Members on the Record (Automated) for Tue December 21, 2021

Last updated on Tue December 21, 2021 at 12:40 PM Washington DC time.


Israel - Palestine

Arrington (R-TX-19) 12/21/2021: Tweet – “Iran is a state sponsor of terrorism & a threat to America's interests and our ally, Israel. I'm proud to join @repcuellar in leading a bipartisan letter urging the Biden Admin to hold Iran accountable. Read my full letter to @SecBlinken & release here: Press Releases | U.S. Representative Jodey Arrington

Bacon (R-NE-2) 12/21/2021: Retweet of @AIPAC – “Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad are Iran-backed terrorist organizations dedicated to killing Israelis and destroying the Jewish state. Defeating terrorism is necessary for peace. Link to quoted tweet

Doggett (D-TX-35) 12/21/2021: Tweet – “Thanks to Netanyahu and Trump in opposing—and, ultimately, withdrawing from—the Iran nuclear agreement, the world is less safe. Israel opposed the Iran nuclear deal, but former Israeli officials increasingly say U.S. pullout was a mistake... | washingtonpost.com

Rosen (D-NV) 12/20/2021: Tweet – “Israel is one of our closest allies and an important trading partner. Adding Israel to our Visa Waiver Program will benefit our economy and enhance our national security. Senators push for Israel to be added to Visa Waiver Program... | jewishinsider.com

Scott (R-FL) 12/21/2021: Tweet – “🚨 ICYMI: I joined @SenJackyRosen in leading a bipartisan group of our colleagues requesting @SecBlinken & @SecMayorkas include Israel in the Visa Waiver Program. We must make clear that the U.S. stands & supports our great ally & the Jewish people. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT… Sen. Rick Scott, Sen. Jacky Rosen Lead Bipartisan Effort in Letter to Sec. Blinken and Sec. Mayorkas: Include Israel on Eligible Countries for Visa Waiver Program... | bit.ly


Syria

Bacon (R-NE-2) 12/20/2021: Twitter thread – “I agree with my Co-Chair of the Baltic Security Caucus. Approving the Russian Nord Stream 2 Pipeline communicated weakness as Russia conducts military aggression against Georgia and Ukraine. Did President Biden forget about the invasion of Crimea? Link to quoted tweetDemocrat who led Ukraine delegation says Biden is wrong on Nord Stream 2 (Rep. Gallego says Biden wrong on Nord Stream 2 - Axios) @axios @zacharybasu #StopNordStream2   Link to reply@eric_stutzman5 @RepDonBacon Reminds me of when trump abandoned one of our strongest allies, the Kurds. It disgusted me when I saw Russian military forces in our abandoned forward operating bases. @Rebecca28049528 @eric_stutzman5 You have your facts wrong. After Trump announced he was withdrawing from Kurd areas of Syria he received criticism from folks like me. He changed his mind and ended up pulling back only 10 miles from Turkish border. We are still in Syria and with the Kurds today.


Iran

Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 12/21/2021: Tweet – “Iran must never get a nuclear weapon.   As former national security advisors have made clear, we need diplomacy along w/ military deterrence. The Vienna negotiations are at risk of becoming a cover for Iran to move toward achieving a threshold nuclear weapons capability. 👇 Link to quoted tweetToday, @WashInstitute released a statement on improving the potential for a diplomatic resolution to the #Iran nuclear challenge. Read full statement. 1/25 (Statement on Improving the Potential for a Diplomatic Resolution to the Iran Nuclear Challenge... | washingtoninstitute.org)

Sherman (D-CA-30) 12/21/2021: Twitter thread – “An important statement from some of our most distinguished foreign and defense policy officials, as well as former Democratic House members with a wealth of foreign policy experience on the Democratic side of the aisle. (1/4) Statement on Improving the Potential for a Diplomatic Resolution to the Iran Nuclear Challenge... | washingtoninstitute.org Included on this list is my friend and one-time opponent, Howard Berman. Howard, it should be noted, was one of the most powerful voices in 2015 in support of the JCPOA. (2/4) The authors, while arguing for the development of a credible threat to Iran's nuclear infrastructure, built at such great cost & a source of pride for Iran's government, note that “only by diplomatic agreement” can we resolve the problem that is Iran's nuclear program. (3/4) The authors do not “advocate for a ‘regime change' strategy under cover of non-proliferation.”(4/4)

