Members on the Record (Automated) for Wed November 17, 2021

Israel - Palestine

Bacon (R-NE-2) 11/16/2021: Tweet – “I thank the @AIPAC team for meeting us today. Replenishing the #IronDome interceptor missiles is critical to Israel defending itself. I also urge the Admin to keep sanctions on Iran, the world's #1 exporter of terror, and prevent China from buying Iranian oil. #IStandWithIsrael Link to image”

Duncan (R-SC-3) 11/16/2021: Tweet – “Looking forward to seeing this case in court soon. Link to quoted tweetNYC schools will not allow ‘Back the Blue' or ‘Proud Zionist' shirts, but ‘BLM' gear is welcome. https://t.co/nUNRy5fpyn”

González-Colón (R-PR-0) 11/16/2021: Tweet – “Met w @AIPAC to discuss support for the security & defense of our ally #Israel thru: ☑️ Funds for the Iron Dome to protect civilians against rockets from Hamas & terrorists ☑️ Support for the Abraham Accords ☑️ Assistance for cooperative agreements 🇺🇸🇮🇱 ☑️ Prevent a nuclear Iran Link to image”

González-Colón (R-PR-0) 11/16/2021: Retweet of @AIPAC – “Thank you @RepJenniffer! 🇺🇸🇮🇱 #StrongerTogether Link to quoted tweet”

Gosar (R-AZ-4) 11/17/2021: Retweet of @CarmineSabia – “Members of The Squad have called for things that would end the nation of Israel but yes, let's censure @RepGosar for a cartoon.”

Grothman (R-WI-6) 11/16/2021: Tweet – “I was happy to sit down with @AIPAC for a productive meeting discussing the importance of supporting our ally Israel. Link to image”

Grothman (R-WI-6) 11/16/2021: Retweet of @AIPAC – “Thank you @RepGrothman! 🇺🇸🇮🇱 #StrongerTogether Link to quoted tweet”

Hoyer (D-MD-5) 11/16/2021: Twitter thread – “During my weekly pen & pad, I told reporters that America won yesterday when @POTUS signed the historic Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law, meeting people's needs by addressing supply chain concerns, expanding broadband access, combatting the climate crisis, & more. Our work continues to advance the full #BuildBackBetter Agenda. I look forward to passing the #BuildBackBetter Act, which will help to create jobs, work to address inflationary pressures, & unlock economic opportunity for millions, as soon as possible. I also said that the video posted by Rep. Gosar last week, where he is depicted as killing another Member, is a vile, dangerous incitement to violence. This action is unacceptable & action must be taken. GOP inaction & silence on this is unacceptable. Finally, I told the press that last week, I joined a CODEL with productive visits to Israel & the UAE. This trip originally included a visit to @COP26, where I planned to participate in a panel on deforestation & discuss my #AMAZON21 bill to address this issue.”

Pallone (D-NJ-6) 11/16/2021: Tweet – “Met with @AIPAC today to discuss the importance of Iron Dome funding in this year's defense budget. The House included funding for security assistance to Israel, and the Senate should do the same. Link to image”

Pallone (D-NJ-6) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “Great to see @RutgersU and @TelAvivUni working together to establish a presence in New Brunswick. This partnership will only strengthen the bond between New Jersey and Israel and help cement Rutgers' status as a world class research institution. Link to quoted tweetBig news! The Presidents of @RutgersU and @TelAvivUni signed today a major MOU in Tel Aviv, joined virtually by @GovMurphy, that will establish TAU at the future New Jersey Innovation and Technology Hub in New Brunswick. It will also establish a joint research grant program. https://t.co/p4jMRqpF5q”

Pocan (D-WI-2) 11/16/2021: Tweet – “Powerful video that completely parallels with my recent trip to Israel snd Palestine. All people - Israeli and Palestinian - deserve human rights. Unfortunately, that's not the case. Link to www.nytimes.com”

Roy (R-TX-21) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “Will have to get this book… noting, btw, the Philly girl breaking out the “y'all.” Link to quoted tweetThe connection between America and Israel goes back way before 1948 as my friend @lennybendavid explains in this beautifully illustrated volume (and y'all know I like pictures). https://t.co/b1qEYiu4Tc”

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 11/16/2021: Tweet – “I am proud to stand with our ally Israel. Thank you @AIPAC for taking the time to discuss the importance of strengthening the U.S.-Israel relationship! Link to image”

