Members on the Record (Automated) for Thu November 11, 2021

Israel - Palestine

Bowman (D-NY-16) 11/10/2021: Tweet – “Had the honor of meeting with children today in the occupied West Bank city Hebron. There are streets they cannot walk and places they cannot go, simply because they are Palestinian. When I asked about their dreams, their answer was simple: freedom. The occupation must end. Link to photo”

Cohen (D-TN-9) 11/10/2021: Retweet of @Isaac_Herzog – “The U.S.-Israel relationship is an essential strategic alliance. My wife Michal and I were delighted to welcome to the President's Residence in Jerusalem our friends @SenatorCardin, @LeaderHoyer, @SenBobCasey, @senrobportman, @RepCohen, @repcleaver and their spouses. 🇮🇱🤝🇺🇸 Link to photo”

Pocan (D-WI-2) 11/10/2021: In reply to TweetWestern politicians take a souvenir photo with an indigenous Palestinian in the Susiya ghetto, south of the Hebron ghetto, and thank Israel's apartheid regime and its army for being able to have their photo taken without having to witness any pogroms by Zionist settlers. https://t.co/C2pjvwkYky – “@dlobatob I don’t mean to say that you don’t understand punctuation marks but if you read the tweet it was thanking two organizations. Has an exclamation mark after them. Then puts two people on notice. Reading is fundamental.”

Pocan (D-WI-2) 11/10/2021: In reply to TweetThanking the IDF, Israel, JStreet and breaking the silence all in one tweet. Enough said. https://t.co/RSenfiVbjC – “@Shepherds4Good Please re-read the tweet and see the placement of the exclamation point. Reading is fundamental.”

Pocan (D-WI-2) 11/10/2021: In reply to TweetYes thank you J street and the IDF 🙃 https://t.co/YDELFBq1zn – “@zachmonty Please re-read the tweet and see where the punctuation mark is placed. The ! is only after the two organizations. The others are put on notice. Sigh. So much for solidarity.”

Pocan (D-WI-2) 11/11/2021: In reply to Tweet“Thanks IDF!” Cool! https://t.co/NR7SXIuU2w – “@Jacuzzi_Boi Should you someday learn how to read, you will notice that the! used was after two organizations, the other two were put on notice that we’re watching. Good luck with that remedial process.”

Scott (R-FL) 11/10/2021: Tweet – “The Biden admin’s refusal to stand by our great ally Israel & reject the right of return for Palestinian refugees only threatens the Jewish STATE of ISRAEL & empowers our ally’s enemies in the @UN. Joe Biden must stop being weak & protect Israel from those who wish it harm. Link to quoted tweetThe Biden administration abstained from – but did not reject – a General Assembly resolution affirming the right of return for Palestinian refugees to sovereign Israel. https://t.co/0aTyYIGOhg”

Apartheid

Pocan (D-WI-2) 11/10/2021: In reply to TweetIm so confused - why thank the Apartheid state &its army? Aren't they the source of violence against Nasser & the Sussia community u want to "make sure [doesnt] occur"? Maybe just vote to cut $3.8b in US military support for them. That's worked to stem racial violence in the past https://t.co/ttSjNHpE2I – “@4noura I don’t mean to suggest you don’t understand punctuation marks, but perhaps you missed the exclamation mark after thanking two organizations. After that the other two were mentioned to put them on notice. Perhaps don’t just assume everyone’s doing the wrong thing.”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Bacon (R-NE-2) 11/10/2021: Tweet – “ICYMI: "Rep. Don Bacon appeared at the Jewish Community Center as part of an effort to make burying veterans as stress-free as possible. He was joined by members of the Omaha National Cemetery and VA employees who laid out various burial benefits." Link to www.3newsnow.com”

Bowman (D-NY-16) 11/11/2021: Twitter thread – “Had the chilling and debilitating experience of visiting Yad Vashem - World Holocaust Remembrance Center today—revisiting the evil that was the Holocaust. This all began with the seeds of hate that were allowed to grow. Link to photo Hate and evil is not that far away if we allow our psyche to collapse and if we don’t do the humane work of understanding, sharing, and taking care of each other within this beautiful life that we share. I pray we discover our collective humanity together. The faces of the millions of Jewish people are remembered here. Their memory and their lives serve as a sobering reminder that we can’t allow anti-semitism and hatred of any kind to exist. Sharing their memory with you: Link to video”

