Members on the Record (Automated) for Thu October 21, 2021

Israel - Palestine

Bacon (R-NE-2) 10/21/2021: Retweet of @JGreenblattADL – “Sunrise Movement DC is refusing participation in a voting rights rally because of the presence of “Zionist organizations.” This is the vilification of Jewish nationhood and a litmus test for all who support it. This is antisemitic – plain and simple. Link to forward.com”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 10/21/2021: Retweet of @RitchieTorres – “There’s a concerted effort to ideologically cleanse progressive politics of anyone or anything that dares to believe in Israel’s right to exist. The fearmongering about “Zionist organizations” has an undeniable undercurrent of Antisemitism that cannot and should not be ignored. Link to quoted tweet”

Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 10/20/2021: Tweet – “Choosing to not participate in an event focused on advocating for representation, simply because of the presence of Jewish-led groups, is unacceptable, unproductive, and, frankly, antisemitic. Link to quoted tweetSunrise Movement DC is refusing participation in a voting rights rally because of the presence of “Zionist organizations.” This is the vilification of Jewish nationhood and a litmus test for all who support it. This is antisemitic – plain and simple. https://t.co/SVl2GCnE82”

Lamborn (R-CO-5) 10/20/2021: Tweet – “The Taliban is utilizing the "pay to slay" tactics used by the Palestinian Authority. This is truly disgusting. No American dollars can go to Afghanistan if they are going to utilize these heinous tactics. Link to apnews.com”

Nadler (D-NY-10) 10/20/2021: Tweet – “Refusing to participate in civic life with Jewish groups- especially those groups who are committed to social justice here in the US, in Israel and around the world- is misguided, unproductive, offensive and wrong. Link to photo”

Nadler (D-NY-10) 10/20/2021: Tweet – “Refusing to participate in civic life with Jewish groups- especially those groups who are committed to social justice here in the US, in Israel and around the world- is misguided, unproductive, offensive and wrong. Link to twitter.com”

Suozzi (D-NY-3) 10/21/2021: Twitter thread – “Sunrise Movement's DC chapter's refusal to take part in Saturday’s voting rights rally because of the involvement of progressive Jewish groups is misguided, counterproductive, and just plain wrong. (1/3) Link to jewishinsider.com Support for Israel does not disqualify any individuals' or groups' right to participate in American public life. I am very supportive of the green movement in our country and I am also very supportive of Israel. The Sunrise Movement simply got this one wrong. (2/3) We must stand together against discriminatory voter laws and ensure equal and fair access to the ballot box for everyone. (3/3)”

Torres (D-NY-15) 10/21/2021: Twitter thread – “There’s a concerted effort to ideologically cleanse progressive politics of anyone or anything that dares to believe in Israel’s right to exist. The fearmongering about “Zionist organizations” has an undeniable undercurrent of Antisemitism that cannot and should not be ignored. Link to quoted tweetSunrise Movement DC is refusing participation in a voting rights rally because of the presence of “Zionist organizations.” This is the vilification of Jewish nationhood and a litmus test for all who support it. This is antisemitic – plain and simple. https://t.co/SVl2GCnE82 Exhibit A: Link to photo”

Zeldin (R-NY-1) 10/20/2021: Retweet of @HikindDov – “It's almost 90 days since @Unilever's @benandjerrys decided to boycott a single country, @Israel. We know Cuomo signed EO 157 mandating NYS divestment of BDSers. We know the NYS Comptroller is reviewing the case. But we've no clue what @GovKathyHochul thinks or intends to do! Link to quoted tweet”

Luján (D-NM) 10/21/2021: Retweet of @YoazHendel1 – “Thank you, @SenatorLujan, Chairman of The Subcommittee on Communications, Media, and Broadband, for your support of Israel, and co-operation on communications infrastructure, regulation, and spectrum, and discourse on advancing the technological revolution and social networks. Link to photo”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Bilirakis (R-FL-12) 10/21/2021: Tweet – “With the rise of anti-Semitic behavior, it is more important than ever to ensure our youth understand the atrocities that have occurred when evil, hatred, and bigotry are allowed to prevail. Congrats to this year’s @FLHolocaustMus Anne Frank Humanitarian Award winners from Pasco. Link to photo”

Brown (D-MD-4) 10/21/2021: Tweet – “Insurrection and hate are out of step with the values of our armed services. Removing these individuals from the ranks is critical to our national security I’ll keep fighting to give commanders the tools they need to ensure readiness and good order and discipline Link to quoted tweetThe first service member kicked out over Capitol riot charges was an Army reservist who wore a Hitler stache to his civilian job. 34 colleagues said he had "extremist or radical views" about Jewish people, minorities and women, prosecutors said https://t.co/4TCZYoTE5w”