Suozzi (D-NY-3) 12/20/2021: Tweet – ““The Vienna negotiations are in danger of becoming a cover for Iran to move toward achieving a threshold nuclear weapons capability.” Please read this statement from foreign policy experts: Statement on Improving the Potential for a Diplomatic Resolution to the Iran Nuclear Challenge... | bit.ly


Egypt

Levin (D-MI-9) 12/20/2021: Tweet – “I'm very disturbed by this news. This unjust trial is further evidence that the U.S. Congress must make meaningful cuts to U.S. military assistance and reexamine the U.S.-Egypt relationship. We must stop arming human rights abusers. Link to quoted tweetInjustice beyond belief. Activist Alaa Abdel Fattah sentenced to 5 years in prison & human rights lawyer Mohamed el-Baqer and blogger Mohamed Oxygen sentenced to 4 years in prison by Egypt's emergency state security court, in a trial for which there can be no judicial appeal. (Link to twitter.com) (Link to twitter.com)

Meeks (D-NY-5) 12/20/2021: Tweet – “CM @RepGregoryMeeks: I condemn the unjustified sentencing of activist @Alaa, human rights lawyer Mohamed al-Baqer and blogger Mohamed Ibrahim. I call on Egypt to cease prosecutions of peaceful civil society activists and those exercising basic rights. Egyptian emergency court sentences three prominent prisoners to years behind bars... | washingtonpost.com

Omar (D-MN-5) 12/20/2021: Retweet of @RepAndyLevin – “I'm very disturbed by this news. This unjust trial is further evidence that the U.S. Congress must make meaningful cuts to U.S. military assistance and reexamine the U.S.-Egypt relationship. We must stop arming human rights abusers. Link to quoted tweet

Cardin (D-MD) 12/21/2021: Tweet – “The sentencing of Egyptians Alaa Abdelfattah, Mohamed Baqer and Mohamed Ibrahim constitutes an egregious miscarriage of justice. These human rights defenders have spent too long in prison and should be released immediately and unconditionally. Egyptian emergency court sentences three prominent prisoners to years behind bars... | washingtonpost.com


Saudi Arabia

Bacon (R-NE-2) 12/20/2021: Tweet – “A potential terrorist has been caught at the US-Mexico border proving border security IS national security. Under Pres. Biden, nearly 1.8M people have been caught trying to illegally cross the border--a 21-year high-- and over 273k have escaped. Saudi Arabian 'potential terrorist' nabbed at US-Mexico border; Ties to 'Yemeni subjects of interest, feds say... | foxnews.com

Biggs (R-AZ-5) 12/20/2021: Retweet of @BillFOXLA – “BREAKING: Border Patrol caught a potential terrorist who crossed illegally in Yuma, AZ. The Saudi man has ties to Yemeni subjects of interests. He was wearing a jacket for an ambulance corps in New York, but their Chief tells us they have no idea who he is Saudi Arabian 'potential terrorist' nabbed at US-Mexico border; Ties to 'Yemeni subjects of interest, feds say... | foxnews.com

Biggs (R-AZ-5) 12/20/2021: Retweet of @BillFOXLA – “BREAKING: Border Patrol caught a potential terrorist who crossed illegally in Yuma, AZ. The Saudi man has ties to Yemeni subjects of interests. He was wearing a jacket for an ambulance corps in New York, but their Chief tells us they have no idea who he is Saudi Arabian 'potential terrorist' nabbed at US-Mexico border; Ties to 'Yemeni subjects of interest, feds say... | foxnews.com

