Members on the Record (Automated) for Sat December 04, 2021

Israel - Palestine

Dingell (D-MI-12) 12/03/2021: Tweet – “.@SecBlinken strongly emphasized that Israel should refrain from unilateral steps like advancing settlement activity & I agree. The Israeli government should stop this process - an active barrier to peace - immediately. Secretary Blinken's Call with Israeli Prime Minister Bennett - United States Department of State”

Frankel (D-FL-21) 12/03/2021: Tweet – “I'm proud to cosponsor the Stop Iranian Drones Act to protect American troops & our allies in the Middle East. Just last month, Iranian drones attacked hundreds at a U.S. base in Syria – the only reason no one was killed was thanks to an Israeli intelligence warning. Link to quoted tweetU.S. officials say they believe Iran was behind the drone attack last week at a military outpost in southern Syria where American troops are based. There were no reported injuries or deaths in the attack. (Officials: Iran behind drone attack on US base in Syria)”

Levin (D-MI-9) 12/03/2021: Twitter thread – “I strongly oppose the Atarot settlement and agree with @SecBlinken that settlement expansion undermines prospects for a two-state solution, the surest way to ensure true security for Israel and realize Palestinians' human rights. Link to quoted tweetThe Secretary also strongly emphasized that Israel and the Palestinian Authority should refrain from unilateral steps that exacerbate tensions and undercut efforts to advance a negotiated two-state solution, including advancing settlement activity. (Secretary Blinken's Call with Israeli Prime Minister Bennett - United States Department of State) My Two-State Solution Act will help to ensure U.S. taxpayer money is not allocated to actions like settlement expansion. The uptick in settler violence and clampdown on anti-occupation activism makes increased accountability all the more urgent for Israelis and Palestinians.”

Levin (D-MI-9) 12/03/2021: Retweet of @jstreetdotorg – “Help us build support for the Two-State Solution Act! Make sure your representative has signed on and, if not, call them to voice your support for this crucial bill. Your voice can make a difference. Learn more and take action at Help Build Support for the Two-State Solution Act... | jstreet.org   Link to quoted tweet”

Massie (R-KY-4) 12/03/2021: Tweet – “Link to image   Link to quoted tweetEXCLUSIVE: U.S. State Department phones hacked with Israeli company spyware - sources (EXCLUSIVE U.S. State Department phones hacked with Israeli company spyware - sources)”

Meijer (R-MI-3) 12/03/2021: Tweet – “There will be consequences for these reckless ‘spyware as a service' ploys. Link to quoted tweetWHOA: iPhones of at least nine U.S. State Department employees were hacked by an unknown assailant using sophisticated spyware developed by the Israel-based NSO Group. (EXCLUSIVE U.S. State Department phones hacked with Israeli company spyware - sources) @Reuters”

Sherrill (D-NJ-11) 12/03/2021: Tweet – “Congrats to AJC Metro New Jersey on their 75th Anniversary & thanks to honorees Edward Israelow, Mark Peroff, & keynote speaker David Harris for their passionate advocacy in our community. My team joined in this joyous celebration on the 5th night of Chanukah! Link to image”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Adams (D-NC-12) 12/04/2021: Retweet of @DouglasEmhoff – “It's not lost on me that I am celebrating Hanukkah in the People's House on behalf of all the Jewish families and communities across our country. As @JoeBiden said, our history and values as Jews are an essential part of who we are as Americans—Jewish values are American values.”

Deutch (D-FL-22) 12/03/2021: In reply to TweetJust this week, on the first night of Hannukah, Beverly Hills residents found antisemitic fliers on their front lawns. It's no wonder @AJCGlobal found 90% of American Jews and 60% of the general public recognize antisemitism as a problem in our country. #ShineALight – “A few weeks ago at GWU, a Torah scroll, a Jewish sacred text, was destroyed by laundry detergent. This tracks w/@ADL & @HillelIntl findings that ~1/3 of Jewish students have experienced antisemitism in the last year, and 15% have felt the need to hide their identity. #ShineALight”

Deutch (D-FL-22) 12/03/2021: Retweet of @RepTedDeutch – “From Pittsburgh to LA, shuls to restaurants, there has been a clear increase in antisemitic incidents in our streets, schools, and public discourse in recent years. This Hannukah, as we celebrate Jewish resilience in the face of hate, it's time to #ShineALight on antisemitism.”