Luria (D-VA-2) 10/20/2021: Tweet – “I call it out in my own party and I’m calling it out now. Evoking George Soros as a shadowy funder is an anti-Semitic conspiracy theory. This is an unacceptable statement from Glenn Youngkin. Link to quoted tweetCritics might question whether this is antisemitic. Glenn Youngkin says “George Soros-backed allies” from the “left, liberal, progressive movement” have inserted operatives onto school boards. @wusa9 https://t.co/vuQ0oOOoaa”

Meng (D-NY-6) 10/20/2021: Twitter thread – “The refusal to take part in this event because Jewish organizations are participating is unfortunate & wrong, & I am disappointed by this decision. This type of action is unhelpful and counterproductive, & takes needed attention away from such a vital issue as voting rights. 1/2 Link to photo We must all stand united against discriminatory voter laws and ensure access to the ballot box. This issue is too serious for us to be divided. 2/2”

Nadler (D-NY-10) 10/21/2021: Tweet – “Appreciate this thoughtful response from the GW chapter of Sunrise. Link to quoted tweetSunrise GW unequivocally condemns the Sunrise DC hub’s statement this week calling for the removal of 3 Jewish organizations from the Declaration for American Democracy Coalition.”

Rice (D-NY-4) 10/21/2021: Tweet – “I condemn this decision in the strongest terms. Withdrawing from a political event because of the participation of Jewish groups is antisemitism. Link to forward.com”

Sherman (D-CA-30) 10/21/2021: Retweet of @RepGraceMeng – “The refusal to take part in this event because Jewish organizations are participating is unfortunate & wrong, & I am disappointed by this decision. This type of action is unhelpful and counterproductive, & takes needed attention away from such a vital issue as voting rights. 1/2 Link to photo”

Spanberger (D-VA-7) 10/21/2021: Tweet – “Patriot Front is a racist, antisemitic, white nationalist group. The Arthur Ashe mural has been vandalized and graffitied with their imagery. This act of hate and aggression has no place in Virginia or our country. I denounce it. Link to quoted tweetBoth sides of the tunnel where the mural of Arthur Ashe is in Battery Park have been vandalized. “Patriot Front” (an American white supremacist group) is tagged on the paintings of Arthur Ashe. @8NEWS https://t.co/DLuCYUOJ6E”

Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-23) 10/21/2021: Retweet of @jdforward – “Breast cancer can strike any woman at any time, yet few young women are fully aware of the potential deadly threat they face. @DWStweets writes about her experience, and the risk facing Ashkenazi Jews, in a new opinion for the Forward: Link to forward.com”

Rosen (D-NV) 10/20/2021: Tweet – “In recent years, we’ve seen a disturbing rise in antisemitism -- across the world and here in the United States. Addressing hatred and bigotry is one of my top priorities, and I’ll continue working with @SecMayorkas and others to combat this alarming trend. Link to quoted tweetToday at the @EradicateHate_ Global Summit—an event born out of the 2018 Tree of Life Synagogue massacre—@SecMayorkas honored the memory of hate crime victims by reiterating DHS’s commitment to prevention and community partnership. #EradicateHate https://t.co/iPot10jGAR”

Syria

Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 10/20/2021: Tweet – “This is very concerning. The mission in Tanf is humanitarian, and they are testing us. They only respond to strength. Link to quoted tweetWe have been able to confirm from @syrianetf team and sources on the ground in the 55KM zone around Tanf Garrison that there was indeed an attack against the base likely from Iranian backed militias. Residents heard 5 explosions #Syria #Iran #Tanf #Rukban”

Long (R-MO-7) 10/20/2021: Retweet of @marcorubio – “That attack on a US military garrison in Syria a few hours ago has all the markings of a direct Iranian strike”

Cruz (R-TX) 10/21/2021: Retweet of @joel_rayburn – “The Biden admin is making a major mistake in Levant policy. @AmosHochstein says the US urged Egypt/Jordan to export gas & electricity to Lebanon via Assad & says the deal is exempt from the Caesar Act. This deal won’t stand up to Congressional scrutiny and isn’t in US interests. Link to quoted tweet”

Hagerty (R-TN) 10/21/2021: Tweet – “U.S. troops in Syria were attacked in "deliberate & coordinated" drone strikes. If the Biden Admin determines Iran-backed forces did this, then it must hold accountable Iran & strongly compel them to stop attacking American service members. Link to www.foxnews.com”

McConnell (R-KY) 10/21/2021: Tweet – “Syria Drone Attack Shows Biden Administration Must Stand Strong Link to www.youtube.com”

Risch (R-ID) 10/21/2021: Tweet – “I am deeply concerned with #Arab outreach to the #Assad regime as it continues to murder innocent #Syrians. Normalization without meaningful progress towards reform, as outlined in UNSC Res 2254, is wrong. Link to www.wsj.com”

Rubio (R-FL) 10/21/2021: Twitter thread – “President Biden needs to hold #Iran accountable for the direct attack on American troops stationed in #Syria Link to video El presidente Biden debe responsabilizar a #Irán por el ataque directo a tropas estadounidenses estacionadas en #Siria Link to video”

