Members on the Record (Automated) for Sat November 13, 2021

Israel - Palestine

Bacon (R-NE-2) 11/13/2021: Tweet – “One aspect of disgusting anti-Semitism is conspiracy theories like the one below. It is all repugnant and unacceptable. We cannot let it take root and grow. Link to quoted tweetAll over the world the Zionists have now created a fertilizer shortage...This is directly going to affect the crops all over the world.. And push the food prices beyond the reach of lower classes.. All part of the orchestrated agenda of creating global famine and food genocide.. https://t.co/wlnCOeopyp”

Jones (D-NY-17) 11/12/2021: Retweet of @naftalibennett – “Had a great meeting with @RosaDelauro, @RepBarbaraLee, @JamaalBowmanNY, @MondaireJones, @MelanieforNM & @repmarkpocan in my office in Jerusalem. It was good seeing you and discussing ways to strengthen the US-Israel alliance. 🇮🇱 🤝 🇺🇸 Link to photo”

McGovern (D-MA-2) 11/12/2021: Tweet – “This week I asked @SecBlinken to firmly, unambiguously denounce the Israeli Defense Ministry’s misguided decision to designate six prominent, internationally respected human rights & civil society groups as so-called “terrorist organizations.” My letter: Link to mcgovern.house.gov   Link to photo”

Omar (D-MN-5) 11/12/2021: Retweet of @RepMcGovern – “This week I asked @SecBlinken to firmly, unambiguously denounce the Israeli Defense Ministry’s misguided decision to designate six prominent, internationally respected human rights & civil society groups as so-called “terrorist organizations.” My letter: Link to mcgovern.house.gov   Link to photo”

Cornyn (R-TX) 11/12/2021: Tweet – “Gulf States in First Joint Naval Exercises With Israel via @defensepost Link to www.thedefensepost.com”

Portman (R-OH) 11/12/2021: Twitter thread – “Just returned from a productive trip to Israel. Had constructive discussions with Israel’s PM @naftalibennett and POTUS @Isaac_Herzog, Palestine’s PM Shateyyah, & ambassadors from multiple Arab countries on ways to support normalization efforts between Israel & the Arab world... Link to photo ...Promoting peace and security in Israel, and the surrounding areas, remains a priority for myself and my colleagues in Congress. I was glad I was able to see firsthand the work so many are doing to ensure long-term stability in the region.”

Apartheid

Levin (D-MI-9) 11/12/2021: Twitter thread – “I heard about your awesome activism to get Williams to say it plainly and clearly – we’re divesting from fossil fuel companies! It’s the only ethical thing to do and the only way to ensure long-term returns, to boot - because we have to create a carbon-free world ASAP! Link to quoted tweet4pm Paresky steps: Tell the administration and Board of Trustees that we must divest! There will be music, speakers, snacks, and more! Come, have fun, and show your support for divestment. Tell your friends! https://t.co/ocX1PPMoDh And, please, don’t tell us there’s tension between divestment and transforming our campus itself to be carbon neutral – we must do both! As a Williams Anti-Apartheid Coalition activist who helped organize the hunger strike in 1983, I say: Get bold, get creative, be courageous, love each other and you can’t go wrong!”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Pocan (D-WI-2) 11/12/2021: Twitter thread – “Can’t believe in 2021 a candidate would use anti-semitism so brazenly. Hope this guy goes down. Hard. Link to quoted tweet.@mpukita, OH GOP Senate candidate, questions Josh Mandel's religious beliefs: "So in terms of anti-Semitism, all I did in an ad was pointed out that Josh is going around saying he's got the Bible in one hand and the constitution and the other, right. But he's Jewish." https://t.co/MQjdpmbcC8   Link to reply@MarkPocan You can't?! @RachelBitecofer Even by the standards of my right wing colleagues this is over the top bad.”

Rice (D-NY-4) 11/12/2021: Tweet – “This vile and blatant expression of antisemitism has no place in New York State and should not be tolerated. I thank @GovKathyHochul for directing @nyspolice Hate Crimes Task Force to assist in responding to this horrible incident. Link to quoted 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”

Suozzi (D-NY-3) 11/12/2021: Tweet – “The reports of hateful, anti-Semitic comments made this wk during a town mtg in Rockland County are despicable. I stand w/my friends in the Jewish community in calling out & rejecting hatred, racism & xenophobia each & every time it rears its ugly head. We rise by lifting others.”