Castro (D-TX-20) 11/10/2021: Retweet of @PrivacyWrites – “My mom is a holocaust hidden child survivor. @JoaquinCastroTx represents the Texas 20th District. His outreach to State and immigration records allowed my mom, 90 years old, to finally obtain justice for the illegal deportation of her parents by French railway. Link to photo”

Meng (D-NY-6) 11/10/2021: Tweet – “Today marks the 83rd anniversary of the Night of Broken Glass, #Kristallnacht, an infamous evening of destruction, hate & death in the Jewish community. It is a painful reminder why we must always stay unified against any & all forms of hate and anti-Semitism at home and abroad.”

Stansbury (D-NM-1) 11/10/2021: Tweet – “On this day in 1938, Nazis attacked Jewish communities across Germany & Austria during the “Night of Broken Glass.” Let’s use today to recommit to our fight against antisemitism and our defense of the democracy that’s the foundation of our multicultural society.”

Stanton (D-AZ-9) 11/10/2021: Tweet – “I was honored to celebrate the Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center's 100th anniversary. The center's rich and diverse history, as Phoenix's first synagogue and at one point housing Chinese and Spanish-speaking churches, helped shape our community as we know it. Link to photo”

Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-23) 11/10/2021: Tweet – “Over two days 83 years ago, the 'night of broken glass' became the night of broken lives, families and dreams. As we remember the deadly, horrific #Kristallnacht riots, it’s crucial that today we fight antisemitism & always stand up against hatred, lies, and bigotry. #NeverAgain”

Williams (D-GA-5) 11/10/2021: Tweet – “On Nov. 8 and Nov. 9, we remember #Kristallnacht, when Jewish people and their communities were attacked and destroyed. Anti-Semitism is alive and well today. By reckoning with our past, can we build a world where ALL are welcome - no matter how you worship or what you look like. Link to photo”

Iran

Boebert (R-CO-3) 11/10/2021: Tweet – “If it’s a day ending in “Y”, Honorary Iranian Mullah John Kerry is thinking of a way to kill American jobs. Link to quoted tweetJohn Kerry Says US ‘Won’t Have Coal’ By 2030 https://t.co/GtdCINPUaD”

Tenney (R-NY-22) 11/11/2021: Tweet – “This is exactly why I called on the Biden Administration to reverse its disastrous decision to remove the #Houthis from the U.S. list of Foreign Terrorist Organizations. With #Iran’s support, the Houthis continue to kill, kidnap, & terrorize. We must re-designate them as an FTO. Link to quoted tweetBREAKING: Iran-Backed Militants Storm US Embassy in Yemen, Seize Hostages and Equipment -- State Dept tells me it is 'concerned about the breach of the compound,' demands release of hostages & equipment https://t.co/vA8sQc35mt”

Egypt

Hill (R-AR-2) 11/10/2021: Tweet – “My statement on @USCIRF’s recent report on religious freedom in Egypt. While I am pleased to see that religiously motivated violence has declined, discrimination against Christians and other religious minorities is still predominant in society. Link to photo”

Saudi Arabia

Khanna (D-CA-17) 11/11/2021: Retweet of @HassanElTayyab – “Congress should also work to retain the @RoKhanna-@BernieSanders Yemen #NDAA amendment to end all US complicity in the Saudi war on Yemen and intro a Yemen WPR. After 7 years of US support for the Saudi war/blockade & millions on the edge of famine, #YemenCantWait any longer!”

Malinowski (D-NJ-7) 11/10/2021: Twitter thread – “While the admin has suspended offensive weapons sales to @modgovksa, it continues to provide logistical support and spare parts that are permitting an escalation of offensive #Saudi Air Force operations in #Yemen. That needs to stop. Tom, @RepMcGovern, @RepAdamSchiff, @RepSaraJacobs, @RepColinAllred, @JoaquinCastrotx & @RepAndyKimNJ issued the below statement on the State Department’s notification to Congress of major weapons sales to the Saudi Air Force. Link to malinowski.house.gov”

Omar (D-MN-5) 11/10/2021: Tweet – “Agree. Selling weapons to Saudi Arabia while they continue to slaughter Yemenis is unacceptable. If we truly believe in putting human rights at the center of our foreign policy we would not be arming human rights abusers. Working on legislation to stop this sale this week. Link to quoted tweetNEW: Prominent Democrats (including @RepAdamSchiff @RepMalinowski) slam Biden's decision to sell $650 million in new weapons to Saudi Arabia, citing its continued brutality in Yemen. https://t.co/UXF1qXEG7v”