Rubio (R-FL) 10/20/2021: Tweet – “That attack on a US military garrison in Syria a few hours ago has all the markings of a direct Iranian strike”

Rubio (R-FL) 10/21/2021: Tweet – “Iran directly attacked U.S. troops in Syria yesterday Don’t cover this up just to save your hoped for nuclear deal with Iran Link to www.nbcnews.com via @nbcnews”

Lebanon

Issa (R-CA-50) 10/20/2021: Tweet – “Today, I had a special visitor to our office: Sammy, a brave & uniquely trained expert who has saved many lives in Lebanon by sniffing out land mines that riddle the nation. Thank you to @MarshallLegacy & Sammy’s partner Sergeant Houssam for their courage & commitment. Link to photo”

LaHood (R-IL-18) 10/21/2021: Retweet of @ATFLebanon – “ATFL Commends the House Foreign Affairs Committee for Supporting the Lebanese People - Link to mailchi.mp”

Cassidy (R-LA) 10/21/2021: Tweet – “Just had a great conversation with Ambassador @Ph_Etienne on the crisis in #Lebanon. France and the US do not want Lebanon to fail. Lebanon’s leaders need to get their act together and implement common sense reforms, or #Iran and #Hezbollah will continue destabilizing the region.”

Iran

Crenshaw (R-TX-2) 10/21/2021: Retweet of @NUFDIran – “Today NUFDI hosted @DanCrenshawTX for a fireside chat on US foreign policy including #Afghanistan and his support for the democratic aspirations of the people of #Iran. He also took questions from members of the Iranian-American community. Full video: Link to www.youtube.com   Link to photo”

Steil (R-WI-1) 10/21/2021: Retweet of @Kredo0 – “SCOOP: Lawmakers Launch Probe Into Biden Admin Removal of Sanctions on Iran's Ballistic Missile Program -- 33 GOP lawmakers with @RepublicanStudy concerned removal of sanctions part of bid to jumpstart stalled nuke talks Link to freebeacon.com”

Iraq

Casten (D-IL-6) 10/21/2021: Retweet of @hannahdreier – “The temperature in Iraq is rising at double the speed of the earth as a whole. More than 100 square miles of farmland are now being turned into desert each year. Link to www.washingtonpost.com”

Crow (D-CO-6) 10/21/2021: Tweet – “There’s no place in our communities for the weapons I used as a soldier in Iraq and Afghanistan. The NRA won't own up to the truth, but our communities have suffered too much to let these lies go unchecked. We need common sense gun laws now. 📹: @HBOmax — The Price of Freedom Link to video”

Gosar (R-AZ-4) 10/20/2021: Tweet – “It’s good for a chuckle the rest of the week. It stands tall with other media lies like the “mostly peaceful protest” as the city raged with fires and Baghdad Bob telling us the Iraqis were winning as US tanks drove by. Link to quoted tweetPeople really do be like "Let's go Brandon isn't funny anymore, guys" and then get 1,000 likes. I was the first to say it.”

Rubio (R-FL) 10/21/2021: Tweet – “Sen. Rubio joined @ChrisVanHollen in introducing a resolution commemorating Operation Provide Comfort and reaffirming the partnership between the U.S. and Iraqi Kurdistan. Link to www.rubio.senate.gov”

Turkey

Keating (D-MA-9) 10/21/2021: Tweet – “As @celtics fans we should take pride in @EnesKanter - a true leader in using his pulpit to fight for freedom, regardless of the consequences. The people of Tibet and Turkey are lucky to have him on their team, too.”

Wicker (R-MS) 10/21/2021: Tweet – “@EnesKanter is a relentless champion of human rights and democracy not just for Turkey, but for causes across the world. China's outright censorship of his criticism of the Uyghur genocide is nothing short of tyrannical. The @NBA must step up. Link to www.washingtonpost.com”

Libya

Himes (D-CT-4) 10/21/2021: Twitter thread – “Just voted to hold Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress for ignoring a lawful subpoena. Now need to convince the 202 Republicans who voted NO that someday they may wish to issue subpoenas. Or remind them that Hilary Clinton showed up for nine hours of Benghazi testimony. Link to reply@jahimes Why should anyone, famous or not, ever show up for a Congressional subpoena if there is no mechanism to actually force someone to appear or send records? @Resisting2016 Because it’s the right thing to do?”

