Members on the Record (Automated) for Fri November 12, 2021

Israel - Palestine

Jones (D-NY-17) 11/12/2021: Tweet – “Having just visited the World Holocaust Remembrance Center in Jerusalem, I’m even more horrified by the antisemitic comments made in Haverstraw this week. Our diversity is one of the things that makes Rockland special—we will not tolerate antisemitism or any form of hate here. Link to quoted tweetHaverstraw man's comments at meeting draw condemnations of anti-Semitism, probe by police https://t.co/aR1U3k8Muv”

Khanna (D-CA-17) 11/12/2021: Twitter thread – “Sharaka, which means “Partnership” in Arabic, is an organization with the mission to realize the potential of the Abraham Accords by building bonds between young Israeli and Gulf leaders in order to strengthen peace, trust, and cooperation. Link to photo Thank you to Israeli Consul General Shlomi Kofman for arranging my conversation with this diverse group of young leaders.”

Khanna (D-CA-17) 11/11/2021: Retweet of @Fatemaal7rbi – “We had the honor meeting the congressman @RoKhanna earlier this morning, where I had the chance to speak to him about my role as Bahraini through the Abraham Accords in the past year. @IsraelinSF @sharakango Link to photo”

Khanna (D-CA-17) 11/12/2021: Retweet of @DanFeferman – “Today we met with progressive member of Congress @RoKhanna to discuss the #AbrahamAccords and the real effects on the Middle East. We found an open ear and an open mind. Link to quoted tweet”

Khanna (D-CA-17) 11/12/2021: Retweet of @sharakango – “Glad to meet with Congressman @RoKhanna to discuss the important work of Sharaka and the new peaceful vision of the Middle East, and the US' important role in advancing these new relationships. Thanks @IsraelinSF @ShlomiKofman for arranging Link to photo”

Pocan (D-WI-2) 11/11/2021: In reply to Tweet@MarkPocan @JamaalBowmanNY @jstreetdotorg @BtSIsrael @Israel @IDF yes. big shout out to j street and the idf. absolutely dude – “@LaborPal @JamaalBowmanNY @jstreetdotorg @BtSIsrael @Israel @IDF I would tell you that you don’t understand punctuation marks and the thanks clearly wasn’t to the IDF, but that might require critical thought and admitting you are wrong which I’m guessing you don’t do.”

Gillibrand (D-NY) 11/11/2021: Tweet – “It was an honor to meet with you, Prime Minister! Link to quoted tweetHad an excellent meeting with a bipartisan US Congressional delegation in Jerusalem. @ChrisCoons, @SenatorBennet, @Gillibrandny, @SenatorBaldwin, @SenMarkey, @SenJoniErnst, @SenJackyRosen, @RepScottPeters, @RepWesterman, @RepMalinowski — it was great seeing you all. 🇮🇱 🤝 🇺🇸 https://t.co/nfU0dB3ycQ”

Gillibrand (D-NY) 11/11/2021: Tweet – “Very productive meeting yesterday with Israeli Foreign Minister @yairlapid. Link to photo”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Jones (D-NY-17) 11/12/2021: Retweet of @JasonKoppel – “Thank you @RepMondaire for speaking out on this blatant act of antisemitism. Link to quoted tweet”

Meng (D-NY-6) 11/11/2021: In reply to TweetWatch: Shocking #AntiSemitism in Rockland County: Nick Colella of Thiells ”If I run one of them over & of course I’m going to back over them again,” when talking about local Jews walking in the street and not on sidewalks @OJPAC @ADL_NYNJ @NewYorkStateAG https://t.co/yx6CkBjJtV – “@ChaskelBennett @OJPAC @ADL_NYNJ @NewYorkStateAG Disgusting”

Schumer (D-NY) 11/11/2021: Tweet – “The anti-Semitic remarks made at a Rockland County town meeting today are unconscionable and wrong. It’s good to see the remarks met immediate condemnation. Antisemitism has no place in New York. Antisemitism has no place in this country.”

