Members on the Record (Automated) for Fri October 22, 2021

Israel - Palestine

Carson (D-IN-7) 10/22/2021: Retweet of @repmarkpocan – “Israel should rescind their blanket decision to label Palestinian civil rights organizations as terrorist groups. Many of these organizations are working to bring peace in the region and are vocal critics Hamas & the PA. Link to www.jpost.com”

Fleischmann (R-TN-3) 10/22/2021: Tweet – “Standing strong with our allies should be non-negotiable. But Joe Biden would rather give pallets of cash to our enemy Iran than supporting our ally Israel.”

García (D-IL-4) 10/22/2021: Tweet – “I stand with @amnesty and @hrw in condemning the Israeli government for effectively banning legitimate civil society Palestinian organizations. This shocking decision must be reversed. Link to quoted tweetQuote of the Day, from @hrw and @amnesty The Israeli government's move to effectively outlaw six Palestinian rights groups is outrageous: https://t.co/a7DUVqPrfm https://t.co/5ZQwalxXdT”

Levin (D-MI-9) 10/22/2021: Twitter thread – “I am a strong supporter of Israel’s right to exist in peace and security and face fought for the full realization of Palestinian human and political rights for 30 years – and won’t give up. I am an original cosponsor of the Green New Deal and support Green New Deal legislation in the House. And I am a passionate advocate for DC Statehood and voting rights. All of this lives together happily in one person.”

Levin (D-MI-9) 10/22/2021: Twitter thread – “Questioning Israeli policy and practice is fair game, as with any other government. Saying the Jewish people have no rights to a homeland of our own is not. I am a strong supporter of Israel’s right to exist in peace and security and have fought for the full realization of Palestinian human and political rights for 30 years – and won’t give up. I am an original cosponsor of the Green New Deal and support Green New Deal legislation in the House. And I am a passionate advocate for DC Statehood and voting rights. All of this lives together happily in one person. I appreciate this clarification statement from @sunrisemvmt about the harmful antisemitism that occurred, and I am hopeful that this can lead to more communication and exchange, which we need more of instead of exclusion and vitriol.Link to quoted tweetTo be clear, Sunrise DC’s statement and actions are not in line with our values. Singling out Jewish organizations for removal from a coalition, despite others holding similar views, is antisemitic and unacceptable. https://t.co/PRsRVCpYvg Sign me up for continuing the work of bringing people together to understand the link between antisemitism and other forms of bigotry. I hope we can stick together in solidarity as a movement for the liberation of all people and saving life on earth as we know it.”

Levin (D-MI-9) 10/22/2021: Retweet of @dylanotes – “Labeling human rights advocates as “terrorists” in order to criminalize their activities is the type of action that we regularly see from authoritarian, illiberal regimes, and is totally inconsistent with democratic values Israel should reverse this move Link to jstreet.org”

Lowenthal (D-CA-47) 10/22/2021: Tweet – “Crackdowns on dissenting voices in the West Bank are counterproductive and unacceptable. I thank the Biden administration for speaking out on this critical issue. Link to www.haaretz.com”

McCollum (D-MN-4) 10/22/2021: Tweet – “I stand with @amnesty in condemning the decision to designate Palestinian civil society organizations as “terrorist groups.” My full statement: Link to mccollum.house.gov   Link to photo”

Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY-14) 10/22/2021: Retweet of @repmarkpocan – “Israel should rescind their blanket decision to label Palestinian civil rights organizations as terrorist groups. Many of these organizations are working to bring peace in the region and are vocal critics Hamas & the PA. Link to www.jpost.com”

Omar (D-MN-5) 10/22/2021: Tweet – “Labelling effective NGOs “terrorists” is a textbook way to evade accountability for human rights violations—and an affront to everyone who cares about peace. There must be immediate consequences from the US and the international community for this brazen act. Link to quoted tweetIsrael should rescind their blanket decision to label Palestinian civil rights organizations as terrorist groups. Many of these organizations are working to bring peace in the region and are vocal critics Hamas & the PA. https://t.co/TTYHQ94n6O”

Omar (D-MN-5) 10/22/2021: Retweet of @BettyMcCollum04 – “I stand with @amnesty in condemning the decision to designate Palestinian civil society organizations as “terrorist groups.” My full statement: Link to mccollum.house.gov   Link to photo”

Omar (D-MN-5) 10/22/2021: Retweet of @RashidaTlaib – “The apartheid regime’s labeling of award-winning human rights groups as terrorist organizations—just because they speak truths about Israel’s violence & its human impact—is grossly antidemocratic and dangerous. The U.S. must end funding for human rights abuses. Enough. Link to quoted tweet”