Wilson (R-SC-2) 11/16/2021: Twitter thread – “In its latest escalation, this weekend the Houthi terrorists breached the U.S. embassy compound in Sana'a, Yemen, 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 (1/4) address the threat posed by Iran. The people of Yemen are suffering tremendously as the Houthis continue to divert critical aid and deploy missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles from within Yemen. The consequences of the Biden administration's policy of appeasement (2/4) toward the Iranian regime 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. (3/4) Iran continues its goal, “Death to America, Death to Israel.” (4/4)”

Coons (D-DE) 11/16/2021: Twitter thread – “Last week, I led a bipartisan congressional delegation to Europe & the Middle East. Congressional delegations are an important way for Members of Congress to interact with international partners, exercise oversight, & help advance U.S. interests & values around the world. 🧵 Link to image I was pleased to visit Brussels where my colleagues and I met with the Secretary General of NATO, Jens Stoltenberg, and his senior leadership team. We discussed ongoing progress on NATO's new Strategic Concept, lessons learned from Afghanistan, and the future of the alliance. Link to image We also met with Ursula von der Leyen­­—President of the European Commission—at the European Union headquarters. Our delegation discussed joint efforts toward ending the pandemic, rebuilding our economies, fighting climate change, & renewing our shared commitment to democracy. Link to image I thank the government of Belgium for hosting these productive conversations. It was a pleasure to meet with Deputy Prime Minister & Finance Minister Vincent Van Peteghem to discuss how our nations are working to fight corruption & improve the lives of our citizens. Link to image Last week, we also visited Qatar, which plays a central role in supporting the evacuation of Americans and vulnerable Afghans from Afghanistan. In Doha, we met with Afghan evacuees and thanked senior Qatari officials for their enduring partnership. Link to image Our delegation also visited Israel and the West Bank. I was glad to meet with Israeli officials to discuss our strong partnership. The U.S.-Israel relationship enjoys enduring, bipartisan support because our deep ties are based on shared values. 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 We also met with the Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh to discuss regional stability. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with leaders of the region to preserve hope for a two-state solution. Link to image Our final stop was in Germany, and I appreciated the opportunity to meet with a range of senior German leaders in Berlin to discuss U.S.-German relations. A robust U.S.-Germany relationship remains critical to the prosperity and security of both our nations and the entire world. Link to image I'm glad we could meet with German counterparts to re-affirm our strong & enduring relationship. I especially enjoyed re-engaging with German Vice Chancellor Olaf Scholz to discuss our partnership in defeating the pandemic, fighting climate change, & advancing our shared values. Link to image”

Rosen (D-NV) 11/16/2021: Tweet – “Excited to see a new partnership between @USTreasury & Israel to combat ransomware. My bill - the U.S.-Israel Cybersecurity Cooperation Enhancement Act - would build on this partnership to keep our nation safe from cyber threats. Link to www.timesofisrael.com”

Young (R-IN) 11/16/2021: Tweet – “Productive conversation with @Ayelet__Shaked where we discussed opportunities for expansion of the historic #AbrahamAccords, ways for the U.S. to partner with Israel on emerging technology, and how to enhance the security of Israel in the face of Iranian aggression. Link to image”

Syria

Hill (R-AR-2) 11/16/2021: Twitter thread – “The House-passed version of the FY 2022 NDAA included my amendment to disrupt and dismantle narcotics production, trafficking, and affiliated networks linked to the regime of Bashar al-Assad in Syria. Learn more in the video below. Link to www.youtube.com I urge the conference committee to concur with this House provision once the House and Senate begin to work out the differences between the two bill.”

Iran

Biggs (R-AZ-5) 11/16/2021: Retweet of @LibertyIranian – “.@RepAndyBiggsAZ “If you're going to engage in diplomacy, you don't engage from a position of weakness. We have lost our diplomatic leverage with Iran.” Link to video”

Fallon (R-TX-4) 11/16/2021: Tweet – “In case you were wondering, this is bad... ...very bad. Link to quoted tweet#BREAKING: WSJ reports #Iran has resumed production of equipment for advanced centrifuges at the Karaj assembly site the IAEA has been unable to monitor or gain access to for months. 1/2 https://t.co/kuelubSPsR”

Fallon (R-TX-4) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “This is a threat that cannot be ignored or tolerated. We need to do everything in our power to ensure Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon. Link to www.wsj.com”

