Last updated on Tue May 23, 2023 at 12:40 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Bacon (R-NE-2) 05/22/2023: Retweet of @J_Insider – “The “Doxing Threat Assessment Act,” would direct DHS to report on the risks posed to both national security and individual privacy by the potential online activities of such malicious actors, @marcrod97 reports. Citing BDS ‘Mapping Project,' lawmakers call for DHS assessment on cyber harassment, doxing... | jewishinsider.com”
Gimenez (R-FL-28) 05/22/2023: Tweet – “🚨Let me be clear: I will always support the democratic, Jewish State of #Israel. Proud to introduce pro-Israel legislation that reaffirms America's support for our strongest ally in the Middle East! Congressman Carlos Gimenez Introduces Legislative Package to Support Israel... | gimenez.house.gov”
Payne (D-NJ-10) 05/22/2023: Tweet – “I met with the Jewish Community Relations Council today. These students wanted to discuss U.S. policies regarding Israel and the relationship between the two countries. Link to image”
Scholten (D-MI-3) 05/22/2023: Retweet of @YinamCohen – “It was great discussing US-Israel relations with @RepScholten of Michigan. We discussed the opportunities for expanding the circle of peace in the Middle East and the challenges posed by radical actors. Rep. Scholten's district in Michigan is also one of the most beautiful… Show more Link to image”
Scott (R-FL) 05/22/2023: Retweet of @AIPAC – “Thank you @SenRickScott! The BDS campaign is a deliberate, discriminatory attack on the Jewish State of Israel. Link to quoted tweet”
Iran
Carson (D-IN-7) 05/23/2023: Retweet of @sarahraviani – “Democratic congressman, @RepAndreCarson, has co-sponsored the #MAHSAAct (HR 589). The bill now has 115 total co-sponsors, 61 Republicans & 54 Democrats. Thankful for Rep. Carson & his wonderful staff for listening to our calls & taking action for human rights in Iran. Link to image”
Cruz (R-TX) 05/22/2023: Tweet – “WATCH: Senator Cruz blasts the Biden administration's cozy relationship with Iran and appeasement of the Ayatollah: Link to video”
Ernst (R-IA) 05/23/2023: Tweet – “The Chinese Communist Party and our adversaries in Russia, North Korea, and Iran must not be permitted to profit from the retirement accounts of our military personnel and government employees. Bipartisan Senators Reintroduce Legislation to Keep Chinese Firms Out of Thrift Savings Plan... | myfederalretirement.com”
Mills (R-FL-7) 05/22/2023: In reply to TweetI'm proud to lead my colleagues in a letter to @SecBlinken & @USAmbUN expressing concern over the impending expiration of several UN sanctions against Iran. This effort is critical to curtail further malign activity by the Iranian regime & prevent a further lapse in restrictions. (Link to twitter.com) – “Big thanks to @RepMcCaul @RepBrianMast @RepJoeWilson @RepMichaelGuest @RepMikeLawler @RepDLamborn @RepMcCormick @RepWaltzPress @RepNateMoran @RepLaLota @MarioDB @RepJimBanks @RepRonnyJackson @RepPatFallon @RepFinstad @RepAndyBarr @RepMarkGreen @RepGuthrie”
Risch (R-ID) 05/22/2023: Tweet – “The Iranian regime executed three men last week for coming to the aid of #Iran's women. These executions & the extraction of confessions via torture underscore Iran's status as a pariah. We're long-overdue for a return to maximum pressure & a more comprehensive U.S. Iran policy.”
