Last updated on Thu June 01, 2023 at 12:41 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1) 05/31/2023: Retweet of @AJCGlobal – “On the final day of #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth, the U.S. House passed a bipartisan resolution commemorating this important milestone. We thank @RepDWStweets, @RepBrianFitz, @RepJeffries, and @RepDavidKustoff for spearheading this vital initiative. Link to image”
Lawler (R-NY-17) 06/01/2023: Retweet of @CombatASemitism – “Thank you @RepMikeLawler for exclusively using the gold standard IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism and its contemporary examples in your new legislation! 👏 New York congressman introduces legislation to pull federal funding for colleges that promote antisemitism... | foxnews.com”
Lawler (R-NY-17) 06/01/2023: Retweet of @IsraelWarRoom – “Thank you @RepMikeLawler for taking antisemitism seriously. Federal funding shouldn't be used to support antisemitism, on college campuses or anywhere else. New York congressman introduces legislation to pull federal funding for colleges that promote antisemitism... | foxnews.com Link to quoted tweet”
Mast (R-FL-21) 05/31/2023: Tweet – “Hate and intolerance are learned behaviors. U.S. Taxpayers must not continue funding the teaching of this hatred against the Jewish people! Palestinian textbook bill gains bipartisan support in Congress... | jpost.com”
Tlaib (D-MI-12) 05/31/2023: Retweet of @pal_legal – “Palestine Legal stands with Fatima Mohammed, @CUNYLaw's peer-elected commencement speaker, in the face of a racist, anti-Palestinian, Islamophobic harassment campaign exacerbated by public officials over her comments in support of Palestinian freedom and justice for all. 🧵 Link to image”
Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-25) 05/31/2023: Tweet – “Today, I hosted the summit "One Voice: South Florida Community Combating Antisemitism and Hate." Thank you @ADL, @AJCGlobal, @IsraelinMiami, @ncri_io, @CombatASemitism, @JewishonCampus_, & @umiamihillel for making our presentations and panels meaningful and informative. Link to image”
Syria
Graham (R-SC) 06/01/2023: Twitter thread – “I fear this story will prove to be accurate and will show that withdrawing from Afghanistan and altering AUMFs sends a signal of weakness and retreat to Americas' enemies. Iran plans to escalate attacks against U.S. troops in Syria, documents show... | washingtonpost.com This debt limit deal on defense is inconsistent with countering China and other adversaries. It is a real cut to our defense capability at a time when threats are growing throughout the globe. We will need a supplemental funding bill to strengthen our own national security, address the needs of our men and women in uniform, strengthen our position in the Middle East, ensure we counter China, and reaffirm our support for Ukraine as they repel the Russian invaders. I will not relent until I have assurances that the damage being done to the defense budget can be minimized by a supplemental.”
Pfluger (R-TX-11) 06/01/2023: Tweet – “Weakness from the Biden Administration has caused this. Iran plans to escalate attacks against U.S. troops in Syria, documents show... | washingtonpost.com”
Shaheen (D-NH) 05/31/2023: Tweet – “The humanitarian & security crisis at the Al-Hol refugee camp in Syria will continue to worsen if no action is taken. I encourage the Senate to expeditiously pass my bill w/ @LindseyGrahamSC to empower a senior coordinator to address these serious risks. Link to video”
Tenney (R-NY-24) 06/01/2023: Tweet – “Over the last two years, China, Syria, and now North Korea have been elected to the exec board of the World Health Organization. We shouldn't be giving this failed organization a dime. We need to leave the World Health Organization NOW, which is why I am a cosponsor of H.R. 79.”
