Members on the Record (Automated) for Sat November 20, 2021

Israel - Palestine

Deutch (D-FL-22) 11/19/2021: Tweet – “Pleased to see the UK join the US and EU in making clear there are no distinctions in a terrorist organization. Hamas to be declared a terrorist group by UK - BBC News”

Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 11/19/2021: Twitter thread – “Financing terrorist groups including Hamas will not be tolerated. That's why the Bipartisan Hamas International Financing Prevention Act, which was just endorsed by the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, is so critical. Link to www.jns.org It helps isolate terrorist organizations including Hamas, Hezbollah, and Palestinian Islamic Jihad and cut them off at the source.”

Lamborn (R-CO-5) 11/19/2021: Tweet – “The United Nations Relief & Work Agency promotes anti-Semetic education and teaches a new generation of Palestinians to reject Israel's right to exist. #UNRWA must immediately stop teaching hate against the Jewish community.”

Mast (R-FL-18) 11/20/2021: Retweet of @AIPAC – “Thank you @RepJoshG @RepBrianMast @RepVanTaylor for your leadership. This important bipartisan legislation would sanction supporters of Palestinian terrorist groups Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ). Defeating terrorism is necessary for peace. Link to quoted tweet”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 11/19/2021: Retweet of @HouseForeignGOP – ““That's why I support H.R. 261, introduced by @RepBrianMast, to impose stronger US sanctions on Hamas and its backers.””

McCaul (R-TX-10) 11/19/2021: Retweet of @AJCGlobal – “Thank you, @RepMcCaul, Ranking Member of @HouseForeign, for joining AJC's Transatlantic Friends of Israel (TFI)! Together, alongside 150+ MPs from 25 countries, we will continue to strengthen the transatlantic bond with our most vital ally 🇮🇱. Learn more:Transatlantic Friends of Israel | AJC Transatlantic Institute”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 11/19/2021: Twitter thread – “LR @RepMcCaul “Grateful to the UK for moving to designate all of #Hamas as a terrorist organization. Hamas launched over 4,500 rockets at Israeli civilians earlier this year. All countries must work together to prevent them from having the resources to rebuild their arsenal. Link to quoted tweetBritain set to ban Hamas as terrorist organisation, UK media reports https://t.co/A5W7l0vMPX https://t.co/YiQ1mGPUTH “That's why I support H.R. 261, introduced by @RepBrianMast, to impose stronger US sanctions on Hamas and its backers.””

Hagerty (R-TN) 11/19/2021: Tweet – “I applaud UK Home Secretary @PritiPatel & PM @BorisJohnson's government for designating Hamas in its entirety, including its so-called “political” wing, as a terrorist organization. Link to quoted tweetToday I have taken action to proscribe Hamas in its entirety. This government is committed to tackling extremism and terrorism wherever it occurs. https://t.co/TQfPzomyIm”

Murphy (D-CT) 11/19/2021: Tweet – ““This was open for 100 years, closed by Trump, and [reopening it] would be an important signal to the Palestinians that we are intent on being a broker for peace,” said Murphy. “Every day that that consulate remains closed makes it much harder to re-open.” Biden's balancing act in the Middle East has a problem: Israel - POLITICO”

Risch (R-ID) 11/19/2021: Tweet – “I welcome reports that the #UK is to designate #Hamas as a terrorist org. & I encourage others to follow suit. This reflects the dangerous reality on the ground w/ no distinction between its military & political wings—both receive #Iranian support to threaten #Israel.”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 11/20/2021: Retweet of @RepRiggleman – “Stand up, @GlennYoungkin I was censured for officiating a same sex wedding, accused of being Soros funded, & changing children's sex orientation (QAnon screamers). I was called a “Secret Jew” pejoratively Attacked by @ClaremontInst knuckle draggers is a badge of honor. Own It Link to quoted tweet”

Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-8) 11/19/2021: Tweet – “This is inexcusable. Anytime anyone wants to compare something that is categorically NOT genocide to the Holocaust they should just stop, or their friends should stop them. And this is over opposition to life-saving vaccines! Bronx anti-vax mandate protesters display antisemitic symbols outside Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz’s office - The Washington Post”

Syria

DeFazio (D-OR-4) 11/19/2021: Retweet of @demandprogress – “Yesterday a bipartisan letter was sent to the Biden admin, led by @RepPeterDeFazio @RepNancyMace @RepBowman & endorsed by Demand Progress, asking the admin to provide a detailed legal justification for its unauthorized strikes in Syria & Iraq this year. Link to www.politico.com”

Iran

Deutch (D-FL-22) 11/19/2021: Tweet – “US, EU & GCC are united: Iran can never acquire nuclear weapons. The IAEA confirms Iran is enriching uranium & other developments well past JCPOA limits. Iran must stop & come back into compliance as we push for a longer & stronger deal. Link to www.state.gov”