Omar (D-MN-5) 10/21/2021: Retweet of @democracynow – “Rep. @IlhanMN calls on the U.S. and the European Union to step up and address the human rights crisis in Libya. Link to video”

Sudan

Coons (D-DE) 10/21/2021: Tweet – “There is strong bipartisan support in Congress for Sudan's ongoing transition to democracy & full civilian rule. As Sudanese take to the streets today for planned demonstrations, security forces must respect & protect citizens’ right to peaceful protest. Link to www.coons.senate.gov”

Menendez (D-NJ) 10/20/2021: Tweet – “Peaceful protests are a hallmark of a democratic society. I hope all our international friends and partners will join me in urging the transitional government to ensure the safety and security of those demonstrating in support of a civilian-led transition to democracy. Link to quoted tweet"The army has given many indications to its supporters to come out on the streets to support the military." With protests and counter-protests planned in Khartoum, concern grows about the possibility of a coup in Sudan, says journalist Mohammed Alamin. https://t.co/CwHCGmF6sF”

Risch (R-ID) 10/20/2021: Tweet – “As the Sudanese take to the streets on Thursday in planned demonstrations, it is vital that security forces protect citizens’ right to peaceful protest, & #Sudan's leaders cont. to respect civilian-led transition. @ChrisCoons & I’s full statement: Link to www.foreign.senate.gov”

Wyden (D-OR) 10/21/2021: Tweet – “America stands with the Sudanese people peacefully marching for democracy today. Link to www.theguardian.com”

Pakistan

Bowman (D-NY-16) 10/20/2021: Tweet – “I had a great conversation with @asadmk17 this morning, the Ambassador of Pakistan.  He is dedicated to representing the people of Pakistan well, and I welcome future opportunities to support efforts conducive to the people of Pakistan both in the district and abroad. Link to photo”

Afghanistan

Allen (R-GA-12) 10/21/2021: Retweet of @CongressmanHice – “Americans are once again in danger on Joe Biden's watch. Will Biden bring home the 17 missionaries & children abducted in Haiti or abandon them like the US citizens left in Afghanistan? I'm leading 32 @HouseGOP colleagues in demanding @POTUS takes action! 👇 Read our letter 👇 Link to photo”

Babin (R-TX-36) 10/21/2021: Tweet – “Biden failed us by abandoning Americans in Afghanistan, an unacceptable mistake I'm fighting to fix.
 Now, abducted U.S. missionaries in Haiti need aid immediately.
 We protect our own - I'm demanding he use every available resource to bring them home! Link to dailycaller.com”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 10/20/2021: Tweet – “The bravery of this Afghan refugee our office helped rescue from Afghanistan is astounding. Her life was in danger for serving Afghan women and families in a high-ranking government position. We discussed her journey and how we can help those who bravely served alongside the U.S. Link to photo”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 10/20/2021: Retweet of @NCITE_COE – ““We’ve received requests to get over 1,000 people out of Afghanistan. It’s been a challenge that changes every day.” - Felix Ungerman of @RepDonBacon’s office”

Bice (R-OK-5) 10/21/2021: Retweet of @RepRalphNorman – “I am too - just introduced a House Resolution calling on Congress to condemn the Taliban’s abuse of women and girls in Afghanistan. Want to guess how many Democrats in Congress support this effort? 🤔 Link to quoted tweet”

Boebert (R-CO-3) 10/21/2021: Tweet – “Horrific. Remember when the Biden regime said they hoped the Taliban would include women in their government? Link to www.the-sun.com”

Buck (R-CO-4) 10/20/2021: Tweet – “The State Department still hasn’t helped extract our remaining allies in Afghanistan who could not escape. …But they have time to tweet about gender pronouns. Link to quoted tweetToday on International Pronouns Day, we share why many people list pronouns on their email and social media profiles. Read more here on @ShareAmerica: https://t.co/gWhoItvGvo.”

Burchett (R-TN-2) 10/20/2021: Tweet – “We have Americans still trapped in Afghanistan and this is what @StateDept is dealing with. Link to quoted tweet@timburchett @StateDept You sure are keen on harassing transgender and non-binary ppl. Newsflash! They are your constituents and in school with your kid. Maybe spend a few minutes listening to Admiral Levine @HHS_ASH & Sen. Sara McBride @SarahEMcBride. If that’s too intimidating let’s talk over lunch.”

Burchett (R-TN-2) 10/21/2021: Tweet – “Meanwhile the Democrats are blocking reports of what actually happened in our withdrawal from Afghanistan. Link to quoted tweetTaliban beheaded female volleyball player, posted photos online, coach says https://t.co/YuEVbM8cS9 https://t.co/8XZBKIpWAa”

Burchett (R-TN-2) 10/21/2021: Tweet – “Why are the Democrats blocking us from getting to the bottom of the Afghanistan debacle? Link to video”

Cawthorn (R-NC-11) 10/21/2021: Retweet of @RepSpartz – “As someone who grew up in the USSR, I’m disturbed that FBI is starting to resemble KGB - intimidation, surveillance, suppression of dissent... AG Garland @TheJusticeDept also didn’t firmly reassure us that they will keep Americans safe in light of the border & Afghanistan crises. Link to video”

Cline (R-VA-6) 10/20/2021: Tweet – “This is what Biden's failure of leadership looks like: - Gas prices are at a 7-year high - Inflation is at a 13-year high - Illegal crossings at our border are at a 21-year high - Vaccine mandates are in place - Surrendered Afghanistan to the Taliban Link to photo”

Crenshaw (R-TX-2) 10/21/2021: Tweet – “Also today, Americans are stuck fighting for their lives in Afghanistan, you worthless woke fools. Link to quoted tweetToday on International Pronouns Day, we share why many people list pronouns on their email and social media profiles. Read more here on @ShareAmerica: https://t.co/gWhoItvGvo.”

