Members on the Record (Automated) for Thu November 18, 2021

Israel - Palestine

Babin (R-TX-36) 11/18/2021: Tweet – “Trump made history by moving our embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. Now, Biden's trying to divide the city w/ another consulate - violating our laws & undermining our relationship w/ our greatest Middle Eastern ally. I'm fighting to stop this - read more ⤵️ Link to jewishinsider.com”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 11/17/2021: Retweet of @orlyusa – “@RepDonBacon @AIPAC Thank you your honor. AIPAC my AIPAC is the best group who respects Congress does a hard work to educate it's members teaches us all about the issues at hands and assist in every information to give light to the need of America. I love America more because of AIPAC. Thank you”

Cawthorn (R-NC-11) 11/17/2021: Retweet of @RepDavidKustoff – “I introduced the Upholding the 1995 Jerusalem Embassy Law Act of 2021. Jerusalem is & will always remain the capital of Israel. My bill will block @JoeBiden's proposal that would facilitate the division of Jerusalem. My support for Israel will never waver. Link to kustoff.house.gov”

Deutch (D-FL-22) 11/18/2021: Tweet – “Thank you, @USAmbUN Thomas-Greenfield, for visiting our ally Israel and affirming the strong partnership between our countries. Link to quoted tweetI've landed in Israel and am looking forward to meetings with Israeli officials to reinforce the strong relationship between our nations and discuss U.S.-Israeli cooperation at the UN. https://t.co/g360oKuIxy”

Diaz-Balart (R-FL-25) 11/18/2021: Tweet – “Proud to join my colleague @RepDavidKustoff in standing with our friend and democratic ally #Israel by reaffirming an undivided #Jerusalem. Thank you! Link to quoted tweetI introduced the Upholding the 1995 Jerusalem Embassy Law Act of 2021. Jerusalem is & will always remain the capital of Israel. My bill will block @JoeBiden's proposal that would facilitate the division of Jerusalem. My support for Israel will never waver. https://t.co/HsVsMvQ1Zr”

Kustoff (R-TN-8) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “I introduced the Upholding the 1995 Jerusalem Embassy Law Act of 2021. Jerusalem is & will always remain the capital of Israel. My bill will block @JoeBiden's proposal that would facilitate the division of Jerusalem. My support for Israel will never waver. Link to kustoff.house.gov”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “LR @RepMcCaul "I enjoyed meeting with Israeli Interior Minister @Ayelet__Shaked, and discussing our country's important relationship with #Israel." Link to image”

McCollum (D-MN-4) 11/17/2021: Retweet of @JBing215 – “Fond memories of four years ago working behind the scenes with #NoWayToTreatAChild to get the first bill in Congress introduced on Palestinian human rights with @DCIPalestine. We have come a long way together - still more to do... #StandWithThe6 Link to image”

Rogers (R-AL-3) 11/18/2021: Retweet of @YanaLukeman – “Thank you @RepMikeRogersAL for your leadership and meeting with us, @AIPAC activists, to discuss support for the US-Israel relationship as it relates to the Iron Dome, Abraham Accords and so on. 🇺🇸🇮🇱 Link to image”

Zeldin (R-NY-1) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “The effort opposing the US reopening a consulate in Jerusalem continued today. I joined @RepDavidKustoff & 100+ House Republicans with a bill to ensure the Jerusalem Embassy Act is upheld, Israel's position as host nation is respected, & Israel's capital remains undivided. Link to quoted tweetThe Biden Admin must not betray our alliance with Israel by reopening the US Consulate in Jerusalem, which is being pushed by the PA to divide Israel's capital. I was proud to lead a letter this AM to @POTUS, signed by 200 House Republicans, laying out our strong opposition. https://t.co/oFAzqCi2m2”

Hagerty (R-TN) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “The U.S., Israel, U.A.E. & Bahrain recently held 5-day naval exercises. Trump's Abraham Accords continue to increase peace and security in the Middle East. Israel Is at the Center of a New International Security Order - WSJ”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Chu (D-CA-27) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “To help our economy, we need to help small businesses. @Dilawar Syed has the skill to do just that which is why he's endorsed by @USChamber & @SmlBizMajority. But Republicans are refusing to come to work because he's Muslim, despite support from Jewish groups. #ConfirmDilawar Link to video”