Hagerty (R-TN) 11/19/2021: Tweet – “After Biden Admin's appeasement to Iran regime & disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan, I remain convinced Congress must not only repeal the outdated AUMFs but replace them. Thursday I filed an NDAA amendment to repeal '91 & '02 AUMFs & replace them w/ an updated authorization. Link to image”

Rubio (R-FL) 11/19/2021: Tweet – “As thousands of Iranians gather in #Isfahan protesting the horrific crimes of the Ayatollah's regime, Sen Rubio stands in solidarity w/ peaceful protesters. U.S. shouldn't lift sanctions on a regime that oppresses its people in pursuit of nuclear weapons. #ExpressionNOToppression”

Saudi Arabia

McGovern (D-MA-2) 11/20/2021: Tweet – “Selling weapons to repressive regimes that kill journalists, suppress free speech, and abuse human rights is morally indefensible. No more arms sales to Saudi Arabia! House Democrats Are Challenging Joe Biden's Huge Arms Deal With Saudi Arabia | HuffPost Latest News”

Sanders (I-VT) 11/19/2021: Tweet – “As the Saudi government continues to wage its devastating war in Yemen and repress its own people, we should not be rewarding them with more arms sales. Link to quoted tweetU.S. senators move to block $650 mln arms sale to Saudi Arabia https://t.co/k7tB1omkxa https://t.co/rMC7tC50jP”

United Arab Emirates

Inhofe (R-OK) 11/19/2021: Twitter thread – “I was honored to meet with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and others during my visit in June about our mutual concern regarding Chinese military activities in the Middle East. I pledged during that visit to work closely with the UAE … Link to quoted tweetThe trajectory of Chinese activity at the port in the UAE began as have other attempts by the Chinese, with Beijing leveraging commercial ties to establish an anchor for its military. China is now one of the UAE's largest trading partners. https://t.co/Xc9PFbxfog …to ensure that our bilateral relationship moves forward–& I am thrilled w/ this development today. I look forward to making sure the Biden admin continues productive conversations w/our Emirati friends about advancing the F-35 sale, which would build our long-term relationship.”

Sudan

Coons (D-DE) 11/19/2021: Twitter thread – “Just over two years after the peaceful revolution that brought down #Sudan's brutal 30-year dictatorship, the country's military leaders have decided to ignore the will of the people, reverse progress made by @SudanPMHamdok's civilian government, & regress back to military rule. I am introducing legislation to punish actors undermining democracy, peace, and human rights in Sudan, and I will continue to stand by the courageous Sudanese people in their pursuit of a free, peaceful, and prosperous nation. Sen. Coons files legislation to the National Defense Authorization Act to sanction Sudan’s military leaders”

Pakistan

Mast (R-FL-18) 11/19/2021: Tweet – “The Biden Administration has abandoned our allies. The "Biden Doctrine" will be defined by cruelty and incompetence. US Embassy in Pakistan repeatedly hangs up on veteran pleading for help | Fox News”

Afghanistan

Hagedorn (R-MN-1) 11/19/2021: Tweet – “Excited that @RepLisaMcClain's bill awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to the 13 U.S. service members killed in Afghanistan passed the Senate! I was proud to support this legislation and honor the service and memory of these heroes. 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.”

Hudson (R-NC-8) 11/20/2021: Tweet – “The Biden administration moved on from Afghanistan the day we left. I am grateful to the many outside groups and individuals, like @kimkardashianwest, stepping up to rescue the thousands of American citizens and Afghan allies, women and children left behind. Link to quoted tweetI am especially worried that Afghanistan is becoming yesterday's news. We must keep awareness alive of all the high-risk individuals, particularly women and girls, at risk of being killed by the Taliban and Islamic State. Let's keep their stories alive and do what we can to help!”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 11/19/2021: Retweet of @KimKardashian – “It's such a privilege to be a part of this life-saving mission to save the Afghan Female Youth National Team! All girls have the right to be whatever they want to be. They are courageous and it's tragic they had to flee their country because they wish to play a sport they love. Link to video”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 11/19/2021: Retweet of @KimKardashian – “It's such a privilege to be a part of this life-saving mission to save the Afghan Female Youth National Team! All girls have the right to be whatever they want to be. They are courageous and it's tragic they had to flee their country because they wish to play a sport they love. Link to video”

McClain (R-MI-10) 11/19/2021: Retweet of @RepHagedorn – “Excited that @RepLisaMcClain's bill awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to the 13 U.S. service members killed in Afghanistan passed the Senate! I was proud to support this legislation and honor the service and memory of these heroes. Link to quoted tweet”