Gillibrand (D-NY) 11/12/2021: Tweet – “While in Germany this week, I visited the Holocaust Memorial. It was an incredibly moving and sobering experience. We must never forget the millions of Jews and other victims killed — and we must keep fighting the rise of antisemitism and hate. Link to photo”

Iran

Brooks (R-AL-5) 11/12/2021: Retweet of @LibertyIranian – “WATCH: Throughout 2021, the Iranian Americans for Liberty (IAL) have hosted 16 Members of Congress (MOC) for virtual Congressional Meet & Greets. All of our events are free, open to the public & for educational purposes only. Please join us in saying thank you to these MOC's! Link to video”

Clyde (R-GA-9) 11/12/2021: Tweet – “Emboldened by Biden’s ill-advised decision to remove the Iranian-backed Houthis from the terrorist watch list, the ruthless organization attacked the U.S. Embassy in Yemen on Wednesday – using the raid to take hostages and equipment. ⬇️ Full statement ⬇️ Link to photo”

Fallon (R-TX-4) 11/12/2021: Tweet – “👇👇👇 Link to quoted tweetSoon 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!”

Stewart (R-UT-2) 11/12/2021: Tweet – “Within a month of taking office, President Biden removed the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels from the terrorist watch list. Yesterday, they stormed the U.S. Embassy in Yemen and took hostages. These are the horrible consequences of showing weakness to our enemies.”

Cruz (R-TX) 11/12/2021: Tweet – “Shorter Iran: “We need Biden to be a dictator, an Ayatollah.” Biden’s response: “Fine by us!” Despite their dreams, under the Constitution the only way to make that happen is to SUBMIT IT AS A TREATY FOR SENATE CONFIRMATION…which Biden is afraid to do. Link to www.bloomberg.com”

Hagerty (R-TN) 11/12/2021: Tweet – “As Biden has frozen Trump’s maximum pressure campaign while begging to give sanctions relief to resurrect the flawed nuclear deal, the Iranian regime & its proxies have responded only w increasing aggression, terrorism—& now hostage-taking. 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) 11/12/2021: Retweet of @USCIRF – “Earlier this year, USCIRF Commissioner James W. Carr and @RepFrenchHill co-authored an op-ed published in @ArkansasOnline encouraging the Egyptian government to enact systematic religious freedom reforms. Link to www.arkansasonline.com”

Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 11/12/2021: Tweet – “Army Sgt. Jeremy Sherman of Watseka #IL16 was one of five American soldiers killed in a helicopter crash in Egypt last year. Today, as we mark one year since his passing, I join his family in remembering this courageous young man who gave his life in service to our nation.”

Saudi Arabia

Omar (D-MN-5) 11/12/2021: Tweet – “It's unconscionable to sell weapons to Saudi Arabia while they slaughter innocent people and starve millions in Yemen, kill and torture dissidents, and support modern-day slavery. Today, Rep. Omar introduced a bill to block the $650M sale to Saudi Arabia. Link to www.huffpost.com”

Omar (D-MN-5) 11/12/2021: Retweet of @AkbarSAhmed – “EXCLU: @IlhanMN will today introduce a bill to block Biden's $650 million sale to Saudi Arabia. @RoKhanna backs her bid―now she's seeking a Senate ally. Meanwhile, top House Dems say the defense bill must punish Saudi. Biden & MBS are in for a fight. Link to www.huffpost.com”

Omar (D-MN-5) 11/12/2021: Retweet of @ForumArmsTrade – “.@raedjarrar argues "Rather than selling more weapons, the Biden Administration should compel Saudi Arabia to lift the blockade and end its war on Yemen" Link to omar.house.gov”

Iraq

Baird (R-IN-4) 11/12/2021: Tweet – “In the spirit of Veterans Day, it's time we honor our Veterans who served in Iraq & Afghanistan by building a monument on the National Mall to honor their service. Proud to work w/ my colleagues to give these Veterans and families a place to go to remember and tell their stories Link to photo”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 11/12/2021: Tweet – “We love you Tammy!! 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”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 11/12/2021: Tweet – “Hope you will catch me on @jaketapper @TheLeadCNN to discuss my book, THEY CALLED US LUCKY, THE LIFE AND AFTERLIFE OF IRAQ WAR’s HARDEST HIT UNIT. Today at 4pm EST. Link to www.harpercollins.com”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 11/12/2021: In reply to Tweet@UticaEric Brings to mind Elliot Ackerman on a tank crew at the Second Battle of Fallujah listening to Britney Spears because it helped everyone in the tank stay “frosty.” https://t.co/luC9MweWV1 – “@PhilKlay @UticaEric Listened to Sarah Machlan and Burns Vista Social club. Best way to stay focused Link to reply@RubenGallego @PhilKlay BVSC is *advanced* for a company of line Marines. @UticaEric @PhilKlay 🤷🏽‍♂️”