Crist (D-FL-13) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “When I'm Governor, this kind of junk won't be tolerated. Playing fast and loose with anti-Semitic jokes will be your last day in my administration. Link to nymag.com”

Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 11/18/2021: Tweet – ““Liberal Jews.” Classy. Link to quoted tweetGOP 2021. https://t.co/qLEFeds6uX”

Syria

Hill (R-AR-2) 11/18/2021: Tweet – “The U.S. government must do all it can to disrupt the industrial level of drug production taking place in Syria. If it does not, we run the risk of permitting the narco state of Assad to become a permanent fixture in the region. Link to youtu.be   Link to quoted tweetUS Officials Demand Comprehensive Strategy to Confront Syria's Illicit Drug Trade https://t.co/1ytzALUShq @CarolineRose8 @RepFrenchHill”

Risch (R-ID) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “I've long pressed the Biden Admin on the need to address #Iran's malign regional influence. From #Syria to #Yemen, #Iran and its proxies continue to sow instability across the region. There's more to be done & those on the frontline must be part of the conversation. Link to quoted tweetSenior U.S. and GCC officials convened the first Working Group on Iran in Riyadh today. They agreed that Iran's nuclear program is a grave concern and called for an urgent mutual return to full compliance with the JCPOA. https://t.co/RsA69E6909”

Iran

Biggs (R-AZ-5) 11/17/2021: Retweet of @LibertyIranian – “.@RepAndyBiggsAZ “First of all I don't think we should be re-entering the JCPOA.” Link to video”

Fallon (R-TX-4) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “The likes of China, Russia, and Iran are laughing at America right now. What will it take for this President to get tough on adversarial countries?”

Garcia (R-CA-25) 11/17/2021: Twitter thread – “Here we go again – another international crisis because of Biden. Biden is literally negotiating with himself. After 6 rounds of failed JCPOA talks and Iran showing no interest in any deal, Biden reeks of desperation to fulfill yet another misguided… U.S. floats temporary Iran nuclear deal - Axios campaign promise. This is like begging China to join the Paris Climate Accords. Iran deserves maximum pressure, not appeasement. Meanwhile, Iran has amassed more than 120kg of 20% enriched uranium, well above the 3.67% level agreed to in the 2015 deal. JCPOA = Worst. Deal. Ever.”

Hagedorn (R-MN-1) 11/17/2021: Twitter thread – “Today marks the two-year anniversary of the beginning of the “Bloody November” massacre in Iran. The Trump Admin confirmed 1,500 civilians were killed, yet the Biden Admin minimized the severity of the attack by revising the initial report with a lower death toll. Link to image We are urging the Biden Administration to revise its report to accurately reflect the lives that were lost in this deadly massacre and condemn the Iranian regime and Supreme Leader Khamenei for crimes against humanity. Link to hagedorn.house.gov”

Hagedorn (R-MN-1) 11/17/2021: Retweet of @Kredo0 – “SCOOP: New Congressional Measure Condemns Iran's Bloody 2019 Crackdown on Protesters That Killed 1,500 — Resolution exposes Biden admin efforts to lower official death toll, fueling accusations admin is whitewashing regime's crimes GOP Resolution Condemns Iran's 2019 Crackdown of Protesters That Killed 1,500 - Washington Free Beacon”

McClain (R-MI-10) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “How's that Iran deal going, President Biden?”

McClain (R-MI-10) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “The U.S. cannot allow #Iran to resume building nuclear weapons.”

McClain (R-MI-10) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “I introduced the Iran Verification Act, which would prevent the Biden Administration from rejoining the failed JCPOA until #Iran is in full compliance with the letter and spirit of the deal.”

Cornyn (R-TX) 11/18/2021: Tweet – “Iran has resumed producing parts for advanced centrifuges, diplomats said, a new challenge for the Biden administration as it prepares for nuclear talks Iran Resumes Production of Advanced Nuclear-Program Parts, Diplomats Say - WSJ”

Ernst (R-IA) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “The Biden Administration's efforts to re-enter the Iran Nuclear Deal put the world at risk.   We should be nowhere near re-entering this agreement with the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism. U.S. floats temporary Iran nuclear deal - Axios”

Saudi Arabia

Paul (R-KY) 11/17/2021: Retweet of @RStatecraft – “NEW: @RandPaul wants to raise a stink and stop the $650M air-to-air missile sale to Saudi. @VlahosAtQuincy: Rand Paul wants to kill $650M missile sale to Saudi Arabia – Responsible Statecraft   Link to image”