Pocan (D-WI-2) 10/22/2021: Tweet – “Israel should rescind their blanket decision to label Palestinian civil rights organizations as terrorist groups. Many of these organizations are working to bring peace in the region and are vocal critics Hamas & the PA. Link to www.jpost.com”

Tlaib (D-MI-13) 10/22/2021: Tweet – “The apartheid regime’s labeling of award-winning human rights groups as terrorist organizations—just because they speak truths about Israel’s violence & its human impact—is grossly antidemocratic and dangerous. The U.S. must end funding for human rights abuses. Enough. Link to quoted tweet1/ Israel’s expansion of the so-called “terrorist” designation is racist propaganda based on unfounded accusations. It's another escalation of Israeli efforts to isolate Palestinians organizations doing critical work to expose Israel’s constant violations of Palestinian rights. https://t.co/dF7W8wLqac”

Lankford (R-OK) 10/22/2021: Tweet – “A study from Israel shows natural immunity is 27 more times effective than getting the vaccine. CDC refuses to study it—they just want everyone to get the vaccine & ignore the science. Link to video”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Connolly (D-VA-11) 10/22/2021: Retweet of @EFillerCorn – “.@GlennYoungkin: the next time you visit my home precinct - represented by a Jewish school board member no less - leave your division and antisemitic tropes at home. A desperate candidate trying to divide people to win…where have we seen this before? Link to www.washingtonpost.com”

Nadler (D-NY-10) 10/22/2021: Tweet – “I am glad that @Sunrisemvmt is acknowledging that antisemitism does not belong anywhere at anytime, including in the progressive movement. We must continue to call out antisemitism wherever and whenever we see it. Link to quoted tweetTo be clear, Sunrise DC’s statement and actions are not in line with our values. Singling out Jewish organizations for removal from a coalition, despite others holding similar views, is antisemitic and unacceptable. https://t.co/PRsRVCpYvg”

Roybal-Allard (D-CA-40) 10/22/2021: Tweet – “One of the last remaining Polish Holocaust survivors in LA, Mr. Stefanski participated in 1944 Warsaw Uprising & endured a Nazi labor camp. His story is both heartbreaking & inspiring. I'm grateful to him & other survivors for sharing their experiences. Link to www.latimes.com”

Schneider (D-IL-10) 10/22/2021: Twitter thread – “I wholeheartedly condemn Sunrise DC’s boycott of this weekend’s Freedom to Vote Relay—Rally in Washington. It is a contemptible action, demonstrating the height of intolerance, bigotry and antisemitism. I am pleased that the national Sunrise Movement has clarified its position and condemned the boycott. I hope that the DC chapter reconsiders its position. American democracy stands on the pedestal of universal voting, which is the point of the Relay-Rally. America’s strength derives from the rich diversity of our people, reflecting a panoply of traditions, perspectives and ideas (E Pluribus Unum). Sunrise DC should try to build bridges rather than stoke hateful divisions.”

Trone (D-MD-6) 10/22/2021: Tweet – “I shouldn't have to say this, but there is no place for hate or intolerance in this country. I am incredibly disappointed by Sunrise DC's effort to exclude Jewish groups from a voting rights demonstration. I join @RepRaskin in urging Sunrise DC to withdraw their statement. Link to quoted tweetHere is my statement on the statement sent out by D.C. Sunrise. https://t.co/muJvGFFw6Q”

Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-23) 10/22/2021: Twitter thread – “1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. This risk is even higher for Ashkenazi Jews who carry the BRCA1 & 2 gene mutation, like myself. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth You are never too young to learn about your family history or ask about your risks for breast cancer. I wrote my survivorship story in @jdforward , & what I am doing in office to make sure women have the resources & tools for early detection. Link to forward.com”

Syria

Chabot (R-OH-1) 10/22/2021: Twitter thread – “Sadly, it appears that President Biden is shifting from the Obama Administration’s disastrous “Lead from Behind” approach to foreign policy, to an even worse “Not Leading At All” scheme. First, there was the debacle in Afghanistan. And now by taking a hands-off approach to Syria, the Biden Administration is only strengthening Assad’s position in the Arab world. Link to foreignpolicy.com Numerous international organizations and human rights groups have condemned Assad’s use of violence and terror, which range from indiscriminate bombing of civilian infrastructure, deliberate use of siege tactics, mass torture, and deployment of chemical weapons. The Biden Administration must make clear to the global community that any renewal of diplomatic relations with Syria must be contingent on Assad and his regime stopping their needless, brutal war against the Syrian people and agreeing to a political solution to the conflict.”