Jordan

Burchett (R-TN-2) 11/11/2021: Tweet – “King Abdullah is a bad ass. Link to quoted tweetولدي الحسين، تمنياتي لك بالتوفيق والسداد بمناسبة ترفيعك إلى رتبة نقيب في الجيش العربي المصطفوي، لتمضي إلى الأمام مع رفاق السلاح وتبقى الفارس الهاشمي الذي نذرته لخدمة وطنه وشعبه الأردني الوفي وأمتيه العربية والإسلامية https://t.co/dWwXsFSF7K”

Iraq

Emmer (R-MN-6) 11/11/2021: Twitter thread – “The men and women who take an oath to protect our nation do so with great bravery and risk enormous personal sacrifice. It makes sense that veterans’ commitment to service would continue after their time in the military has ended. Link to photo This Veterans Day, join me in saluting these veterans who continue to serve, even after their call of duty. Read on to learn more about some heroes from Minnesota ⤵️ After losing a leg in Afghanistan as a Navy Corpsman, Thomas Scott of Burnsville founded his own nonprofit, @SemperFiFund, to help injured service members transition from long-term rehabilitation to independence. Link to www.startribune.com @SemperFiFund Roy Reiser, a veteran of World War II, has spent the last 74 years supporting fellow veterans and his community in his work with the American Legion. The Pine County resident was honored by Quilts of Valor for his service. Link to www.msn.com Ben Peterson was welcomed by Vietnam veterans after returning home from two years of service in Iraq. After surviving a battle with PTSD, he founded the nonprofit Engage Your Destiny to bring hope & healing to veterans and their families. Link to www.swnewsmedia.com I recently heard the story of Sixth District veteran Russ Jorgenson. Russ served as a Tech Sargent in WWII from June of 1942 to November of 1945 with the 19th bomb squadron and 22nd bomb group, flying in B-24’s as a radio operator and gunner. Thank you for your service, Russ! Link to photo”

Fischbach (R-MN-7) 11/11/2021: Tweet – “I would like to express my gratitude to all veterans. From the greens of Lexington and Concord to the streets of Baghdad and Kabul, U.S. armed forces have fought valiantly to keep America free. And we owe them a debt of gratitude that can never be repaid. #VeteransDay #MN07 Link to photo”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 11/10/2021: Twitter thread – “Definitely one of the weirdest/funniest shit that occurred. and I of course was the only weirdo that cheered it on. Link to quoted tweet@RubenGallego Punching Oliver North is one of the highlights of this otherwise very tragic part of the story #TheyCalledUsLucky   Link to reply@RubenGallego WHO got punched?! @MandHF My Gunny punched Oliver North in the Iraq War. Link to reply@RubenGallego Wait what lol where can I read about it lol @TeddyB00 To be clear I didn’t punch Oliver North, my Gunny did. I just cheered for it! Link to www.amazon.com   Link to reply@RubenGallego Absolutely buying lol amazing @TeddyB00 Thanks you will learn lots about my guys! Link to reply@RubenGallego @MandHF Can someone please tell such an awesome story? @LastGreatAct @MandHF It’s in the book. It is a really small part. Link to www.amazon.com @MaggieDay55 It is!! Link to www.amazon.com”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 11/10/2021: Retweet of @RubenGallego – “@MandHF My Gunny punched Oliver North in the Iraq War.”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 11/10/2021: Tweet – “I hate hearing my own voice. But I did my own audio for the book. For those that like audiobooks here is a short snip of, THEY CALLED US LUCKY! Link to quoted tweetFrom Congressman @RubenGallego comes THEY CALLED US LUCKY - a 21st-century Band of Brothers chronicling the eternal bonds forged between the Marines of Lima Company, the hardest-hit unit of the Iraq War. Listen Here: https://t.co/oaqI7VnhGL @HarperCollins @customhousebks https://t.co/LtmR0aO8y0”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 11/10/2021: Tweet – “Hope you can join me @Olivianuzzi for a book discussion hosted by @changinghands . THEY CALLED US “LUCKY”, the story of Lima 3/25 the Iraq War’s hardest hit unit. Link to www.changinghands.com”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 11/11/2021: Retweet of @dandpcs – “In honor of #VeteransDay, we'd like to highlight & thank @RubenGallego for pouring his soul into his memoir "They Called Us 'Lucky': The Life & Afterlife of the Iraq War's Hardest Hit Unit." When not fighting off insurrectionists & upholding our Democracy, he’s repping #AZ07. Link to quoted tweet”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 11/11/2021: Retweet of @LitLizardSedona – “On Veterans Day, we feature Arizona's @RepRubenGallego's tour of duty memoir They Called Us "Lucky": The Life and Afterlife of the Iraq War's Hardest Hit Unit. Thank you @RubenGallego, for your service then and your service now, & thanks to all who served. Link to theliteratelizard.indielite.org   Link to photo”

