Members on the Record (Automated) for Thu December 23, 2021

Israel - Palestine

Bacon (R-NE-2) 12/22/2021: Tweet – “Today, Morocco, the US, and Israel will mark the First anniversary of the Tripartite Cooperation Deal. Congratulations on this important milestone for peace in our world.”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 12/22/2021: Retweet of @JGreenblattADL – “The BDS movement explicitly does not support a two-state solution. @benandjerrys ill-conceived decision does nothing to support a just resolution of the conflict but instead emboldens and reinforces anti-Israel delegitimization campaigns and #antisemitism. Link to quoted tweet”

Curtis (R-UT-3) 12/22/2021: Tweet – “Today marks the one-year anniversary of the signing of the Accords between Morocco and Israel. Morocco has strong ties to Utah through its formal partnership with the @UTNationalGuard. Strong ties that benefit the region and our state!”

Diaz-Balart (R-FL-25) 12/22/2021: Retweet of @AIPAC – “Thank you @MarioDB! It's #ANewEra for peace and progress in the Middle East. 🇺🇸🇮🇱🇲🇦 Link to quoted tweet”

Gallagher (R-WI-8) 12/22/2021: Retweet of @Kredo0 – “SCOOP: Biden Admin Ignoring Law To Sanction Hamas and Hezbollah for Civilian Shield Use -- Bipartisan coalition presses Biden admin to hold terror groups accountable for putting women & children in harm's way Biden Admin Ignores Law to Sanction Hamas and Hezbollah for Civilian Shield Use, Lawmakers Say... | freebeacon.com”

Gallagher (R-WI-8) 12/22/2021: Tweet – “Rep. Gallagher and @RepTomSuozzi led a bipartisan group of members in calling on the Biden Administration to fully implement sanctions on Hamas and Hizballah for their barbaric use of human shields. Read the full story from @Kredo0 here: Biden Admin Ignores Law to Sanction Hamas and Hezbollah for Civilian Shield Use, Lawmakers Say... | freebeacon.com”

Green (R-TN-7) 12/22/2021: Twitter thread – “🇺🇸🇮🇱🇲🇦 Today marks the first anniversary of the Tripartite Cooperation Deal signed by the US, Israel, and Morocco. /1 This historic joint partnership and Morocco's decision to normalize ties with Israel have been critical in the continued efforts to establish peace and constructive diplomatic relations. #AbrahamAccords /2”

Green (R-TN-7) 12/23/2021: Tweet – “President Biden is blatantly ignoring the law and refusing sanctions on Iranian-backed terror groups Hamas and Hezbollah for their use of human shields in combat. This cannot be tolerated. ✍️@RepGallagher @RepTomSuozzi: Link to quoted tweetRep. Gallagher and @RepTomSuozzi led a bipartisan group of members in calling on the Biden Administration to fully implement sanctions on Hamas and Hizballah for their barbaric use of human shields. Read the full story from @Kredo0 here: (Biden Admin Ignores Law to Sanction Hamas and Hezbollah for Civilian Shield Use, Lawmakers Say... | freebeacon.com)”

Long (R-MO-7) 12/22/2021: Retweet of @mikepompeo – “Israel has a right to exist as the homeland of the Jewish people, and it has the undeniable right to defend itself.”

McClain (R-MI-10) 12/22/2021: Tweet – “Congratulations to our allies, Israel & Morocco. One year ago, President Trump negotiated a significant step toward peace in the Middle East via the historic normalization agreement. It's been a great year of peaceful cooperation between our allies, but the work is far from done.”

Owens (R-UT-4) 12/22/2021: Tweet – “One year ago today, Morocco joined the Abraham Accords with Israel, marking a landmark achievement for regional peace. Utahns benefit tremendously from our close ties to both Morocco and Israel, and we look forward to continuing this tradition of peace.”

Stewart (R-UT-2) 12/22/2021: Retweet of @RepJohnCurtis – “Today marks the one-year anniversary of the signing of the Accords between Morocco and Israel. Morocco has strong ties to Utah through its formal partnership with the @UTNationalGuard. Strong ties that benefit the region and our state!”