Hagerty (R-TN) 10/22/2021: Tweet – “As Biden shreds sanctions on Putin's Nord Stream 2, gets House to stall bill to stop Uyghur forced labor & yearns to give sanctions relief to Iran—no one should be surprised he's now shredding Assad regime sanctions when U.S. troops in Syria are attacked. Link to quoted tweetThe 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. https://t.co/iuc6uleC14”

Lebanon

Murphy (R-NC-3) 10/22/2021: Twitter thread – “I was honored to visit the Beirut Barracks Memorial at @ArlingtonNatl today to pay my respects ahead of tomorrow's 38th anniversary of the Beirut Bombing that tragically killed 241 Americans and 58 French personnel on October 23, 1983. (1/2) Link to photo I was accompanied by two exceptional Marines from my staff, Col. Ray Celeste Jr. and Capt. Kevin Ryan, who served in the Beirut Battalion. We will never forget the courageous heroes who selflessly gave their lives in service. God bless our veterans & their families. (2/2) 🇺🇸”

Iran

Barr (R-KY-6) 10/22/2021: Twitter thread – “THREAD 🚨Latest from IAEA Director General on Iran Nuclear Deal🚨 Earlier today, I joined with colleagues on the House Foreign Affairs Committee for a briefing from the International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi. What he revealed was disturbing. 🧵⬇️ Link to photo Grossi confirmed that while the Iran Deal was in place and before the U.S. withdrew, Iran failed to declare locations where nuclear material had been present in violation of the agreement and attempted to conceal that noncompliance. Iran also failed to provide the necessary explanation for the presence of nuclear material & impeded IAEA’s access to the locations. IAEA found evidence of use & storage of nuclear material &/or conduct of nuclear-related activities in at least 3 undeclared locations in Iran. Grossi said that IAEA’s “additional protocol” for undeclared nuclear activity was applied only “provisionally” & “voluntarily” under the Iran Deal. This means that under the Iran Deal, Iran wasn’t required to answer questions about the undeclared sites or give IAEA fulsome or timely access to these sites. Grossi’s testimony underscores the fatal flaws in the Iran Deal. It did not have the teeth to hold Iran accountable, it failed to give the the IAEA unfettered access to undeclared sites in a timely manner consistent w/ its additional protocols. Furthermore, it did not punish Iran for its noncompliance. President Trump was right to leave the Iran Nuclear Deal!”

Herrell (R-NM-2) 10/22/2021: Retweet of @LibertyIranian – “Earlier today, @Bryan_E_Leib had the opportunity to say thank you to @RepHerrell for her strong support of the Iranian American community. Thank you Congresswoman! Link to photo”

Meeks (D-NY-5) 10/22/2021: Retweet of @HouseForeign – “CM @RepGregoryMeeks: Productive meeting today with @IAEAOrg’s @RafaelMGrossi where we discussed the IAEA’s role in providing oversight of Iran’s menacing nuclear program and other issues of international concern. Link to photo”

Meeks (D-NY-5) 10/22/2021: Tweet – “CM @RepGregoryMeeks: Productive meeting today with @IAEAOrg’s @RafaelMGrossi where we discussed the IAEA’s role in providing oversight of Iran’s menacing nuclear program and other issues of international concern. Link to photo”

Omar (D-MN-5) 10/22/2021: Retweet of @tparsi – “So I have a piece out with new revelations on why the Iran talks are stalling. It’s controversial because it shows that the picture painted thus far- the hold-up is cuz Iran is uninterested or feels immune to US sanctions-is incomplete, to say the least >> Link to responsiblestatecraft.org”

Tenney (R-NY-22) 10/22/2021: Tweet – “It was a pleasure to meet with @rafaelmgrossi today. We discussed #Iran’s dangerous nuclear advancements & continued obstruction of @IAEAorg oversight. Iran must cooperate fully with the IAEA or face immediate censure. Link to photo”

Wilson (R-SC-2) 10/22/2021: Twitter thread – “This week, along with the Republican Members of the HFAC MENAGC Subcommittee, I sent a letter to Secretary Janet Yellen urging the Biden Administration to reverse course & enforce sanctions on Chinese purchasing of Iranian oil. Two of the biggest malign actors on the globe 1/2 Link to photo have forged a relationship worth over $400 billion. The Administration’s appeasement of Iran in pursuit of a disastrous deal while securing no concessions will have devastating consequences. 2/2”

