Members on the Record (Automated) for Thu December 16, 2021

Last updated on Thu December 16, 2021 at 12:46 PM Washington DC time.


Israel - Palestine

Casten (D-IL-6) 12/15/2021: Retweet of @USJewishDems – “Today, for the 4th time, @RandPaul objected to Democratic requests to pass additional funding for Israel's Iron Dome. But that's not the whole story. For the fourth time, Paul's objection was met with complete silence from every Senate Republican, including Mitch McConnell.

Garbarino (R-NY-2) 12/15/2021: Retweet of @AIPAC – “A strong Israel makes America more secure. Today, Democrats & Republicans again came together to strengthen & expand the U.S.-Israel relationship: Congress authorized vital provisions in the #FY22NDAA to fund Iron Dome, strengthen U.S.-Israel cooperation and counter Iran.

Garbarino (R-NY-2) 12/15/2021: Retweet of @AIPAC – “Strengthening U.S. & Israeli cybersecurity. The bill includes the US-Israel Cybersecurity Cooperation Enhancement Act, which authorizes $30 million for bilateral cyber cooperation. Thank you @SenJackyRosen @SenatorCollins @SenToddYoung @SenWhitehouse @RepGarbarino @JimLangevin!

Lamborn (R-CO-5) 12/15/2021: Retweet of @CombatASemitism – “@ZelenskyyUa @JewishImpact @lozhkin_boris @UKRinIsrael @IsraelinUkraine @Isaac_Herzog @JewishAgency @SenatorCardin @RepDLamborn @BenCardinforMD US Congressman @RepDLamborn (CO-5) NOW at the #KyivJewishForum: "How a nation views Israel and the Jewish people says a great deal about the character of that nation, and in recent years, our Ukrainian friends are emulating the noblest traditions of their country's history.” Link to image

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 12/16/2021: Tweet – “Enjoyed a great discussion on national security, Abraham Accords and USA-Israel relations with constituents in Brooklyn. Thank you @AIPAC and the Sephardic Community Center for hosting this event. Link to image

Hagerty (R-TN) 12/15/2021: Tweet – “The Palestinian Authority's abhorrent "martyr payments" encourage terror attacks against innocent Israelis and Americans. Pleased to join in efforts to thwart these payments and defend our allies.GOP senators introduce bill targeting Palestinian 'martyr payments'... | thehill.com

Hagerty (R-TN) 12/16/2021: Tweet – “Good call today with outgoing President @JuanOrlandoH Hernandez of Honduras. You are friend of the United States. Thank you for your leadership, your strong support for Taiwan & Israel, & your willingness to stand up to China's bullying in Central America. Link to image

Marshall (R-KS) 12/15/2021: Retweet of @AIPAC – “Countering Iran's regional aggression. The bill includes several amendments, which would prevent funds from being transferred to Iran or its proxies and require new reports on Iran's military, including its support for terrorist groups. Thank you @RogerMarshallMD @RepJimBanks!

Murphy (D-CT) 12/15/2021: Tweet – “I appreciate Israeli Interior Minister Bar-Lev's even-handed approach to de-escalating violence around settlements. This is something I heard a lot about during my recent trip to Israel. Israeli minister prompts backlash after vowing action against settler violence... | haaretz.com

Rosen (D-NV) 12/15/2021: Retweet of @AIPAC – “Strengthening U.S. & Israeli cybersecurity. The bill includes the US-Israel Cybersecurity Cooperation Enhancement Act, which authorizes $30 million for bilateral cyber cooperation. Thank you @SenJackyRosen @SenatorCollins @SenToddYoung @SenWhitehouse @RepGarbarino @JimLangevin!

Young (R-IN) 12/15/2021: Twitter thread – “The #NDAA we passed today is far stronger than President Biden's original plan. Young Votes to Pass Final Defense Authorization to Prioritize Troops, Strengthen National Security | U.S. Senator Todd Young of Indiana I'm proud to have secured key provisions in this bill to strengthen cybersecurity cooperation with Israel, invest in emerging technologies, and create a nonpartisan commission to examine the war and failed withdrawal in Afghanistan.


