Members on the Record (Automated) for Mon November 08, 2021

Israel - Palestine

Omar (D-MN-5) 11/08/2021: Retweet of @BtSIsrael – “BREAKING: @washingtonpost investigation reveals IDF rollout of "Blue Wolf" — highly invasive surveillance technology to record the personal data and keep track of Palestinians living in the West Bank. This invasion of privacy is on a whole new level. Link to www.washingtonpost.com”

Hagerty (R-TN) 11/07/2021: Tweet – “Pleased to have my colleagues in the House join me in working to block the Biden Administration’s inflammatory plan to reopen a U.S. consulate for the Palestinians that divides Jerusalem, subverting the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995. Link to www.breitbart.com”

Scott (R-FL) 11/08/2021: Tweet – “Democrats and @CNN want to focus on attacking Trump. The more they focus on Trump the more Republicans win. .@JoeBiden is NOT supporting Israel. NOT standing up to China. NOT fighting for good jobs and lower costs. Voters are rejecting the Dems’ agenda. Link to video”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Castro (D-TX-20) 11/07/2021: Retweet of @SarabiaTX – “Today @JoaquinCastrotx will join the Jewish Federation of San Antonio in solidarity and to raise awareness of the Chinese government committing a modern-day genocide against the Uyghur people in Xinjiang. Event open to the public and press. Learn more: Link to www.hmmsa.org   Link to photo”

Castro (D-TX-20) 11/07/2021: Tweet – “Wonderful to join folks at the Jewish Community Center @HolocaustSA Memorial Museum. I condemned the recent anti-Semitic incidents in San Antonio and Austin and spoke about the People Republic of China’s genocide of Uyghur people in Xinjiang. Link to photo”

Rubio (R-FL) 11/08/2021: Retweet of @CPG_USHMM – “Tomorrow, 12PM ET: Join @SenRubioPress @RepMcGovern @Dolkun_Isa @GulchehraHoja @SaretaAshraph @eosnos @NaomiKikoler & Holocaust survivor Rae Goldfarb to discuss Chinese government’s assault on the #Uyghur people & our new report detailing these crimes. Link to www.facebook.com   Link to photo”

Iran

Joyce (R-PA-13) 11/08/2021: Tweet – “The Energy Information Administration (EIA) has released a report warning that the cost of heating oil is expected to rise approximately 43% compared to last year. The Biden Administration cannot rely on OPEC nations like Iran, Venezuela, and Saudi Arabia for our energy needs. Link to photo”

Menendez (D-NJ) 11/07/2021: Tweet – “I strongly condemn the reported drone attack last night on Iraqi Prime Minister @MAKadhimi’s residence and urge a rapid and transparent investigation so the perpetrators can be brought to justice. The United States’ commitment to Iraq’s stability and security is ironclad. Link to quoted tweetMost analysts saw the attack as a warning to Mustafa al-Kadhimi, Iraq’s prime minister, and his allies rather than as an assassination attempt. The prime minister has remained in power by balancing Iraqi relations between Iran and the U.S. https://t.co/6HSfrQdnLj”

Egypt

Beyer (D-VA-8) 11/07/2021: Tweet – “Egyptian human rights activist Ramy Shaath has now been imprisoned for 28 months without formal charges or a trial. This is a gross injustice perpetrated by the Sisi regime, and I continue to call for his immediate release. #FreeRamyShaath”