Wilson (R-SC-2) 10/22/2021: Tweet – “Chairman Meeks and I, along with other members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, met with IAEA Director General Grossi (show here) to discuss the rapid development of Iran’s nuclear program. I remain extremely concerned by the destabilizing actions of the Iranian regime. Link to photo”

Saudi Arabia

Crenshaw (R-TX-2) 10/22/2021: Retweet of @HouseCommerce – “President Biden on lowering American gas prices: “There’s a possibility to be able to bring it down. It depends on a little bit on Saudi Arabi…” @POTUS, no. Let’s unleash American energy, create American jobs, and lower American prices. Link to nypost.com”

Gosar (R-AZ-4) 10/22/2021: Twitter thread – “Let’s talk: Biden on oil/gas and energy prices: “How It Started and How It's Going” @POTUS @NatResources @US_OGA Link to www.cnbc.com   Link to photo Everything is based on Biden’s irrational hatred of oil and gas.  Referring to oil producers Biden said  "Hold them liable for what they have done ... when they don't want to deliver, put them in jail." Dec 2019 @POTUS @US_OGA @NatResources   Link to www.dailymail.co.uk   Link to video That we know, because he said that what he was going to do - “We are going to get rid of fossil fuels." -- Biden, Feb 2020 @US_OGA @NatResources @POTUS  Link to www.youtube.com   Link to video Soon as he could by Executive Order - “No more drilling on federal lands. No ability for the oil industry to continue to drill, period, ends." -- Biden, March 2020 @NatResources @US_OGA @POTUS Link to www.youtube.com   Link to video Gutting oil and gas operations - "Biden suspends oil and gas leasing in slew of executive actions" -- CNBC, Jan 2021 @US_OGA @NatResources @POTUS Link to www.cnbc.com   Link to photo Our nation needs oil and gas. Biden lives in magic fairy land claiming otherwise. "Despite some turbulence, global oil demand is” back.  World Oil magazine, March 2021 @US_OGA @POTUS @NatResources Link to www.worldoil.com   Link to photo But you simply can’t stop "Supply & demand is when the price of a good tends to increase when the supply of that good decreases or when the demand for that good increases." -Every High School Economics Teacher Since the 1700s Link to www.investopedia.com @POTUS @NatResources @US_OGA Link to photo Right now we see the impacts of Biden’s actions on American families and supply chains "Gas is above $3 and it will go higher if OPEC doesn't act soon" -- CNN, July 2021 @POTUS @US_OGA @NatResources Link to www.cbs58.com   Link to photo And suddenly, after harming oil and gas workers, driving up inflation, and hurting the middle class "Biden Pressures OPEC to Speed Production to Lower Gas Prices" -- Bloomberg, August 2021 @POTUS @US_OGA @NatResources Link to www.bloomberg.com   Link to photo Now we get the worst response, instead of backtracking on the terrible decisions Biden starts begging foreign governments - "Top White House aide discussed oil prices with Saudi Arabia" -- Reuters, September 2021 @POTUS @NatResources @US_OGA Link to www.reuters.com   Link to photo Despite all the begging the reality sets in on the results of Biden’s actions "Oil Price Jumps Above $80 and Natural Gas Races Higher, Turbocharged by Supply Shortages" -- Wall Street Journal, October 2021 @POTUS @NatResources @US_OGA Link to www.wsj.com   Link to photo Obviously they should reverse their terrible policy decisions but that isn’t their action instead "Biden team asks oil industry for help to tame gas prices" -- Politico, October 2021 @POTUS @NatResources @US_OGA Link to www.politico.com   Link to photo Now we need to take real action. Americans should demand that Biden roll back restrictions, free American energy producers to produce the energy we need and stop begging other countries to lower our prices. We have the ability, technology and resources to be energy independent.🎤”

Iraq

Escobar (D-TX-16) 10/22/2021: Tweet – ““Whether it’s in El Paso with an AK-47 or in Aurora, we know what has occurred. And it’s not gonna stop unless we do something to stop it.” – @RepJasonCrow. My colleague is right. It’s time our nation’s leaders find the courage to #EndGunViolence. Link to quoted tweetThere’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 https://t.co/Vp71rnS8PX”

Turkey

Mooney (R-WV-2) 10/22/2021: Retweet of @TurkishEmbassy – “We thank Congressmen @RepCohen and @RepAlexMooney for celebrating 98th anniversary of Turkish Republic Day 🇹🇷with a resolution! We are grateful for their commitment and contributions to the strong relationship between our nations! 🇹🇷 🇺🇸 Link to www.congress.gov”