Iran

Banks (R-IN-3) 12/15/2021: Retweet of @elliecohanim – ““I'll tell Tehran & the State Department right now—House conservatives will work day & night to reimpose sanctions on Iran absent an agreement that meets the 12 demands found in the Republican Study Committee's bill, the Maximum Pressure Act”: @RepJimBanks To get Iran to change its behavior, the Biden team must engage with... | thehill.com

Herrell (R-NM-2) 12/15/2021: Retweet of @LibertyIranian – “This is a must watch video from our friend @RepHerrell! Link to quoted tweet

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 12/16/2021: Tweet – “In July, the @FBI stopped an Iran-backed kidnapping plot targeting a #Brooklyn resident. My measure included in the #NDAA requires @ODNIgov to disclose details on all Iran-backed kidnapping attempts against US citizens so Iran can be held accountable. Malliotakis Measure Demanding Iran Transparency Passes House & Senate in NDAA... | malliotakis.house.gov

Blackburn (R-TN) 12/16/2021: Tweet – “While Iranian-backed militias are attacking US troops, Joe Biden is negotiating to allow the regime to develop nuclear weapons. You can't make this up.


Iraq

Murphy (D-FL-7) 12/15/2021: Retweet of @publicradiogirl – “I was honored to speak with Kasinal Cashe White and @RepStephMurphy today. Kasinal's brother First Class Sgt. Alwyn Cashe will be awarded the #MedalofHonor posthumously at the White House on Thursday for his heroism during the Iraq War. Listen @wmfeorlando Listen in: Kasinal Cashe White, Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy remember Sgt. First Class Alwyn Cashe ahead of Medal of Honor ceremony... | wmfe.org

Soto (D-FL-9) 12/16/2021: Tweet – “Army Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe was a hero of the Iraq War who died from saving fellow soldiers from a burning vehicle. Hailing from Central Floridian, his receiving the Medal of Honor was long overdue. Today we remember his courage and sacrifice. Lawmakers Want Posthumous Medal of Honor for "Legendary" Soldier... | mynews13.com

Wenstrup (R-OH-2) 12/15/2021: Tweet – “The Medal of Honor is our military's most prestigious award, and I'm grateful to see these heroic men receive the recognition they deserve. God bless them all. Biden to award Medal of Honor to three veterans of Iraq, Afghanistan... | foxnews.com


Turkey

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 12/15/2021: Retweet of @NationalHerald – “The American Hellenic Institute (@TheAHIinDC) applauds the House Foreign Affairs Committee for its passage on December 10 of legislation sponsored by U.S. Rep. @NMalliotakis (R-NY) that condemns #Turkey for its repeated aggression toward #Cyprus. AHI-Backed Cyprus Resolution Passes House Foreign Affairs Committee - Breaking & Latest News, Greece, Cyprus, Hellenic Diaspora News


Libya

McCaul (R-TX-10) 12/15/2021: Twitter thread – “LR @RepMcCaul: "I call on the transitional government in #Mali to immediately reconsider efforts to hire Russian Wagner group. The track record is clear: Prigozhin's operatives in Sudan, CAR, and Libya have sowed chaos and exploitation. "Putin should suspend Wagner's destabilizing presence which will also undermine global counter terrorism operations in the Sahel.”


Tunisia

Wilson (R-SC-2) 12/15/2021: Twitter thread – “I am deeply disappointed by Tunisian President Kais Saied's announcement yesterday keeping the parliament shut down until December 2022, dispensing with the constitution, and self-appointing a group to write a new constitution. I will continue to push in Congress for (1/2) democracy in Tunisia, and hope the country can quickly return to the democratic path and follow its constitution. (2/2)


Horn of Africa

Inhofe (R-OK) 12/16/2021: Tweet – “The Biden administration should take real steps to undo the sanctions against the democratically elected government of Ethiopia and roll back the termination of AGOA benefits. Watch my full remarks: Inhofe Speaks on Ethiopia... | bit.ly


Pakistan

Jackson Lee (D-TX-18) 12/15/2021: Twitter thread – “Meeting with Angelina Jolie in my Washington, D.C., Congressional Office on the urgent issues dealing with the importance of passing the Violence Against Women Act. 1/6 Link to image Domestic violence has surged over the last two years in the midst of the pandemic. Women, children and family members are dying. This bill must pass now! 2/6 I wrote HR 1620 more than five years ago to update this very important legislation initially passed in 1994. I want to thank Ms. Jolie, and her daughter, Zahara, for their compassionate leadership around the world. 3/6 We also took the opportunity to talk about the crucial issues of women and girls in Afghanistan. I Chair the Afghan Caucus and the Pakistani Caucus. We want to find ways to work together. 4/6 As the author of the current VAWA legislation that has moved through the House of Representatives over the past five years, I will continue to push my colleagues for it to finally move to President Biden's desk. 5/6 VAWA is as timely and urgent as it was 26 years ago. Congress has a duty and obligation to pass it without any further delay. 6/6