Sherman (D-CA-30) 11/12/2021: Tweet – “Today, @RepSchakowsky and I asked the State Department to take meaningful steps to ensure Iraqi Christians are not marginalized in elections. The organized disenfranchisement of Christian minorities during Iraq’s recent elections is unacceptable. Read our letter below. Link to photo”

Merkley (D-OR) 11/12/2021: In reply to 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 – “@SenDuckworth I am so glad you're here and so grateful for all of the ways you've served our country. You inspire me with your strength and persistence!”

Whitehouse (D-RI) 11/12/2021: Retweet of @SenDuckworth – “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”

United Arab Emirates

Cardin (D-MD) 11/12/2021: Tweet – “192 countries came together for Expo 2020 to display their culture, artwork, innovation & technology. Thank you to the UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem Al Hashimy for hosting our congressional delegation at Expo 2020, it was a pleasure speaking with you. Link to photo”

Yemen

Meeks (D-NY-5) 11/12/2021: Tweet – “CM @RepGregoryMeeks, RM @RepMcCaul, CM @SenatorMenendez, RM @SenatorRisch joint statement condemning the Houthi breach of the U.S. Embassy in Sana’a, Yemen, and the subsequent harassment and detainment of U.S. current and former locally-employed staff: Link to foreignaffairs.house.gov”

Steube (R-FL-17) 11/12/2021: Tweet – “Americans are still in Afghanistan. After Biden removed Houthis from the terrorist watch list, they seized our embassy in Yemen and took hostages. Biden, Blinken, Austin and Milley should all be removed from office before more Americans die as a result of their incompetence.”

Menendez (D-NJ) 11/12/2021: Retweet of @SenateForeign – “Today, @SenatorMenendez, @RepGregoryMeeks, @RepMcCaul, & I voiced concern over reports that the #Houthis have breached the U.S. embassy in #Yemen & detained staff. Such acts violate int'l law & basic principles of #humanrights, & will not be tolerated. Link to www.foreign.senate.gov”

Risch (R-ID) 11/12/2021: Tweet – “Today, @SenatorMenendez, @RepGregoryMeeks, @RepMcCaul, & I voiced concern over reports that the #Houthis have breached the U.S. embassy in #Yemen & detained staff. Such acts violate int'l law & basic principles of #humanrights, & will not be tolerated. Link to www.foreign.senate.gov”

Young (R-IN) 11/12/2021: Tweet – “#YemenCantWait Link to www.washingtonpost.com   Link to quoted tweetMy 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. https://t.co/DvpTECacaW”

Horn of Africa

McCaul (R-TX-10) 11/12/2021: Twitter thread – “LR @RepMcCaul: “Taking note of @StateDept’s new targeted sanctions related to Eritrea’s role in perpetrating conflict in #Ethiopia. While a first step, more must be done. There are ample, credible reports implicating all sides in human rights abuses and atrocities. “I implore the Government of Ethiopia and the TPLF to commit to a ceasefire and talks without delay, before the country further devolves into conflict.””

Meeks (D-NY-5) 11/12/2021: Tweet – “CM @RepGregoryMeeks: Designating Eritrean parties to the war in Northern Ethiopia under E.O. 14046 is another step toward accountability. I expect more to come as credible reports of abuses implicate all parties to this conflict. Link to home.treasury.gov”

Quigley (D-IL-5) 11/12/2021: Tweet – “The human rights abuses taking place in Ethiopia should give the entire world pause. Failing to act is a failure to stand up for the principles this country holds dear. Link to video”

Menendez (D-NJ) 11/12/2021: Tweet – “Laud @POTUS’ sanctions against Eritrean entities for their role in Ethiopia's brutal war. All parties threatening Ethiopia's security & stability merit scrutiny. Hostilities must end, good faith peace negotiations must begin & human rights violators must be held to account. Link to quoted tweetTreasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has designated four entities and two individuals in response to the growing humanitarian and human rights crisis and expanding military conflict in Ethiopia. Read more: https://t.co/I52UofYwR6”

