by the First Focus Campaign for Children for her work to prioritize the needs of children and youth at home and abroad. 2013 - Rep. Lee was appointed chair of the Democratic Whip Task Force on Poverty and Opportunity by… Show more 2014 - Rep. Lee authored a successful amendment to the Second Chance Act that prohibited the Department of Justice from using funds to prevent states from implementing their own laws that authorize the use, distribution, and possession of medical marijuana. 2015 - Rep. Lee… Show more 2016 - Rep. Lee was one of about 60 Democratic representatives and senators to participate in the sit-in on the House floor to demand House Republicans to pass gun control legislation following the Pulse shooting in Orlando. 2017 - Rep. Lee was appointed as the United States'… Show more 2018 - Rep. Lee became co-chair of the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus with Rep. Diana DeGette and was appointed as one of three co-chairs of the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee, becoming the highest-ranking Black woman in House leadership. 2019 - Rep. Lee… Show more 2020 - Rep. Lee was the subject of a documentary film titled Truth to Power: Barbara Lee Speaks for Me by filmmaker Abby Ginzberg; the film won the 2020 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Documentary. 2021 - Rep. Lee became the first African American chair of the House… Show more 2022 - As a co-chair of the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus, Rep. Lee was an original co-sponsor of the Respect for Marriage Act, which repeals the Defense of Marriage Act and recognizes same-sex marriage under federal law; the bill was signed into law by President Joe… Show more”
Türkiye
Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-8) 04/21/2023: Tweet – “"Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi shared the values of peace, love and tolerance are the essence of all faiths in the Community" #IL08 Religious leaders fostered interfaith harmony and mutual understanding in the Chicago Turkish-American Society during the Ramadan dinner... | dailyherald.com”
Menendez (D-NJ) 04/21/2023: Twitter thread – “Deeply honored to speak in observance of the 108th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide—just two years after the President finally acknowledged the truth of what happened to the Armenian people. Link to image This long-awaited recognition is thanks to the dedication & commitment of the Armenian community, with whom I was immensely proud to stand & champion this cause. Because of your efforts, the world knows & recognizes the truth about victims & survivors of the Armenian Genocide. And yet today, Turkey tries to silence those speaking the truth about the Armenian Genocide. Azerbaijan is enforcing an illegal blockade on Nagorno-Karabakh, & its 2020 war has uprooted ~100,000 Armenians. Our work isn't done, & the US response has been unacceptable. Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh face an acute humanitarian crisis: Energy shortages. Medical shortages. Food shortages. Water shortages. The threat of ethnic cleansing. How can the US justify sending any kind of support—security or otherwise—to the regime in Baku? We cannot untether our security assistance from #HumanRights & American values. This not only damages American national security interests, but flies in the face of our duty to honor victims & survivors of the Armenian Genocide, & our duty to ensure history doesn't repeat itself. Let us honor Armenian Genocide victims' & survivors' struggle for survival in the past by standing up for truth today. Let's hold those who would commit genocide to account, even if it takes a lifetime. Only with truth can we confront history, learn lessons, & say: "never again."”
Titus (D-NV-1) 04/21/2023: Tweet – “The Biden Administration still needs to explain how it's working to disincentivize Turkey's antagonistic actions toward our NATO ally and democratic partner, Greece. -Biden administration to advance small F-16 equipment sale to Turkey - sources”
Horn of Africa
Omar (D-MN-5) 04/21/2023: Twitter thread – “Eid Mubarak! Ciid wanaagsan ku ciida. Link to image @Francis_Kane111 @israhirsi @TimMynett It's just in Somali.”
Sudan
Jayapal (D-WA-7) 04/21/2023: Twitter thread – “I strongly condemn the violence in Sudan, where 44 million people are caught in the crossfire between two military forces. The people of Sudan have been suffering for far too long. It breaks my heart to see the country plunged back into chaos and widespread suffering. I stand with the people of Sudan in their push for human rights and democracy. My full statement⬇️Jayapal Statement on Violence in Sudan - Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 04/21/2023: Twitter thread – “Today, CHM @RepMcCaul sent a letter to @SecBlinken expressing grave concerns for the safety of all US citizens in Sudan & urging the @StateDept to not repeat the mistakes of the Afghanistan evacuation. Read an excerpt from the letter here⬇️ Link to image Find the full release and letter below⬇️ McCaul Expresses Grave Concerns Over US Citizen Safety in Sudan, Urging State Not to 'Repeat Mistakes of Afghanistan Evacuation' - Committee on Foreign Affairs”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 04/21/2023: Retweet of @ryanobles – “McCaul sent Blinken 6 pointed questions about the evac plan for Americans: He warned: “Not wanting to repeat the mistakes of the Afghanistan evacuation, I seek clarification of several key issues necessary for a successful evacuation of American citizens in Sudan.””