Bishop (R-NC-9) 12/20/2021: Tweet – “This was entirely predictable. @SecMayorkas needs to appear before the House Judiciary Committee immediately. #BuildTheWall #BidenBorderCrisis Link to quoted tweetNEW: A potential terrorist from Saudi Arabia has been caught by Border Patrol in Yuma, AZ after crossing illegally. It appears he was wearing some sort of EMT/medical volunteer outfit with a patch from Central Oneida County, New York, and a backwards American flag. @FoxNews (Link to twitter.com)

Bishop (R-NC-9) 12/20/2021: Retweet of @HouseGOP – “Border security is national security. Border Patrol stops suspected terrorist from Saudi Arabia in Arizona... | washingtonexaminer.com

Clyde (R-GA-9) 12/20/2021: Tweet – “Border security is national security—yet President Biden continues to prioritize his open border policies over securing the southern border and keeping our communities safe. Americans deserve better! Saudi Arabian 'potential terrorist' nabbed at US-Mexico border; Ties to 'Yemeni subjects of interest, feds say... | foxnews.com

Fallon (R-TX-4) 12/20/2021: Tweet – “The catastrophe at our southern border is the number one threat to America's national security. Period. Link to quoted tweetBREAKING: Border Patrol caught a potential terrorist who crossed illegally in Yuma, AZ. The Saudi man has ties to Yemeni subjects of interests. He was wearing a jacket for an ambulance corps in New York, but their Chief tells us they have no idea who he is (Saudi Arabian 'potential terrorist' nabbed at US-Mexico border; Ties to 'Yemeni subjects of interest, feds say... | foxnews.com)

Gooden (R-TX-5) 12/20/2021: Tweet – “A suspected Saudi Arabian terrorist was arrested illegally crossing the southern border last week. How many terrorists are we not catching thanks to Joe Biden's open border?

Green (R-TN-7) 12/21/2021: Tweet – “Where is President Biden? This isn't the first time and it won't be the last. A lawless southern border has ramifications for our national security! Saudi Arabian 'potential terrorist' nabbed at US-Mexico border; Ties to 'Yemeni subjects of interest, feds say... | foxnews.com

Issa (R-CA-50) 12/20/2021: Tweet – “We must finish the wall Saudi Arabian 'potential terrorist' nabbed at US-Mexico border; Ties to 'Yemeni subjects of interest, feds say... | foxnews.com

LaTurner (R-KS-2) 12/20/2021: Tweet – “Potential terrorists are taking advantage of Biden's open border policies and attempting to cross into our country.   The crisis at our southern border is threatening our national security & putting American lives at risk.   Congress must pass the Border Security for America Act. Link to quoted tweet#USBP #YumaSector agents apprehended a potential terrorist who illegally entered the U.S. from Mexico Thursday night. The 21-year-old migrant from Saudi Arabia is linked to several Yemeni subjects of interest. #BorderSecurity is #NationalSecurity (Link to twitter.com)

Latta (R-OH-5) 12/21/2021: Tweet – “In the first two months of FY'22, @CBP arrested 1,682 individuals with criminal convictions & dozens of known gang members - 42 of them being from MS-13. Border security is national security, that is why we must work to secure our southern border! Saudi Arabian 'potential terrorist' nabbed at US-Mexico border; Ties to 'Yemeni subjects of interest, feds say... | foxnews.com

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 12/20/2021: Retweet of @USBPChiefYUM – “#USBP #YumaSector agents apprehended a potential terrorist who illegally entered the U.S. from Mexico Thursday night. The 21-year-old migrant from Saudi Arabia is linked to several Yemeni subjects of interest. #BorderSecurity is #NationalSecurity Link to image

McCarthy (R-CA-23) 12/20/2021: Retweet of @RepDonBacon – “A potential terrorist has been caught at the US-Mexico border proving border security IS national security. Under Pres. Biden, nearly 1.8M people have been caught trying to illegally cross the border--a 21-year high-- and over 273k have escaped. Saudi Arabian 'potential terrorist' nabbed at US-Mexico border; Ties to 'Yemeni subjects of interest, feds say... | foxnews.com