Sanders (I-VT) 11/12/2021: Tweet – “I am deeply concerned by the worsening humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia’s Tigray region. The United States must work together with the international community to press for an immediate ceasefire and deliver desperately needed aid to the region’s people. Link to www.nytimes.com”

Sudan

Meeks (D-NY-5) 11/12/2021: Tweet – “CM @RepGregoryMeeks: Deeply disturbed by Burhan-led junta leading Sudan down a disastrous path by naming new Sovereign Council & contravening the Constitutional Declaration. The US and international community are watching. Link to www.aljazeera.com”

Risch (R-ID) 11/12/2021: Tweet – “The announcement by #Sudan coup-leader, Gen. Burhan, appointing himself head of a new sovereign council, w/o citizen input, further exposes his contempt for #democracy & wishes of the Sudanese he claims to protect. The U.S. must now make good on the consequences it promised. Link to quoted tweetStatement by the Troika, the European Union and Switzerland https://t.co/sAsYvYpypa”

Afghanistan

Allred (D-TX-32) 11/12/2021: Tweet – “We have a responsibility to keep our promises and assist our allies. That’s why I was proud to help Mr. Afzali who was a translator, and his family evacuate from Afghanistan. Today, I welcomed them to North Texas and thanked them for their sacrifice and work alongside our troops. Link to photo”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 11/13/2021: In reply to Tweet@KurthBrashear @DonJBacon Disqgree. Too much poison in the BBB bill; especially on “climate change.” And as an Air Force man, I can’t believe he rewarded Biden after the disaster in Afghanistan. – “@DavidDBegley1 @KurthBrashear The BBB is a separate bill… I voted for the BIF which is not the BBB. Too much misleading information out there, but the truth will win.”

Fitzgerald (R-WI-5) 11/12/2021: Tweet – “The Biden Administration has downplayed the full scope of military equipment left behind for the Taliban. This “parade” is alarming, and Pres. Biden should immediately answer @GOPLeader's call for a detailed accounting of supplies left during our botched withdrawal. Link to quoted tweetVIDEO: The Taliban hold a military parade in Kandahar, Afghanistan's second-largest city and the militants' spiritual heartland, using former Afghan and international forces vehicles and helicopters to inaugurate their new "Islamic Emirate Army" https://t.co/IsH4z9tRL2”

Garcia (R-CA-25) 11/12/2021: Tweet – “My office managed to help 108 individuals evacuate Afghanistan despite the @StateDept's 72-day delayed response. We still have over 300 individuals to go. My office and I remain committed to helping Americans & Afghan allies still stranded in Afghanistan evacuate.”

Khanna (D-CA-17) 11/12/2021: Tweet – “After attending the Veterans Day Parade, it was informative to speak with an honorable group of Veterans who served in Afghanistan. We had a thoughtful discussion on experiences during service and the transition back to civilian life. Link to photo”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 11/12/2021: 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”

Miller-Meeks (R-IA-2) 11/12/2021: Retweet of @RepMcCaul – “.@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 tweet”

Reschenthaler (R-PA-14) 11/12/2021: Tweet – “When 13 service members died in Afghanistan, Kristy Dubinsky used her talents to create moving portraits for their families. I was proud to recognize Kristy's story in the Congressional Record. Link to www.post-gazette.com”

