Members on the Record (Automated) for Tue November 16, 2021

Last updated on Tue November 16, 2021 at 12:39 PM Washington DC time.

Israel - Palestine

Long (R-MO-7) 11/15/2021: Retweet of @HananyaNaftali – “Biden, leave Jerusalem alone.”

Long (R-MO-7) 11/16/2021: Retweet of @HananyaNaftali – “On his first day in Israel, Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane received a Guard of Honour at Latrun, Israel. 🇮🇱🇮🇳 India and Israel are strengthening the defense cooperation and the battle against terrorism. #India Link to image”

Meng (D-NY-6) 11/15/2021: Twitter thread – “One of our favorite bagel shops in Queens! 🥯 ☕️ Let's support our local small businesses like this one! Link to quoted tweetA man threatened to torch a Queens kosher deli if the staff didn't take down the shop's Israeli flags. He also demanded the business shut down. https://t.co/zX954GdTwe To be clearer, this IS antisemitic and should be investigated as a potential hate crime.”

Pocan (D-WI-2) 11/15/2021: In reply to Tweet@MarkPocan @JamaalBowmanNY @jstreetdotorg @BtSIsrael @Israel @IDF Representative Pocan, I appreciate your advocacy for Palestine on many occasions. But do you really think thanks are in order for the state of Israel or for the IDF?? We would say this to members of congress on the left because we expect more of them, Rep @JamaalBowmanNY – “@ShabanaMir1 @JamaalBowmanNY @jstreetdotorg @BtSIsrael @Israel @IDF Please reread the tweet and notice the placement of the exclamation point. Then you can say that you missed it and shouldn't have criticized.”

Pocan (D-WI-2) 11/15/2021: In reply to Tweet@MarkPocan I definitely give you the benefit of the doubt based on your work in Gaza- hence my confusion rather than an accusation. I don't think your intention is clearly received. IMHO, this tweet is not helpful to you despite the exclamation mark and your intention. – “@4noura Seriously? Sigh.”

Upton (R-MI-6) 11/15/2021: Tweet – “Hamas must be held to account for their blatant human rights violations and real efforts to finance and support global terrorism. America cannot - and will not - tolerate anything less. #MI06 Link to quoted tweetAs our key ally Israel continues to face attacks from terrorist orgs. including Hamas, the U.S. must step up to hold these groups and their enablers accountable.”

Wilson (R-SC-2) 11/15/2021: Twitter thread – “In its latest escalation, this weekend the Houthis breached the U.S. embassy compound in Sana'a and detained and harassed U.S. locally-employed staff. The Iranian-backed Houthis now feel they have nothing to lose as the Biden administration fails to address (1/3) the threat posed by Iran. The people of Yemen are suffering tremendously as the Houthis continue to divert critical aid and deploy missiles from within Yemen. The consequences of the Biden administration's policy of appeasement toward the Iranian regime (2/3) and by extension, its proxies, are disastrous. America should work with our decades-long ally Saudi Arabia to stop the murderous subjugation of the oppressed people of Yemen who suffer from Iranian aggression. Iran continues its goal, “Death to America, Death to Israel.”(3/3)”

Cardin (D-MD) 11/16/2021: Tweet – “The world is stronger when we work together. Last week, I met with Israeli PM Bennett and President Herzog, Palestine's PM Shateyyah & ambassadors from multiple Arab countries to discuss the promotion of peace through the Abraham Accords between Israel and the Arab world. Link to image”

Cassidy (R-LA) 11/15/2021: Tweet – “.@POTUS needs to respect Israel's sovereignty. Link to www.jpost.com”

Kennedy (R-LA) 11/16/2021: Tweet – “America gives a lot of funding to the Palestinians. The Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act would help ensure American money isn't supporting antisemitic propaganda in school curricula. Link to www.kennedy.senate.gov”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Doggett (D-TX-35) 11/15/2021: Twitter thread – “Yesterday, Austin came together, united, to maintain & reaffirm that this is a community of kindness recently disrupted by moments of hate. Hate directed against any in our community is hate that can, unchecked, consume us all. Link to image For our Jewish neighbors, know that you are valued neighbors. You do not stand alone. We stand together. #ATXKind”

Syria

Lesko (R-AZ-8) 11/15/2021: Tweet – “Monica from our office presented a congratulatory letter to His Holiness Mar Awa III Royel for being elected and consecrated by the Holy Synod as the 122nd Catholicos-Patriarch of the @AssyrianChurch. Our district is home to a great Assyrian community! Link to image”

Iran

Biggs (R-AZ-5) 11/15/2021: Retweet of @LibertyIranian – “.@RepAndyBiggsAZ “The problem is, we're still only interdicting about 8% of the fentanyl coming across our border.” Link to video”

Clyde (R-GA-9) 11/15/2021: Retweet of @Kredo0 – “SCOOP: Congress Moves To Strong-Arm Biden Into Reimposing Sanctions on the Iran-Backed Houthi Rebels, Just Days After Militant Group Storms US Embassy Compound in Yemen -- @SenTedCruz & @Rep_Clyde spearhead effort Link to freebeacon.com”