McClain (R-MI-10) 12/20/2021: Tweet – “President Biden has laid out the welcome mat for dangerous terrorists to enter our country. The #BidenBorderCrisis is a national security disaster. Link to quoted tweetBREAKING: Border Patrol caught a potential terrorist who crossed illegally in Yuma, AZ. The Saudi man has ties to Yemeni subjects of interests. He was wearing a jacket for an ambulance corps in New York, but their Chief tells us they have no idea who he is (Saudi Arabian 'potential terrorist' nabbed at US-Mexico border; Ties to 'Yemeni subjects of interest, feds say... | foxnews.com)

Moore (R-AL-2) 12/20/2021: Tweet – “Biden's dangerous open borders agenda is a serious national security threat to our nation. It is clear that President Biden - and his Border Czar Kamala Harris - has no plan to address this crisis while he rolls out the red carpet for illegal immigrants & potential terrorists. Link to quoted tweetBREAKING: Border Patrol caught a potential terrorist who crossed illegally in Yuma, AZ. The Saudi man has ties to Yemeni subjects of interests. He was wearing a jacket for an ambulance corps in New York, but their Chief tells us they have no idea who he is (Saudi Arabian 'potential terrorist' nabbed at US-Mexico border; Ties to 'Yemeni subjects of interest, feds say... | foxnews.com)

Murphy (R-NC-3) 12/20/2021: Tweet – “Just the latest example of the threat posed by President Biden's reckless open border policies. God bless our @CBP for working so diligently to protect our border despite tremendous obstacles and no support from this Administration. Link to quoted tweetBREAKING: Border Patrol caught a potential terrorist who crossed illegally in Yuma, AZ. The Saudi man has ties to Yemeni subjects of interests. He was wearing a jacket for an ambulance corps in New York, but their Chief tells us they have no idea who he is (Saudi Arabian 'potential terrorist' nabbed at US-Mexico border; Ties to 'Yemeni subjects of interest, feds say... | foxnews.com)

Pfluger (R-TX-11) 12/20/2021: Tweet – “Every single American should be alarmed by this arrest. This further proves EXACTLY what Republicans have been saying all along: border security is national security. Saudi Arabian 'potential terrorist' nabbed at US-Mexico border; Ties to 'Yemeni subjects of interest, feds say... | foxnews.com

Reschenthaler (R-PA-14) 12/20/2021: Tweet – “Biden's constant refusal to secure our border continues to put American lives at risk.   Saudi Arabian 'potential terrorist' nabbed at US-Mexico border; Ties to 'Yemeni subjects of interest, feds say... | foxnews.com

Rosendale (R-MT-0) 12/21/2021: Tweet – “How many just like him have entered our country undetected? FINISH THE WALL! Saudi Arabian 'potential terrorist' nabbed at US-Mexico border; Ties to 'Yemeni subjects of interest, feds say... | foxnews.com

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 12/20/2021: Tweet – “Border security is national security. Saudi Arabian 'potential terrorist' nabbed at US-Mexico border; Ties to 'Yemeni subjects of interest, feds say... | foxnews.com

Cotton (R-AR) 12/21/2021: Tweet – “The Biden Border Crisis is a national security threat. Saudi Arabian 'potential terrorist' nabbed at US-Mexico border; ties to Yemeni subjects of interest, feds say... | foxnews.com

Cruz (R-TX) 12/20/2021: Retweet of @newsmax – “Sen. Ted Cruz again called on President Joe Biden to "secure our border" after authorities apprehended a Saudi Arabian migrant linked to terrorists. Ted Cruz Renews Call to Secure Border After 'Potential Terrorist' Apprehended | Newsmax.com