Jewish, Anti-semitism

Bacon (R-NE-2) 12/16/2021: Tweet – “As a member of the Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism, I will always support legislation that protects our jewish communities and promotes #Holocaust education. Fighting antisemitism is not a Republican or Democrat issue, but an American one. Rep. Don Bacon Addresses Rise in Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes, Defends Jewish Community... | youtube.com   Link to image

Rosen (D-NV) 12/15/2021: Tweet – “Community is all about relationships. During my virtual conversation with Black and Jewish leaders from across the state, we discussed the important Black-Jewish relations in Nevada and why these connections are so important to building community and remaining connected. Link to quoted tweetDeeply grateful to @SenJackyRosen for including @NevadaState in her convening on Black Jewish relations in Nevada. What a powerfully insightful and relevant genesis of community connection and mobilization! This mattered to me. 🖤💛🦂 (Link to twitter.com)


Afghanistan

Biggs (R-AZ-5) 12/15/2021: Tweet – “🚨🚨🚨 I just sent a follow-up letter to Sec. Mayorkas demanding answers on the vetting process of Afghan evacuees. Check out full story below: Link to quoted tweetEXCLUSIVE: House Republicans Press DHS Sec. Mayorkas Over Vetting Of 82,000 Afghans Brought To U.S. Read more here first: (EXCLUSIVE: House Republicans Press DHS Sec. Mayorkas Over Vetting Of Afghans Brought To US... | dailycaller.com)

Biggs (R-AZ-5) 12/15/2021: Retweet of @henryrodgersdc – “"We're asking him basic questions, who was allowed into our country and were they properly vetted? Not providing this information out of fear it will reveal the extent of DHS's failure to vet Afghan evacuees is not an acceptable excuse," Rep. Biggs continued.

Burchett (R-TN-2) 12/16/2021: Tweet – “Federal legislation awarding Staff Sergeant Ryan Knauss the Congressional Gold Medal is now officially law. Our country will never forget the sacrifices of Staff Sergeant Knauss and his 12 fellow service members who died in Afghanistan last summer. They are true heroes. Link to quoted tweetToday's a great day! @POTUS just signed my Congressional Gold Medal bill into law to posthumously honor the 13 fallen servicemembers who died in #Afghanistan in August. I'm glad to see these brave men and women honored and remembered in a bipartisan fashion.

Cawthorn (R-NC-11) 12/16/2021: Tweet – “I wish Joe Biden were as good at getting Americans who are still stranded in Afghanistan back home as he is at raising inflation rates.

Crow (D-CO-6) 12/16/2021: Tweet – “The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan is reaching a crisis. We were in Afghanistan for 20 years. We cannot leave the Afghan people in the hands of a brutal, authoritarian regime. The US has an obligation to provide aid. I'm calling on @StateDept & @USTreasury to act now⬇️. Link to image

Green (R-TN-7) 12/15/2021: Tweet – “Non answer, non answer, and another non answer. 🙄 C'mon, @PressSec. Link to quoted tweet“Psaki Grilled On Biden's ‘Thin' Schedule, Foreign Policy Disasters, Americans Abandoned In Afghanistan” (Psaki Grilled On Biden's ‘Thin' Schedule, Foreign Policy Disasters, Americans Abandoned In Afghanistan | The Daily Wire)

Greene (R-GA-14) 12/15/2021: Tweet – “Democrats shut down schools, businesses, and churches. They abandoned Americans in Afghanistan and opened our border to the world. They stop life saving covid treatments and are forcing you to get fired if you don't comply with medical tyranny. Democrats don't care about you.