Paul (R-KY) 11/17/2021: Retweet of @QuincyInst – “.@RandPaul is readying a joint resolution of disapproval to stop the Biden Administration's expected sale of $650 million worth of “defensive” air-to-air missiles or AMRAAMs—as well as 596 missile launchers—to Saudi Arabia. Rand Paul wants to kill $650M missile sale to Saudi Arabia – Responsible Statecraft”

Iraq

Mast (R-FL-18) 11/17/2021: Twitter thread – “Service to the nation can run in the family, and that's certainly true of today's veteran spotlight. After moving to South Florida, Mr. Michael Landon joined the U.S. Army in 2004 and was deployed to Iraq. Link to image As a descendant of a guard who was part of George Washington's Life Guard during the Revolutionary War, service is a family tradition for the Landons. Link to image Families like Mr. Landon's have served as the backbone of our country, and we are indebted to these men and women in uniforms who put their lives on the line for us. We thank you and your family, Mr. Landon, for your service to our nation.”

Soto (D-FL-9) 11/18/2021: Tweet – “RESCHEDULED: Our Afghanistan and Iraq Global War on Terrorism Veterans Recognition Ceremony has been rescheduled tentatively to December 20, 2021, from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. We are eternally grateful for those who have served and look forward to honoring them. Link to image”

Sudan

Risch (R-ID) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “Today's violence & killing of dozens of peaceful protesters in #Sudan just adds to the list of tragic incidents committed by Sudanese military leaders & proves they cannot be trusted w/ the responsibility of protecting & governing the people. Risch Statement on Violence During Sudanese Protests | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations   Link to quoted tweetI am saddened by reports of violence and loss of life today in Sudan. We condemn violence towards peaceful protestors and call for the respect and protection of human rights in Sudan.”

Afghanistan

Banks (R-IN-3) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “Everything Biden says is a lie. From saying the border crisis is “seasonal” to inflation is “transitory” to “there are no Americans left in Afghanistan” to now this: BBB is going to “make your lives better.” When will the media begin holding him accountable? @IngrahamAngle 👇 Link to video”

Buck (R-CO-4) 11/18/2021: Tweet – “The Senate honored the 13 service members killed during the Kabul airport bombing in Afghanistan this year, by passing our Congressional Gold Medal bill and sending it to the president's desk. The memory of their sacrifice deserves to be immortalized. Bill honoring 13 service members killed in Afghanistan heads to Biden's desk | TheHill”

Carson (D-IN-7) 11/18/2021: Twitter thread – “I'm very pleased that the bipartisan bill I cosponsored to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the 13 U.S. Service Members killed in Afghanistan this summer -- including Hoosier, Cpl. Humberto Sanchez -- has passed the Senate. Now, the bill will soon be signed into law by @POTUS, ensuring these American heroes are properly honored.”

Connolly (D-VA-11) 11/17/2021: Retweet of @GovernorVA – “Virginia has welcomed more than 50,000 people from Afghanistan—vastly more than any other state—arriving in the U.S. through Dulles Airport, to build new lives in freedom around this country. It's hard work—and one of the most beautiful things I've ever been part of. Welcome! Link to quoted tweet”

Correa (D-CA-46) 11/18/2021: Twitter thread – “In September, I sent a letter to Sec. Blinken urging him to relocate Afghan Air Force pilots stranded in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan with their families and colleagues. After many months of negotiations, I'm proud to share that both communities of AAF pilots have been released, and they are safe with their families. My office will keep working to assure that our Afghan allied and all Americans are rescued from Afghanistan.”

Green (R-TN-7) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “Unacceptable. No excuses. Link to quoted tweetNew #NatSecDaily: The leaders of 4 #AfghanEvac groups disputed Secretary Blinken's assurance that all AmCits who want out of Afghanistan, contacted State, and have requisite paperwork were reached for rescue. https://t.co/TTZf285fza”

Green (R-TN-7) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “This is the reality of Taliban rule in Afghanistan. Heartbreaking. Link to quoted tweetBenazir, 8, (red) and Saliha, 7, are both hunger brides in Afghanistan. Their families sold the two friends to be married, so they can use the girls' dowry money to feed their siblings. https://t.co/gTCTj5jroL”

Hartzler (R-MO-4) 11/18/2021: Retweet of @RepLisaMcClain – “I'm thrilled my bill to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the 13 heroes killed in Afghanistan is on its way to the president's desk after passing the Senate tonight. Thank you to Senators @SteveDaines and @SenWarren for leading this effort in the Senate.”