Durbin (D-IL) 12/22/2021: Tweet – “This heinous case of domestic terrorism must be zealously investigated and, finally, resolved. In order to preserve the rule of law and deter future would-be attackers, the terrorists who murdered Alex Odeh must not escape accountability. Link to quoted tweetNEWS: Chair @SenatorDurbin is asking the FBI for information on the status of their investigation into the murder of Palestinian-American activist Alex Odeh and calling for the FBI to intensify its efforts to hold accountable the terrorists who murdered Mr. Odeh. (Link to twitter.com)”

Apartheid

Boebert (R-CO-3) 12/22/2021: Tweet – “I agree! Congress needs to stop this nonsense now. @MayorBowser it's time your tyrannical rule is put in check. Link to quoted tweetTime for Congress to assert the Constitution and overrule this medical apartheid: “The Congress shall have Power To… exercise exclusive Legislation in all Cases whatsoever, over” Washington, DC. (Link to twitter.com)”

Davidson (R-OH-8) 12/22/2021: Retweet of @RepThomasMassie – “Time for Congress to assert the Constitution and overrule this medical apartheid: “The Congress shall have Power To… exercise exclusive Legislation in all Cases whatsoever, over” Washington, DC. Link to quoted tweet”

Massie (R-KY-4) 12/22/2021: Tweet – “Time for Congress to assert the Constitution and overrule this medical apartheid: “The Congress shall have Power To… exercise exclusive Legislation in all Cases whatsoever, over” Washington, DC. Link to quoted tweetProof of vaccination will be required at: (Link to twitter.com)”

Iran

Trone (D-MD-6) 12/23/2021: Tweet – “We must continue to work toward tactful diplomacy to achieve peace in the Middle East. Great read by the @WashInstitute on how we can accomplish a long-term resolution to the #Iran nuclear challenge, protect global security, and save innocent lives. Statement on Improving the Potential for a Diplomatic Resolution to the Iran Nuclear Challenge... | washingtoninstitute.org”

Egypt

Doggett (D-TX-35) 12/23/2021: Twitter thread – “A free press is essential to preserve human rights, here and abroad. Journalists and activists should be able to freely express their views without fear of imprisonment. In Egypt three activists: Alaa Abdel Fattah, (1/2) Egyptian emergency court sentences three prominent prisoners to years behind bars... | washingtonpost.com Mohamed el-Baqer, and Mohamed Ibrahim “Oxygen” were sentenced to prison in charges described by human rights groups as politically motivated and can only be reversed by President Abdel Farah al-Sissi. Egypt's persecution should not be rewarded with US assistance. (2/2)”

Saudi Arabia

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 12/23/2021: Tweet – “More important than Ukraine👇 Link to quoted tweetUS intelligence agencies have assessed that Saudi Arabia is now actively manufacturing its own ballistic missiles with the help of China (CNN Exclusive: US intel and satellite images show Saudi Arabia is now building its own ballistic missiles with help of China... | cnn.it)”

Long (R-MO-7) 12/23/2021: Retweet of @NatSecCNN – “CNN Exclusive: US intelligence and satellite images show Saudi Arabia is now building its own ballistic missiles with the help of China. @ZcohenCNN reports CNN Exclusive: US intel and satellite images show Saudi Arabia is now building its own ballistic missiles with help of China - CNNPolitics”

Cotton (R-AR) 12/22/2021: Retweet of @joniernst – “The #BidenBorderCrisis is threatening our national security. Saudi Arabian 'potential terrorist' nabbed at US-Mexico border; Ties to 'Yemeni subjects of interest, feds say... | foxnews.com”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Bass (D-CA-37) 12/22/2021: Tweet – “Anti-Semitism has no place in our city, our state, or our country. Police investigating antisemitic fliers distributed in Pasadena yards... | latimes.com”

Menendez (D-NJ) 12/22/2021: Twitter thread – “Disgusted by the three recent incidents of swastikas being drawn at synagogues and schools across NJ. That these incidents are happening in every corner of our state is no coincidence. It's a part of a troubling pattern of rising anti-Semitism and right-wing violent extremism that we must confront head-on. New Jersey, we're better than this. And we have to be better to each other. I look forward to seeing those responsible prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, but we must all do our part to confront anti-Semitism in all of its forms. No one just wakes up one day and decides to draw a swastika. Anti-Semitism is taught and learned in much more subtle ways, like these kinds of anti-Semitic tropes. Whether they come from your neighbor, or a former president, we all must call them out. Trump uses anti-Semitic tropes to again criticize Jewish Americans... | cnn.com”

Afghanistan

Bacon (R-NE-2) 12/23/2021: Retweet of @FoxNews – “Biden's failure to anticipate Taliban Afghanistan takeover, omicron spread shows 'inability to lead': GOP Biden's failure to anticipate Taliban Afghanistan takeover, omicron spread shows 'inability to lead': GOP | Fox News”

Cammack (R-FL-3) 12/22/2021: Tweet – “2021 has been a year of unprecedented crises for this administration. Let's take a look back, shall we? ⏪ 📈 An economic crisis feat. skyrocketing inflation 🔌 An energy crisis 🚨 A historic border crisis 🛫 A national security crisis spurred by Afghanistan What's next?”