Hartzler (R-MO-4) 12/16/2021: Retweet of @rep_stevewomack – “FACT CHECK BIDEN: BBB costs $0 FACT: Estimated $5T cost, $3T new debt BIDEN: Americans won't be left in Afghanistan FACT: Citizens still stuck BIDEN: No fed vaccine mandate FACT: Creates overreaching mandates BIDEN: Border crisis is seasonal FACT: Record illegal crossings Link to image

Horsford (D-NV-4) 12/16/2021: Tweet – “Today, @POTUS signed my bill to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the 13 servicemembers who sacrificed their lives on August 26 to protect U.S. citizens and our Afghan allies. I'm eternally grateful for their service — and this medal will honor their bravery and memory. Link to quoted tweetPresident Biden signs HR 5142 into law, posthumously awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to the 13 servicemembers who made the ultimate sacrifice in Afghanistan during the evacuation of United States citizens and Afghan allies. (Link to twitter.com)

Khanna (D-CA-17) 12/15/2021: Twitter thread – “It's been a long year for my district office staff, with a record number of federal agency cases and intensive work during the continuing Afghan refugee evacuation crisis, all the while facing the ongoing challenges of the Covid era. Link to image It was my pleasure to get together and express my gratitude. Great work team!

Mace (R-SC-1) 12/15/2021: Retweet of @WinningForWomen – “.@NancyMace talks about the Biden administration's failures at the border, on inflation, Afghanistan, and more on @FoxNews: "Everything he is doing is causing or exasperating the problems the American people are having right now." Link to video

Malinowski (D-NJ-7) 12/16/2021: Tweet – “Tom, @RepJasonCrow & @RepMeijer are calling for aid to be given to the Afghan people directly - not the Taliban - in order to prevent a catastrophic collapse of their economy. We have a responsibility to preserve what can be salvaged of the progress made over the last 20 yrs. Link to image

Mast (R-FL-18) 12/15/2021: Tweet – “Pathetic and unacceptable. Joe Biden does not deserve to be Commander in Chief. Biden admin admits it left hundreds more US citizens behind in Afghanistan after chaotic withdrawal... | foxnews.com

Mast (R-FL-18) 12/16/2021: Tweet – “I won't let the fact that Joe Biden sentenced hundreds, if not thousands, to death due to his complete botching of our withdrawal in Afghanistan get swept under the rug. Our troops deserve better, and our country deserves better. Hold Biden Accountable - Mast for Congress

McCaul (R-TX-10) 12/16/2021: Retweet of @susancrabtree – “Pressure Mounts on Biden Admin to Help Afghan Women Leaders Evacuate U.S. Gave Afghan Women 'Courage' Awards for Standing Up to the Taliban, Then Left Them Behind wo Contact As winter sets in, they are pleading for help from @StateDept #Afghanistan U.S. Honored Exemplary Afghan Women -- Then Left Them Behind | RealClearPolitics

McCaul (R-TX-10) 12/16/2021: Retweet of @susancrabtree – “Pressure Mounts on Biden Admin to Help Afghan Women Leaders Evacuate U.S. Gave Afghan Women 'Courage' Awards for Standing Up to the Taliban, Then Left Them Behind wo Contact As winter sets in, they are pleading for help from @StateDept #Afghanistan U.S. Honored Exemplary Afghan Women -- Then Left Them Behind | RealClearPolitics

McClain (R-MI-10) 12/16/2021: Tweet – “Today's a great day! @POTUS just signed my Congressional Gold Medal bill into law to posthumously honor the 13 fallen servicemembers who died in #Afghanistan in August. I'm glad to see these brave men and women honored and remembered in a bipartisan fashion.

McClain (R-MI-10) 12/16/2021: Retweet of @RepFredUpton – “The 13 brave men & women who gave their lives to help evacuate & protect Americans & our Afghan allies are real heroes. The Congressional Gold Medal is a small token of our gratitude for their service & sacrifice. Thank you, @RepLisaMcClain, for leading this effort. Link to quoted tweet

McClain (R-MI-10) 12/16/2021: Retweet of @RepTimBurchett – “Federal legislation awarding Staff Sergeant Ryan Knauss the Congressional Gold Medal is now officially law. Our country will never forget the sacrifices of Staff Sergeant Knauss and his 12 fellow service members who died in Afghanistan last summer. They are true heroes. Link to quoted tweet

Meijer (R-MI-3) 12/15/2021: Retweet of @TrueBoots – “The @StateDept has been BLOCKING groups from evacuating #AfghanAllies for months. Good people are emptying their bank accounts to save Afghan friends as US Govt delays, denies, obstructs & ignores. Link to quoted tweet

Meijer (R-MI-3) 12/15/2021: Retweet of @mattczeller – “The effort to bring about this commission was truly bipartisan and encompassed the best of America. I cannot thank enough @SenDuckworth @JerryMoran @SenToddYoung @RepMeijer @RepAndyKimNJ & their respective staff - without them, the #AfghanCommission would never have happened.