Syria

Boebert (R-CO-3) 11/11/2021: Tweet – “Well, that's it. Climate change is solved. What a productive event. Link to quoted tweet.@walkwithamal, a 3.5m puppet of a young Syrian refugee that has travelled 8,000km from the Syrian border, arrived at #COP26 for Gender Day. She is here to raise awareness of the disproportionate impact of climate change on women and girls around the world. https://t.co/hP3P8fST5Q”

Iran

Bacon (R-NE-2) 11/12/2021: Tweet – “One thing we can all agree on is that NO country should be selling weapons to Iran, who is STILL the #1 exporter of terrorism. I introduced H.R. 857 to restore these sanctions and limit Iran’s malign influence in the Middle East. Link to bacon.house.gov   Link to photo”

Casten (D-IL-6) 11/12/2021: Twitter thread – “This is so important and one of the biggest things I was tracking in Glasgow and now watching from afar. Any global, or domestic commitment to reduce GHGs lacks teeth without a robust Article 6 rulebook. (For those who want less jargon, a brief thread): Link to quoted tweet2/ Article 6 is the #ParisAgreement’s engine of international cooperation. Good to see Parties at #COP26 making progress on guidance. AND: We must ensure that markets have high integrity. That means corresponding adjustments for 6.4ERs, and no (or sharply limited) pre-2020 CERs. 1/ Here's @EnvDefenseFund with a primer on Article 6. Link to www.edf.org 2/ At core, A6 is about transparency and accounting. Transparency being the thing that allows any country that pledges to cut their emissions from X to Y tons/yr to have open records so that any other country can audit their sources and sinks and verify the number. 3/ Accounting is how to deal with cross-border flows. If I make wind power and sell the electricity to a steel mill, which of us gets credit for the CO2 reduction? You can make a case for either one - but you can't make the case for both without double counting reductions 4/ The US has consistently been on the right side of both issues. But for obvious reasons relating to forms of government and concentration of certain industries, it's been very hard to reach political consensus. 5/ For example, if you're a country with a lot of forest, you'd like credits for CO2 reduction from forest preservation. But if you're a country who's economy depends on burning fossil fuel, you'd like to be able to buy absolution by paying for forest preservation 6/ There is no right answer to this question other than the development of a consistent rule book. Once that's in place, we can be confident that the sum of all countries GHG reduction pledges are additive. Without it, the whole system falls apart. That's the crux of Article 6. 7/ One of the advantages the Americans have in this negotiation FWIW is that we have to deal with all those same issues domestically. The economic self interest of Russia/Iran/other FF-intensive countries are closely matched by those of WV/TX/other FF-intensive states 8/ We of course also have states with huge forests that we'd like to preserve, and states that should be net exporters of wind/solar/geothermal that have interests similar to those of places like Brazil (forest-intensive) or Nordic countries with a glut of offshore wind 9/ The Climate Risk Disclosure Act that we worked on with @ewarren is, in part Article 6 for our domestic economy, and ultimately will need to be synchronized with international rules, just as all accounting standards do. Link to casten.house.gov 10/ I leave you with the wisdom of a former colleague from my private sector life: "no one would bowl if you didn't keep score". Article 6 is how we keep score. Watch this space. /fin”

Crenshaw (R-TX-2) 11/11/2021: Tweet – “Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have stormed the US Embassy in Yemen and taken hostages. Tehran in 1979, Benghazi in 2012, Kabul and now Sanaa in 2021. It’s almost like our enemies sense weakness when certain people hold office. Link to quoted tweetHouthi Rebels Storm U.S. Embassy in Yemen, Take Hostages | https://t.co/0hfoCdozkJ”

Crenshaw (R-TX-2) 11/11/2021: Tweet – “Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have stormed the US Embassy in Yemen and taken hostages. Within a month of taking office, Joe Biden removed the Houthis from the terrorist watch list. This is the awful price of showing weakness to our enemies. Link to quoted tweetHouthi Rebels Storm U.S. Embassy in Yemen, Take Hostages | https://t.co/0hfoCdozkJ”

Garcia (R-CA-25) 11/12/2021: Twitter thread – “Not covered in the news: Yesterday Iran-backed Houthi rebels stormed our Embassy in Yemen and took workers hostage. This is the price we pay for Biden giving hope to the bad guys and displaying our weakness to the world. This President must… Link to www.foxnews.com reassert himself on the world stage ASAP.”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 11/11/2021: Tweet – “Soon after becoming President, Biden removed the Iranian-backed Houthis from the terrorism list. Now they’ve attacked our Embassy in Yemen and taken hostages. Why? Because they know they can get away with it!”