Horn of Africa

McCaul (R-TX-10) 10/22/2021: Tweet – “At yesterday’s committee markup, LR @RepMcCaul gives opening remarks in support of legislation on #HavanaSyndrome Attacks, #Ethiopia, #Burma and #Mozambique, and calls for markup of #Afghanistan ROI. Find it here⬇️ Link to gop-foreignaffairs.house.gov”

Merkley (D-OR) 10/22/2021: Tweet – “The escalation of violence in Northern Ethiopia, including airstrikes on Mekelle, is very concerning. I’m sad to hear of the needless civilian deaths. I call on all sides to come together for honest and open dialogue to resolve this crisis and end the humanitarian catastrophe.”

Afghanistan

Auchincloss (D-MA-4) 10/22/2021: Retweet of @Vets4AmerIdeals – “Over the last 20 years U.S. has built the most robust screening and vetting apparatus in its history to process refugees through the resettlement program. Questions about vetting Afghans are xenophobic and racist.”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 10/22/2021: Tweet – “My House colleagues and I joined this letter urging Sec. of State Blinken and other State Department officials to provide Congressional staff with the tools and guidance they need to best serve constituents and vulnerable populations still trying to leave #Afghanistan. Link to photo”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 10/22/2021: Tweet – “This underscores just how disastrous and flawed the Afghanistan retreat was…the President promised US troops would not leave until all Americans and the Afghan interpreters were evacuated. The Administration’s spin did not match reality. Link to quoted tweetState Dept. informed congressional staff Thursday that it is in touch with 363 American citizens in Afghanistan, 176 of whom want to leave, per @jmhansler That is significantly higher than the estimates of roughly 100 in Aug. which Admin officials regularly cited.”

Bilirakis (R-FL-12) 10/22/2021: Tweet – “Regardless of what the Taliban want, we cannot allow terrorist groups to reconstitute in Afghanistan. I have cosponsored legislation to require a plan for how the U.S. will boost counterterrorism measures within the region. Link to thehill.com”

Bishop (R-NC-9) 10/22/2021: Retweet of @TomCottonAR – “Joe Biden said he's too busy to visit the border. But he wasn't too busy to take a beach vacation in the middle of his chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal.”

Buck (R-CO-4) 10/22/2021: Tweet – “Joe Biden left 100’s of Americans stranded in Afghanistan and lied about it. Link to freebeacon.com”

Burchett (R-TN-2) 10/22/2021: Tweet – “I’d like to see this on the national news. 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”

Clyde (R-GA-9) 10/22/2021: Tweet – “After Biden’s failure to protect Americans in Afghanistan, we must act swiftly to ensure that the abducted missionaries in Haiti don’t face the same fate. Thank you, @CongressmanHice, for your leadership on this devastating situation. Link to quoted tweetAmericans 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 👇 https://t.co/1bGH8RssVJ”

Garcia (R-CA-25) 10/22/2021: Twitter thread – “In Sept. the Biden admin claimed “around 100” Americans were left in Afghanistan. State Dept. is now telling Congress that 363 Americans are still there. They also said since Aug. 31, they have evacuated 218 Americans. The admin has been lying to us for months. 363+218 DOESN'T = 100. The American public deserves transparency and answers - the White House is giving us smoke and mirrors. Link to www.politico.com”

Grothman (R-WI-6) 10/22/2021: Tweet – “Last weekend, it was reported that 17 missionaries, including five children, were abducted in Haiti. I signed this letter with 32 of my colleagues demanding @POTUS take action and ensure these U.S. citizens return home safely. Link to quoted tweetAmericans 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 👇 https://t.co/1bGH8RssVJ”

Herrell (R-NM-2) 10/22/2021: Retweet of @TND – “A soldier has reportedly received medical care after an alleged assault by a group of Afghan evacuees. "The American public needs transparency with these Afghans," said @RepHerrell. "We need to have a handle on who's in our nation, and protect the American people." Link to video”

Hice (R-GA-10) 10/22/2021: Retweet of @Rep_Clyde – “After Biden’s failure to protect Americans in Afghanistan, we must act swiftly to ensure that the abducted missionaries in Haiti don’t face the same fate. Thank you, @CongressmanHice, for your leadership on this devastating situation. Link to quoted tweet”

Hudson (R-NC-8) 10/22/2021: Tweet – “My office has not had a briefing from the State Dept. since 9/15 yet still has 1,900 US citizens, residents and allies we are working with left behind in Afghanistan. The Biden administration may have moved on from this debacle, but we will not stop until we bring Americans home. Link to quoted tweetState Dept. informed congressional staff Thursday that it is in touch with 363 American citizens in Afghanistan, 176 of whom want to leave, per @jmhansler That is significantly higher than the estimates of roughly 100 in Aug. which Admin officials regularly cited.”