Kim (R-CA-39) 12/03/2021: Tweet – “Wishing a Happy Hanukkah to all who are celebrating! #TeamYoung joined our #ChinoHills community this week at a menorah lighting celebration hosted by the Chabad Jewish Center & @TheShoppesAtCH. #Hanukkah #ChagSameach Link to image”

Long (R-MO-7) 12/04/2021: Retweet of @mikepompeo – “Honored to speak with the Iranian American Jewish Federation of New York tonight at their annual gala. Thank you to IAJF President Steven Khadavi for inviting me. Link to image”

Swalwell (D-CA-15) 12/04/2021: Retweet of @DouglasEmhoff – “It's not lost on me that I am celebrating Hanukkah in the People's House on behalf of all the Jewish families and communities across our country. As @JoeBiden said, our history and values as Jews are an essential part of who we are as Americans—Jewish values are American values.”

Gillibrand (D-NY) 12/03/2021: Tweet – “Today I visited the @newjewishhome to meet with the older New Yorkers they serve, and to congratulate the graduates of Geriatrics Career Development! This program helps certify students like Francisca to become Home Health Aides, vital work that is needed now more than ever! Link to image”

Iran

Fallon (R-TX-4) 12/03/2021: Tweet – “"The regime of Iran is going to gain almost $160 billion and 1.7 billion Euros, and yet it is not going to stop its nuclear actions." We must do everything in our power to ensure Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon. 'Collaborating with the mullahs': Iranian dissidents warn US not to return to the nuclear deal... | foxnews.com”

Wilson (R-SC-2) 12/03/2021: Tweet – “Adapting U.S. sanctions to account for technological advances is critical to countering Iran. Link to quoted tweetWe welcome this timely bipartisan bill to halt Iran‘s drone proliferation which threatens America‘s and our allies‘ security. Thank you, @RepGregoryMeeks, @RepMcCaul, @RepTedDeutch, and @RepJoeWilson, for your leadership. (Meeks, McCaul, Deutch, Wilson Introduce Legislation to Sanction Iran's Drones and Suppliers)”

Cruz (R-TX) 12/03/2021: Tweet – “Joe Biden's policy of giving everything away to the Ayatollah continues, with predictable and catastrophic results for Americans and our national security. Link to quoted tweetSCOOP: Biden Admin Waives Sanctions on Iran as Nuclear Talks Restart -- Critics accuse admin of 'delivering a dressed-up Chanukah present to the regime' to help jumpstart long-stalled negotiations (Biden Admin Waives Sanctions on Iran as Nuclear Talks Restart)”

Saudi Arabia

Khanna (D-CA-17) 12/03/2021: Retweet of @WalkerBragman – “New piece from @SenSanders and @RoKhanna calling on Biden to end US support for the Saudi war on Yemen. “The US may not be able to stop all the violence it helped create, but it can stop enabling Saudi warplanes to bomb Yemeni civilians.” Saudi warplanes carpet-bomb Yemen with US help. This must end | Bernie Sanders and Ro Khanna”

Turkey

Cardin (D-MD) 12/03/2021: Retweet of @HelsinkiComm – “.@HelsinkiComm chair @SenatorCardin calls for release of Osman Kavala, welcomes @coe infringement proceedings against #Turkey: Chairman Cardin Calls for Release of Osman Kavala, Welcomes Council of Europe Infringement Proceedings Against Turkey... | csce.gov   Link to image”