Herrell (R-NM-2) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “Proud to join this resolution that recognizes the 1500 Iranians brutally killed by the authoritarian regime ruling their country. We honor the struggles of all who suffer under oppressive governments across the world. Link to freebeacon.com”

Miller-Meeks (R-IA-2) 11/16/2021: Tweet – “Iran has resumed producing centrifuge parts at a critical assembly plant, raising fresh concerns among Western diplomats who say it could open a pathway for it to start secretly diverting equipment to a covert nuclear-weapons program Link to www.wsj.com”

Cruz (R-TX) 11/16/2021: Tweet – “Is Joe Biden going to give the Ayatollah a congratulations call or just look the other way like all the other times? Link to www.wsj.com”

Iraq

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 11/17/2021: Retweet of @ChrisVossShow1 – “They Called Us "Lucky": The Life and Afterlife of the Iraq War's Hardest Hit Unit by Ruben Gallego Link to twitter.com”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 11/17/2021: Retweet of @usaunify – “Congressman and former Marine details horrors of war in new memoir. Congressman Ruben Gallego details the horrors and sacrifice he witnessed while serving as a Marine during the Iraq War in his new memoir, "They Called Us 'Lucky': The Life and... Link to ow.ly   Link to image”

Klobuchar (D-MN) 11/16/2021: Tweet – “The VA estimates that 11-20 out of every 100 Iraq & Afghanistan veterans are diagnosed with PTSD symptoms, making it all the more crucial that veterans have access to vet center services. Proud to work w/ @SenBooker on a bill to create more vet centers, including in MN and NJ. Link to quoted tweetMinnesota officials highlight the need for more veteran mental health. https://t.co/ZTeWiY70kk”

Turkey

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “Whether it's Russia, China or Turkey, not standing up against international bullies make the United States look weak, invites more aggression and hurts our international standing. Link to www.foxnews.com”

Qatar

Cassidy (R-LA) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “For months, my office has been involved in efforts to get a school of young musicians out of Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. Today, they are free. We are grateful to Qatar, Portugal and everyone we worked with to get these children to safety. Link to www.nytimes.com”

Horn of Africa

Davidson (R-OH-8) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “#GoodNews Diplomatic intervention in Ethiopia could save lives and a functioning democracy. Link to www.nytimes.com”

McCollum (D-MN-4) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “U.S. efforts led by @SecBlinken to stop the violence and human rights abuses in Ethiopia have my support. I urge U.S. diplomats to engage with all ethnic groups – including the Oromo – to prevent civil war and bring about a political solution. Link to www.nytimes.com”

Sudan

Cardin (D-MD) 11/16/2021: Tweet – “I strongly condemn the crackdown by Sudan's military junta on civilians marching for freedom & democracy resulting in the death of 8 people including a 13 y/o. I call on the military to heed its people's plea & return to the path of democracy & to release detained journalists.”

Afghanistan

Babin (R-TX-36) 11/16/2021: Tweet – “When asked how many Afghans were vetted BEFORE boarding planes in Kabul, @SecMayorkas didn't have an answer. 
When asked why 1M illegals w/ deportation orders REMAIN in the US, he blamed the system. 
Americans deserve better - we need a new DHS Secretary.Link to nypost.com”

Bost (R-IL-12) 11/16/2021: Tweet – “Facing insurmountable odds, the men and women of @US_TRANSCOM and @AirMobilityCmd moved heaven and earth to rescue Americans and our allies in Afghanistan. Today, I was honored to introduce a resolution to recognize their heroic efforts. Link to video”

Gimenez (R-FL-26) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “Back in August, I warned what Biden abandoning the Afghans would mean for other crucial allies such as #Taiwan. As always is the case, Biden disappoints. When he had the opportunity to stand up for the freedom-fighting people of Taiwan, he backs down and lets Xi run the show. Link to quoted tweetPresident Joe Biden says Taiwan's independence is up to Taiwan after discussing the matter with China's President Xi Jinping https://t.co/V5XudTclfq”

Green (R-TN-7) 11/16/2021: Tweet – “78 days since President Biden's chaotic withdrawal from #Afghanistan. It's time for transparent answers from these officials. @HouseForeignGOP: 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”

Hice (R-GA-10) 11/16/2021: Tweet – “President Biden is spending Thanksgiving in Ft. Bragg with the troops. He better be ready to explain... 1️⃣ Abandoning Americans in Afghanistan 2️⃣ Coercing servicemembers into taking a vax with no regard for natural immunity and no respect for religious + medical exemptions”

Johnson (R-OH-6) 11/17/2021: In reply to TweetToday is Wednesday, November 17th 2021 and there are still Americans trapped in Afghanistan because Joe Biden abandoned them. – “@bennyjohnson and there are still 16 American Christian missionaries being held hostage in #Haiti. Where's @POTUS @JoeBiden?”