Scott (R-SC) 04/21/2023: Tweet – “With the news that an American citizen has been killed in the unrest in Khartoum, the Biden administration MUST make every effort to protect Americans and effectively communicate with those on the ground. US citizen killed in Sudan amid heavy infighting: State Department... | foxnews.com”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Beyer (D-VA-8) 04/21/2023: Retweet of @Yair_Rosenberg – “Congressman Paul Gosar, in his official newsletter this week, linked to an article praising him in a neo-Nazi site. And we know that he *knew* it was antisemitic because he removed the antisemitic part from the headline! Rep. Paul Gosar promotes pro-Hitler and Holocaust-denying site after it praised him for attacking “Jewish warmongers”... | mediamatters.org Link to image”
Coons (D-DE) 04/21/2023: Tweet – “In a week where we honored the 6 million Jews killed in the Holocaust, I joined @UDHillel this afternoon to show solidarity and discuss the worrying rise in antisemitism nationwide—including on UD's campus. Now more than ever, we must oppose hatred and bigotry in all its forms. Link to image”
Goldman (D-NY-10) 04/21/2023: Tweet – “As the grandson of an immigrant who escaped antisemitism in Russia to build a new life here, I am excited to celebrate #ImmigrantHeritageWeek and the incredible diversity of our city with @NYCImmigrants.”
Lawler (R-NY-17) 04/21/2023: Tweet – “I was proud to have a member of my team attend yesterday's Holocaust Remembrance ceremony in Yorktown. Rabbinic Pastor Dr. Aliza Erber was the keynote. Dr. Erba was a Holocaust “Hidden Child” survivor who evaded the Nazis by being kept hidden in a bunker for nearly two years. Link to image”
Ramirez (D-IL-3) 04/22/2023: Retweet of @Brandon4Chicago – “This was a month of faith and service. Christians commemorated Easter, Hindus & Sikhs had a Blessed Visakhi, Jews shared Passover, and Muslims fasted each day for 30 days from dawn until sunset for Ramadan and today is Eid. Eid Mubarak to all my Muslim brothers & sisters! Link to image”
Rosen (D-NV) 04/21/2023: Tweet – “Antisemitism has no place in our country and must always be condemned and confronted. No child should be afraid to go to school and no one should be attacked because of who they are. Advocates seeking info after swastika found on teen's back – The Nevada Independent... | thenevadaindependent.com”
Swalwell (D-CA-14) 04/21/2023: Retweet of @fred_guttenberg – “.@RepMTG encountered marijuana zombies chasing Soros looking for Jewish space lasers around the WTC which she believes still exists as 9/11 was just a big conspiracy to her. Along the way, she found Parkland crisis actors visiting from Fl. TRUE STORY. Marjorie Taylor Greene Claims She Have Encountered 'Marijuana Zombies' During Recent Visit To NYC... | msn.com”
Afghanistan
Bacon (R-NE-2) 04/21/2023: Twitter thread – “The Biden policies toward Afghanistan have been a disaster from his first day on… Inspector General Says U.S. Aid May Be Flowing to the Taliban... | nytimes.com Link to reply@DonJBacon @RepDonBacon think the GOP funded the Covid vaccine just because Trump was president so that proves he is just a walking mouth piece who just spews garbage and literally has no idea what he talking about. So don't take what he says as truth. He just says what he is told too @Baseball77Dad5 @RepDonBacon Just saying your facts are wrong.”
Cline (R-VA-6) 04/21/2023: Tweet – “🚨🚨Just days after the IG for Afghan Reconstruction told Congress that American taxpayer dollars may be funding the Taliban, aid workers in Afghanistan CONFIRMED it. Not a word from the president. Why?”
Comer (R-KY-1) 04/21/2023: Retweet of @GOPoversight – “🚨THIS WEEK'S RECAP🚨 ✅Held hearing on the Biden Administration's disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal ✅Pressed the Biden Administration about losing track of 85,000 migrant children ✅Obtained testimony that a lab leak is the “only” explanation for COVID-19 pandemic ✅Revealed 9… Show more”
Langworthy (R-NY-23) 04/21/2023: Retweet of @GOPoversight – “🚨THIS WEEK'S RECAP🚨 ✅Held hearing on the Biden Administration's disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal ✅Pressed the Biden Administration about losing track of 85,000 migrant children ✅Obtained testimony that a lab leak is the “only” explanation for COVID-19 pandemic ✅Revealed 9… Show more”
Mast (R-FL-21) 04/21/2023: Tweet – ““I cannot assure this committee or the American taxpayer we are not currently funding the Taliban.” That's a direct quote from the inspector general for Afghanistan. After handing over $7B worth of military equipment, Biden is still using our tax dollars to fund terrorists.”
Paulina Luna (R-FL-13) 04/21/2023: Tweet – “This was a heavy hearing. I had some questions regarding the families of the 13 that were killed during the Afghanistan withdrawal. As a vet, this is something that will forever remain close to my heart. Our service members did not deserve this. Link to video”