Cicilline (D-RI-1) 12/22/2021: Tweet – “Thrilled to report that the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control took action today to do just this. Proud to have joined @RepSaraJacobs and @SenJeffMerkley in fighting for these integral programs. Link to quoted tweetToday, I led a letter w @SenJeffMerkley and 37 colleagues urging the White House to safeguard NGO-led education activities in Afghanistan. Education is a stated priority of the U.S. and without these legal protections, our commitment to the Afghan people is under threat. (Link to twitter.com)”

Jacobs (D-CA-53) 12/23/2021: Tweet – “Last week, @SenJeffMerkley and I called for the Administration to safeguard NGO-led education programs in Afghanistan by updating OFAC general licenses to authorize education activities. Wednesday, Treasury made this change – a huge win for advancing education in Afghanistan. Link to quoted tweetToday, Treasury's OFAC issued 3 General Licenses to facilitate the continued flow of humanitarian assistance and other support for the Afghan people. (Treasury Issues Additional General Licenses and Guidance in Support of Humanitarian Assistance and Other Support to Afghanistan... | home.treasury.gov)”

Long (R-MO-7) 12/23/2021: Retweet of @SteveScalise – “Biden wasn't prepared for the Taliban. Or omicron. Or the cartels. Or OPEC. Or inflation. He's never ready for anything. No wonder his approval rating has collapsed. Link to video”

Long (R-MO-7) 12/23/2021: Retweet of @laralogan – “Many people ask why the Biden admin would weaken the US by torching an entire nation (Afghanistan) & allowing U.S. weapons/advanced mil tech to fall into enemy hands. Blinken here answers that w a belief Obama also pushed - they don't believe the US should be a superpower. Link to image”

Long (R-MO-7) 12/23/2021: Retweet of @AriFleischer – “Time to be blunt. There is something wrong with Joe Biden's memory. He doesn't remember his generals telling him to leave 2500 troops in Afghanistan. They did. He must not remember saying in September he would provide 300million Covid test kits. Now he says no one thought of it.”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 12/22/2021: Tweet – “LR @RepMcCaul: "The Biden Admin's shortsighted decision to offer broad sanctions carveouts could result in using American taxpayer funds to reward, legitimize and enable the same Taliban that took power by force." Read more ⬇️ McCaul: New OFAC Licenses are a Dangerous Step Towards Legitimizing the Taliban - Committee on Foreign Affairs”

Meeks (D-NY-5) 12/22/2021: Tweet – “CM @RepGregoryMeeks: Welcome reports that the Administration will ease restrictions and allow for critical additional assistance to reach the Afghan people. Biden administration moves to allow Afghan teachers' salaries to be paid by aid organizations... | cnn.com”

Peters (D-CA-52) 12/22/2021: Retweet of @shawnjvandiver – “👀 another big win for the @AfghanEvac coalition and the entire #AfghanEvac effort. These licenses make very clear the types of spending that can happen in #Afghanistan. A huge thank you to the @WhiteHouse @AlliesWelcome team. Treasury Issues Additional General Licenses and Guidance in Support of Humanitarian Assistance and Other Support to Afghanistan... | home.treasury.gov”

Scalise (R-LA-1) 12/22/2021: Tweet – “Biden wasn't prepared for the Taliban. Or omicron. Or the cartels. Or OPEC. Or inflation. He's never ready for anything. No wonder his approval rating has collapsed. Link to video”

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 12/22/2021: Retweet of @RepKatCammack – “2021 has been a year of unprecedented crises for this administration. Let's take a look back, shall we? ⏪ 📈 An economic crisis feat. skyrocketing inflation 🔌 An energy crisis 🚨 A historic border crisis 🛫 A national security crisis spurred by Afghanistan What's next?”

Titus (D-NV-1) 12/22/2021: Retweet of @AUAfghanistan – “The entire AUAF community thanks @repdinatitus, her colleagues in Congress, and @PowerUSAID for supporting AUAF in this pivotal time. Education will prevail. Link to quoted tweet”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 12/23/2021: Tweet – “So the UN wants to pay the Afghan “police,” led by an international terrorist on the UN blacklist, for security? Exclusive: U.N. Proposing Paying Nearly $6 Million To Taliban for Security - The Foreign Desk | by Lisa Daftari”

Duckworth (D-IL) 12/22/2021: Tweet – “We have a responsibility to welcome Afghan evacuees by ensuring they receive the care they deserve while being housed at @DeptofDefense installations. I'm asking @SecDef for an update on the status of care and resources being given to these allies across the country. Link to image”

Ernst (R-IA) 12/23/2021: Tweet – “Time and again Joe Biden has utterly failed to meet the challenge and has demonstrated to the American people his inability to lead this country through crises, including those of his own making. Biden's failure to anticipate Taliban Afghanistan takeover, omicron spread shows 'inability to lead': GOP | Fox News”