Crapo (R-ID) 11/15/2021: Twitter thread – “During my visit with key allies and partners in Southeast Asia, I spoke with leaders of Indo-Pacific nation allies about shared efforts to combat China's manufacturing imbalances, and threats to free and fair trade. Link to image The Biden Administration cannot idly stand by as China advances its own trade priorities in the region, and the United States must lead by forging ambitious new trade deals with our allies. This was also an opportunity to have conversations about sanctions on Russia and Iran as well as additional efforts to combat national security threats from foreign investment, illicit finance and other economic issues. Link to www.crapo.senate.gov”

Saudi Arabia

Gosar (R-AZ-4) 11/15/2021: Twitter thread – “Today @SecDebHaaland will take one of the first Biden 30x30 actions and strip hundreds of Navajo Allottees of their rights to their own lands by imposing an unscientific and overreaching buffer around Chaco Canyon… This buffer strips potential development rights away from allottees with their own mineral rights within the new boundary. Hear directly from from the allottees here who oppose this rash action.- https://t.co/wMKEO7c9Qz.... The reality is this is the Biden agenda. •Strip native people of their rights if they want to use the “wrong” energy (oil and gas). •Use the 30x30 banner to shut down federal lands to all energy development. •Then, beg Russian Dictators and Saudi Princes for oil.”

Iraq

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 11/15/2021: Retweet of @ianmastersmedia – “We are joined by Congressman @RubenGallego, co-author of They Called Us "Lucky": The Life and Afterlife of the Iraq War's Hardest Hit Unit, discussing his experiences of the insurrection on January 6. Link to soundcloud.com”

Yemen

Deutch (D-FL-22) 11/15/2021: Retweet of @HouseForeign – “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”

Green (R-TN-7) 11/15/2021: Tweet – “The deteriorating situation in Yemen brought on by Houthi extremists cannot be tolerated. It's time for immediate action from the Biden Administration. Link to www.wsj.com”

Cruz (R-TX) 11/15/2021: Tweet – “"The amendment comes following months of back-and-forth between Cruz and the Biden administration on the issue, including an effort by the senator to pressure the State Department into explaining its decision to reduce sanctions on the Houthis." Link to freebeacon.com”

Horn of Africa

Coons (D-DE) 11/16/2021: Tweet – “Brutal ethnic conflict & humanitarian disaster in #Ethiopia continues to threaten the stability of East Africa. Today at 3PM ET, I'll join @SenThomTillis @nimaelbagir & the Yale Genocide Studies Program to discuss the crisis. Watch here: Link to yale.zoom.us”

Tillis (R-NC) 11/16/2021: Retweet of @ChrisCoons – “Brutal ethnic conflict & humanitarian disaster in #Ethiopia continues to threaten the stability of East Africa. Today at 3PM ET, I'll join @SenThomTillis @nimaelbagir & the Yale Genocide Studies Program to discuss the crisis. Watch here: Link to yale.zoom.us”

Afghanistan

Bacon (R-NE-2) 11/15/2021: Twitter thread – “This a reminder that the retreat from Afghanistan was a colossal disaster. The Chairman of the Joint Chief called this a “strategic failure” and he is right. In contrast the President called the withdrawal a “success” and he had “no regrets.” Link to quoted tweetTaliban hold military parade with U.S.-made weapons in Kabul in show of strength https://t.co/schG2kUW6w https://t.co/gZQCzbSUzG Link to reply@RepDonBacon Bacon Brief 8/25 After 20 years, 2 trillion dollars and thousands of lives: How did Afghan forces not have their own air support? How did they not have bullets? How. Did. They. Not. Have. Their. Own. Mechanics. https://t.co/t9lCyaKXZG @emailsFromGOP Afghans did have own pilots and aircraft, but we provided the mechanics. We pulled out the mechanics without leaving trained folks behind. Disastrous.”

Bishop (R-NC-9) 11/16/2021: Retweet of @bennyjohnson – “DHS Sec. Mayorkas appears clueless when asked how many illegals are evading court orders in America right now and has no idea how many Afghan refugees were actually VETTED when being flown to our country on massive C-17 military planes. What a complete embarrassment. Link to video”

Castro (D-TX-20) 11/15/2021: Tweet – “Please help if you live in San Antonio. Link to quoted tweetURGENT: RAICES is looking for volunteers to help resettle Afghan refugee families in San Antonio THIS WEEK! If you live in SA and have availability, please fill out this app. You will have to pass a background check to ensure safety for our clients. https://t.co/5ysVFSF5vM.”