Kim (R-CA-39) 11/16/2021: Tweet – “Our rushed withdrawal from Afghanistan without a plan to ensure stability & evacuate Americans & allies continues to tarnish America's reputation to the rest of the world. If our allies cannot trust us, our enemies will not fear us. America must lead. Link to www.reuters.com”

Kirkpatrick (D-AZ-2) 11/16/2021: Tweet – “Today, I introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing the men and women of United States Transportation Command and Air Force Air Mobility Command who planned and carried out the Afghanistan Airlift. Their heroic actions and sacrifices saved lives. Link to kirkpatrick.house.gov”

Levin (D-CA-49) 11/16/2021: Retweet of @coastnewsgroup – “A federal bill introduced by Representative Mike Levin to rename the San Diego Veterans Affairs Medical Center after a local U.S. Army captain who died in action in Afghanistan was unanimously approved today by the House of Representatives. Link to thecoastnews.com”

Mast (R-FL-18) 11/16/2021: Tweet – “I guess Nancy Pelosi's outrage about parades with U.S. military equipment is limited to when President Trump plans them. The Taliban gets a pass. Link to image”

Mast (R-FL-18) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “Every decision the Biden Administration made took the situation in Afghanistan from bad to worse. There's no avoiding that. Link to video”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 11/16/2021: Retweet of @RepYoungKim – “Our rushed withdrawal from Afghanistan without a plan to ensure stability & evacuate Americans & allies continues to tarnish America's reputation to the rest of the world. If our allies cannot trust us, our enemies will not fear us. America must lead. Link to www.reuters.com”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 11/16/2021: Tweet – “The Biden Administration's strategy is to hope Americans forget about what Biden did in Afghanistan. We will never forget. Link to www.washingtonexaminer.com”

Miller (R-IL-15) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “Biden lied about vetting Afghan refugees, but his DHS Secretary finally told the truth under oath- they have no idea who they flew into our country. Link to quoted tweetDHS 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 https://t.co/MIFdPCggR9”

Sessions (R-TX-17) 11/16/2021: Retweet of @RepYoungKim – “Our rushed withdrawal from Afghanistan without a plan to ensure stability & evacuate Americans & allies continues to tarnish America's reputation to the rest of the world. If our allies cannot trust us, our enemies will not fear us. America must lead. Link to www.reuters.com”

Swalwell (D-CA-15) 11/16/2021: Tweet – “I am so proud of my friend @shawnjvandiver for the work he's doing with #AfghanEvac. It's benefiting my district's Afghan community in so many positive ways. Thank you, Shawn and @SecBlinken. Link to quoted tweetI spoke to representatives of the dedicated #AfghanEvac. A sincere thank you to @shawnjvandiver and his colleagues for their passionate commitment to our Afghan friends and allies. Our ongoing partnership is delivering real results and our work continues. https://t.co/Qxzi8sZjtF”

Trone (D-MD-6) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “The global response to get endangered Afghans out of Afghanistan was nothing short of remarkable. My team worked around the clock to evacuate ~400 Afghans who risked their lives to serve our country. Thank you to @StateDept, @SpeakerPelosi & @Richmond46 for helping us save lives. Link to quoted tweetIn interviews with POLITICO, State Department staffers describe having been “manic” or suffering “a complete mental breakdown” at the time of the Afghanistan withdrawal https://t.co/udYST9yu0j”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 11/16/2021: Tweet – “Future American soldiers will have to deal with this. Disgusting. 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”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “The Taliban CANNOT gain a seat at the UN. If seated, Afghanistan's legit government would be unseated & a brutal, terrorist regime would be legitimized. That's why @LindseyGrahamSC & I urge the UN to reject the Taliban's candidacy. Link to www.politico.com   Link to image”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 11/17/2021: Retweet of @WarOnTheRocks – “The terrorist group has now established itself as a dangerous and influential kingmaker in Kabul Link to warontherocks.com”

Cotton (R-AR) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “Whether it's the border, Afghanistan, crime, inflation, or the cost of gas, Joe Biden consistently blames others for his own failures. Joe Biden is President. It's time for him to take some responsibility.”

