Last updated on Mon May 08, 2023 at 12:40 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Correa (D-CA-46) 05/08/2023: Tweet – “Recently, we recognized Israel's 75th anniversary. As we remember this history, we look toward the future and reaffirm our support and commitment to our nation's shared democratic values—as well as a viable two-state solution.”
Kean (R-NJ-7) 05/08/2023: Twitter thread – “See my most recent eNewsletter where I discuss my recent trip to Israel 🇺🇸🇮🇱. My trip to Israel... | iqconnect.house.gov If you have not already, subscribe to my eNewsletter so you can stay up to date on my work for New Jersey! ➡️ Newsletter Subscribe | Congressman Thomas Kean Jr.”
LaLota (R-NY-1) 05/08/2023: Tweet – “I recently traveled with a bipartisan delegation to Israel to affirm our nations' strategic partnership. 🇺🇸🇮🇱💪 Check out some details of the trip here. ⬇️ Republicans and Democrats come together for delegation to Israel, but judicial reform creates point of division... | jewishinsider.com”
Lawler (R-NY-17) 05/07/2023: Tweet – “While I was commemorating Israel's 75th anniversary in the Holy Land, #NY17 had its own celebrations of this historic milestone. Proud to have a member of my team attend @JCCRockland's celebration of #Israel75 last weekend! Link to image”
Rogers (R-AL-3) 05/08/2023: Retweet of @AIPAC – “Thank you @RepMikeRogersAL for celebrating 75 years of a strong U.S.-Israel relationship! 🇺🇸🇮🇱 #Israel75 Link to video”
Scott (R-FL) 05/08/2023: Tweet – “Americans can barely afford to buy groceries while @JoeBiden uses our tax dollars to promote his woke agenda overseas. I'm fighting to ensure tax dollars are spent on American families. U.S. Offers Palestinians $100k to Promote 'Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion' in Arts and Sports... | freebeacon.com”
Stefanik (R-NY-21) 05/08/2023: Tweet – “Yesterday, I returned from a historic bipartisan Congressional Delegation to Jordan 🇯🇴, Israel 🇮🇱, and Egypt 🇪🇬 to highlight our critical intelligence work with partners and allies in the Middle East. Link to image”
Tlaib (D-MI-12) 05/07/2023: Retweet of @LinaAbuAkleh – “One year memorial mass for my dear aunt Shireen Abu Akleh. It was a beautiful service! The priest said Shireen exemplified truth and was the voice of truth. May your memory be eternal❤️ I miss you, always. Link to image”
Turner (R-OH-10) 05/07/2023: Tweet – “This week, @HouseIntel Ranking Member @JAHimes and I led a bipartisan CODEL to the Middle East where we met with @KingAbdullahII, @IsraeliPM and @AlsisiOfficial. We spoke w/ @JakeTapper on @CNNSOTU about what we learned and the importance of strengthening security in the region. Link to video”
Iran
Bacon (R-NE-2) 05/07/2023: Retweet of @nickbot21 – “@DonJBacon @Melikabolour Thank you Congressman @DonJBacon for shedding light on the threats of terrorist regime in Iran & standing up for security of Americans!”