Merkley (D-OR) 12/22/2021: Tweet – “UPDATE: The Biden administration listened and issued an additional general license this morning to support education in Afghanistan. I'm thankful the administration heeded our call and moved swiftly to ensure that education is part of our humanitarian response in Afghanistan. Link to quoted tweetGlad to be working with you on this, @RepSaraJacobs. Education is a basic need and right, and we must ensure that it continues to be a major part of the U.S. humanitarian response in Afghanistan, especially to preserve the gains in female enrollment. (Link to twitter.com)”

Paul (R-KY) 12/23/2021: Twitter thread – “Good morning everyone and welcome to everyone's favorite holiday - Festivus! Festivus of course is highlighted by the airing of grievances. I've definitely got a lot of problems with you people. And by you people, I mostly mean the petty tyrants who run your local, state and federal governments. 2021 was a banner year for being a petty tyrant, with them all literally tripping over each other for the dumbest covid lockdown or mandate idea. Washington DC never likes to take a back seat to any petty tyrant. So of course their regulations were almost as bad and their mayor almost as big a hypocrite DC Mayor Bowser rejoins ever-growing list of COVID hypocrites... | foxnews.com Honestly, I'm torn on whether it's worse that these tyrants flouted their own rules or if it's worse if they thought they mattered. “hey you, wear some cotton underwear on your face from the host table to your dinner table.”That'll fix everything. It was never clear to me if they thought Covid gathered at entrances, or if they thought it only traveled 5 feet and above, so once you sat down you were all clear. Most of the ridiculous rules I will blame squarely on our public health officials who should know better, particularly my good friend Anthony Fauci. I would air my grievance at Fauci again but I try not to be in reruns. Blaze Media - Rand Paul EXPOSES Dr. Fauci Right to His Face in FIERY...   Sen. Rand Paul blasts Fauci as omicron cases are reported around US: He 'causes hysteria and creates fear'... | foxnews.com   Rand Paul: Fauci's hubris is showing... | washingtonexaminer.com Damn that guy is wrong a LOT... I'll give Fauci one thing - he's like a bad quarterback after an interception. Absolutely no memory of failure. Just get back out there and do it again. But instead of losing a game, he's cost a lot of lives and fortunes this past 18 months. of course Fauci didn't limit himself to Covid this year. He also funded torturing puppies and monkeys. And no I'm not kidding. Bipartisan legislators demand answers from Fauci on 'cruel' puppy... | thehill.com Seriously, how unbelievable a villain is it who funded fain of function research in China, lied to the public how to protect themselves against Covid, and tortured puppies? I would shut this off if it was a movie, it's too ridiculous Of course Fauci is far in the lead for government officials do g dumb or evil things - but he's far from the only one. That's why every year I compile a Festivus waste report. If you want to read it all you'll have to go to my official senate website or social media. But I'll tell you about some of my favorites here. Rand Paul's 2021 ‘Festivus Report' Uncovers $52 Billion Of Government Waste | The Daily Wire 1. Foreign countries use our aircraft for free for 4 years (DOD) $773,000,000 2. US bought Afghanistan planes that were later thrown away (DOD) $549,000,000 3. Funding Green Energy programs in Africa (State) $179,000,000 4. • Fattening eels for human consumption (FDA) $337,500 I'll be back with more grievances, more waste, more holiday cheer in a little while. In the meantime, I hope you all are airing your grievances as well. Let it out! #Festivus”

Portman (R-OH) 12/22/2021: Tweet – “Today I sent a letter w Sen @ChuckGrassley, @SenShelby, @SenatorRisch, @JimInhofe & @SenCapito to @SecMayorkas requesting the overdue report on the composition & vetting of the more than 78,000 Afghans evacuated by U.S. forces that was due by Nov 30, 2021. Home Security & Governmental Affairs... | bit.ly”

Rubio (R-FL) 12/22/2021: Tweet – “Giving money to terrorist organizations like the #Taliban and Haqqani Network won't help the millions of Afghans in need.  Congress should pass Sen. Rubio's Preventing Recognition of Terrorist States Act to responsibly help Afghans w/o helping terrorists. Link to quoted tweetU.S. authorizes certain transactions with Taliban to ease flow of aid to Afghanistan (U.S. authorizes certain transactions with Taliban to ease flow of aid to Afghanistan... | reut.rs) (Link to twitter.com)”

Scott (R-SC) 12/22/2021: In reply to TweetRemember when some on the left claimed recklessly spending massive amounts of money we don't have was the “key to lowering prices?” https://t.co/9HneemCAEM – “Remember when the Biden administration tried to spin our Afghanistan exit as a “success”? Link to image”