Tuberville (R-AL) 12/20/2021: Twitter thread – “Border apprehension numbers continue to break records. It's clear: the effects of the Biden administration's policies can't be explained away by “seasonal trends.” Southwest Land Border Encounters... | cbp.gov Due to @POTUS' “come one, come all” immigration policies, our weakened border poses a severe national security risk. Thank you to our law enforcement officers who continue to help keep our nation safe, even if our President isn't. Link to quoted tweet#USBP #YumaSector agents apprehended a potential terrorist who illegally entered the U.S. from Mexico Thursday night. The 21-year-old migrant from Saudi Arabia is linked to several Yemeni subjects of interest. #BorderSecurity is #NationalSecurity (Link to twitter.com)


Iraq

Soto (D-FL-9) 12/20/2021: Retweet of @kepner_mike – “Thank you @RepDarrenSoto for today's #GWOT ceremony honoring the Nation's #veterans who answered the call to defend our homeland in Iraq and Afghanistan. It was an honor to share a small part of my Iraq journey. Link to image


Horn of Africa

Meeks (D-NY-5) 12/20/2021: Tweet – “CM @RepGregoryMeeks: TPLF's decision to withdraw forces from Amhara & Afar is significant & long overdue. All parties to the conflict must take greater steps to end this war and bring lasting peace to Ethiopia's people.
TPLF rebels announce retreat to Ethiopia's Tigray region... | aljazeera.com

Sherman (D-CA-30) 12/20/2021: Tweet – “We need forces to disengage, and stop fighting, and allow ground delivery of humanitarian relief. This statement from the TDF is a big step in the right direction. Link to quoted tweetEthiopia/Alert 2 Letter to UN offering TDF withdrawal from all positions into Tigray. (Link to twitter.com)

Merkley (D-OR) 12/20/2021: Tweet – “My statement regarding the crisis in Ethiopia and the ongoing conflict, famine, and human rights violations, especially in the Tigray region ⬇️ Merkley Statement on Tigray Crisis in Ethiopia | U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon


Sudan

Risch (R-ID) 12/20/2021: Tweet – “Sunday's #Dec19March across #Sudan marks the 3rd anniversary of the popular uprising & reminds us what the Sudanese people ultimately want – citizen-led #democracy. Sudan's military leadership should get out of the way & let civilians fulfill their peaceful democratic ambitions.


Pakistan

Whitehouse (D-RI) 12/20/2021: Tweet – “India and Pakistan, two nuclear-armed rivals, competing for diminishing water with Kashmir a tinderbox already. This is how climate can cause conflict.   Himalayan glaciers melting at an ‘exceptional' rate because of global warming, study finds... | usatoday.com


Jewish, Anti-semitism

Maloney (D-NY-12) 12/20/2021: Twitter thread – “A disturbing act of hatred and antisemitism. Actions like these are why I authored & passed the #NeverAgainEducationAct. It gives educators the tools they need to properly teach about the dangers of antisemitism to help ensure the atrocities of the Holocaust never happen again. Link to quoted tweetTeaching kids hate: “The instructor allegedly made antisemitic comments during the reenactment. The parent said that when the children asked why the Germans did this, the staff member said it was ‘because the Jews ruined Christmas.'” (D.C. third-graders were made to reenact episodes from the Holocaust... | washingtonpost.com) Educators can find materials put together by the @HolocaustMuseum to teach about the Holocaust responsibly as part of the my #NeverAgainEducationAct below. Teach — United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | ushmm.org

Sherrill (D-NJ-11) 12/20/2021: Tweet – “This weekend, a despicable act of Antisemitism was committed when someone put swastikas outside of the B'Nai Shalom Temple in West Orange. I'm standing with everyone in West Orange, especially the Jewish community, to fully condemn this act of hate. It has no place here.

Murphy (D-CT) 12/20/2021: Retweet of @J_Insider – “@SenToddYoung @GSDeutch “@ChrisMurphyCT is a critical thinker. I like working with Murphy,” Young told Jewish Insider last week. It's a claim Murphy has echoed: Young “is a smart guy,” Murphy tweeted in January. The Indiana senator with a bipartisan streak on the Middle East | jewishinsider.com

Rosen (D-NV) 12/20/2021: Tweet – “Recent incidents of antisemitism in Las Vegas are deeply disturbing. Whether it's neo-Nazi white supremacists targeting Jewish institutions with fliers, or students saluting a swastika in class, the urgency of confronting antisemitic hate is real.