Issa (R-CA-50) 10/21/2021: Tweet – “He also pledged not to abandon any Americans in Afghanistan. Link to www.foxnews.com”

Issa (R-CA-50) 10/22/2021: Tweet – “The State Department can’t just say off the record to Congressional staff that they’ve been lying from day one about the number of American citizens they stranded in Afghanistan. Link to quoted tweetState Dept. informed congressional staff Thursday that it is in touch with 363 American citizens in Afghanistan, 176 of whom want to leave, per @jmhansler That is significantly higher than the estimates of roughly 100 in Aug. which Admin officials regularly cited.”

Issa (R-CA-50) 10/22/2021: Tweet – “I can confirm that the Biden White House and State Department have repeatedly lied about the number of American citizens they abandoned in Afghanistan.”

Johnson (R-OH-6) 10/22/2021: Tweet – “.@StateDept admitted there are still Americans stranded in #Afghanistan who want out. @POTUS @JoeBiden's handling of this is unprecedented and shameful. Link to quoted tweetState Dept. informed congressional staff Thursday that it is in touch with 363 American citizens in Afghanistan, 176 of whom want to leave, per @jmhansler That is significantly higher than the estimates of roughly 100 in Aug. which Admin officials regularly cited.”

Kim (R-CA-39) 10/22/2021: Retweet of @MeridianIntl – “@RepYoungKim shares her perspectives on human rights in the US, as well as Afghanistan: "Human rights need to be a bipartisan issue." #MeridianSummit”

LaTurner (R-KS-2) 10/22/2021: Tweet – “Joe Biden has failed to bring home every American stuck in Afghanistan. Now, 16 Americans have been taken hostage in Haiti. I joined my colleagues, led by @CongressmanHice, to demand that the Biden Admin do everything in its power to get the kidnapped Americans home safely. ⤵️ Link to photo”

Long (R-MO-7) 10/22/2021: Retweet of @FoxNews – “Afghan refugee charged with rape in Montana, governor says, demanding resettlement halt Link to www.foxnews.com”

Mast (R-FL-18) 10/22/2021: Tweet – “Tragic and completely avoidable. There are no words to describe my level of anger. Link to quoted tweetTaliban beheaded female volleyball player, posted photos online, coach says https://t.co/YuEVbM8cS9 https://t.co/8XZBKIpWAa”

McClain (R-MI-10) 10/22/2021: Tweet – “Thrilled the House is voting on my bill to honor the memories of the 13 fallen servicemembers who died in Afghanistan on Aug. 26th next week. Link to quoted tweetHouse plans to vote next week on legislation "to award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal, in commemoration to the service members who perished in Afghanistan on August 26th,during the evacuation of citizens of the U.S. & Afghan allies at Hamid Karzai International Airport."”

McClain (R-MI-10) 10/22/2021: Tweet – “It's unacceptable that Americans are still stranded in #Afghanistan Link to quoted tweetState Dept. informed congressional staff Thursday that it is in touch with 363 American citizens in Afghanistan, 176 of whom want to leave, per @jmhansler That is significantly higher than the estimates of roughly 100 in Aug. which Admin officials regularly cited.”

Meijer (R-MI-3) 10/22/2021: Retweet of @Phil_Mattingly – “State Dept. informed congressional staff Thursday that it is in touch with 363 American citizens in Afghanistan, 176 of whom want to leave, per @jmhansler That is significantly higher than the estimates of roughly 100 in Aug. which Admin officials regularly cited.”

Meijer (R-MI-3) 10/22/2021: Retweet of @guypbenson – “Less than 100 =/= 363 This figure doesn’t count thousands of legal US residents and tens of thousands of Afghan allies Link to quoted tweet”

Meuser (R-PA-9) 10/22/2021: Tweet – “This is unacceptable! POTUS must stop letting people into the US illegally & every refugee must be fully vetted. I introduced a Resolution calling on Biden to secure the US by denying entry to certain individuals due to a heightened terror threat from an unstable Afghanistan. Link to quoted tweetAfghan refugee charged with rape in Montana, governor says, demanding resettlement halt https://t.co/HEo7D0wmSM”

Miller (R-IL-15) 10/22/2021: Tweet – “Biden left Americans behind. Link to quoted tweetState Dept. informed congressional staff Thursday that it is in touch with 363 American citizens in Afghanistan, 176 of whom want to leave, per @jmhansler That is significantly higher than the estimates of roughly 100 in Aug. which Admin officials regularly cited.”