Clyde (R-GA-9) 11/15/2021: Tweet – “REMINDER: Biden abandoned billions of dollars worth of equipment in Afghanistan - surrendering elite military weaponry to the Taliban. Link to www.washingtonexaminer.com”

Donalds (R-FL-19) 11/16/2021: Tweet – “The bravery and service of our WWII veterans deserve our utmost honor, respect, and celebration. I'm proud to Co-Sponsor @RepJasonCrow's US Army Rangers Veterans of WWII Congressional Gold Medal Act to formally recognize the significant contribution of our WWII veterans. Link to quoted tweetIt is an honor and a privilege to help lead this effort. When I served in the 75th Ranger Regiment in Afghanistan, the heroism and courage of WWII Rangers were a guiding inspiration for my own service. It's long past time we honor these WWII heroes for their sacrifice. https://t.co/rlZhVtO7Mz”

Green (R-TN-7) 11/15/2021: Tweet – “Our “Commander-in-Chief” armed the Taliban. Joe Biden has got to go! Link to quoted tweetTaliban forces held a military parade in Kabul using captured American-made armored vehicles and Russian helicopters in a display that showed their ongoing transformation from an insurgent force to a regular standing army https://t.co/v4q9fSm5YL https://t.co/SW6RzjoHMu”

Lamborn (R-CO-5) 11/15/2021: Tweet – “Since #BidenDelivers is trending, let's take a look at his first year. He has delivered: ▪️Record high gas prices ▪️Rising costs ▪️Historic inflation ▪️De facto open borders ▪️Afghanistan to the Taliban ▪️American dependence on OPEC ▪️Severe supply chain shortages”

Long (R-MO-7) 11/15/2021: Retweet of @GOPChairwoman – “Same thing he told the Taliban. Link to quoted tweet”

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 11/15/2021: Tweet – “My colleagues and I won't rest until there's accountability for this Administration's disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. @SecBlinken and others must come before Congress to answer the questions Congress and the public have. Link to thehill.com”

McCarthy (R-CA-23) 11/15/2021: Retweet of @HouseForeignGOP – “After months of delayed and often incomplete answers from the Biden Administration on #Afghanistan, LR @RepMcCaul is expanding his ongoing investigation into the botched withdrawal by requesting transcribed interviews from 34 officials within the administration.”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 11/15/2021: Retweet of @JerryDunleavy – “NEW: House Republicans led by @RepMcCaul are expanding their investigation into the Biden Admin's disastrously botched Afghan withdrawal, calling upon Secretary of State Antony Blinken to make 34 State Dept officials available for interviews. @DCExaminer Link to www.washingtonexaminer.com”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 11/15/2021: Twitter thread – “After months of delayed and often incomplete answers from the Biden Administration on #Afghanistan, LR @RepMcCaul is expanding his ongoing investigation into the botched withdrawal by requesting transcribed interviews from 34 officials within the administration. Find the full letter here ⬇️ Link to gop-foreignaffairs.house.gov”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 11/15/2021: Tweet – “"Republicans identified more than a dozen issues related to the U.S. pullout that they want to talk to administration officials about, including how the administration prepared for the exit...and how it reacted to the lightning takeover of the country by the Taliban." Link to quoted tweetHouse Foreign Affairs GOP is seeking transcribed interviews with 34 State Dept. employees about "unanswered questions about the planning — or lack thereof — that preceded the drawdown and evacuation" in Afghanistan. Via @HelloLauraKelly https://t.co/njHDExuba6”

Reschenthaler (R-PA-14) 11/15/2021: Tweet – “The Biden Admin this Summer: ❌ Skyrocketing inflation was "transitory" ❌ "The virus is on the run" ❌ A Taliban takeover was "not inevitable" Even the Washington Post recognizes Biden has been catastrophically wrong about everything. Link to www.washingtonpost.com”

Zeldin (R-NY-1) 11/15/2021: Tweet – “From Afghanistan to the southern border to this next massive tax and spend bill to radically transform our country, one-party rule in Washington is begging for a historic red tsunami across America on November 8, 2022. It can't happen soon enough! 🇺🇸 Link to quoted tweetTaliban forces held a military parade in Kabul using captured American-made armored vehicles and Russian helicopters in a display that showed their ongoing transformation from an insurgent force to a regular standing army https://t.co/v4q9fSm5YL https://t.co/SW6RzjoHMu”

Ernst (R-IA) 11/15/2021: Tweet – “Afghanistan is at the mercy of the Taliban's brutal reign as a result of Pres. Biden's disastrous withdrawal. I'm backing an effort to ensure the Biden Administration protects the safety of Americans & our Afghan partners—and holds the Taliban accountable.Link to www.politico.com”

Hawley (R-MO) 11/16/2021: Retweet of @CBSNews – “DHS Secretary Mayorkas tells Sen. Josh Hawley that the U.S. is "not conducting in-person, full refugee interviews of 100 percent" of Afghan evacuees, and he does not have data for many went through full interviews Link to video”

Inhofe (R-OK) 11/16/2021: Tweet – “I always had a lot of concerns about @POTUS's promises about Afghanistan. When @SASCGOP started our methodical review of the disastrous drawdown, it became clear what he was saying simply didn't add up – especially when it came to how many Americans he left behind. Link to quoted tweetTeam Joe's neverending lies about how many Americans were left in Afghanistan https://t.co/On4kLzoF6Q https://t.co/lyC7fhycMh”

Paul (R-KY) 11/16/2021: Retweet of @rtiron – “News: @RandPaul tells me that he wants to see an amendment considered to the defense authorization bill that blocks U.S. funds going to the Taliban. He's in discussion about amendments and said he may not agree to speed up NDAA cloture vote and instead to it the “hard way””