Afghanistan

Beyer (D-VA-8) 12/20/2021: Retweet of @USProgressives – “Today @RepJayapal, @RepChuyGarcia, and @RepSaraJacobs led 48 Members to call on @POTUS to reverse U.S. policy contributing to economic collapse, imminent mass starvation in Afghanistan. There could be "more civilian deaths in the coming year than were lost in 20 years of war.” Link to image

Beyer (D-VA-8) 12/21/2021: Tweet – “The New York Times reported that Scott Perry led a group of House Republicans secretly working with Mark Meadows and the Trump White House to overturn the 2020 presidential election, leading up to January 6. Meadows and the Band of Loyalists: How They Fought to Keep Trump in Power... | nytimes.com Perry is now refusing to talk to investigators: Link to quoted tweet(2//2) I decline this entity's request and will continue to fight the failures of the radical Left who desperately seek distraction from their abject failures of crushing inflation, a humiliating surrender in Afghanistan, and the horrendous crisis they created at our border.

Bowman (D-NY-16) 12/20/2021: Tweet – “We are urging @POTUS to quickly relieve Afghanistan to save lives. Link to quoted tweetToday @RepJayapal, @RepChuyGarcia, and @RepSaraJacobs led 48 Members to call on @POTUS to reverse U.S. policy contributing to economic collapse, imminent mass starvation in Afghanistan. There could be "more civilian deaths in the coming year than were lost in 20 years of war.” (Link to twitter.com)

Clarke (D-NY-9) 12/20/2021: Tweet – “Proud to join 45 of my colleagues in speaking out against this US policy that will cause Afghanistan's economy to collapse. Failure to release int'l reserves risks humanitarian devastation and threatens U.S. national security interests. Link to quoted tweetToday @RepJayapal, @RepChuyGarcia, and @RepSaraJacobs led 48 Members to call on @POTUS to reverse U.S. policy contributing to economic collapse, imminent mass starvation in Afghanistan. There could be "more civilian deaths in the coming year than were lost in 20 years of war.” (Link to twitter.com)

Clyde (R-GA-9) 12/21/2021: Tweet – “Never forget that Joe Biden abandoned Americans and our allies in Afghanistan. We must hold the Biden Administration accountable for this disgraceful failure and bring every American home safely. Opinion | The Americans Stuck in Afghanistan

Garcia (R-CA-25) 12/20/2021: Tweet – “While we can never truly repay the 13 service members who lost their lives that day in Afghanistan, we can honor their service and sacrifice to the best of our ability. That's why I co-sponsored a bill to award those heroes the Congressional Gold Medal. Mike Garcia Applauds Congressional Gold Medal Bill Signed Into Law... | hometownstation.com

García (D-IL-4) 12/20/2021: Tweet – “Our international monetary policy should not harm civilian populations, period. It is in our moral and national security interest to ensure U.S. policy does not cause further suffering for Afghan civilians. Link to quoted tweetToday @RepJayapal, @RepChuyGarcia, and @RepSaraJacobs led 48 Members to call on @POTUS to reverse U.S. policy contributing to economic collapse, imminent mass starvation in Afghanistan. There could be "more civilian deaths in the coming year than were lost in 20 years of war.” (Link to twitter.com)

Green (R-TN-7) 12/21/2021: Tweet – “News flash: The Taliban will never meet Joe Biden's demands of an “inclusive” government, guarantee the rights of women, or sever ties with al-Qaeda. This effort by @HouseDemocrats shouldn't be considered whatsoever. More than 40 House Democrats urge Treasury Department to unfreeze Afghanistan's bank reserves - The Washington Post