Herrell (R-NM-2) 11/18/2021: Retweet of @RepKenBuck – “The Senate honored the 13 service members killed during the Kabul airport bombing in Afghanistan this year, by passing our Congressional Gold Medal bill and sending it to the president's desk. The memory of their sacrifice deserves to be immortalized. Bill honoring 13 service members killed in Afghanistan heads to Biden's desk | TheHill”

Houlahan (D-PA-6) 11/18/2021: Twitter thread – “As the daughter of a refugee, protecting refugees—especially women and girls—is personal to me. After speaking with Afghan refugees at PHL and in Quantico, it's clear there's still work to do. I promise to keep working across the aisle to protect our partners and their families. Read more about our work here: Link to quoted tweetRep. Chrissy Houlahan is one of a handful of women veterans in Congress, including Reps. Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey and Mariannette Miller-Meeks of Iowa, putting extra pressure on the Biden administration to prioritize helping Afghan women and children. https://t.co/825XdbPaqf”

Latta (R-OH-5) 11/18/2021: Tweet – “The 13 military servicemembers who were killed in Afghanistan on August 26, 2021, are heroes. They gave their lives in service to our country & deserve this recognition. I'm proud to be a cosponsor of this legislation & am encouraged it is on its way to the President's desk. Link to quoted tweetI'm thrilled my bill to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the 13 heroes killed in Afghanistan is on its way to the president's desk after passing the Senate tonight. Thank you to Senators @SteveDaines and @SenWarren for leading this effort in the Senate.”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “LR @RepMcCaul: "The Taliban overthrew the Afghan gov, put terrorists in positions of power & continue to violate human rights. That is unacceptable & unrewardable. We will continue to provide aid directly to the Afghan ppl suffering due to Taliban actions but not to the Taliban."”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 11/18/2021: Tweet – “Under Trump, our enemies feared us. Under Biden, they are parading around with our weapons. Taliban hold military parade with U.S.-made weapons in Kabul in show of strength | Reuters”

McClain (R-MI-10) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “Joe Biden is weak on: Immigration The economy #China The #Taliban President Biden's weak leadership is creating crises at home and abroad.”

McClain (R-MI-10) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “I'm thrilled my bill to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the 13 heroes killed in Afghanistan is on its way to the president's desk after passing the Senate tonight. Thank you to Senators @SteveDaines and @SenWarren for leading this effort in the Senate.”

McClain (R-MI-10) 11/18/2021: Retweet of @govtrack – “H.R. 5142 by @RepLisaMcClain passed the House and Senate yesterday. To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal, in commemoration to the servicemembers who perished in Afghanistan on August 26, 2021, during the evacuation of citizens of the Unit… To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal, in commemoration to the servicemembers who perished in Afghanistan on August 26, 2021, during the evacuation of citizens of the United States and Afghan allies at Hamid Karzai International Airport, and for other purposes. (H.R. 5142) - GovTrack.us 🏛️”

McClain (R-MI-10) 11/18/2021: Tweet – “ICYMI: The Senate passed my bill to award the Congressional Gold Medal to our 13 servicemembers who died in Afghanistan in August. Link to mcclain.house.gov”

McClain (R-MI-10) 11/18/2021: Retweet of @boblatta – “The 13 military servicemembers who were killed in Afghanistan on August 26, 2021, are heroes. They gave their lives in service to our country & deserve this recognition. I'm proud to be a cosponsor of this legislation & am encouraged it is on its way to the President's desk. Link to quoted tweet”

Omar (D-MN-5) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “Their response to open depictions of political violence against women of color is attack and smear and attack other women of color. Paul Gosar is not the exception. He is representative of the racist misogyny endemic in the Republican Party. Link to quoted tweetInstead of deflecting for 10 minutes on inflation, gas prices, Afghanistan, Ilhan Omar, Maxine Waters, Pelosi and partisanship -- you'd think it would have been easier for McCarthy to just say, "Gosar's video was wrong, we condemn it."”

