Members on the Record (Automated) for Fri December 24, 2021

Israel - Palestine

Bacon (R-NE-2) 12/23/2021: Retweet of @naftalibennett – “Merry Christmas to all those celebrating in Israel and around the world. Link to video”

Gallagher (R-WI-8) 12/23/2021: Retweet of @J_Insider – “A bipartisan group of lawmakers led by @RepGallagher and @RepTomSuozzi are pushing the Biden administration to impose sanctions on Hamas and Hezbollah officials for their alleged use of human shields in conflicts with Israel, @marcrod97 reports. Bipartisan House group pushes Biden to impose Hamas, Hezbollah sanctions... | jewishinsider.com”

Garbarino (R-NY-2) 12/24/2021: Retweet of @AJCGlobal – “Thank you to the 14 🇺🇸 Members of Congress, from both parties, and 🇨🇦 MPs who joined AJC's Transatlantic Friends of Israel (TFI) this year. We look forward to working with you in 2022 to strengthen Israel's critical bond with the the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Link to image”

Gimenez (R-FL-26) 12/23/2021: Retweet of @AJCGlobal – “Thank you to the 14 🇺🇸 Members of Congress, from both parties, and 🇨🇦 MPs who joined AJC's Transatlantic Friends of Israel (TFI) this year. We look forward to working with you in 2022 to strengthen Israel's critical bond with the the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Link to image”

Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 12/23/2021: Tweet – “We simply cannot tolerate antisemitism, hate or bigotry — not on campuses, in the halls of Congress, or anywhere in our communities. I recently had the opportunity to speak on this critical issue at @RutgersHillel ⬇️ Gottheimer takes fight against antisemitism to Rutgers... | jewishstandard.timesofisrael.com”

Johnson (R-OH-6) 12/24/2021: Retweet of @AJCGlobal – “Thank you to the 14 🇺🇸 Members of Congress, from both parties, and 🇨🇦 MPs who joined AJC's Transatlantic Friends of Israel (TFI) this year. We look forward to working with you in 2022 to strengthen Israel's critical bond with the the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Link to image”

Long (R-MO-7) 12/24/2021: Retweet of @HananyaNaftali – “Merry Christmas from Haifa! 🎄🇮🇱 #Israel Link to video”

Long (R-MO-7) 12/24/2021: Retweet of @RepSteveIsrael – “Your must-read holiday book list from members of Congress Your must-read holiday book list from members of Congress | TheHill”

Schneider (D-IL-10) 12/24/2021: Twitter thread – “Today, in a clear violation of UNSCR 2231, Iran test fired 16 ballistic missiles. Iran says it fired 16 ballistic missiles during annual drill... | dailyherald.com The international community, through the United Nations resolution, prohibits Iran from taking any action with respect to ballistic missiles designed to be capable of delivering nuclear weapons – including launches using ballistic missile technology. Such blatant activity, with specific threats to the United States and Israel, are a threat to the entire region and the world. It is imperative that the United States and our allies use every means available to stop Iran's accelerating advance to a nuclear bomb.”

Saudi Arabia

Markey (D-MA) 12/23/2021: Tweet – “Reports that China is aiding Saudi Arabia's ballistic missile program are deeply alarming, but not surprising. Congress must pass my Saudi WMD Act to prevent an illicit Saudi weapons program which could spark an arms race in that region. 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)”

Iraq

Crow (D-CO-6) 12/23/2021: Tweet – “Passing the Global War on Terror Memorial Act with @RepGallagher was one of my 2021 highlights. For the men, women, and families I served alongside in Iraq and Afghanistan, this memorial says: We see you. We honor your service. We will not forget. NDAA grants Global War on Terrorism Memorial a location on National Mall ... | stripes.com”

Kim (R-CA-39) 12/23/2021: Tweet – “The @NixonLibrary's "Hometown Heroes" tree in #YorbaLinda features ornaments honoring fallen heroes from Iraq, Afghanistan, Vietnam, Korea & WWII. We join our gold star families in honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. Nixon Library creates special tree honoring fallen heroes – Orange County Register | ocregister.com”

Horn of Africa

Levin (D-MI-9) 12/23/2021: Tweet – “I'm deeply disappointed in the Ethiopian govt's decision. The only responsible way forward is to stop the violence and bloodshed and start compromising. All parties should come to the negotiating table. Tigrayan forces pull out of neighboring Ethiopian regions in step toward possible ceasefire... | cnn.com”

Coons (D-DE) 12/24/2021: Tweet – “I support @POTUS decision to end #Ethiopia's eligibility for special trade benefits under the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act or AGOA. The law is clear, and Ethiopia failed to meet the human rights requirements. More progress is needed on humanitarian access & toward peace.”