Cotton (R-AR) 11/12/2021: Tweet – “Wow, sure sounds like a Foreign Terrorist Organization to me. 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”

Cruz (R-TX) 11/11/2021: Tweet – “Yet another catastrophic national security failure for Joe Biden. The Biden admin couldn't wait to dismantle terrorism sanctions on the Iran-backed Houthis and their leaders. Now those terrorists are seizing our facilities & embassy workers. 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”

Young (R-IN) 11/12/2021: Twitter thread – “My colleagues are often quick to blame US partners for fighting in Yemen. It’s time we wake up to the reality on the ground that the Houthis are not interested in de-escalation. 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 The Biden Admin must respond to this crisis with more than stern statements & immediately reimpose sanctions on Iran and their proxy, the Houthis.”

Egypt

Ruppersberger (D-MD-2) 11/12/2021: Retweet of @MfaEgypt – “Continuing communications with US Congress… FM #Sameh_Shoukry discusses matters of bilateral cooperation between Egypt and the US during a meeting via video conference with Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger, Friends of Egypt Caucus Co-Chair. @Call_Me_Dutch Link to photo”

Murphy (D-CT) 11/11/2021: Tweet – “When it comes to Egypt's new human rights strategy, let's be clear that a strategy is not action. Egypt’s criminal justice system needs systemic reform, not just paper shuffling. Link to www.wsj.com”

Iraq

Bilirakis (R-FL-12) 11/11/2021: Tweet – “Andrea from Ohio served in Iraq in 2006, where she was exposed to #BurnPits. When she returned home, she had difficulty breathing & has suffered through numerous tests, years of red tape & the VA denying her claim twice. Today, she is still struggling to get the help she needs. Link to photo”

Bilirakis (R-FL-12) 11/11/2021: Tweet – “RetiredSgt. Meyer may never walk again and requires full-time oxygen. He was exposed to #BurnPits in Iraq and Afghanistan during his service in 2007. We must keep our promise to Veterans like Sgt. Meyer. They can't afford to wait any longer. #KeepThePromise Link to photo”

Bilirakis (R-FL-12) 11/11/2021: Tweet – “Paul is a 41-year-old veteran facing an unknown future for his family. He struggles with shortness of breath, chronic pain, & difficulty working at his best after exposure to #BurnPits in Iraq. Paul put his life on the line for our country. Now, it's our turn to #KeepThePromise Link to photo”

DeLauro (D-CT-3) 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”

Doggett (D-TX-35) 11/11/2021: Twitter thread – “On this Veteran’s Day, we remember those we have lost. Since 2010, more than 65,000 veterans have died by suicide – more than the total number of deaths from combat during the Vietnam War and the operations in Iraq and Afghanistan combined. The Veteran Crisis Line is a critical tool to save lives. If you need help, call 1-800-273-8255 and press 1. You will reach caring, qualified responders, many of whom are veterans themselves.”

Emmer (R-MN-6) 11/11/2021: In reply to TweetBen 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. https://t.co/4YsRrjPxIo – “I recently heard the story of Sixth District veteran Russ Jorgenson. Russ served as a Tech Sergeant 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”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 11/11/2021: Retweet of @VanessaLTorre – “Just a reminder, folks. It's Veteran's Day, @RubenGallego's book about the Iraq War just came out, @changinghands has it (y'all save me a copy), and today and tomorrow, you can get it 15% off. Ruben and CH are both badass so you should support them. Carry on. Link to quoted tweet”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 11/11/2021: Tweet – “Great time to by my book and help an indie bookstore. ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Link to quoted tweetJust a reminder, folks. It's Veteran's Day, @RubenGallego's book about the Iraq War just came out, @changinghands has it (y'all save me a copy), and today and tomorrow, you can get it 15% off. Ruben and CH are both badass so you should support them. Carry on. https://t.co/J9zFmvwD6R”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 11/11/2021: Retweet of @daakardior – “One way I'm honoring Veteran's day is by reading their stories as told by them. I picked up Rep. @RubenGallego new book about the stories of Lima Company Marines during the Iraq War in 2005. #TheyCalledUsLucky Link to photo”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 11/11/2021: Retweet of @MrDBake – “Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego opens up in new book about his Marine unit that had the most loss of life in the Iraq War. Link to www.azfamily.com   Link to photo”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 11/11/2021: Retweet of @azfamily – “Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego opens up in new book about his Marine unit that had the most loss of life in the Iraq War. Link to www.azfamily.com   Link to photo”