Roy (R-TX-21) 11/12/2021: Twitter thread – “The American people have been subjected to absolutely INSANE levels of lying, misinformation, and dishonesty from the Biden administration over the past 10 months Since the corporate media has no real interest in pointing it out, here’s a list: THREAD 🧵🧵🧵 Let's start with the lie that Biden wouldn't call for a federal vaxx mandate Then President Elect Biden said in December of 2020 "No - I don't think it should be mandatory. I wouldn't demand it to be mandatory" We all saw how that turned out Link to news.yahoo.com Going back to COVID response, we're also being sold a load of garbage over Biden's vaccine mandate: To begin, while this mandate makes no consideration for natural immunity, a recent CDC admission points how effective it actually is vs a vaccine: Link to quoted tweetIn response to attorney’s FOIA request, US CDC admits that it has no record of an unvaccinated person spreading COVID after recovering from COVID. Lawyers smelling blood in the water. https://t.co/ajdOuiIyjj Case in point, first we were told: "You’re not going to — you’re not going to get COVID if you have these vaccinations." Now we’re being told that people have to get vaccinated to protect the already-vaccinated. Link to www.whitehouse.gov And yet, while there's a new push to vaccinate 5-11 year old kids (including Big Bird), there's very little discussion on the myocarditis risks. Link to quoted tweetIt's reasonable for a parent to want to see more data. To date, there is zero data (appropriately powered) to make any statements about the risk of myocarditis/myocarditis death in children 5-11. My deep dive into the Pfizer vax study with @NBSaphierMD https://t.co/F59MPEXzzE Then there was the massive whirlwind of lies about Ivermectin not being meant for human consumption. Never mind that it received a nobel prize in 2015 for its applications in treating human disease. Link to www.nobelprize.org Next, gain of function Fauci called Senator Paul a liar and said that they NIH did not fund dangerous gain-of-function research at the Wuhan Lab: We now know that to be false. Link to www.yahoo.com But that's not all of the good doctor's dishonesty. Here's a reminder on how Fauci went back and forth on masks, changing his advice to fit the political narrative of the moment. This is CLEARLY not about science or your health. It's about compliance. Link to quoted tweetHoly shit this is beyond a must watch. Fauci is the biggest spreader of Covid misinformation in America. https://t.co/hWPZw8xGIM Next, the border: When questioned about whether he was planning on allocating 450k to individual illegal immigrants, Biden said, “That’s not going to happen.” His handlers at the White House quickly clarified. Link to www.whitehouse.gov The next day, the WH Dep. Sec. said, “The President is perfectly comfortable with the Department of Justice settling with the individuals and families who are currently in litigation with the U.S. government." Link to www.cnn.com And speaking of the border, let's not forget when when the White House was outright denying the existence of a border crisis, despite all obvious evidence to the contrary: Link to abcnews.go.com But once that lie gave out, "Border Czar" Harris didn’t actually visit the border Instead of going to the heart of the crisis, she flew into El Paso, took her pictures, and did nothing to address the cartel driven border that is worsening every day Link to nypost.com Then there were those midnight flights from the border, which Psaki tried to mislead America about When asked by P. Doocy about flying UAC’s in the middle of the night (2:30 AM & 4:29AM), she said, “Well I’m not sure that it’s the middle of the night.” Link to www.yahoo.com And then there was the smear about Border Patrol Agents "whipping" migrants (which never happened). Biden STILL hasn't apologized for this lie: Link to www.foxnews.com The admin lied about how many Americans were left in Afghanistan and lied about staying until every American was out of Afghanistan. Link to www.politico.com During the Virginia election we were told over and over again how Critical Race Theory supposedly wasn’t being taught in the state’s public schools. In reality, it was woven into the fabric of the curricula Link to townhall.com Biden claimed he would not raise taxes if your income was under $400K Biden’s Build Back Better agenda would “raise taxes on up to 30 percent of middle-class families" Link to nypost.com Plus, inflation is a tax on all consumers. Yet Biden’s claims that inflation is “temporary” has predictably proven to be complete garbage as prices continue to spike to their highest level in 30 years. Link to nypost.com Bottom line: All this is just a sampling from Biden’s first 10 months in office. We’ll continue to update this as needed. There's sure to be no shortage of Biden lies and misinfo going forward.”

Cornyn (R-TX) 11/12/2021: Tweet – “India, US discuss Afghanistan crisis Link to www.dailypioneer.com”

Hagerty (R-TN) 11/12/2021: Tweet – “This is a critical opportunity in the wake of Afghanistan for @POTUS to demonstrate strength. A posture of appeasement will only embolden the CCP. Biden must make clear that we will not condone their malign behavior & we will continue to strengthen our alliances in the region. Link to quoted tweetBiden and China's Xi will hold virtual meeting on Monday night https://t.co/vOaSPRyt89 https://t.co/eD8N1vfP7P”

Shaheen (D-NH) 11/12/2021: Tweet – “I’m proud NH is now home for Afghan refugees who fled violence & persecution under the Taliban. I led the Senate effort to strengthen the SIV process to get our Afghan partners out of danger’s way – it's wonderful to see them settling into our communities. Link to www.wmur.com”

Other - Middle East

Cruz (R-TX) 11/13/2021: Retweet of @ComfortablySmug – “Inflation and a Middle East hostage crisis. Build Back Carter Link to quoted tweet”