Miller-Meeks (R-IA-2) 10/22/2021: Tweet – “Republicans house members, especially veterans, have repeatedly asked for the # of Americans in Afghanistan and then # left behind after the incompetent withdrawal, but totals illusory. Leave no America behind was forgotten by this President and his administration. Link to quoted tweetSen. Ben Sasse on news there are more US citizens left in Afghanistan than Biden administration originally said... https://t.co/iJKd36nM4e”

Omar (D-MN-5) 10/22/2021: Retweet of @UN_Women – “"The women of Afghanistan are a source of pride for the country. And we had to fight for whatever we have today. When you gain something, you don’t give it up." Naheed had to flee from her home in Herat as the Taliban took over Afghanistan in August 2021. Link to www.unwomen.org”

Pfluger (R-TX-11) 10/22/2021: Tweet – “President Biden promised that NO Americans would be left behind. Now his admin. is forced to admit that they stranded almost FOUR HUNDRED. Link to quoted tweetState Dept. informed congressional staff Thursday that it is in touch with 363 American citizens in Afghanistan, 176 of whom want to leave, per @jmhansler That is significantly higher than the estimates of roughly 100 in Aug. which Admin officials regularly cited.”

Rosendale (R-MT-0) 10/22/2021: Retweet of @aaronflint – “Afghan rape suspect was placed in Missoula by the Biden State Department...US citizens left behind...clearly focused on the right priorities here. Link to quoted tweet”

Rosendale (R-MT-0) 10/22/2021: Tweet – “My SECURE America Act would prevent unvetted foreign nationals from terrorizing our country. And yes, @RepJerryNadler, the tens of thousands of unvetted Afghan evacuees already resettled throughout the country must be removed immediately. Link to video”

Stauber (R-MN-8) 10/22/2021: Retweet of @NatResources – “🚨HAPPENING NOW 🚨 Join our forum examining how @POTUS's disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan opened the door to hostile actors, allowing them to expand their control of the critical minerals supply chain. Link to www.youtube.com”

Tiffany (R-WI-7) 10/22/2021: Tweet – “Biden’s disastrous withdrawal leaves the door open for the Taliban and China to take advantage of Afghanistan's mineral wealth. We must do all that we can to produce these key minerals here at home and reduce dependency on adversaries like China. 🇺🇸 Link to video”

Torres (D-NY-15) 10/21/2021: Twitter thread – “In your view, Biden is not progressive for failing to abolish child poverty overnight amid overwhelming obstructionism from the filibuster, the Republican Party, and conservative Democrats with veto power. The obstructionists, not Biden, should be blamed for the obstructions. Link to quoted tweetChild poverty shouldn't exist & halving it shouldn't be temporary, climate provisions are being slashed as the world burns, the min wage hasn't been raised since '09, & the infrastructure bills you're bragging "advancing" aren't final. But good job on Afghanistan. 👍🏾 https://t.co/BhDN84q70O Biden is not a dictator. He is a President with no votes to spare in the Senate and only three votes to spare in the House.”

Turner (R-OH-10) 10/22/2021: Tweet – “President Biden needs to be doing more to get stranded Americans OUT of Afghanistan. After all, he abandoned them in the middle of the night. @FoxBusiness @DavidAsmanfox Link to video”

Van Duyne (R-TX-24) 10/22/2021: Twitter thread – “This week's #HometownHero is Tarrant County Sheriff @BillWaybourn for his role in bringing down 115 felons involved in a human trafficking ring. Thank you, Sheriff Waybourn, @TxDPS, @fortworthpd, @ArlingtonPD, and @DHSgov for making North Texas a safer place to live. Link to video   Link to reply@RepBethVanDuyne @BillWaybourn @TxDPS @fortworthpd @ArlingtonPD @DHSgov I'm a 19 years old actress, model star of 2020, Golf Sport woman and trade marketer in all medias of kabul specially in tolo TV. I was targeted by the Taliban supporters and  am still in hide. I filled the all emigrant forms but still waiting for evacuation. Please help us. @LS48157937 @BillWaybourn @TxDPS @fortworthpd @ArlingtonPD @DHSgov Please call my office at 972-966-5500!”