Horsford (D-NV-4) 11/11/2021: Tweet – “As we observe #VeteransDay, I want to recognize and thank Larry Hamm, a Wounded Warrior Fellow who manages veterans’ casework & outreach in #NV04. Larry is a @USArmy vet who served in Korea & Iraq. In my office, he works to connect vets with the services & support they deserve. Link to photo”

Newman (D-IL-3) 11/12/2021: Tweet – “Thank you so much for your service to Illinois and our nation. We all owe you a debt of gratitude for your selflessness and sacrifice. Link to quoted tweetToday is my Alive Day, the 17th anniversary of the day I probably should’ve died in a dusty field in Iraq after our Blackhawk was shot out of the sky—but didn’t. https://t.co/AAvhfX9Lf9”

Rodgers (R-WA-5) 11/11/2021: Tweet – “Thank you to all the veterans who invited me to join them at the VFW Post 51 #VeteransDay event. Whether you are a war veteran who served in World War II, Vietnam, Korea, Iraq, or Afghanistan, our community owes you a debt of gratitude that we must never stop trying to repay. Link to photo”

Ruiz (D-CA-36) 11/11/2021: Retweet of @RepGusBilirakis – “Paul is a 41-year-old veteran facing an unknown future for his family. He struggles with shortness of breath, chronic pain, & difficulty working at his best after exposure to #BurnPits in Iraq. Paul put his life on the line for our country. Now, it's our turn to #KeepThePromise Link to photo”

Ruiz (D-CA-36) 11/11/2021: Retweet of @RepGusBilirakis – “RetiredSgt. Meyer may never walk again and requires full-time oxygen. He was exposed to #BurnPits in Iraq and Afghanistan during his service in 2007. We must keep our promise to Veterans like Sgt. Meyer. They can't afford to wait any longer. #KeepThePromise Link to photo”

Ruiz (D-CA-36) 11/11/2021: Retweet of @RepGusBilirakis – “Andrea from Ohio served in Iraq in 2006, where she was exposed to #BurnPits. When she returned home, she had difficulty breathing & has suffered through numerous tests, years of red tape & the VA denying her claim twice. Today, she is still struggling to get the help she needs. Link to photo”

Stauber (R-MN-8) 11/11/2021: Twitter thread – “(1/2) Today I had the honor of spending time with local veterans and presenting the Combat Action Badge to Iraq War veteran Warren Johnson. Link to photo (2/2) Warren Johnson served our nation honorably, demonstrating extraordinary courage under fire. The courage he displayed while fighting to defend freedom will never be forgotten. Link to photo”

Suozzi (D-NY-3) 11/11/2021: Twitter thread – “Never Forget the Vet! In March 2018, seven US Air Force Pararescuemen (PJs) were killed when their helicopter crashed in Anbar Province, Iraq. One of the seven in the Jolly 51 tragedy was Master Sgt. Chris Raguso of Commack, in my Congressional District. (1/2) Link to photo I am leading the efforts to see these seven heroes awarded Purple Hearts. These seven men gave their last full measure of devotion and awarding them posthumous Purple Hearts will serve as a permanent symbol of their courage and their strength of character. (2/2)”

Taylor (R-TX-3) 11/11/2021: Tweet – “🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Link to quoted tweet.@RepVanTaylor, pictured here during his deployment in Nasiriyah, Iraq in March of 2003, discusses what Veterans Day means to him - https://t.co/DGdSogh7eP https://t.co/phGocC2WTq”

Zeldin (R-NY-1) 11/12/2021: Tweet – “The Jolly 51 crew deserves to be recognized with the Purple Heart for making the ultimate sacrifice during a combat mission in Iraq. @NBCNewYork just posted this news story on this effort: Link to video”

Zeldin (R-NY-1) 11/12/2021: Tweet – “This is long overdue. The Pentagon needs to recognize the brave sacrifice of the Jolly 51 crew who died March 15, 2018, in a helicopter crash in western Iraq, and award them the Purple Heart. Here's a great story from @NBCNewYork with the latest: Link to video”

