Last updated on Sat June 03, 2023 at 12:40 PM Washington DC time.
Israel - Palestine
Bacon (R-NE-2) 06/02/2023: Retweet of @morganlroach – “The Abraham Accords are a great opportunity for bipartisanship. Signers include: @RepSchneider @RepAnnWagner @BradSherman @JaredEMoskowitz @CoryMillsFL @RepKeithSelf @RepMariaSalazar @RepDavidTrone @repdinatitus @RepAuchincloss @cathymcmorris @RepDonBacon & so many others! Link to quoted tweet”
Green (R-TN-7) 06/02/2023: Tweet – “✍️The Abraham Accords didn't just lay the foundations for a lasting peace in the Middle East, but still serves as a cornerstone for multinational partnerships and cooperation between nations. Those partnerships should be expanded to more African nations. MORE in our letter: Link to quoted tweetThe opportunities to broaden Abraham Accords membership extend beyond the Middle East. Kudos to @JohnJamesMI and this bipartisan group of congressmen for encouraging the administration to be more proactive in its outreach on normalization. (Rep. James Leads Effort to Expand Abraham Accords into Africa | Congressman John James)”
Lankford (R-OK) 06/03/2023: Tweet – “Israel is one of our strongest partners in cyber security against Iran and other bad actors who constantly target us with cyber-attacks. That's why I'm co-leading the effort to strengthen our network defense and cybersecurity work with Israel and the Abraham Accords countries.”
Lawler (R-NY-17) 06/02/2023: Retweet of @AIPAC – “Thank you @RepMikeLawler for your leadership on this important bipartisan bill with @RepMoskowitz that strengthens sanctions against ports and refineries that process Iranian oil and enrich the regime. 🇺🇸🇮🇱 Link to quoted tweet”
Menendez (D-NJ) 06/03/2023: Retweet of @AIPAC – “Thank you @SenatorMenendez! Iran uses missiles and drones to attack American troops, Israeli civilians, and our other allies. This important bipartisan legislation would make it a U.S. policy priority to seek the extension of U.N. restrictions on Iran's missile program… Show more Link to quoted tweet”
Santos (R-NY-3) 06/02/2023: Retweet of @LeeMZeldin – “Antisemitism at CUNY is raging. Fatima Mohammed believes pro-Israel students/faculty must be removed from CUNY, and are a "genocidal" threat to her. What does taxpayer funded CUNY do in response? Give her the platform for a commencement address to spew her hate further and wider. Link to video”
Iran
Lawler (R-NY-17) 06/02/2023: Twitter thread – “I was proud to introduce bipartisan legislation with @RepMoskowitz to impose new sanctions on those who assist the Iranian regime in ducking U.S. sanctions. I look forward to working with my colleagues in both parties to pass H.R. 3774. Lawler, Moskowitz introduce sanctions targeting Iranian oil exports... | jewishinsider.com Link to reply@RepMikeLawler @RepMoskowitz Thanks, Rep. Lawler & Rep. Moskowitz for taking action against the regime in Iran & the new axis of evil. Your efforts are greatly appreciated 👏🏼 @sarahraviani @RepMoskowitz Thank you!”
Lawler (R-NY-17) 06/03/2023: Tweet – “H.R. 3774, the Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum (SHIP) Act, which I introduced with @RepMoskowitz this week, is an important step in preventing Iran from using that partnership, especially in maritime trading with China, to benefit themselves financially. Press Releases | Congressman Mike Lawler”
Lawler (R-NY-17) 06/02/2023: Tweet – “Iran is part of a new axis of evil and H.R. 3774 is an important step in preventing Iran from using its partnerships to benefit themselves financially and avoid sanctions. Proud to join @JaredEMoskowitz in introducing this common sense bipartisan bill. Lawler, Moskowitz introduce sanctions targeting Iranian oil exports... | jewishinsider.com”
McCaul (R-TX-10) 06/02/2023: Tweet – “CHM @RepMcCaul: "I applaud the recent sanctions designations of Iranian actors, including IRGC members involved in assassination plots and tech company Arvan Cloud for assisting the Iranian regime's internet censorship. The admin must keep the pressure on.””