Jackson (R-TX-13) 11/10/2021: Tweet – “Happy 246th birthday to the @USMC! I’m proud to have served alongside many GREAT Marines in Iraq. SEMPER FI to my brothers in arms!”

McCollum (D-MN-4) 11/11/2021: Retweet of @AppropsDems – “About ONE IN THREE Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans have a mental health condition requiring treatment, but FEWER THAN HALF of all Veterans are getting the care they need. That’s why @HouseDemocrats & @AppropsDems are working to expand access to mental health care. #VeteransDay Link to photo”

Miller-Meeks (R-IA-2) 11/11/2021: Tweet – “Honored to visit with these fine veterans at Pella Hy-Vee. They served in the Korean War, Cold War, Vietnam, Iraq & Afghanistan and in all branches but Coast Guard. Grateful to all who don the uniform to serve and defend our great nation. Happy Veterans Day! Link to photo”

Roy (R-TX-21) 11/11/2021: Retweet of @JesseKellyDC – “I’ll be at the Lincoln Memorial today around 1:00 for the great @Tunnel2Towers event honoring the fallen warriors from Iraq and Afghanistan. See you out there.”

Soto (D-FL-9) 11/10/2021: Tweet – “We are eternally grateful for those who served in Afghanistan and Iraq. It is my honor to announce that #TeamSoto will be hosting a Global War on Terrorism Veterans Recognition Ceremony on November 19 to honor them. Link to photo”

Spartz (R-IN-5) 11/10/2021: Tweet – “Six of my colleagues and I recently petitioned @SecDef Austin to award the Purple Heart to the fallen heroes in the “Jolly 51” helicopter crash in Iraq on March 15, 2018, including Maj. Zanetis of Carmel.  Honoring our fallen soldiers is the duty of a grateful nation. Link to photo”

Libya

Fleischmann (R-TN-3) 11/10/2021: Tweet – “Happy 246th birthday to the @USMC! From the halls of Montezuma, the shores of Tripoli, you have fought our nation's battles in the air, on land, and sea. America is forever grateful for the generations of Marines who have nobly answered the call to serve. #SemperFi #Marines Link to photo”

Hirono (D-HI) 11/10/2021: Tweet – “Proud to join @USMC in celebrating their 246th birthday! From the halls of Montezuma, to the shores of Tripoli Today we celebrate the brave men and women who serve this nation each day in the air, on land, and sea! Link to photo”

Yemen

Emmer (R-MN-6) 11/11/2021: Tweet – “Monitoring the breach at the American Embassy in Yemen as it develops. I’m praying for a quick & peaceful resolution for any Americans and allies involved.”

Horn of Africa

McCollum (D-MN-4) 11/10/2021: Tweet – “Appreciation to the Oromo Community of MN for a very productive discussion on acting to end the conflict & humanitarian/human rights crisis in Ethiopia. Oromo community input is critical & I urge the Biden admin to keep working towards a solution by engaging with Oromo leaders. Link to photo”

Risch (R-ID) 11/10/2021: Tweet – “The detention of UN staff & their families & the latest reports of atrocities - this time attributed to Tigrayan forces in Amhara - reflect the ongoing horrors of the war in northern #Ethiopia. All sides must commit to talks to end this madness.”