Blackburn (R-TN) 11/11/2021: Twitter thread – “We've had several veterans join the @FreedomRings podcast. Today as we honor our veterans, I encourage you to give them a listen and reflect on the tremendous sacrifices they have made for our freedom. Senator @ScottforFlorida served in the @USNavy as a radar man aboard the USS Glover. Link to freedomrings.buzzsprout.com Senator @joniernst served our country in the U.S. Army Reserves as a company commander in Kuwait and Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Link to freedomrings.buzzsprout.com Jim Haslam served in the @USArmy during the Korean War. Link to freedomrings.buzzsprout.com .@MGWaltLord enlisted in the military when he was 17 years old. Throughout his 36 years serving in the @USArmy, he traveled all over the world and gained a very real understanding of how unique our system is in America. Link to freedomrings.buzzsprout.com I hope you'll join me today in thanking these men and women - and all of the veterans in your life - for their service, so that we may live in the freest nation the world has ever known.”

Duckworth (D-IL) 11/12/2021: Twitter thread – “Today is my Alive Day, the 17th anniversary of the day I probably should’ve died in a dusty field in Iraq after our Blackhawk was shot out of the sky—but didn’t. Link to photo When that RPG tore through the cockpit of the helicopter I was co-piloting, it took my legs, partial use of my right arm and nearly my life. I wouldn’t have lasted the hour if it weren’t for my buddies who refused to leave me behind. My buddies thought I was dead—I was quite literally in pieces. They risked their own lives to bring my body back to my family. From the moment I woke up in Walter Reed 11 days later, I vowed to find a way to repay them as well as all those who sacrifice so much for our nation. So while I can’t fly combat missions anymore or help drag Soldiers from a burning Blackhawk if the worst should strike again, I can use my current role—serving no longer from the cockpit but the Senate—to ensure our Armed Forces are the strongest they can be. Because to me, true patriotism will always be how we honor the sacrifices those in uniform have made for the rest of us. Not just on Veterans Day, but every other day of the year, too.”

Duckworth (D-IL) 11/12/2021: Twitter thread – “Today, on November 12, I celebrate my “Alive Day”—the anniversary of the day our Blackhawk helicopter was shot down in Iraq, the day I almost died, but didn’t because my buddies refused to leave me behind. It's because of their heroism that I'm alive today. That’s why, from the moment I woke up in Walter Reed nearly two weeks later, I vowed to never stop trying to be worthy of my crew and the second chance they gave me. While I can't fly combat missions anymore, I live each day working to repay their sacrifices by doing everything I can to take care of all who sacrifice for our nation and ensure our Armed Forces are the strongest they can be.”

Hirono (D-HI) 11/12/2021: Tweet – “A true patriot, @SenDuckworth is the definition of perseverance and strength. It is an honor to call her my colleague in the Senate, and more importantly, my dear friend. Link to quoted tweetToday is my Alive Day, the 17th anniversary of the day I probably should’ve died in a dusty field in Iraq after our Blackhawk was shot out of the sky—but didn’t. https://t.co/AAvhfX9Lf9”

Yemen

Burchett (R-TN-2) 11/12/2021: Tweet – “Ironically the @POTUS removed the Houthis from our terrorist watch list now they’ve stormed our embassy. I missed this on the news? Link to quoted tweetHouthi Rebels Storm U.S. Embassy in Yemen, Take Hostages | https://t.co/0hfoCdozkJ”

Gallagher (R-WI-8) 11/11/2021: Tweet – “Rep. Gallagher’s statement following reports that Houthis stormed the U.S. embassy in Yemen and took hostages and equipment. Link to photo”

Murphy (D-CT) 11/11/2021: Tweet – “The #BuildBackBetterAct is about building energy independence, so America no longer has to decide between perpetuating a humanitarian crisis in Yemen or affordable energy. Link to quoted tweetBiden has the phone number of who he will have to call if he wants any favours: @CroftHelima "OPEC will come under increasingly intense pressure from Washington to open the production release valve and cap the upside” https://t.co/d09aml1JcT via @markets”