McClain (R-MI-9) 06/02/2023: Tweet – “Iran wants to destabilize the Middle East and team up with the likes of Russia and China. It's vitally important the U.S. stands firmly against the dictatorial regime in Tehran and their increasingly hostile actions.”
Jordan
Pelosi (D-CA-11) 06/02/2023: Tweet – “For decades, America and Jordan have been united by shared values and a strategic partnership. After many years of friendship, it was my honor to attend the wedding of Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa in Amman. On behalf of the Congress, and personally, I extend… Show more Link to video”
Pelosi (D-CA-11) 06/02/2023: Tweet – “Today in Amman, it was my privilege to meet with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriate Affairs of Jordan @AymanHsafadi, a Jordanian leader with whom I have had an ongoing working relationship. For decades, America and Jordan have been united by… Show more Link to image”
Türkiye
Pallone (D-NJ-6) 06/02/2023: Tweet – “Erdogan's inflammatory attacks against the LGTBQ+ community in Turkey have serious consequences. His rhetoric has endangered countless lives and only encourages unacceptable violence and discrimination. In Turkey's L.G.B.T.Q. Community, ‘People Are Scared' by Erdogan's Attacks... | nytimes.com”
Sudan
Risch (R-ID) 06/02/2023: Tweet – “Thursday's sanctions designations do not hold accountable the top Sudanese individuals responsible for the catastrophic situation in #Sudan. The Biden Admin must take more transparent & direct action against those responsible for the fighting. Risch Statement on Sudan Sanctions | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations”
Jewish, Anti-semitism
Espaillat (D-NY-13) 06/02/2023: Twitter thread – “As Co-Chair of the Latino-Jewish Caucus, I am proud to stand with our Jewish brothers and sisters in the fight against antisemitism. We will NEVER tolerate hate in this country. Antisemitism will NEVER have a home in America. Link to quoted tweetThe venom and violence of antisemitism will not be the story of our time. Today, I'm releasing the most ambitious and comprehensive U.S. government-led effort to combat antisemitism in history. Allow me to lay it out: (Link to twitter.com) Como copresidente del Caucus Latino-Judío, me enorgullece apoyar a nuestros hermanos y hermanas judíos en la lucha contra el antisemitismo. NUNCA toleraremos el odio en este país. El antisemitismo NUNCA tendrá un espacio en Estados Unidos.”
Fletcher (D-TX-7) 06/02/2023: Tweet – “This week, at the close of #JAHM, the House voted unanimously to condemn the rise of anti-Semitism. Anti-Semitism and attacks on our Jewish neighbors are an attack on our community and on our values. All of us must do our part to stop them. Houston ranked among worst offenders for anti-Semitism... | abc13.com”
Joyce (R-PA-13) 06/02/2023: Tweet – “Anti-Semitism has no home in the United States of America. This Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed a bipartisan resolution to recognize the contributions of Jewish Americans.”
LaLota (R-NY-1) 06/02/2023: Tweet – “No taxpayer dollars should be given to public universities that provide a platform for hate speech of any kind. Antisemitism and hate speech have no place in America. #NY01 CUNY Law Alumni Condemn School's ‘Toxic, Intolerant, and Antisemitic Environment' | National Review”
Magaziner (D-RI-2) 06/02/2023: Tweet – “Earlier today, I had the opportunity to meet with the American Jewish Committee (AJC) New England. At a time when antisemitism is on the rise in the U.S. & around the world, it's imperative that we stand with the Jewish community and reject hate & bigotry — wherever it appears. Link to image”
Afghanistan
Carter (R-GA-1) 06/03/2023: Tweet – “From Afghanistan to inflation to the debt ceiling, Biden REFUSES to take responsibility. His approval is abysmal as a result: Biden faces dismal approval rating on the economy after launching 2024 campaign... | foxnews.com”
Green (R-TN-7) 06/03/2023: Tweet – “This is personal for me—I served in Afghanistan. The Biden administration's cowardly withdrawal soiled our national reputation and left a wave of carnage behind.”