Spanberger (D-VA-7) 05/23/2023: Tweet – “As a former CIA case officer and the only Virginian on the House Agriculture Committee, I'm committed to protecting America's farms and farm families from foreign threats. My new bipartisan bill would block foreign adversaries from buying up U.S. farmland.Spanberger: bill would ban China, Russia, Iran from acquiring American farmland... | starexponent.com”
Egypt
Bost (R-IL-12) 05/22/2023: Tweet – “Southern IL is known as Little Egypt for our fertile farmland between the Mississippi & Ohio rivers. I'm proud to represent a district with such a rich maritime heritage & am happy to recognize #NationalMartimeDay for those who earn their living on our vast network of waterways. Link to image”
United Arab Emirates
Khanna (D-CA-17) 05/23/2023: Retweet of @DoctorVive – “"It's pretty straightforward: The head of a national oil company should not be the president-designate of a climate conference." — @RoKhanna Much gratitude to Congressional & EU climate leaders trying to restore the credibility of the #COP @UNFCCC process. #COP28 #COP28UAE Link to quoted tweet”
Pakistan
Bishop (R-NC-8) 05/23/2023: Retweet of @vossaustin – “As Keynesian economist Janet Yellen warns the US may soon default on its debt and Biden attempts to shift the blame to his opponents, now is a good time to review @RepDanBishop's breakdown of Biden's $1.7 TRILLION spending bill, including “gender programs in Pakistan”: Link to image Link to quoted tweet”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Bacon (R-NE-2) 05/22/2023: Retweet of @OUAdvocacy – “The "Boston Mapping Project" is a deplorable attempt by antisemites to digitally harass and dox Jewish groups. Thank you @DWSTweets and @RepDonBacon for introducing legislation that would help identify those responsible for digital threats. Link to quoted tweet”
Britt (R-AL) 05/22/2023: Retweet of @aldotcom – “Riva Schuster Hirsch, 89, is one of the few living Holocaust survivors in Alabama. She was at a dedication for the Alabama Holocaust Education Center's new facility, attended by @GovernorKayIvey, @SenKatieBritt and Birmingham Mayor @randallwoodfin. Sen. Katie Britt's emotional speech makes Holocaust survivor cry... | al.com”
Britt (R-AL) 05/22/2023: Tweet – “I was proud to attend today's dedication ceremony for the Alabama Holocaust Education Center in Birmingham. In our own time, we still see the dangerous forces of antisemitism desperately trying to take hold. We must never, ever allow them to win. Sen. Katie Britt's emotional speech makes Holocaust survivor cry... | al.com”
Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-25) 05/23/2023: Tweet – “Hey kiddos, it's Jewish American Heritage Month! So happy to see #JAHM on @sesamestreet! Special thanks to @KatGraham and @AbbyCadabbySST for this incredibly cute celebration. Sesame Street: Happy Jewish American Heritage Month from Kat Graham and Abby Cadabby... | youtube.com "”
Afghanistan
Cline (R-VA-6) 05/22/2023: Tweet – “Joe Biden REFUSES to take responsibility for anything. He takes NO BLAME for the botched Afghanistan withdrawal, NO BLAME for inflation, and now NO BLAME if the U.S. defaults on its debt. This is Biden's strategy - lie long enough and hope people believe you.”
Donalds (R-FL-19) 05/22/2023: Tweet – “Tax increases won't pass so why are they part of the negotiations? At this point Biden has NO strategy. Schumer should pass his own proposal & the House & Senate should negotiate. If we keep waiting for Biden we'll end up just like Afghanistan & the border - It won't get done. Link to video”
Lesko (R-AZ-8) 05/22/2023: Tweet – “This week, @HouseGOP will FINALLY be able to view documents relating to President Biden's botched withdrawal from Afghanistan. He MUST answer for his FAILED leadership as Commander-in-Chief that resulted in the death of 13 servicemembers. State Department grants access to Biden Afghanistan documents after GOP threatens contempt charge... | foxnews.com”
Mast (R-FL-21) 05/23/2023: Retweet of @RepBenCline – “Joe Biden REFUSES to take responsibility for anything. He takes NO BLAME for the botched Afghanistan withdrawal, NO BLAME for inflation, and now NO BLAME if the U.S. defaults on its debt. This is Biden's strategy - lie long enough and hope people believe you.”
Mills (R-FL-7) 05/22/2023: Retweet of @RepMillsPress – “When our team rescued Americans from the Taliban I witnessed the Biden admin's dereliction of duty during the withdrawal. I DEMAND FULL TRANSPARENCY from Blinken & the State Dept. who are trying to hide the dissent cables from the botched withdrawal from HFAC & American people.”
Ogles (R-TN-5) 05/23/2023: Retweet of @RepBenCline – “Joe Biden REFUSES to take responsibility for anything. He takes NO BLAME for the botched Afghanistan withdrawal, NO BLAME for inflation, and now NO BLAME if the U.S. defaults on its debt. This is Biden's strategy - lie long enough and hope people believe you.”
Waltz (R-FL-6) 05/23/2023: Tweet – “.@SecBlinken it's outrageous you won't allow Congress to review the Afghanistan withdrawal dissent cable. America deserves transparency. If not, you should be held in contempt of Congress.”