Greene (R-GA-14) 12/21/2021: Twitter thread – “How's Ray Epps doing? Been raided by the FBI yet? No? Not locked up in the DC Jail in solitary confinement? Gee that's odd. Subpoenaed by the J6 committee? No not yet? Huh? Wonder why? Where is Ray Epps? As Biden releases his new vaccine enforcement plan today, how many people have died of the mild variant Omicron? None, I hear. How many healthy unvaccinated people are getting fired or forced to quit right before Christmas? Will we ever really know? How many Americans are still stranded in Afghanistan? How many Americans have been killed by the Taliban? How did they feel when they were left behind? How are the families of the 13 service members doing now right before Christmas? How many children went missing this year? How many children are being trafficked at the border? How many children never returned to school after shutdowns? How many children are being taught they are trans or being transitioned? How many children are being aborted?

Jackson Lee (D-TX-18) 12/20/2021: Retweet of @RepChuyGarcia – “Our international monetary policy should not harm civilian populations, period. It is in our moral and national security interest to ensure U.S. policy does not cause further suffering for Afghan civilians. Link to quoted tweet

Jayapal (D-WA-7) 12/20/2021: Tweet – “The Afghan economy is on the brink of a “colossal failure.” We cannot allow that to happen and to allow further lives to be lost. More than 40 House Democrats urge Treasury Department to unfreeze Afghanistan's bank reserves - The Washington Post

Jayapal (D-WA-7) 12/20/2021: Retweet of @USProgressives – “Today @RepJayapal, @RepChuyGarcia, and @RepSaraJacobs led 48 Members to call on @POTUS to reverse U.S. policy contributing to economic collapse, imminent mass starvation in Afghanistan. There could be "more civilian deaths in the coming year than were lost in 20 years of war.” Link to image

Jones (D-NY-17) 12/21/2021: Tweet – “I'm proud to join 45 of my colleagues in speaking out against this U.S. policy that will cause Afghanistan's economy to collapse and potentially hundreds of thousands of lives to be lost. @POTUS and @USTreasury must act now to prevent U.S. policy from causing mass starvation. Link to quoted tweetToday @RepJayapal, @RepChuyGarcia, and @RepSaraJacobs led 48 Members to call on @POTUS to reverse U.S. policy contributing to economic collapse, imminent mass starvation in Afghanistan. There could be "more civilian deaths in the coming year than were lost in 20 years of war.” (Link to twitter.com)

Kahele (D-HI-2) 12/21/2021: Retweet of @USProgressives – “Today @RepJayapal, @RepChuyGarcia, and @RepSaraJacobs led 48 Members to call on @POTUS to reverse U.S. policy contributing to economic collapse, imminent mass starvation in Afghanistan. There could be "more civilian deaths in the coming year than were lost in 20 years of war.” Link to image

Khanna (D-CA-17) 12/20/2021: Tweet – “After 20 years of war, we can't stand by while millions are at risk of starvation in Afghanistan. @POTUS @USTreasury must act now to prevent US policy from causing mass starvation. More than 40 House Democrats urge Treasury Department to unfreeze Afghanistan's bank reserves... | washingtonpost.com

Levin (D-MI-9) 12/20/2021: Tweet – “A stunning 1 million kids could die this winter. I'm proud to join 45 of my colleagues in a letter to @POTUS and @USTreasury urging a change in U.S. policy to prevent Afghanistan's economy from collapsing. We must not abandon the Afghan people after decades of U.S. war. Link to quoted tweetNews -- +40 House Ds urge Treasury 2 relax US financial holds on Afghanistan, warn of humanitarian crisis w/ mass hunger & refugees Ds say Biden policy could cause "more civilian deaths in the coming year than were lost in 20 years of war" WH not budging (More than 40 House Democrats urge Treasury Department to unfreeze Afghanistan's bank reserves... | washingtonpost.com)

Murphy (R-NC-3) 12/20/2021: Tweet – “Afghanistan. Crime. Gas prices. Unhinged spending. Vaccine mandates. Border crisis. Demonizing parents. Supply chain disaster. Weak foreign policy. Broken promises. Blatant hypocrisy. Link to quoted tweetBiden approval rating at historic low in NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll (Biden approval rating at historic low in NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll... | hill.cm) (Link to twitter.com)

Perry (R-PA-10) 12/21/2021: Tweet – “(2//2) I decline this entity's request and will continue to fight the failures of the radical Left who desperately seek distraction from their abject failures of crushing inflation, a humiliating surrender in Afghanistan, and the horrendous crisis they created at our border.

