Today, @SenBlumenthal and I introduced the Save the Kurds Act.
I believe that there is strong bipartisan support for the idea of protecting the Kurds in Syria and beyond because they have been such a reliable ally to the United States. The SDF – with a large Kurdish element – took the brunt of the fight to defeat ISIS in President Trump’s first term.
I realize Syria is complicated culturally, ethnically and politically. However, attacking the Kurds greatly diminishes the United States’ standing and will hinder Syria’s ability to grow as a country.
To those countries or groups who believe it is open season on the Kurds in Syria without consequence, you will be sadly mistaken.
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As previously stated, I am trying to work with the administration and regional partners to prevent a bloodbath in Syria against our Kurdish allies. It is now time for the region to change their ways and man up for decency.
To Saudi Arabia: I have tried to work hard to chart a new path for relations between your country, the United States and the region. I have tremendous respect for many of the changes that have been embraced. However, the Kingdom’s attack on the United Arab Emirates and their silence regarding the Syrian government’s constant assault on the Kurds has to change. Please understand that I am smart enough to know that Saudi Arabia has influence on the Syrian government, and I expect them to use it to keep the region from falling further into chaos.
To Saudi Arabia: Thank you for your attention to this matter.
This is not goodbye, just farewell for now! Thank you so much for all you have done to Kurdistan @O_Decottignies. Best wishes on your future endeavors.
It was good to meet with the new UK CG @RosyCave@ukinerbil to discuss the new development in Iraq&KRI including the tensions between Kurdish political parties , freedom of speech & unification of Peshmarga.
There is little doubt that the current crisis in Iraqi Kurdistan is among the worst and most intractable in recent years, @amberinzaman writes. https://t.co/k5RNNqymAk
It was pleasure to have met with @SwedeninIQ Amb. Jessica Svardstrom. topics included Internal issues among political parties, KRG-Baghdad relations, and Pesh reforms.
It was good to meet with UK CG @ukinerbil to discuss the new development in Iraq&KRI including the recent attacks on KRI, freedom of speech & unification of Peshmarga.
Pleased to have an interesting discussion with @gorranddr on the political situation in #Iraq, #KRI and especially in #Sulaimamiya. Exchanged on current challenges for the stability and prosperity of the region.
I was pleased to have met with @maaikekeizer deputy consul general of Netherlands in #Erbil & @JelleJochem 2nd Secertary & @bartvandenh to discuss the current political situation in #Kurdistan.
Iranian state authorities have been targeting female teacher Zara Mihemidi for many years. The only reason is her educational activities to teach Kurdish.
I was pleased to have met with Mr. Yves Duval, Head of Office-Canadian Embassy #Erbil & @yasameen_al to discuss the current political situation in #Kurdistan.