Meijer (R-MI-3) 12/15/2021: Twitter thread – “Essential reporting from @mattaikins on before, during, and after the collapse of the US withdrawal in Afghanistan. I can't remember the last time I muttered so many profanities under my breath while reading. Read this: Inside the Fall of Kabul... | nytimes.com Kudos as well to @mattaikins for not failing into the reporting trap of incredulously reporting the self-serving words of diplomats, AFG leadership, and senior US officials. Lot of reputational laundering going on that others have fallen into. Aikins does not.

Meijer (R-MI-3) 12/16/2021: Twitter thread – ““I was in the Roosevelt Room with @POTUS last week and you know what he said? ‘Afghanistan? Is that still going on?'” cc ⁦@WHCOS⁩ ⁦@SecBlinken⁩ Link to video “We always go in, with our ideals, and we change the world. And then we leave. We always leave. But the ball though- keeps on bouncing. The ball keeps on bouncing.”

Meijer (R-MI-3) 12/16/2021: Retweet of @BBCYaldaHakim – “Representatives Tom Malinowski, Jason Crow and Peter Meijer led a bipartisan letter to the Biden Administration, calling for the release of humanitarian aid directly to the people of Afghanistan to help prevent a catastrophic collapse of their economy Representatives Malinowski, Crow and Meijer Call for Release of Humanitarian Aid to Afghanistan... | malinowski.house.gov

Moulton (D-MA-6) 12/16/2021: Retweet of @RepJasonCrow – “The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan is reaching a crisis. We were in Afghanistan for 20 years. We cannot leave the Afghan people in the hands of a brutal, authoritarian regime. The US has an obligation to provide aid. I'm calling on @StateDept & @USTreasury to act now⬇️. Link to image

Moulton (D-MA-6) 12/16/2021: Retweet of @RepJasonCrow – “The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan is reaching a crisis. We were in Afghanistan for 20 years. We cannot leave the Afghan people in the hands of a brutal, authoritarian regime. The US has an obligation to provide aid. I'm calling on @StateDept & @USTreasury to act now⬇️. Link to image

Rosendale (R-MT-0) 12/15/2021: Tweet – “It's now come to light that virtually none of the Afghan nationals the Biden Admin brought to the U.S. have been properly vetted. This poses a serious threat to our national security. Joe Biden owes Americans an explanation. Thank you to @RepAndyBiggsAZ for leading this effort. Link to quoted tweetEXCLUSIVE: House Republicans Press DHS Sec. Mayorkas Over Vetting Of 82,000 Afghans Brought To U.S. Read more here first: (EXCLUSIVE: House Republicans Press DHS Sec. Mayorkas Over Vetting Of Afghans Brought To US... | dailycaller.com)

Trahan (D-MA-3) 12/16/2021: Twitter thread – “Sergeant Johanny Rosario Pichardo is a hero to her family, her friends, her community, and her country. Not a day goes by that her absence isn't felt by those who had the honor of knowing her and many more who didn't but remain deeply grateful for the sacrifices she made. Link to quoted tweetPresident Biden signs HR 5142 into law, posthumously awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to the 13 servicemembers who made the ultimate sacrifice in Afghanistan during the evacuation of United States citizens and Afghan allies. (Link to twitter.com) Awarding the Congressional Gold Medal is the least we can do to honor all Sgt. Rosario Pichardo did to save countless Americans and Afghan allies. It serves as a reminder of the life of service she lived and the obligation each of us shares to carry on her legacy each day. I'm grateful to my colleagues on both sides of the aisle who were instrumental in passing this legislation and to President Biden for signing it into law. Sgt. Rosario Pichardo's sacrifice will never – and must never – be forgotten.

Upton (R-MI-6) 12/16/2021: Tweet – “The 13 brave men & women who gave their lives to help evacuate & protect Americans & our Afghan allies are real heroes. The Congressional Gold Medal is a small token of our gratitude for their service & sacrifice. Thank you, @RepLisaMcClain, for leading this effort. Link to quoted tweetToday's a great day! @POTUS just signed my Congressional Gold Medal bill into law to posthumously honor the 13 fallen servicemembers who died in #Afghanistan in August. I'm glad to see these brave men and women honored and remembered in a bipartisan fashion.