Pingree (D-ME-1) 12/20/2021: Retweet of @USProgressives – “Today @RepJayapal, @RepChuyGarcia, and @RepSaraJacobs led 48 Members to call on @POTUS to reverse U.S. policy contributing to economic collapse, imminent mass starvation in Afghanistan. There could be "more civilian deaths in the coming year than were lost in 20 years of war.” Link to image

Tlaib (D-MI-13) 12/20/2021: Tweet – “After 20 years of war, we can't allow US policy to devastate Afghanistan's economy and put millions at risk of starvation this winter.   I'm proud to join dozens of my colleagues on this letter calling for @POTUS to act to protect innocent Afghans. Link to quoted tweetNews -- +40 House Ds urge Treasury 2 relax US financial holds on Afghanistan, warn of humanitarian crisis w/ mass hunger & refugees Ds say Biden policy could cause "more civilian deaths in the coming year than were lost in 20 years of war" WH not budging (More than 40 House Democrats urge Treasury Department to unfreeze Afghanistan's bank reserves... | washingtonpost.com)

Watson Coleman (D-NJ-12) 12/20/2021: Retweet of @USProgressives – “Today @RepJayapal, @RepChuyGarcia, and @RepSaraJacobs led 48 Members to call on @POTUS to reverse U.S. policy contributing to economic collapse, imminent mass starvation in Afghanistan. There could be "more civilian deaths in the coming year than were lost in 20 years of war.” Link to image

Ernst (R-IA) 12/21/2021: Retweet of @WSJopinion – “Remember Afghanistan? The White House would like to forget, but the Americans and Afghan allies still stranded in the country deserve more attention. Opinion | The Americans Stuck in Afghanistan

Hagerty (R-TN) 12/20/2021: Tweet – “Deflection seems to be the art of the deal with the Biden Administration. With Afghanistan—trying to deflect blame there—and now with inflation. Link to video

Hawley (R-MO) 12/20/2021: Retweet of @newspressnow – “Sen. Josh Hawley continues to push back on President Joe Biden's handling of Afghanistan. Hawley demands accountability on Afghanistan withdrawal... | newspressnow.com

Hawley (R-MO) 12/20/2021: Twitter thread – “Finally some Dems speaking truth to power. Joe Biden presided over the worst humiliation of this country since Vietnam - the Afghanistan debacle - and has held NO ONE accountable. I will continue to fight in the Senate until there is accountability House Dem blames Biden WH for not holding anyone 'accountable' for multiple crises: 'Started with Afghanistan'... | foxnews.com "It started with Afghanistan," the House Democrat continued. "Nobody was held accountable for the chaos that the Afghanistan withdrawal constituted. It allowed everyone to get a pass. It sent the message that the president will stick by you, so do whatever you want."

Markey (D-MA) 12/20/2021: Tweet – “Tens of thousands of Afghans and their families face persecution and death threats from the Taliban, as well as threatened deportation back to Afghanistan for those who made it to third countries. USCIS must ensure that all vulnerable Afghans are paroled into the United States. Link to quoted tweetNew: In a bicameral letter led by @SenMarkey and @sethmoulton, more than 50 congressional Democrats are raising alarm over the Biden administration's handling of the cases of more than 30,000 Afghans seeking humanitarian parole in the United States. (Markey, Moulton and congressional Democrats press Biden administration on Afghan families seeking refuge - The Boston Globe)