Afghanistan

Auchincloss (D-MA-4) 11/11/2021: Twitter thread – “On Veterans Day, I wanted to share a story with you about my own service. It’s a story of humility, and one of the most important lessons that I’ve learned. Thread 👇 Link to quoted tweetThis past weekend, I told a story from my time in the Marines at our Milford Veterans Town Hall. https://t.co/UMmWTRHDAp I graduated infantry in 2011 at 23 years old. Boy, was I confident. I knew the tactics. I did well in training. And upon deployment to Afghanistan, I thought I had it figured out. Right before we left, our Battalion Commander made a decision that we were going to switch out the vehicles that we were using, from light armored vehicles to IED resistant vehicles. This came at a cost. It hindered our mobility, maintenance, and firepower. 23-year-old Second Lieutenant Auchincloss thought that this Lieutenant Colonel did not know what he was doing. I thought it was going to hinder our offensive capabilities and really undermine our training. I believed this decision was a mistake. I commanded a forward patrol base. We were going out on daily patrols of Taliban-influenced villages. One day, there was a gunfight down at Helmand River and we were the closest platoon. I directed the platoon in single file down a narrow dirt road to the village. Immediately, I thought something wasn’t right. This is exactly what the Taliban wanted us to be doing. We needed to rethink this. BOOM! An IED struck our lead vehicle. I’ll never forget that feeling; I can see it in my consciousness now. I could picture the driver of the lead vehicle. Lance Corporal. 19 years old. It was like every drop of blood was out of my body. I may have thought we sacrificed training, but my Marines showed me otherwise. I didn’t even have to give an order. They were sweeping. They were providing cover. They were evacuating the Marines. And there were about 45 seconds of radio silence. Then it came through from my Platoon Sergeant who had been in the lead vehicle -- no casualties. And second only to the birth of my children, it was the best feeling in the world. That Lance Corporal is alive today because my Battalion Commander made a good decision. And Second Lieutenant Auchincloss thought that he was wiser. I think about that often. I try to embed that humility into how I approach questions big and small. None of us have it all figured out. I don’t care how smart you think you are or what position you hold -- listen to the wisdom of others. Be thankful that the worst-case scenario can be avoided by listening to someone wiser than you.”

Gosar (R-AZ-4) 11/11/2021: Tweet – “Happy Veterans Day 🇺🇸 Thank you to all who served! Link to quoted tweetCan we get a Happy Veterans Day RT for these heroes who served selflessly in Afghanistan last year? @RepGosar @RepMTG @RepCawthorn @tedcruz https://t.co/f7yWZNNsRa”

Hayes (D-CT-5) 11/11/2021: Tweet – “American Legion Post 44 hosted a Veteran’s Day Ceremony to honor U.S. Army Officer Evan P. Shortsleeve whose name was added to the “War On Terror” monument on the Litchfield Green for his service in Afghanistan. Thank you to all of the veterans who have served our country. Link to photo”

Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 11/11/2021: Tweet – “Special #VeteransDay shout out to all the veterans who stood up and took action to help our Afghan allies, and all who continue to work behind the scenes to save lives in #Afghanistan & help them as they transition to their new lives. #DigitalDunkirk Link to photo”

Miller (R-IL-15) 11/11/2021: Tweet – “Freedom isn't Free. This is a young man who grew up with my children and attended our church. Killed in Afghanistan. Left a wife and four very young children. He and his family made the ultimate sacrifice. #VeteransDay2021 Link to photo”

Sherrill (D-NJ-11) 11/11/2021: Twitter thread – “Today, I joined Steamfitters Local 475 for the dedication of their Apprentice Training Center to the members of their union who served our country and their families, from World War II to the War in Afghanistan. Link to photo The job training and apprentice programs at this center have helped many vets transition to civilian life and set them on the path to future success. Thank you to all those who were honored for your service!”

Stewart (R-UT-2) 11/11/2021: Tweet – “This year, I believe our thanks should be especially evident to veterans of the Afghanistan War. And our message to those heroes needs to be clear: Your service and sacrifice made the world a safer place. Read my @DeseretNews op-ed on their service ⬇️ Link to www.deseret.com”

Cornyn (R-TX) 11/12/2021: Retweet of @DrSJaishankar – “Pleased to meet US Congress Delegation led by Sen @JohnCornyn today in New Delhi. A productive exchange of views on bilateral cooperation and regional issues, including Indo-Pacific and Afghanistan. Link to photo”