Afghanistan

Biggs (R-AZ-5) 11/10/2021: Tweet – “Americans are still stranded in Afghanistan, and the Dept. of Defense STILL doesn't know how many remain. Link to quoted tweetWATCH: John Kirby, a spokesman for the Biden administration, is confronted for STILL not knowing how many Americans remain in Afghanistan following Biden's botched troop withdrawal. "How is it possible that the department doesn't know?" https://t.co/NjzqpkZLZI”

Cohen (D-TN-9) 11/11/2021: Tweet – “To all those who have served in uniform—thank you for your courage, service and sacrifice. This year, we pay special tribute to those who served in Afghanistan and welcome them home as we continue working to ensure #veterans receive the benefits they deserve.”

Crow (D-CO-6) 11/10/2021: Tweet – “For the 800,000+ Americans who served in Afghanistan, the end of our longest war brought up lots of emotions. Our veterans need to know they aren't alone. I sat down with local AFG vets to talk about the end of combat operations, what it means to serve, & how we move forward. Link to photo”

Garcia (R-CA-25) 11/10/2021: Twitter thread – “When Chilean miners were trapped in 2010, the US mobilized to save them, the news covered the story every day and Hollywood made a movie about them. Americans have been stranded in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan for months, and what do we hear from Biden & the media? Nothing... We’ve been able to help over 100 Americans and allies evacuate safely, and I continue to work every day to ensure these folks are not left behind.”

Guest (R-MS-3) 11/10/2021: Twitter thread – “I was pleased to host Afghan women’s rights activist and former Member of Parliament @FaridNaheed and the @Afghan_US_DPPC. We discussed how the #Taliban takeover of #Afghanistan has increased threats of terrorism and drug trafficking for the homeland... Link to photo and created a humanitarian and human rights disaster in Afghanistan. The U.S. must never recognize the Taliban as an official government of Afghanistan.”

Long (R-MO-7) 11/11/2021: Retweet of @AriFleischer – “Biden said inflation was transitory, but it’s not. He said illegal immigration was seasonal, but it isn’t. He said paying money 2 illegal immigrants was garbage but it’s true. He said US wouldn’t leave Americans behind in Afghanistan but we did. Does he even know what’s going on?”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 11/10/2021: Tweet – “.@POTUS's failed Afghanistan withdrawal created a humanitarian crisis, leaving American citizens and Afghan partners behind enemy lines. We have a moral obligation to help those stranded, starting with @StateDept working more closely with outside groups who are rescuing people. Link to quoted tweetThousands of Afghan Refugees Await Rescue. Here’s What the US Needs to Do | Commentary https://t.co/rwQPrV0EOT https://t.co/MmwvRbbJkh”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 11/11/2021: Tweet – “Great question @Alyssafarah. No sense of urgency at all from DoD & State Dept? Link to quoted tweetDOD is elevating identifying the families of US service members & DOD civilians stranded in Afghanistan to Undersecretary of Defense of Policy to bring to the State Dept. A welcome move - but raises the question - why this wasn’t done before withdrawal https://t.co/dIYZWymbCd”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 11/11/2021: Tweet – “So many of our Afghan War veterans poured their savings and left their jobs to save fellow Americans & allies, doing what the Biden Admin failed to do as we withdrew from Afghanistan. They’re disgusted and disillusioned. This #VeteransDay, we thank them for their selflessness. Link to video”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 11/11/2021: Tweet – “Radical Islam's on the march again, 8-10K foreign fighters are flowing into Afghanistan & in just 6 months they'll have the capabilities to attack our homeland. Sadly, America will have to go back to deal with it. We can't wait for another Pulse Nightclub attack or 9/11 to act. Link to video”

Ernst (R-IA) 11/10/2021: Tweet – “Pres. Biden’s disastrous exit from Afghanistan has elevated the Taliban to the helm of the Afghan gov, creating a safe haven for Al Qaeda. The Admin must develop a counterterrorism strategy to address the growing risk of terrorist attacks against America. Link to www.airforcemag.com”

Other - Middle East

Meeks (D-NY-5) 11/10/2021: Tweet – “CM @RepGregoryMeeks: The Lukashenko regime weaponizing migrants to destabilize Poland & Europe is appalling & unacceptable. The US & Europe must act swiftly to protect our Polish allies & those migrants inhumanely being used as tools for nefarious ends. Link to quoted tweetHundreds of people, largely from the Middle East, camped at the Belarus-Poland border in frigid weather seeking to enter Poland. Belarus has pressured the West by orchestrating a refugee crisis at its borders with the European Union. https://t.co/bVNWQtUZka https://t.co/BG1cZdUgds”