Van Duyne (R-TX-24) 10/22/2021: Twitter thread – “While the @StateDept celebrated international pronouns day yesterday, the Taliban beheaded a female volleyball player. This is the price we pay when our government puts “wokeness” above everything else. Link to nypost.com   Link to reply@RepBethVanDuyne @StateDept Please DM me Ma’am i need to talk to you. I am contacting you from Afghanistan please please please please @Ahmadeyyyi @StateDept Please call my office at 972-966-5500!”

Cornyn (R-TX) 10/22/2021: Retweet of @Phil_Mattingly – “State Dept. informed congressional staff Thursday that it is in touch with 363 American citizens in Afghanistan, 176 of whom want to leave, per @jmhansler That is significantly higher than the estimates of roughly 100 in Aug. which Admin officials regularly cited.”

Cotton (R-AR) 10/22/2021: Twitter thread – “Unsurprisingly, the administration either miscalculated, didn’t care, or outright lied about the number of Americans President Biden left behind in Afghanistan. Despite continued evacuations, even more Americans remain now than the Biden administration estimated months ago, along with countless Afghan allies. President Biden must do more to rescue Americans trapped in a disaster of his own making. Link to www.cotton.senate.gov”

Cotton (R-AR) 10/22/2021: Tweet – “Joe Biden said he's too busy to visit the border. But he wasn't too busy to take a beach vacation in the middle of his chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal.”

Cotton (R-AR) 10/22/2021: Retweet of @SenTomCotton – “Unsurprisingly, the administration either miscalculated, didn’t care, or outright lied about the number of Americans President Biden left behind in Afghanistan.”

Cruz (R-TX) 10/22/2021: Tweet – “You’ll of course see this on the 6 o’clock news. No? Wonder why…. 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”

Cruz (R-TX) 10/22/2021: Tweet – “Why did you leave them behind? Link to quoted tweetState Dept: We know of 363 American citizens still abandoned in Afghanistan https://t.co/pQns8pV6b4”

Daines (R-MT) 10/22/2021: Tweet – “Crisis at the southern border. Rising crime. Disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal. Sinking economy. @JoeBiden’s policies are devastating. Enough is enough. Link to video”

Inhofe (R-OK) 10/22/2021: Tweet – “The SIV program has been a lifeline for the 1000s of Afghans who helped our mission, whose lives are now at risk after they were left behind in @POTUS’s disastrous drawdown. My colleagues & I are asking for a thorough review of this program to ensure we’re fulfilling our promise. Link to quoted tweetToday, @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. https://t.co/asIUux8ZlM”

Portman (R-OH) 10/22/2021: Tweet – “It is completely unacceptable that 176 US citizens are still trying to get out of Afghanistan. The Biden admin must take any and all action necessary to bring these Americans home ASAP. Link to www.cnn.com”

Scott (R-FL) 10/22/2021: Tweet – “Biden abandoned Americans in Afghanistan. Then he lied about it over & over. We must launch the bipartisan, bicameral Joint Select Committee I have proposed to investigate this horrific failure. Joe Biden has to answer for his deadly & disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal. Link to quoted tweetState Dept. informed congressional staff Thursday that it is in touch with 363 American citizens in Afghanistan, 176 of whom want to leave, per @jmhansler That is significantly higher than the estimates of roughly 100 in Aug. which Admin officials regularly cited.”

Shaheen (D-NH) 10/22/2021: Tweet – “This is horrific. Over the past 2 decades, women judges appointed to Afghanistan's judiciary were one of its greatest success stories. Now, hundreds of them face danger because of their efforts to deliver justice to women. We cannot accept the Taliban's assault on women. Link to quoted tweetSince the Taliban released hundreds of prisoners, female judges in Afghanistan who delivered justice to women are facing threats from the men they sentenced. “I lost my job and now I can’t even go outside,” said one former judge who is in hiding. https://t.co/0hN9MNTn0N”

Other - Middle East

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 10/22/2021: Tweet – “Knowing 52 with al Qaeda ties + others on terror watch list have tried entering USA from Mexico this year, it should concern EVERYONE that a record-high 1.73M have illegally crossed our border. This is only who's been caught - imagine the unsecured parts! Link to www.washingtontimes.com”

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 10/22/2021: Retweet of @RepMalliotakis – “Knowing 52 with al Qaeda ties + others on terror watch list have tried entering USA from Mexico this year, it should concern EVERYONE that a record-high 1.73M have illegally crossed our border. This is only who's been caught - imagine the unsecured parts! Link to www.washingtontimes.com”