Davidson (R-OH-8) 10/21/2021: Retweet of @CongressmanHice – “Americans are once again in danger on Joe Biden's watch. Will Biden bring home the 17 missionaries & children abducted in Haiti or abandon them like the US citizens left in Afghanistan? I'm leading 32 @HouseGOP colleagues in demanding @POTUS takes action! 👇 Read our letter 👇 Link to photo”

Duncan (R-SC-3) 10/21/2021: Twitter thread – “The Biden Administration is flying illegal immigrants into our nation's interior in the dead of night. Grandma always said nothing good happened after midnight. What’s he hiding from the American people? And, just let it sink in that this president flies illegal immigrants into our country but is not flying out Americans behind enemy lines in Afghanistan.”

Fallon (R-TX-4) 10/21/2021: Tweet – “President Biden has been wrong on almost every foreign policy decision he's ever been involved in. Why are we surprised that he botched the Afghan withdrawal and won't stand up to China as they encroach on our allies in the Indo-Pacific?”

Fallon (R-TX-4) 10/21/2021: Tweet – “Be sure to tune in!! 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 Link to quoted tweetHi! I hope you will tune in tonight! Congressman @RepPatFallon, Indiana Attorney General @AGToddRokita, @PastorDScott, @DailyCaller’s @VenturaReport, @chrismarko, @theMRC’s @dangainor will join me. Topics include #DaveChappelle #CancelCulture #BorderCrisis #Afghanistan & more! https://t.co/HlpTJhQfnn”

Fleischmann (R-TN-3) 10/20/2021: Tweet – “Rising inflation, a crisis at the southern border and a catastrophic troop withdrawal in Afghanistan. That’s Joe Biden’s legacy, and we’re only 9 months in.”

Garcia (R-CA-25) 10/20/2021: Twitter thread – “Why is the administration acting like "it's fine" as our nation faces a series of crises? 🚨An economic crisis 🚨Unsecured border 🚨China advancing nuclear capabilities 🚨Americans still trapped in Afghanistan America's national security needs to be a priority. Link to animated gif @POTUS needs to know it is not fine that America's security is being threatened on so many fronts. We must stop catering to the bad guys and start supporting the good guys – like our military, our law enforcement, and hardworking Americans!”

Garcia (R-CA-25) 10/21/2021: Tweet – “My pronoun is “American.” And some of us are still stranded in Afghanistan. Do your jobs and help all of us. Link to quoted tweetToday on International Pronouns Day, we share why many people list pronouns on their email and social media profiles. Read more here on @ShareAmerica: https://t.co/gWhoItvGvo.”

Gibbs (R-OH-7) 10/20/2021: Twitter thread – “For 9 months, the Biden admin has shown stunning hostility toward American taxpayers, parents, & businesses. Meanwhile, our adversaries are repeatedly let off the hook & those entering the country illegally are not subject to same COVID restrictions. A 🧵: The Biden DOJ is targeting states for executing their constitutionally prescribed duties of administering elections. Link to thehill.com The Biden DOJ is working at the behest of liberal education industry special interests to target & harass parents concerned about their children’s education, who the National School Board Association considers domestic terrorists. Link to www.dailysignal.com The IRS wanted the ability to spy on your bank account, allowing Washington bureaucrats access to information on every bank transaction you make if you have a $600 balance. Link to wset.com The Biden administration is preparing what is likely to be an unconstitutional vaccine mandate on the private sector, then mocks those vowing to take it to court. Link to www.theguardian.com The Biden administration pushed to extend what the President admitted on camera was an unconstitutional eviction moratorium. Link to www.usatoday.com The Biden administration not only left Afghanistan in shambles but left Americans behind enemy lines and lied to the American people about it. Link to nypost.com At every turn, the American people are being treated like pawns of the state at best, and enemies of the state at worst. What about our real adversaries? Biden is letting China off the hook for covering up the origins of a deadly pandemic that killed millions and ground the world to a halt. Link to www.washingtonpost.com Putin and his cronies are rewarded for their thuggish behavior with a natural gas pipeline in Europe that allows him to hold the continent hostage. Link to www.cnbc.com While Americans are subject to more government edicts & mandates, those crossing the border illegally are quickly let go with notices to appear for an immigration court hearing. They aren’t mandated to get vaccinated for COVID-19. Link to www.foxnews.com Teachers’ unions get to dictate federal guidance on masking and vaccination for public schools to the Biden administration. Link to www.foxnews.com Influence peddling within the First Family is conducted out in the open, we’re expected to believe denials of any impropriety despite their own ethics lawyers warning of issues. Link to www.foxnews.com The President excuses the targeted & personal harassment of a senator (from his own party no less!) as “part of the process” for not blindly following along his trillions of inflation-inducing spending. Link to www.nytimes.com The White House Chief of Staff mocks those concerned about inflation, saying it’s a “high class problem” while millions of Americans are forced to pay more for everything from rent to groceries. Link to www.independent.co.uk It’s not just that the Biden administration is weak towards our actual adversaries. They harbor the hostility normally reserved for adversaries towards fellow Americans. It’s disgraceful. Who does Biden think is the real adversary?”