Cornyn (R-TX) 12/04/2021: Tweet – “Economic turmoil is ravaging Turkey's poor and middle class. “Everyone here is outraged.” Turkey’s Economic Turmoil Sends Desperation and Inflation Soaring - WSJ via @WSJ”

United Arab Emirates

Lee (D-CA-13) 12/03/2021: Twitter thread – “In the UAE, persons with disabilities are known as persons of determination, a term that emphasizes the strength & resilience of those with disabilities rather than their deficits. I love this explanation from activist Fatma Al Jassim! @UN A disability activist shows leadership on inclusion at EXPO 2020 and beyond... | youtube.com @UN #InternationalDayofPersonsWithDisabilities”

Horn of Africa

Meeks (D-NY-5) 12/03/2021: Retweet of @TravelGov – “Ethiopia: We urge U.S citizens to depart Ethiopia using commercial options. We continue to provide emergency services such as emergency passports and repatriation loans. We are unlikely to be able to assist with departure if these options are unavailable. Security Message: Commercial Air Availability from Addis Ababa... | ow.ly   Link to image”

Sherman (D-CA-30) 12/03/2021: Twitter thread – “~1 million in Tigray are facing famine. The U.N., U.S. and others are desperate to ship food to a port, and truck it into Tigray. (1/4) A Response to Congressman Brad Sherman's Offensive statements Against Eritrea... | bit.ly Do you think they all failed to notice that the closest ports to Tigray are in Eritrea and the relevant truck routes can't be blocked by Ethiopian troops? Truck routes from Djibouti and Sudan are blocked by Ethiopian troops and allied militia. (2/4) It is good that Eritrea acknowledges its obligation under intl. law to allow aid in. I welcome a commitment from the Eritrean Govt to allow its ports/roads to be used to send aid to dying Tigrayans. When can UN start moving aid through Eritrea to Tigray? (3/4) The fact is Eritrean forces, sometimes disguised as Ethiopian troops, have worked to block food shipments into Tigray. So it would be a wonderful and surprising reversal if Eritrea would allow food shipments though its own territory. (4/4) Eritrean troops disguised as Ethiopian military are blocking critical aid in Tigray... | cnn.it”

Sudan

Kim (R-CA-39) 12/03/2021: Twitter thread – “I'm proud to introduce the Sudan Democracy Act with @RepDeanPhillips to show support for the people of Sudan as they peacefully protest for democracy and to hold those responsible for undermining Sudan's civilian-led democratic transition accountable. Reps. Kim, Phillips Lead Sudan Democracy Act to Impose Sanctions on Sudan Individuals and Entities Undermining Human Rights... | youngkim.house.gov The United States is a beacon of hope and opportunity and should support our allies in their pursuit of liberty and democracy. I will continue to do all I can to promote human rights and freedom across the nation and the globe.”

Afghanistan

Aderholt (R-AL-4) 12/03/2021: Tweet – “Joe Biden promised economic growth and a surge in jobs – clearly this was a hollow promise.  Today's disappointing job report is another failure of this Administration.  Vaccine mandates, the Afghanistan disaster, soaring inflation, and lack of leadership –really it's nothing new Link to quoted tweetDuring a time when we should be seeing a surge in seasonal hiring, today's jobs report was yet another massive miss. Joe Biden's economic policies can be described the same as his presidency—a total disappointment.”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 12/04/2021: Retweet of @csis_isp – “"Biden's withdrawal from Afghanistan was a strategic failure" Read the latest op-ed from @CSIS_Threats' Dr. @SethGJones on @USATODAY here: Biden's withdrawal from Afghanistan was a strategic failure... | usatoday.com”

Comer (R-KY-1) 12/03/2021: Retweet of @RepJamesComer – “Enjoyed joining @Newsmax for a discussion on Biden's continued COVID restrictions, the irresponsible government funding package, and the need for accountability for the Afghanistan debacle. Link to video”

