Last updated on Wed May 24, 2023 at 12:42 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Bacon (R-NE-2) 05/23/2023: Twitter thread – “Today I met with Azerbaijan's Deputy Foreign Minister and thanked him for his country's strong support for Israel & Ukraine. A peaceful settlement with Armenia is in our national interest and I'm hopeful that negotiations will soon bear fruit @AzerbaijanMFA Link to image Link to reply@RepDonBacon @AzerbaijanMFA I'm done voting for you Don. The hell with Ukraine and you voting with democrats. #nosupport @BigD50927583 @AzerbaijanMFA I defend freedom and our values. Putin is the antithesis of the GOP.”
Cotton (R-AR) 05/23/2023: Tweet – “No one leading a group that wants to destroy the one Jewish state should be on the board of the Holocaust Museum. Another terrible pick from President Biden. Biden Appoints Holocaust Museum Board Member From Org That Accused Israel of Apartheid | Frontpage Mag Show more”
Syria
Wilson (R-SC-2) 05/23/2023: Tweet – “Support for a free and democratic Syria remains strong and I am grateful to introduce this bipartisan legislation to hold the murderous Assad regime accountable for its crimes. Bloody red carpet: Assad returns to international stage with Arab League welcome... | foxnews.com”
Iran
Levin (D-CA-49) 05/23/2023: Tweet – “The violent and repressive regime in #Iran must face consequences for their continued human rights abuses. I'm proud to cosponsor the Mahsa Amini Human Rights and Security Accountability (MAHSA) Act to hold the regime accountable.”
Egypt
Cruz (R-TX) 05/23/2023: Tweet – “Denial ain't just a river in Egypt. Link to quoted tweet"Do you agree...that Democrats have a spending problem?" Karine Jean-Pierre: "No" (Link to twitter.com)”
Saudi Arabia
Pocan (D-WI-2) 05/23/2023: Twitter thread – “What he says. Link to quoted tweetMilitary spending this year: 🇺🇸$877 billion 🇨🇳$292 billion 🇷🇺$86 billion 🇮🇳$81 billion 🇸🇦$75 billion 🇬🇧$69 billion 🇩🇪$56 billion 🇫🇷$54 billion 🇯🇵$46 billion But please. Keep telling us the problem with the deficit is the kid who gets $6 a day in food stamps. Link to reply@MarkPocan @GunnelsWarren Does the "Military" figure include Veterans' healthcare, at least war-disability coverage? @dorothyknable @GunnelsWarren Almost all veterans' benefits are in a separate funding line. Payroll is in the defense line. But contractors' payout is the largest cost.”
Iraq
Warren (D-MA) 05/23/2023: Tweet – “For years, giant defense contractors have been price gouging the military to make fatter profits, all while American taxpayers foot the bill. I've got a bill that would put some basic rules on the road to prevent Pentagon contractor rip offs. Link to quoted tweetU.S. helicopters needed in Iraq were unable to fly without a crucial valve in 2006, said a former contract negotiator. The manufacturer had hiked the price to $2700 up $747, almost 40%. By 2018, it cost almost $12,000. The Pentagon called it “extortion." (Weapons contractors hitting Department of Defense with inflated prices for planes, submarines, missiles... | cbsn.ws) (Link to twitter.com)”
Horn of Africa
Allred (D-TX-32) 05/23/2023: Tweet – “My sympathies go to the Somalian people dealing with devastating flooding which has killed dozens and displaced hundreds of thousands. It's critical we work together to address the climate crisis and support Somalia's ability to withstand future disasters. Hundreds of thousands displaced following historic floods in Somalia... | abcnews.go.com”
Smith (D-WA-9) 05/23/2023: Tweet – “I look forward to seeing the historic direct elections take place in Puntland this week and I applaud the people of Puntland for their dedication to advancing their democratic commitments. My full statement: Rep. Smith Statement on Elections in Puntland... | adamsmith.house.gov Link to quoted tweetIn a joint statement today, #Somalia's international partners commended the people of #Puntland on historic #elections taking place there this week. Read more here: (User account... | bit.ly) (Link to twitter.com)”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Kilmer (D-WA-6) 05/23/2023: Tweet – “May is #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth! This month, let's honor Jewish contributions to American culture and values and join forces in the fight against antisemitism in all its forms. #OurSharedHeritage #MyJAHM Link to image”
Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-8) 05/23/2023: Tweet – “A man with a Nazi flag tried to break through White House barriers and attack the president on the same week that the White House is going to announce a new strategy to combat antisemitism. Driver detained after truck crashes into security barriers near the White House... | nbcnews.com”
McGarvey (D-KY-3) 05/24/2023: Tweet – “This Jewish American Heritage Month, please join me in celebrating Louisville's Jewish community, and the many contributions Jewish Americans have made to every aspect of society. In the face of increased antisemitism, bigotry, and hate, we will always stand with you. Link to image”
Tlaib (D-MI-12) 05/23/2023: Tweet – “Maurice Sugar was a legendary labor activist and lawyer for the United Auto Workers. Born in Michigan in 1891, he spearheaded the labor rights movement in Detroit and courageously fought for unions at a time when it was very unpopular. #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth Link to image”
Afghanistan
Burchett (R-TN-2) 05/24/2023: Tweet – “The Biden administration thinks that Americans don't care about what happened on the ground during the Afghanistan withdrawal and have obstructed our efforts to conduct oversight. Someone needs to be held accountable and these families need vindication and closure. Link to video”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 05/23/2023: Twitter thread – “CHM @RepMcCaul issued the following statement today after reading the July 2021 Dissent Cable on the Afghanistan Withdrawal⬇️ Link to image Read the full statement here⬇️ Chairman McCaul Reads Afghanistan Dissent Channel Cable and State Response - Committee on Foreign Affairs”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 05/24/2023: Tweet – “COMING UP🚨CHM @RepMcCaul will join @KateBolduan on @CNN NOW to discuss the latest on his Afghanistan withdrawal investigation and the debt ceiling. Tune in!”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 05/24/2023: Retweet of @FoxNews – “Afghanistan document shows Biden ‘didn't heed' warnings ahead of withdrawal, Rep. McCaul says Afghanistan document shows Biden ‘didn't heed' warnings ahead of withdrawal, Rep. McCaul says... | fxn.ws”
Meeks (D-NY-5) 05/23/2023: Tweet – “Ranking Member @RepGregoryMeeks' statement after viewing the #Afghanistan withdrawal dissent cable at @StateDept together with Chairman Michael McCaul: Link to image”
Mills (R-FL-7) 05/23/2023: 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.”
Mills (R-FL-7) 05/23/2023: Tweet – ““I demand transparency not just for the entire House Foreign Affairs committee but for the American people.” -Rep. Mills GOP representatives say Blinken's Afghan cable deal falls short and demand contempt of Congress... | washingtonexaminer.com”
Waltz (R-FL-6) 05/23/2023: Retweet of @JerryDunleavy – “NEW: Key members of House Foreign Affairs, including Waltz, Mills, Mast, & Issa (most are Afghan war vets), tell @DCExaminer that Blinken's sliiight cave to allow only Chairman McCaul & ranking member Meeks to view the Kabul dissent cable is unacceptable. GOP representatives say Blinken's Afghan cable deal falls short and demand contempt of Congress... | washingtonexaminer.com”