Green (R-TN-7) 06/03/2023: Tweet – “The American people deserve to know why 13 servicemembers are dead. House Republicans are going to get to the bottom of this. State Department grants access to Biden Afghanistan documents after GOP threatens contempt charge... | foxnews.com”
Wicker (R-MS) 06/03/2023: Tweet – “America made a promise to those who served alongside our armed forces in Afghanistan. Following the disastrous withdrawal, these allies are even more at risk. The U.S. has a moral obligation to follow through and help them. NEW: Shaheen, Wicker Lead Legislation to Address Systematic Problems with Afghan SIV Process... | shaheen.senate.gov”
Other - Middle East
Biggs (R-AZ-5) 06/02/2023: Twitter thread – “Biden's Department of Homeland Security is targeting conservatives and likening them to Al-Qaeda operatives. They are weaponizing limited taxpayer money and department resources to crush conservatives in America. I just contacted DHS demanding answers. Lawmakers demand answers from DHS about funding school program linking GOP, Christians to Nazis... | foxnews.com I thank @TXRandy14, @RepJeffDuncan, @RepRosendale, @AndyOgles, @RepEliCrane, @RepGosar, @RepBobGood, @RepLuna, @RepDanBishop, @Rep_Clyde, @RepCloudTX, @RepMaryMiller,@RepRalphNorman, @RepHageman, and @RepMattGaetz for joining my effort. I also thank @MHowellTweets and @Heritage_Action for their support.”
Cloud (R-TX-27) 06/02/2023: Retweet of @RepAndyBiggsAZ – “Biden's Department of Homeland Security is targeting conservatives and likening them to Al-Qaeda operatives. They are weaponizing limited taxpayer money and department resources to crush conservatives in America. I just contacted DHS demanding answers. Lawmakers demand answers from DHS about funding school program linking GOP, Christians to Nazis... | foxnews.com”
Gaetz (R-FL-1) 06/02/2023: Retweet of @RepAndyBiggsAZ – “Biden's Department of Homeland Security is targeting conservatives and likening them to Al-Qaeda operatives. They are weaponizing limited taxpayer money and department resources to crush conservatives in America. I just contacted DHS demanding answers. Lawmakers demand answers from DHS about funding school program linking GOP, Christians to Nazis... | foxnews.com”
Gaetz (R-FL-1) 06/02/2023: Retweet of @RepAndyBiggsAZ – “Biden's Department of Homeland Security is targeting conservatives and likening them to Al-Qaeda operatives. They are weaponizing limited taxpayer money and department resources to crush conservatives in America. I just contacted DHS demanding answers. Lawmakers demand answers from DHS about funding school program linking GOP, Christians to Nazis... | foxnews.com”
Gosar (R-AZ-9) 06/02/2023: Retweet of @RepAndyBiggsAZ – “Biden's Department of Homeland Security is targeting conservatives and likening them to Al-Qaeda operatives. They are weaponizing limited taxpayer money and department resources to crush conservatives in America. I just contacted DHS demanding answers. Lawmakers demand answers from DHS about funding school program linking GOP, Christians to Nazis... | foxnews.com”
Paulina Luna (R-FL-13) 06/02/2023: Retweet of @RepAndyBiggsAZ – “Biden's Department of Homeland Security is targeting conservatives and likening them to Al-Qaeda operatives. They are weaponizing limited taxpayer money and department resources to crush conservatives in America. I just contacted DHS demanding answers. Lawmakers demand answers from DHS about funding school program linking GOP, Christians to Nazis... | foxnews.com”
Rosendale (R-MT-2) 06/02/2023: Retweet of @RepAndyBiggsAZ – “Biden's Department of Homeland Security is targeting conservatives and likening them to Al-Qaeda operatives. They are weaponizing limited taxpayer money and department resources to crush conservatives in America. I just contacted DHS demanding answers. Lawmakers demand answers from DHS about funding school program linking GOP, Christians to Nazis... | foxnews.com”