Lebanon
Casey (D-PA) 05/31/2023: Twitter thread – “I'm praying for the families of the teenager and two children killed in Lebanon and for the swift recovery of the survivor. My team has been in touch with local officials, and I am grateful for their swift response. /1 Two children, teen killed in shooting, mayor says... | wgal.com Time and time again, I hear about unthinkable incidents of gun violence and am reminded that we must do more to stop this violence. We need more commonsense gun safety laws to protect our communities and prevent the next tragedy. /2”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 05/31/2023: Twitter thread – “CHM @RepMcCaul and RM @RepGregoryMeeks sent a letter to @SecBlinken underscoring the urgent need for action to address Lebanon's growing political and economic crisis. Read an excerpt from the letter here⬇️ Link to image Find the full statement and letter here⬇️ McCaul, Meeks Press Urgent Need to Address Political and Economic Crisis in Lebanon - Committee on Foreign Affairs”
Meeks (D-NY-5) 05/31/2023: Twitter thread – “RM @RepGregoryMeeks, CM @RepMcCaul letter to @SecBlinken underscoring the urgent need for action to address #Lebanon's growing political & economic crisis, including through the use of targeted sanctions to make clear to Lebanon's political class the status quo is not acceptable. Link to image View full release 👇🏿 Meeks, McCaul Press Urgent Need to Address Political and Economic Crisis in Lebanon... | democrats-foreignaffairs.house.gov”
Türkiye
Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-8) 06/01/2023: Tweet – “Admitting Sweden will not only strengthen the NATO alliance, but will also serve as another way to deter Vladimir Putin from continuing his invasion of Ukraine. U.S. to Turkey: It's time for Sweden to join NATO... | washingtonpost.com”
Sudan
Hagerty (R-TN) 05/31/2023: Tweet – “Hagerty: ‘The American people don't want to see another failure in Sudan like the Afghanistan withdrawal.' ‘Don't Want To See Another Failure': Bill Hagerty Probes Official On Evacuating Americans From Sudan... | youtu.be”
Pakistan
Sherman (D-CA-32) 06/01/2023: Tweet – “It is important to the world that democracy and human rights are protected in #Pakistan. Link to quoted tweetPakistan: Don't Try Civilians in Military Courts (Pakistan: Don't Try Civilians in Military Courts... | bit.ly)”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Crane (R-AZ-2) 05/31/2023: Tweet – “Proud to stand with the AZ Jewish community in celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month. Link to quoted tweetAs Jewish American Heritage Month comes to a close, I'm proud to have voted alongside 428 of my colleagues to: 1⃣ Celebrate the contributions of Jewish Americans to our American society 2⃣ Call on elected officials, faith & civil society leaders to condemn & combat anti-Semitism (Link to twitter.com)”
Cruz (R-TX) 06/01/2023: Tweet – “Cruz Hammers CUNY Law School Over Student's Anti-Semitic Graduation Speech | Daily Wire Cruz Hammers CUNY Law School Over Student's Anti-Semitic Graduation Speech | The Daily Wire”
D'Esposito (R-NY-4) 05/31/2023: Tweet – “Antisemitic, anti-cop remarks have no place @CUNY or anywhere in NY. The fact that deans would sit there applauding this rhetoric is despicable and an endorsement of hate speech. Link to image”
D'Esposito (R-NY-4) 05/31/2023: Tweet – “I was proud to vote for a resolution condemning antisemitism and recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month. We need our leaders to continue to call out and confront antisemitism and other forms of hate wherever and whenever it occurs. Link to image”
Donalds (R-FL-19) 05/31/2023: Tweet – “As Jewish American Heritage Month comes to a close, I'm proud to have voted alongside 428 of my colleagues to: 1⃣ Celebrate the contributions of Jewish Americans to our American society 2⃣ Call on elected officials, faith & civil society leaders to condemn & combat anti-Semitism Link to video”
Garbarino (R-NY-2) 05/31/2023: Tweet – “I recently cosponsored H.Res. 382, a Resolution to recognize May as Jewish American Heritage Month, celebrate the contributions of Jewish Americans to the United States, and condemn antisemitism. I am committed to standing with the Jewish community against hate. Link to image”
Langworthy (R-NY-23) 06/01/2023: Retweet of @lauder_ronald – “As heinous as the student's remarks to her Jewish classmates and their families were, it is even more reprehensible that the Dean of CUNY Law, Sudha Setty, would echo that hate speech with applause. To that end, I am calling on the Board of Trustees to immediately fire Dean Setty… Show more”
Lawler (R-NY-17) 06/01/2023: Tweet – “No college or university should receive a single dollar of federal education funding if they peddle in the promotion of antisemitism at an event on their campus. That is why I have introduced H.R. 3773, the Stop Antisemitism on College Campuses Act. Link to quoted tweetNew York congressman introduces legislation to pull federal funding for colleges that promote antisemitism (New York congressman introduces legislation to pull federal funding for colleges that promote antisemitism... | fxn.ws)”
Lawler (R-NY-17) 06/01/2023: Retweet of @CombatASemitism – “Thank you @RepMikeLawler for taking quick action after the appalling display of antisemitism that took place during the @CUNYLaw commencement speech. We must ensure that universities promoting virulent antisemitism on their campuses are never funded by the government. Link to quoted tweet”
Lawler (R-NY-17) 06/01/2023: Retweet of @foxnewspolitics – “New York congressman introduces legislation to pull federal funding for colleges that promote antisemitism New York congressman introduces legislation to pull federal funding for colleges that promote antisemitism... | fxn.ws”
Manning (D-NC-6) 05/31/2023: Tweet – “I led 125 lawmakers in calling for interagency coordination to combat antisemitism. Following our calls, @POTUS released the first National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism. I applaud @POTUS's commitment to confronting the evils of antisemitism & protecting Jewish communities. Link to video”
Nickel (D-NC-13) 05/31/2023: Tweet – “As we mark the end of #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth, I want to commemorate the resilience, strength, and extraordinary contributions of Jewish Americans. Link to video”
Pallone (D-NJ-6) 05/31/2023: Tweet – “In recognition of Jewish American Heritage Month, the House passed a resolution celebrating Jewish history & condemning antisemetism. I was glad that every Member supported this important resolution because we all have a responsibility to combat hate against the Jewish people.”