Iraq

Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1) 11/08/2021: Twitter thread – “This weekend I attended the 15th Annual Lower Makefield Township Veterans Day Ceremony & Parade, hosted by @LMTGOV, to celebrate the brave men and women who have honorably served our nation. (1/2) Link to photo This year, we honored the memory of Dennis Hough, the stonemason who helped build the Veterans Square Monument. We also recognized Parade Marshal Captain Adrian Saguil, a decorated veteran who served two tours in Iraq. Our community is incredibly grateful for their service. (2/2)”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 11/07/2021: Retweet of @NPRMichel – “@RepRubenGallego has one of those incredible stories —from poverty to Harvard—to service in Marines in Iraq where his unit was one of the hardest hit. He’s written a really powerful book about all those experiences and he talks about it on @npratc tonight -mm”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 11/08/2021: Retweet of @jsaif99 – “My good friend Arizona Representative @RubenGallego wrote his first book about his harrowing experiences in Iraq with Lima Company, 3/25, sadly losing more Marines than any other unit. Order your copy—and buy one for all the veterans you know—today. Link to www.harpercollins.com   Link to photo”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 11/08/2021: Retweet of @SkyNetPlatform – “In his new memoir "They Called Us 'Lucky': The Life and Afterlife of the Iraq War's Hardest Hit Unit" Ruben Gallego details how a poor Latino student enrolled at Harvard ended up as an infantryman assigned t... Link to skynetplatforms.com”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 11/08/2021: Retweet of @Newsweek – “In his new memoir "They Called Us 'Lucky': The Life and Afterlife of the Iraq War's Hardest Hit Unit" Ruben Gallego details how a poor Latino student enrolled at Harvard ended up as an infantryman assigned to Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine ... Link to www.newsweek.com”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 11/08/2021: Retweet of @RubenGallego – “Hope you can join me and @changinghands for my first official book launch!! “They Called Us Lucky” , the story of Lima 3/25 Iraq War’s hardest hit unit. Link to www.changinghands.com”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 11/08/2021: Retweet of @KHShan – “No doubt they'd support Rep. Ruben Gallego. He's a Harvard Latino, Veteran, son of immigrants, and author of "They Called Us "Lucky": The Life and Afterlife of the Iraq War's Hardest Hit Unit." Link to quoted tweet”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 11/08/2021: Retweet of @KHShan – “@chipfranklin Just learned that Rep. Rugen Gallego may run against Sinema. Harvard Latino, Veteran, son of immigrants, and author of "They Called Us "Lucky": The Life and Afterlife of the Iraq War's Hardest Hit Unit."”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 11/08/2021: Retweet of @HarperAudio – “#OnDeckAudio for 11.9.21 - an author read from #LouiseErdrich, a chronicle of @RubenGallego's time in the Iraq war, and a guide to being Texan from the editors of @TexasMonthly!!! Link to soundcloud.com”

Khanna (D-CA-17) 11/08/2021: Tweet – “Same. This is a matter of priorities. Investing in our people—instead of endless wars—shouldn’t be difficult. Link to quoted tweetI wish Congress had taken this much time for due diligence before invading Iraq.”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 11/07/2021: Tweet – “LR @RepMcCaul “I strongly condemn last night’s attack on the residence of Iraqi PM Kadhimi. This is a blatant attack on Iraqi sovereignty. I will continue to work to support a sovereign and democratic Iraq safe for all its citizens.””

Meeks (D-NY-5) 11/07/2021: Twitter thread – “CM @RepGregoryMeeks: I strongly condemn the recent attack on Iraqi PM @MAKadhimi's residence and violence by non-state militias in Baghdad. Link to www.washingtonpost.com I recall my July meeting with PM @MAKadhimi and encourage a strong continued US-Iraqi partnership in support of an independent, peaceful, and sovereign Iraq where Iraqis can express themselves free from intimidation or violence. Link to quoted tweetCM @RepGregoryMeeks: Proud to welcome Iraqi PM @MAKadhimi to the House to discuss important aspects of the US-Iraq relationship, including continued efforts against non-state militias, COVID, new commercial projects, and support to help Iraq ensure free and fair elections in Oct. https://t.co/loO8pC17pC”

Menendez (D-NJ) 11/08/2021: Retweet of @SFRCdems – “I strongly condemn the reported drone attack last night on Iraqi Prime Minister @MAKadhimi’s residence and urge a rapid and transparent investigation so the perpetrators can be brought to justice. The United States’ commitment to Iraq’s stability and security is ironclad. Link to quoted tweet”