Gonzalez (R-OH-16) 10/20/2021: Tweet – “Since the fall of the Afghan government, fleeing Afghans have learned that Northeast Ohio is a safe place that will welcome them with open arms. I am proud of our community for demonstrating the utmost kindness as we look to help more vulnerable Afghans. Link to quoted tweetAfghan interpreter finds safety, support for his family after escaping to Northeast Ohio https://t.co/XUYb5wl1Kb”

Gonzalez (R-OH-16) 10/21/2021: Tweet – “Since retaking Afghanistan, the Taliban has implemented a harsh and violent rule over the Afghan people. The United States and the Free World should not give aid to the Taliban nor empower our adversaries in the process. Link to quoted tweetRussia, hosting Taliban at international conference, calls for Afghan aid https://t.co/H6MagQ9CZu https://t.co/urjDlBZPzv”

Good (R-VA-5) 10/21/2021: Tweet – “Americans are stuck in Afghanistan, and this is what the Biden Administration cares about. Science confirms God created 2 genders! Link to quoted tweetToday on International Pronouns Day, we share why many people list pronouns on their email and social media profiles. Read more here on @ShareAmerica: https://t.co/gWhoItvGvo.”

Green (R-TN-7) 10/21/2021: Tweet – “I sent a letter to Secretary Mayorkas demanding answers on the vetting process on September 13th. I’m still waiting for an answer. Link to quoted tweetAfghan refugee charged with rape in Montana, governor says, demanding resettlement halt https://t.co/HEo7D0wmSM”

Greene (R-GA-14) 10/21/2021: Tweet – “Absurd. It’s time to end this madness. #ImpeachBiden Link to quoted tweetAmericans are stuck in Afghanistan, and this is what the Biden Administration cares about. Science confirms God created 2 genders! https://t.co/yZ6Vd0N4h3”

Hartzler (R-MO-4) 10/20/2021: Tweet – “As Biden surrendered Afghanistan to the Taliban, thousands were left behind enemy lines. To fill this void in leadership, veterans from across the country banded together to rescue them. These heroes deserve to be honored for their courageous actions. Link to hartzler.house.gov”

Hartzler (R-MO-4) 10/20/2021: In reply to TweetThanks @RepHartzler for honoring those who stepped up to do the right thing in saving American lives and our allies, families and many vulnerable innocent people in Afghanistan. https://t.co/1QFOnCipGO – “@ChadRobo Thank you for all you did to save lives. You, and other veterans like you, are heroes!”

Herrell (R-NM-2) 10/21/2021: Tweet – “This horrific attack in Montana is just the latest in a outrageous series of assaults by Afghan nationals on American soil that underscore the importance of proper vetting for anyone we bring to our nation. My prayers are with the young lady and her family. Link to quoted tweetNEW: An Afghan refugee has been charged with the rape of a woman in Missoula, Montana, the state's governor said Thursday – and he called for the Biden administration to halt all refugee resettlements until assurances are made about the vetting process. https://t.co/KYOJ9SaukO”

Hice (R-GA-10) 10/21/2021: Twitter thread – “Americans are once again in danger on Joe Biden's watch. Will Biden bring home the 17 missionaries & children abducted in Haiti or abandon them like the US citizens left in Afghanistan? I'm leading 32 @HouseGOP colleagues in demanding @POTUS takes action! 👇 Read our letter 👇 Link to photo @RepRickAllen @RepBobGibbs @RepBrianBabin @replouiegohmert @jdanbishop @RepBobGood @RepBoebert @RepGosar @RepBost @RepGrothman @RepCloudTX @RepCloudTX @RepHarshbarger @Rep_Clyde @repdarrellissa @RepBillJohnson @congbillposey @RepDLamborn @GReschenthaler @RepLaTurner @RepTomRice @RepDLesko @RepChipRoy @RepLoudermilk @RepMariaSalazar @RepMMM @RepGregMurphy @michaelgwaltz @RepScottPerry @RepWebster @RepChrisStewart @WarrenDavidson”