Miller (R-OH-7) 05/08/2023: Tweet – “Five years ago today, we made this country and every other country around the world safer. We must never return to the JCPOA and Iran should never have a nuclear weapon. @BryanLeibFL REP. MAX MILLER And BRYAN LEIB: Five Years Ago, Trump Ditched The Iran Deal And Made The World A Safer Place... | dailycaller.com”
Miller (R-OH-7) 05/08/2023: Tweet – “5 years ago, President Trump ended the Iran Deal & made the world a safer place. Since then, America First strength has been replaced by Biden admin's weakness. When America fails to lead, terrorism and tyranny fill the space. My op-ed w/ @BryanLeibFL: REP. MAX MILLER And BRYAN LEIB: Five Years Ago, Trump Ditched The Iran Deal And Made The World A Safer Place... | dailycaller.com”
Egypt
Beyer (D-VA-8) 05/08/2023: Tweet – “Dr. Salah Soltan should never have been imprisoned to begin with, but the conditions he faces - including denial of essential health care - are now threatening his life. I call on Egyptian authorities to immediately release Dr. Soltan. HRW: Academic held by Egyptian authorities at risk of death... | aljazeera.com”
Saudi Arabia
Santos (R-NY-3) 05/07/2023: Tweet – “I'm a hard pass and I urge everyone to do the same! I say this with conviction, I hope their tourism industry implodes until much needed reform in their laws are made. Link to quoted tweetSaudi Arabia is reassuring LGBTQ+ visitors that they are “welcome” in the country - despite homosexuality being punishable by death there... (Saudi Arabia says it will “welcome” LGBTQ+ visitors - despite anti-gay laws)”
Iraq
Gallego (D-AZ-3) 05/07/2023: 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”
Moulton (D-MA-6) 05/07/2023: Retweet of @RepMoulton – “I carried a gun every single day in Iraq. Guns even saved my life. But to be frank, some of these Republicans are just assholes to say we can't do anything about it. It's absurd to think you need weapons of war on our streets or in our schools. We need an #AssaultWeaponsBan now. Link to video”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Cardin (D-MD) 05/07/2023: Tweet – “Standing up to antisemitism requires calling out hate wherever you see or hear it. Another method is living by the Hebrew words "Hine Ma Tov," which translates to "behold, how good." Living unapologetically with Jewish joy -- that's #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth. Link to image”
Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL-20) 05/08/2023: Tweet – “Happy #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth! This month, we celebrate the remarkable contributions of Jewish Americans and the vibrancy of American Jewish life. #JAHM2023 Link to image”
Cruz (R-TX) 05/08/2023: Tweet – “.@JewishPress: Ted Cruz Trying to Torpedo Yael Lempert's Nomination to Jordan, Demands Extradition of Sbarro Terrorist Tamimi Ted Cruz Trying to Torpedo Yael Lempert's Nomination, Demands Extradition of Sbarro Terrorist Tamimi... | jewishpress.com”
Meng (D-NY-6) 05/08/2023: Tweet – “Happy #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth! Throughout the month of May we recognize and celebrate the contributions of Jewish Americans to our nation. As the proud representative of a large and diverse Jewish American community in #Queens, I am proud to celebrate #JAHM2023!”
Sherrill (D-NJ-11) 05/07/2023: Twitter thread – “It is truly an honor to be named the Jewish War Veterans of New Jersey's Legislator of the Year! I look forward to working alongside The Jewish War Veterans as they continue to support those who served our country while also fighting against antisemitism & hate in our community. Link to image I am grateful for the opportunity to recognize the Jewish community's service to our country during Jewish History Month.”
Afghanistan
Bera (D-CA-6) 05/07/2023: Twitter thread – “I am pleased with Administration's decision to re-parole Afghan nationals so that they may continue to live and work in the U.S. while applying for permanent residency - a crucial step in protecting our allies. Link to quoted tweetThe Biden administration says Afghan refugees who fled their homes for safety will have the chance to temporarily extend their time in the U.S. by reapplying for parole. (Biden admin offers temporary fix to Afghan refugees in limbo... | trib.al) However, we cannot stop here. Congress must pass the Afghan Adjustment Act to protect those who risked their lives for our country.”
Hawley (R-MO) 05/08/2023: Tweet – “Good Link to quoted tweetNews: HFAC Chairman Michael McCaul is threatening to hold Blinken in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with a subpoena relating to the US withdrawal from Afghanistan McCaul sent Blinken a letter Friday saying turn over the docs or face contempt (Top Republican investigating Biden administration withdrawal from Afghanistan threatens to hold Blinken in contempt of Congress | CNN Politics)”
Mast (R-FL-21) 05/07/2023: Tweet – “After the sacrifice of hundreds of thousands of American servicemembers, Afghanistan has once again become a training ground for terrorists. Despicable. Afghanistan Is Club Med for Terrorists Again... | mast.house.gov”
Waltz (R-FL-6) 05/08/2023: Tweet – “What does Blinken have to hide? Since the Afghan withdrawal was an “extraordinary success”? Link to quoted tweetNews: HFAC Chairman Michael McCaul is threatening to hold Blinken in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with a subpoena relating to the US withdrawal from Afghanistan McCaul sent Blinken a letter Friday saying turn over the docs or face contempt (Top Republican investigating Biden administration withdrawal from Afghanistan threatens to hold Blinken in contempt of Congress | CNN Politics)”