Womack (R-AR-3) 12/16/2021: Tweet – “FACT CHECK BIDEN: BBB costs $0 FACT: Estimated $5T cost, $3T new debt BIDEN: Americans won't be left in Afghanistan FACT: Citizens still stuck BIDEN: No fed vaccine mandate FACT: Creates overreaching mandates BIDEN: Border crisis is seasonal FACT: Record illegal crossings Link to image

Cornyn (R-TX) 12/16/2021: Tweet – “Today, the President will award Master Sergeant Earl D. Plumlee, of Katy, Texas, the Medal of Honor for his heroism in Afghanistan. Master Sergeant, thank you for your conspicuous gallantry and bravery at great risk to your own life, in service to our nation.

Duckworth (D-IL) 12/15/2021: Twitter thread – “With this year's NDAA, Congress is sending a clear message that we have our troops' backs. I'm proud to have worked with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to advance this bill and glad it includes so many of my provisions to support our military and their families. Link to image Here's what some of my provisions in the FY2022 NDAA will do: —My Military Hunger Prevention Act will require @DeptofDefense to create a basic needs allowance to help more of our servicemembers put food on the table for their families. My Servicemember Parental Leave Equity Act will give troops up to 12 weeks of paid leave so they can welcome a new member of their family. —My National Guard and Reserve Incentive Pay Parity Act will ensure National Guardsmen and Reservists receive equal pay for equal work. —My Military Child Care Expansion Act will encourage the DoD to expand access to military child care. —My Afghanistan War Commission Act of 2021 will create a nonpartisan, independent commission to examine the war and ensure we never make the same mistakes again.

Moran (R-KS) 12/15/2021: Twitter thread – “I am pleased that this year's #NDAA included my priorities to: ✅ Direct the establishment of the independent Afghanistan War Commission w/ @SenDuckworth to examine the full scope of the war and issue recommendations. ✅ Allow the Global War on Terrorism Memorial to be located on the National Mall w/ @SenJoniErnst to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the 20 years since. ✅ Conduct a study on military spouse employment w/ @SenatorWarnock to support our military families. Military service is family service.

Romney (R-UT) 12/15/2021: Tweet – “This summer we lost 13 incredibly brave U.S. servicemembers—including Staff Sgt. Taylor Hoover, of Sandy, UT—during the terrorist attacks outside the Kabul airport in Afghanistan. Our defense bill authorizes a memorial to honor these American heroes. Senate Passes Defense Bill with Romney Measure Requiring U.S. to Craft Grand Strategy to Counter China Threat... | romney.senate.gov

Warren (D-MA) 12/16/2021: Tweet – “Today, @POTUS signed my bill with Senator Steve Daines into law to honor Sgt. Johanny Rosario of Lawrence, Massachusetts & 12 other servicemembers with the Congressional Gold Medal. These heroes lost their lives while serving our country and we will never forget their sacrifice. Link to quoted tweetPresident Biden signs HR 5142 into law, posthumously awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to the 13 servicemembers who made the ultimate sacrifice in Afghanistan during the evacuation of United States citizens and Afghan allies. (Link to twitter.com)


Other - Middle East

Boebert (R-CO-3) 12/16/2021: Tweet – “It's not just Mexico and Central America. The whole world knows that if you get to Mexico, you can cross into America. Think ISIS doesn't know too? Illegal immigrant Russians nabbed making run at U.S. border... | washingtontimes.com

Tenney (R-NY-22) 12/15/2021: Tweet – “The Biden Admin added 8 Chinese firms to an investment blacklist. A step in the right direction. These companies already face export restrictions for ties to the Chinese military & human rights abuses. Now let's add @DJIGlobal spy – drones to @FCC covered list. @BrendanCarrFCC Link to quoted tweet.⁦@Dimi⁩ ⁦⁦@JoeBiden⁩ will place eight #Chinese companies including DJI , the world's largest commercial drone manufacturer, on an investment blacklist for their alleged involvement in the surveillance of #Uyghurs. ⁦⁦ (US to blacklist eight more Chinese companies including dronemaker DJI... | on.ft.com)