Peters (D-CA-50) 05/31/2023: Tweet – “Today, on the last day of Jewish American Heritage Month, I joined my colleagues in the House to unanimously condemn antisemitism and celebrate the contributions of the Jewish American community. Link to image”
Stevens (D-MI-11) 05/31/2023: Tweet – “Jewish American Heritage Month deserves to be celebrated. Antisemitism must be condemned. To our Jewish friends and neighbors: you are loved and supported. Thank you @RepDWStweets for introducing this important resolution — it was an honor to speak on the floor in support. Link to video”
Sykes (D-OH-13) 05/31/2023: Tweet – “On the last day of #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth, I am proud to celebrate the contributions Jewish Americans, including those right here in #OH13, have made to our nation. Honoring this heritage includes speaking out against antisemitism and hatred in all forms. Link to image”
Tenney (R-NY-24) 06/01/2023: Tweet – “Anti-Semitism in any form, anywhere, is unacceptable. That @CUNY would allow such a despicably anti-Semitic speech is concerning, but it's even worse that it would be cheered on by faculty and students. Colleges must do better at addressing anti-Semitism on campuses.”
Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-25) 05/31/2023: Tweet – “Today, I hosted the summit "One Voice: South Florida Community Combating Antisemitism and Hate." I am deeply appreciative to @StateSEAS Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt who joined us in person as our keynote speaker. Link to image”
Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-25) 05/31/2023: Tweet – “Today, the House unequivocally condemned antisemitism by passing my resolution with a bipartisan vote. As Jewish American Heritage Month comes to a close, let's recognize that while hatred is on the rise, we must recommit ourselves to the fight against it and all hate. #JAHM Link to image”
Williams (R-NY-22) 05/31/2023: Tweet – “What's the opposite of education? Anti-Semitic indoctrination. @CUNYLaw should distance themselves from this hate speech by withdrawing this person's diploma. Anti-Semitism should receive no safe harbor from any reputable institution. Link to quoted tweetFatima Mousa Mohammed's speech during the @CUNYLaw Ceremony was filled with vile #Antisemitism that she has been spewing on CUNY's campus for a long time. We call on Democrats & Republicans of the New York Congressional Delegation to condemn her speech. (Link to twitter.com)”
Williams (R-NY-22) 05/31/2023: Retweet of @CasePacUSA – “Thank you @Brandon4ny22 for speaking out about the vile #Antisemitism at @CUNY #CUNY! Link to image”
Wilson (D-FL-24) 05/31/2023: Tweet – “Proud to vote for today's bipartisan resolution condemning rising antisemitism and urging increased awareness of Jewish Americans' contributions. Let's unite and celebrate their invaluable role in America's story. Link to image”
Afghanistan
Cruz (R-TX) 06/01/2023: Tweet – “President Biden's weakness and appeasement towards the Taliban is a national embarrassment—and dangerous. The Taliban Sanctions Act will hold these terrorists accountable for the destruction, human rights abuses, and drug trafficking that's taken over Afghanistan since August… Show more”
Klobuchar (D-MN) 05/31/2023: Tweet – “I met with some of the brave Afghans who put their lives on the line working side by side with American soldiers in Afghanistan. We must stand with the people who stood with us. It's time to pass the Afghan Adjustment Act to provide them legal certainty. Link to image”
Mast (R-FL-21) 05/31/2023: Tweet – “President Biden didn't even bother to read the dissent cable from dozens of officials in Afghanistan at the time of the withdrawal. Now, he wants to keep it out of the hands of the Congress. It's outrageous. Watch the full interview here: Rep. Mast: I should be able to read the dissent cable... | youtu.be Link to video”
Risch (R-ID) 05/31/2023: Tweet – “We cannot simply scold the #Taliban & expect it to change conduct. #Afghanistan has become a pariah state & our policies should reflect this reality. My Taliban Sanctions Act will correct course & work to hold the Taliban accountable for its abuses. GOP seeks new Taliban sanctions for human rights abuses nearly two years after Afghanistan withdrawal... | foxnews.com”
Risch (R-ID) 05/31/2023: Tweet – “Since the fall of Kabul in 2021, the Biden Admin's response has failed to curtail #Taliban abuses. Today, I'm proud to introduce the Taliban Sanctions Act to impose real penalties for the Taliban's conduct. Risch Leads Colleagues in Introducing Taliban Sanctions Act | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations”
Rubio (R-FL) 05/31/2023: Tweet – “Proud to have worked with @SenatorRisch and colleagues to ensure that the Taliban are held accountable through sanctions relating to their support for terrorism, human rights abuses and drug trafficking. Link to quoted tweetSince the fall of Kabul in 2021, the Biden Admin's response has failed to curtail #Taliban abuses. Today, I'm proud to introduce the Taliban Sanctions Act to impose real penalties for the Taliban's conduct. (Risch Leads Colleagues in Introducing Taliban Sanctions Act | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations)”
Other - Middle East
Cruz (R-TX) 06/01/2023: Tweet – “President Biden's foreign policy is a disaster—in the Middle East it's the worst of all. Undoubtedly, we are worse off than we were 2 years ago. Biden has alienated America's allies and empowered our adversaries. Link to video”