Ernst (R-IA) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “.@SecMayorkas: U.S. evacuation from Afghanistan was “historic.” Make no mistake: Pres. Biden's rushed exit from Afghanistan was a disaster. ❌ Americans were left behind ❌ Brought the Taliban back into power ❌ Made America less safe Link to video”

Graham (R-SC) 11/16/2021: Tweet – “Sen. Lindsey Graham interrogated DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas during a Senate hearing Tuesday about the number of Afghans who were vetted before being flown to the US, as well as the number of illegal immigrants released into the country. Link to nypost.com”

Hagerty (R-TN) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “45 Americans who are stranded in Afghanistan have not been contacted in any way by @StateDept. This contradicts @SecBlinken's statement that all US citizens who have requested assistance have been "offered an opportunity to do so." I am deeply concerned. Link to quoted tweetThe leaders of 4 veteran-led rescue groups says American citizens who contacted State and have requisite paperwork haven't yet heard back about evacuation plans for them. https://t.co/TTZf285fza”

Hawley (R-MO) 11/16/2021: Retweet of @FreeBeacon – “Sen @HawleyMO: “You just said that [evacuees] are not being interviewed unless they're already in our system.” DHS chief @SecMayorkas: “We are not conducting in-person, full refugee interviews of 100%” of Afghan evacuees. Link to video”

Hawley (R-MO) 11/16/2021: Tweet – “Senator Hawley pressed Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over DHS's failure to fully vet thousands of Afghan refugees following President Joe Biden's withdrawal from Afghanistan. Link to video”

Hawley (R-MO) 11/16/2021: Tweet – “Senator Hawley Grills Secretary Mayorkas on Failure to Fully Vet Afghan Refugees, Biden Border Crisis Link to www.hawley.senate.gov”

Hawley (R-MO) 11/16/2021: Tweet – “9/11 Commission recommended almost 20 years ago that refugees be interviewed before coming to this country. Secretary Mayorkas admits today Biden Administration has gutted this procedure and is NOT interviewing all Afghan evacuees before they're brought to USA - not even trying Link to video”

Inhofe (R-OK) 11/16/2021: In reply to TweetThat's interesting, because when Trump announced his "capitulation agreement" (in the words of his NatSec Advisor) with the Taliban, @JimInhofe called it a "historic step towards peace" Which part was historic -- releasing 5k Taliban fighters or undercutting the Afghan govt? https://t.co/k7gXM879zO – “@MGwin46 Did you read my *full* statement? I highlighted the clear conditions included in 2020 that your boss refused to listen to. Don't forget, only one president left Americans behind - @POTUS. Link to image”

Inhofe (R-OK) 11/16/2021: Tweet – “The @WhiteHouse is trying to pull the wool over our eyes about Afghanistan, but I'm fighting for the truth. Americans — especially our troops — deserve it. I'm still waiting on the answers we need to prevent a disaster like this from happening again. My letter to @SecDef ↓ Link to image”

Kennedy (R-LA) 11/16/2021: Tweet – “The Taliban will get access to hundreds of millions of American tax $$$ if the IMF recognizes them as Afghanistan's govt. Congress must make sure America doesn't end up bankrolling the Taliban's violence against women, children, and ethnic minorities. Link to www.kennedy.senate.gov”

Menendez (D-NJ) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “WATCH the #SFRC's full Committee hearing on US policy lessons learned from Afghanistan 2001-2021. Stream live testimony from @CrisisGroup Asia Program Director @LaurelMillerICG & @CarnegieEndow Nonresident Senior Fellow & former US Ambassador Ryan Crocker: Link to foreign.senate.gov   Link to image”

Other - Middle East

Meeks (D-NY-5) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “Join live with the Middle East, North Africa and Global Counterterrorism Subcommittee, and @ChrisLandberg for a discussion on the @StateDept Counterterrorism Bureau's FY22 budget: Link to youtu.be”

Rosen (D-NV) 11/16/2021: Tweet – “It was an honor to represent Nevada & the U.S. on a bipartisan CODEL across 5 countries in Europe & the Middle East during the November work period. American leadership and strengthening our alliances are critical to overcoming shared global challenges. Link to www.rosen.senate.gov”