Rogers (R-AL-3) 11/17/2021: Retweet of @dcexaminer – “.@RepMikeRogersAL blamed Biden's "weakness" for both China and Russia conducting such military tests. "When Biden abandoned our allies in Afghanistan he set the tone...and Putin and Xi are betting that he won't stand up for Ukraine or Taiwan." Link to washex.am”

Ryan (D-OH-13) 11/18/2021: Tweet – “I was proud to support the bill awarding a Congressional Gold Medal to the 13 servicemembers who were killed at the Kabul airport. With the Senate's passage of this bill last night, these heroes will now receive the recognition they deserve. Senate sends bill awarding Congressional Gold Medal to US service members killed in Kabul airport bombing to Biden's desk - CNNPolitics”

Tenney (R-NY-22) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “I am honored to join @RepMcCaul in pushing for answers and accountability from the administration on its failed withdrawal from Afghanistan. American service members died and many more were left behind. We must know how and why this operation went so wrong. Link to image”

Webster (R-FL-11) 11/18/2021: Tweet – “LTC Scheller has accepted responsibility for his actions and voluntarily resigned his commission. No other military leader has yet shown such integrity for their missteps during the failed withdrawal from Afghanistan. cc @JFWCaucus Link to quoted tweetI will continue to advocate for Marine Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller https://t.co/ywlaf6UuvC #TheVillages #TheVillagesNews”

Cruz (R-TX) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “President Biden doesn't realize his policy of appeasement towards America's adversaries will only empower and embolden them. China, the Taliban, and Russia smell blood in the water. Link to video”

Daines (R-MT) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “NEWS: The U.S. Senate just passed my bipartisan bill to posthumously award Congressional Gold Medals to the 13 brave American service members killed during the terrorist attacks in Afghanistan. My bill now heads to the President's desk to be signed into law.”

Duckworth (D-IL) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “Across 20 years and 4 Presidents, both parties share responsibility for the failures that unfolded in Afghanistan. Now, we should look back to avoid making the same missteps again. My op-ed in @starsandstripes⬇️ A comprehensive commission on US involvement in Afghanistan is warranted | Stars and Stripes”

Risch (R-ID) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “It's been 20yrs since US troops landed in #Afghanistan & 79 days since Biden's official withdrawal. Now, we're left with more questions than answers. Where's the accountability? Who did the admin leave behind? What's next? Today, we addressed these & more:Ranking Member Risch Opening Statement at Hearing on Afghanistan 2001-2021 | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations”

Romney (R-UT) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “Our withdrawal from Afghanistan left us showered with shame. We've left behind thousands, broken promises to friends & allies, abandoned women & girls, and put our national security at risk. We have a moral responsibility to ensure every American and partner is safely evacuated. Link to video”

Scott (R-SC) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “My office continues to hear heartbreaking stories of individuals trapped in Afghanistan under Taliban rule.   If you are in need of assistance, please visit my Afghanistan Crises Resource Page:  Afghanistan Crises Related Resources Page | Constituent Services | U.S. Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina”

Shaheen (D-NH) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “Women in Afghanistan under the Taliban are suffering an alarming but unsurprising rollback of rights and opportunities. I asked experts at @SFRCDems today what leverage the U.S. can employ to improve outcomes for Afghan women – the U.S. and our allies must not abandon them. Link to video”

Warner (D-VA) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “We've reached a big milestone – the last group of Afghan refugee families living at Fort Lee have been successfully resettled. I'm grateful for the hard work of everyone in Virginia who helped to safely welcome our Afghan allies. U.S. closes first temporary housing site for Afghan evacuees as resettlement accelerates - CBS News ”

Other - Middle East

Boyle (D-PA-2) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “Agreed. Link to quoted tweetTo claim that a member of Congress is part of the "Jihad squad" is outrageous, offensive, and perpetuates anti-Muslim hate. @RepBoebert must apologize for her hateful rhetoric immediately. https://t.co/88le94nML9”

Omar (D-MN-5) 11/17/2021: Tweet – “Luckily my dad raised me right, otherwise I might have gone to the floor to talk about this insurrectionist who sleeps with a pervert. I am grateful I was raised to be a decent human and not a deprived person who shamefully defecates & defiles the House of Representatives. 🙏🏽 God Link to quoted tweet.@laurenboebert loses it during the debate to censure Paul Gosar, ranting about everything from “the Jihad Squad” to accusing a Democratic congressman of “sleeping with the enemy.” https://t.co/Y9bhGtnlgt”