Qatar

Braun (R-IN) 11/08/2021: Tweet – “I co-sponsored this resolution expressing appreciation for Qatar's help evacuating allies that President Biden left in Afghanistan. I know of one family with connections to Indiana that took refuge in Qatar, and I appreciate their willingness to assist. Link to www.congress.gov”

Horn of Africa

McCaul (R-TX-10) 11/08/2021: Tweet – “LR @RepMcCaul: “I am monitoring the security situation in #Ethiopia, particularly the needs of American citizens and U.S. Embassy personnel. More information and resources available here." ⬇️ Link to quoted tweetEthiopia: The security environment remains very fluid. The U.S. Embassy urges U.S citizens to depart now using commercially available options. Although seats on commercial flights are currently available, we cannot predict when demand will exceed capacity. https://t.co/XVe3fLaS3Y https://t.co/RF4LQWxYqw”

Meeks (D-NY-5) 11/07/2021: Tweet – “CM @RepGregoryMeeks: Just spoke to @EthEmbassyUS about safe passage of AMCITs trying to leave Ethiopia. Top priority is the safety of citizens & those staff working tirelessly at Emb. Addis Ababa.”

Cardin (D-MD) 11/08/2021: Twitter thread – “As the conflict in Ethiopia intensifies, I am gravely concerned about the TPLF and coalition forces advancing towards Addis Ababa and its devastating impact on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the country. Reports of people being ethnically targeted and detained due to the declared state of emergency is very concerning. Restriction of human rights is unacceptable. Now more than ever, all parties must cease hostilities and engage in dialogue. Link to www.msn.com”

Afghanistan

Clyde (R-GA-9) 11/08/2021: Tweet – “.@POTUS, how does Gen. Milley have time for a PR stunt at a college football game when there are still 14,000 Americans trapped behind enemy lines in Afghanistan? Link to photo”

Harshbarger (R-TN-1) 11/08/2021: Tweet – “The Biden admin also hoped that Afghanistan wouldn't be taken over by the Taliban... "Hoping" is not enough. The Biden admin needs to take action! Link to quoted tweetBiden admin’s plan to lower gas prices: Step 1) Destroy the American energy industry with burdensome overregulation Step 2) "Hope" it gets better https://t.co/I9VWDIkUiO”

Johnson (R-OH-6) 11/08/2021: Tweet – “And there are still 16 American Christian missionaries being held hostage in #Haiti including children Link to quoted tweetToday is Sunday, November 7th 2021 and there are still Americans trapped in Afghanistan because Joe Biden abandoned them.”

Morelle (D-NY-25) 11/07/2021: Tweet – “Grateful for the chance to welcome our Afghan allies to Rochester this morning. We have a duty to ensure these men and women and their families are safe. As a member of @HASCDemocrats, I am committed to providing the resources necessary to keep our promise. Link to photo”

Slotkin (D-MI-8) 11/07/2021: Tweet – “This weekend, I’m grateful to be in Albania for a bipartisan congressional delegation to thank the Albanians for their generosity, meet the Afghans our team helped evacuate (many affiliated with @michiganstateu) & learn more about the Balkans & the region’s deep ties to Michigan. Link to photo”

Van Duyne (R-TX-24) 11/07/2021: Tweet – “Biden ‘07: leaving weapons in Afghanistan is BAAAAAYAAAD Biden ‘21: hands billions of dollars in weaponry to terrorists, “Success!” 🙄 Link to quoted tweetWell isn’t this interesting. https://t.co/kDBNwBLJQS”

Hagerty (R-TN) 11/08/2021: Tweet – “The only possible reason for Biden's unconstitutional course of action is politics–creating a distraction from the crises engulfing the admin, from Afghanistan to the border to increasing inflation. Link to www.foxnews.com”