Lesko (R-AZ-8) 12/04/2021: Tweet – “Almost three months later, Americans are still trapped in Afghanistan. The Biden Administration is the #AmericaLast administration. Americans Are Still Trapped in Afghanistan, and the Biden Administration Lied About How Many... | townhall.com”

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 12/03/2021: Retweet of @RepDonaldsPress – “There is literally NO good news coming out of the Biden White House. 📰Abysmal jobs report 📰Rise in violent crime 📰Surge in COVID cases 📰Russia moving in on Ukraine 📰China is on the rise 📰Gas prices up nearly 60% 📰Propane costs up 94% 📰13 dead after Afghanistan withdrawal”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 12/03/2021: Retweet of @ReaganInstitute – “In the wake of the Afghanistan withdrawal, CENTCOM is entering a new era. Listen to an #RNDF panel discussion with ​​@cdbrose, @RepJasonCrow, @micheleflournoy and @michaelgwaltz, moderated by @JenGriffinFNC, at 3pm PST/ 6pm EST on Saturday. Reagan National Defense Forum - Virtual”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 12/03/2021: Retweet of @johnondrasik – “At the @Reagan_Library w Afghan Vet Green Beret hero @michaelgwaltz. Mike critical in our Afghan evac efforts. One of us is wearing flip flops. 😎🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Link to image”

Ernst (R-IA) 12/03/2021: Tweet – “The Taliban regime is denying Afghan women and girls life and liberty after returning to the helm of Afghanistan's government. Every single one of my female Senate colleagues and I are pressing Pres. Biden to protect the rights of Afghan women and girls. After Taliban takeover, Afghan girls lose childhood, freedom, and future... | washingtonexaminer.com”

Ernst (R-IA) 12/03/2021: Tweet – “.@POTUS Biden's disastrous exit from Afghanistan has allowed the Taliban to return to their violent and barbaric ways of ruling.   The Biden Admin must develop a new counterterrorism strategy to address the looming threats in Afghanistan. Taliban kill, abduct dozens of ex-officers: rights group... | militarytimes.com”

Hagerty (R-TN) 12/04/2021: Tweet – “Since Afghanistan fell in the most disgraceful manner possible, we've seen a massive increase in aggressive behavior by China, the Russian buildup on the Ukrainian border. The weakness demonstrated by Biden, time & again, has resulted in making the world a much less safe place. Link to video”

Lankford (R-OK) 12/03/2021: Tweet – “Democrats want a total of $13 billion to transition 69,000 Afghan refugees w/ zero oversight. For reference, Oklahoma's total budget is $8.83 billion—for a state of 4 million people. This is continued unchecked federal taxpayer spending w/ no end in sight. Link to video”

Leahy (D-VT) 12/03/2021: Retweet of @CWS_global – “The Continuing Resolution will enable families displaced by violence to better join their new communities in the U.S. and rebuild their lives in safety. Thank you to @SenatorLeahy for your leadership and for championing U.S. efforts to welcome displaced Afghans. Link to quoted tweet”

Shaheen (D-NH) 12/03/2021: Tweet – “Afghans who stood side-by-side with American troops put their lives on the line to support the U.S. mission fighting the Taliban. I'm proud to lead this bipartisan resolution w/ @SenCassidy calling for legal pathways for our vulnerable Afghan allies to find safety. Link to image”

Other - Middle East

Omar (D-MN-5) 12/03/2021: Tweet – “Heartbreaking and infuriating. When anti-Muslim hate goes unaddressed, Muslim communities across the country pay the price. Link to quoted tweetSomeone threw an explosive device outside the Islamic Center of Olympia. This is now the 3rd mosque that's been targeted in WA State in the past few months. ”

Tlaib (D-MI-13) 12/03/2021: Tweet – “The rise of Islamophobia and hate crimes is going unnoticed. Link to quoted tweetSomeone threw an explosive device outside the Islamic Center of Olympia. This is now the 3rd mosque that's been targeted in WA State in the past few months. ”