Lamborn (R-CO-5) 10/20/2021: Retweet of @JudiciaryGOP – “And some people wonder how the Embassy in Afghanistan fell so quickly. Link to quoted tweet”

Lamborn (R-CO-5) 10/21/2021: Retweet of @CongressmanHice – “Americans are once again in danger on Joe Biden's watch. Will Biden bring home the 17 missionaries & children abducted in Haiti or abandon them like the US citizens left in Afghanistan? I'm leading 32 @HouseGOP colleagues in demanding @POTUS takes action! 👇 Read our letter 👇 Link to photo”

Levin (D-CA-49) 10/21/2021: Retweet of @shawnjvandiver – “Raise your hand if you think @DeptofDefense should operate safe havens on US bases for as long as necessary. This will help process SIVs and other #Afghans our veterans, active duty servicemembers, and frontline civilians served alongside and to whom we made promises. #AfghanEvac”

Mast (R-FL-18) 10/21/2021: Tweet – “House Democrats are covering for Biden and his catastrophic Afghanistan withdrawal. The American people deserve answers, yet they’re blocking the release of all documents. Link to video”

McCarthy (R-CA-23) 10/20/2021: Retweet of @RepMikeGarcia – “Why is the administration acting like "it's fine" as our nation faces a series of crises? 🚨An economic crisis 🚨Unsecured border 🚨China advancing nuclear capabilities 🚨Americans still trapped in Afghanistan America's national security needs to be a priority. Link to photo”

McCarthy (R-CA-23) 10/21/2021: Retweet of @RepSpartz – “As someone who grew up in the USSR, I’m disturbed that FBI is starting to resemble KGB - intimidation, surveillance, suppression of dissent... AG Garland @TheJusticeDept also didn’t firmly reassure us that they will keep Americans safe in light of the border & Afghanistan crises. Link to video”

Miller (R-IL-15) 10/21/2021: Retweet of @RepSpartz – “As someone who grew up in the USSR, I’m disturbed that FBI is starting to resemble KGB - intimidation, surveillance, suppression of dissent... AG Garland @TheJusticeDept also didn’t firmly reassure us that they will keep Americans safe in light of the border & Afghanistan crises. Link to video”

Miller (R-IL-15) 10/21/2021: Tweet – “Biden lied about vetting Afghans before flying them into our country. Woman and girls are being sexually assaulted by Afghans and the media won't cover it because it goes against their liberal agenda. Link to quoted tweetMy statement on the Afghan parolee arrested for rape in Missoula: https://t.co/J152WnQgUK”

Miller (R-IL-15) 10/20/2021: Tweet – “Supply chain crisis. Energy crisis. Border crisis. Afghan crisis. Inflation crisis. Job crisis. Americans miss President Trump!”

Norman (R-SC-5) 10/21/2021: Tweet – “I am too - just introduced a House Resolution calling on Congress to condemn the Taliban’s abuse of women and girls in Afghanistan. Want to guess how many Democrats in Congress support this effort? 🤔 Link to quoted tweetLooking forward to your take on International Don't Abandon 19 Million Women To The Taliban Day https://t.co/pdwi1eR7JT”

Peters (D-CA-52) 10/21/2021: Tweet – “✋ Link to quoted tweetRaise your hand if you think @DeptofDefense should operate safe havens on US bases for as long as necessary. This will help process SIVs and other #Afghans our veterans, active duty servicemembers, and frontline civilians served alongside and to whom we made promises. #AfghanEvac”

Reschenthaler (R-PA-14) 10/21/2021: Tweet – “The Biden Admin insisted we could trust a "businesslike" Taliban. But nothing changed. They are and have always been a terrorist organization. Link to nypost.com”

Rogers (R-AL-3) 10/20/2021: Retweet of @jseldin – “"What we saw in #Afghanistan last August was a disaster" House Armed Services Committee Ranking member @RepMikeRogersAL tells @Heritage during the launch of its 2022 Index of US Military Strength event Slams "civilian" leadership & says @POTUS lied about the advice he was given”

Rogers (R-AL-3) 10/20/2021: Retweet of @jseldin – “Terrorism - "Policymakers cannot allow Afghanistan to return as a safe haven" per @RepMikeRogersAL "This is how 9-11 happened..." he adds, saying he does not believe the administrations assurances on 'over-the-horizon' CT capabilities”

Rosendale (R-MT-0) 10/21/2021: Tweet – “My statement on the Afghan parolee arrested for rape in Missoula: Link to photo”

Rosendale (R-MT-0) 10/21/2021: Tweet – “We have a responsibility to protect our citizens. Any unvetted Afghan evacuee that has been placed in the United States should be removed immediately. Link to quoted tweetAfghan refugee charged with rape in Montana, governor says, demanding resettlement halt https://t.co/HEo7D0wmSM”