Mullin (R-OK-2) 11/19/2021: Tweet – “The Biden Admin touted the "success" of the Afghanistan withdrawal, but the horrific reality of the situation is finally coming to light. Not one official at @StateDept has since lost their job or been held accountable. Americans deserve so much better. 'This experience broke a lot of people': Inside State amid the Afghanistan withdrawal - POLITICO”

Obernolte (R-CA-8) 11/19/2021: Tweet – “I was proud to see a bill I cosponsored pass the Senate & head to the President's desk to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the 13 American servicemembers killed during the evacuation of Kabul. These men & women have earned our utmost respect & deserve Congress' highest honor”

Pfluger (R-TX-11) 11/19/2021: Retweet of @KimKardashian – “I am especially worried that Afghanistan is becoming yesterday's news. We must keep awareness alive of all the high-risk individuals, particularly women and girls, at risk of being killed by the Taliban and Islamic State. Let's keep their stories alive and do what we can to help!”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 11/19/2021: Tweet – “Thank you @KimKardashian for saving the lives of the Afghan girls football team & shining a light on the Taliban's brutality. Link to quoted tweetIt's such a privilege to be a part of this life-saving mission to save the Afghan Female Youth National Team! All girls have the right to be whatever they want to be. They are courageous and it's tragic they had to flee their country because they wish to play a sport they love. https://t.co/s9nAD588lg”

Cassidy (R-LA) 11/19/2021: Tweet – “The fallout in Afghanistan has been severe. Fortunately, there have been some stories of hope. Link to quoted tweetWith the greatest of joy, I announce that a total of 272 members of the Afghanistan Nation Institute of Music community rescued & are gathered in Doha, for permanent transit to resettlement in Portugal, where ANIM will be reconstituted https://t.co/8Q9aH9CcrR”

Ernst (R-IA) 11/20/2021: Retweet of @SenatorShaheen – “.@SenJoniErnst & I were honored to meet w/ fmr member of parliament Sabrina Saqeb & civil society leader Kamila Sidiqi at ⁦@HFXforum⁩ to reaffirm that the U.S. must lead the global community in making the safety of Afghan women & girls a moral imperative. Link to image”

Hassan (D-NH) 11/19/2021: Tweet – “In August, we lost 13 service members to a suicide bombing in Kabul. These men and women exemplified bravery and they deserve a Congressional Gold Medal. This week, the Senate passed a resolution to do that — and I hope @POTUS will quickly sign it. Link to image”

Shaheen (D-NH) 11/19/2021: Tweet – “Appreciated the opportunity to lead a discussion at @HFXforum on U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan & how to protect the rights of women & girls, and prevent Afghanistan from becoming a safe haven for terrorism again. U.S. engagement w/ our allies must be the core of our strategy. Link to image”

Shaheen (D-NH) 11/20/2021: Tweet – “The bipartisan commitment to our allies renewed at @HFXforum epitomizes my friend, John McCain, who we miss dearly. Wonderful to be w/his wife & newly conf. ambassador, @cindymccain, as she awards the heroic Afghan Special Security Forces' Female Tactical Platoon w/this honor. Link to quoted tweetWATCH NOW 👉 @cindymccain presents the 2021 John McCain Prize for Leadership in Public Service to the Afghan Female Tactical Platoon. Watch it LIVE on Facebook, YouTube, or https://t.co/hPI4M4u8xM. #HFX2021 https://t.co/HoruvV5guR”

Shaheen (D-NH) 11/20/2021: Retweet of @luizachsavage – “I appreciated the opportunity to put the plight of Afghan women center stage - esp with @SenatorShaheen on the panel who has long been elevating the issue on the Foreign Relations Committee where she is the only woman. Thank you @HFXforum Link to quoted tweet”

Shaheen (D-NH) 11/20/2021: Tweet – “.@SenJoniErnst & I were honored to meet w/ fmr member of parliament Sabrina Saqeb & civil society leader Kamila Sidiqi at ⁦@HFXforum⁩ to reaffirm that the U.S. must lead the global community in making the safety of Afghan women & girls a moral imperative. Link to image”

Warren (D-MA) 11/20/2021: Tweet – “Sgt. Johanny Rosario of Lawrence, MA & 12 other servicemembers lost their lives in Afghanistan while serving our country & saving others. My bipartisan bill w/ Sen. Steve Daines honors them w/ Congressional Gold Medals. The bill is headed to @POTUS's desk. Link to www.eagletribune.com”

Other - Middle East

Markey (D-MA) 11/19/2021: Twitter thread – “With my amendments to the NDAA, the U.S. can reduce the role of nuclear weapons and the threat of nuclear war. We cannot follow the recklessness of the military-industrial complex that cheered on the Cold War arms race and endless wars in the Middle East. Link to image   Link to www.markey.senate.gov”