Spartz (R-IN-5) 10/21/2021: Tweet – “As someone who grew up in the USSR, I’m disturbed that FBI is starting to resemble KGB - intimidation, surveillance, suppression of dissent... AG Garland @TheJusticeDept also didn’t firmly reassure us that they will keep Americans safe in light of the border & Afghanistan crises. Link to video”

Taylor (R-TX-3) 10/21/2021: Tweet – “So desperate to try to distract from Biden’s crisis on the border, rising inflation, & disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan that left Americans & our allies trapped behind Taliban lines, Pelosi is again abusing her power in another partisan witch-hunt. Link to vantaylor.house.gov”

Tlaib (D-MI-13) 10/20/2021: Tweet – “Our country has long offered shelter to those seeking refuge from catastrophe. Now is the time to continue that tradition and stand beside Afghan evacuees in need. That's why I led 24 of my colleagues in sending this letter to @POTUS urging him to take action on their behalf: Link to photo”

Vargas (D-CA-51) 10/21/2021: Retweet of @shawnjvandiver – “Raise your hand if you think @DeptofDefense should operate safe havens on US bases for as long as necessary. This will help process SIVs and other #Afghans our veterans, active duty servicemembers, and frontline civilians served alongside and to whom we made promises. #AfghanEvac”

Cornyn (R-TX) 10/21/2021: Tweet – ““Jihad was a glorious time,” says a Taliban police chief, who complains about the stress of his new job. “Now I can’t sleep through the night.” Link to www.wsj.com”

Cruz (R-TX) 10/21/2021: Retweet of @VictoriaCoates – “So this is what the NSC was doing as Kabul fell? Link to quoted tweet”

Cruz (R-TX) 10/21/2021: Tweet – “Joe Biden’s Afghanistan disaster continues. Now every state is being facing Afghan evacuees WHO HAVE NOT BEEN FULLY VETTED. Tens of thousands being released. State Dept ADMITS they brought adult men who were sexually assaulting child brides. Now, another charged with rape. Link to quoted tweetNEW: An Afghan refugee has been charged with the rape of a woman in Missoula, Montana, the state's governor said Thursday – and he called for the Biden administration to halt all refugee resettlements until assurances are made about the vetting process. https://t.co/KYOJ9SaukO”

Hagerty (R-TN) 10/20/2021: Tweet – “There are still many American citizens, legal permanent resides, and at-risk Afghan allies that remain stranded in Afghanistan! Link to quoted tweetToday on International Pronouns Day, we share why many people list pronouns on their email and social media profiles. Read more here on @ShareAmerica: https://t.co/gWhoItvGvo.”

Hagerty (R-TN) 10/21/2021: Tweet – “In my home state of TN, embarrassment & frustration were palpable over the collapse of Afghanistan. Tennesseans have served, fought, & lost loved ones in Afghanistan, for what? For Biden to give it all up for a press release? I discussed the Admin's failure with @hughhewitt: Link to video”

Inhofe (R-OK) 10/21/2021: Tweet – “Today, @SASCGOP received a classified briefing that confirmed what we've known all along: we are now less safe than before @POTUS's disastrous decision to unconditionally withdraw from #Afghanistan. My full statement on today's briefing and what's next ↓ Link to www.inhofe.senate.gov”

Portman (R-OH) 10/21/2021: Twitter thread – “The US pledged to support those who served our mission in Afghanistan. In the aftermath of the chaotic US withdrawal, in which thousands of Afghans who helped us or our allies were left behind, these same Afghans are at grave risk. Today I joined @SenatorRisch & @JimInhofe in sending a letter to Inspectors General of @StateDept, @DOD_IG, @DHSgov & @USAID_OIG requesting an investigation into shortcomings and delays of the visa program for those brave Afghans who stood by us in battle. Link to www.hsgac.senate.gov We must uphold our commitment to those Afghans who helped defend core U.S. national security interests.”

Risch (R-ID) 10/21/2021: Tweet – “Today, @JimInhofe, @senrobportman & I sent a letter to the inspectors general of @StateDept, @DeptofDefense, @DHSgov, & @USAID requesting a joint review & audit of the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa program after Biden's botched #Afghanistan withdrawal. Link to www.foreign.senate.gov”

Tuberville (R-AL) 10/21/2021: Tweet – “Everything President Biden touches turns into a crisis: ❌Southwest Border ❌Job Market and Economy ❌Afghanistan Withdrawal Link to video”

Tuberville (R-AL) 10/20/2021: Retweet of @NathanBrandWA – “There are still Americans stranded in Afghanistan... Link to quoted tweet”

Other - Middle East

Cruz (R-TX) 10/20/2021: Retweet of @newsmax – “President Joe Biden's nominee to lead the State Department's Middle East bureau refused to completely answer three Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, questions and has Cruz's team claiming the National Security Council official lied, Politico reported. Link to www.newsmax.com”