Sudan

Meeks (D-NY-5) 12/23/2021: Tweet – “See Chair @RepGregoryMeeks and Ranking Member @RepMcCaul's full statement on the Sudanese military's violence against pro-democracy protestors: Meeks, McCaul Issue Statement on Sudanese Military Violence Against Protestors... | foreignaffairs.house.gov”

Afghanistan

Carter (R-GA-1) 12/24/2021: Retweet of @FoxFriendsFirst – ““He's ineffective, he's a weak leader”: @RepBuddyCarter slams President Biden for his failure to anticipate the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan and being unable to send out over 500 million COVID-19 tests until next year. GOP Doctor's Caucus member knocks Biden on mounting COVID testing crisis: ‘Ineffective' and ‘weak'... | video.foxnews.com”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 12/24/2021: Tweet – “Besides everything you say is bullshit. It is disturbing you think that Afghanistan is in the “middle east”. After a 20 year war you supported the whole time you would think you'd have learned that by now. Link to quoted tweetIn less than a year, we went from: -Safe cities to crime. -Secure border to chaos. -Energy independence to high gas prices. -Peace in the Middle East to Afghanistan crisis. -Stable prices to the worst Christmas inflation in decades.”

Jackson Lee (D-TX-18) 12/23/2021: Retweet of @thehill – “.@JacksonLeeTX18: "Refugees come to America with nothing. The refugees from Afghanistan came with the clothes on their back. [...] Refugees and immigrants want to work, and they want to contribute to America." Last Afghan refugees leave temporary housing at Marine Corps Base... | hill.cm   Link to video”

Jordan (R-OH-4) 12/24/2021: Tweet – “In less than a year, we went from: -Safe cities to crime. -Secure border to chaos. -Energy independence to high gas prices. -Peace in the Middle East to Afghanistan crisis. -Stable prices to the worst Christmas inflation in decades.”

Khanna (D-CA-17) 12/23/2021: Tweet – “A welcome step by @USTreasury to expand aid to tackle the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, but we must keep pushing for more. U.S. Eases Pressure of Sanctions on Afghanistan... | nytimes.com”

Lee (D-CA-13) 12/23/2021: Tweet – “.@USTreasury just announced facilitation of greater support for humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan. This is a good step, but we must do more. I urge @POTUS & multilateral organizations to further increase aid & economic support to the Afghan people at this difficult time.”

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”

Massie (R-KY-4) 12/24/2021: Tweet – ““John Sopko [Special Inspector General for Afghan Reconstruction @SIGARHQ] says Washington's inclination to classify information about the war severely hobbled public discourse and may have caused it to drag on years longer than it should have.” Afghanistan Watchdog Says Secrecy Hurt Oversight Effort | Time”

Mast (R-FL-18) 12/23/2021: Tweet – “There still has been zero accountability for Joe Biden's complete and utter failure in Afghanistan from start to finish because Nancy Pelosi and Democrats in Congress are shielding him from public scrutiny. Afghan evacuees ponder future as U.S. empties camp sites... | politico.com”

Mast (R-FL-18) 12/23/2021: Tweet – “This Christmas, I am thinking a lot about the families that Joe Biden abandoned in Afghanistan. They deserve so much better. Both of our countries deserve so much better. UN sounds alarm over extrajudicial killings in the Taliban's Afghanistan... | cnn.com”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 12/23/2021: Retweet of @kelly_laco – “.@SenJoniErnst & @RepMcCaul weigh in on @JoeBiden's "inability to lead the country through crises," referring to the botched Afghanistan withdrawal and the admin's recent failure to anticipate the spread of omicron. Biden's failure to anticipate Taliban Afghanistan takeover, omicron spread shows 'inability to lead': GOP... | foxnews.com”

Peters (D-CA-52) 12/24/2021: Tweet – “Thanks to ⁦@UTSanDiego⁩ for recognizing a local veteran leader who is making a worldwide difference. Shawn is tenacious, patriotic and everywhere! Afghan evacuation effort earns White House support with help from San Diego veteran... | sandiegouniontribune.com”

Swalwell (D-CA-15) 12/24/2021: Tweet – “LOL to Afghanistan being in the Middle East. Link to quoted tweetIn less than a year, we went from: -Safe cities to crime. -Secure border to chaos. -Energy independence to high gas prices. -Peace in the Middle East to Afghanistan crisis. -Stable prices to the worst Christmas inflation in decades.”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 12/23/2021: Tweet – “Sadly, absolutely right @margbrennan Link to quoted tweetCBS News national security correspondent David Martin warns that one of the biggest dangers of 2022 is America's adversaries looking at what happened in Afghanistan and deciding the US is a “spent force.” @margbrennan adds, “what's scary is he's usually right.” More this Sunday (Link to twitter.com)”

Ernst (R-IA) 12/23/2021: Tweet – “As a way to remember that Americans are still stranded in Afghanistan, I'm encouraging Iowans and all Americans to wear a Green Ribbon this holiday season. ❇️ Link to video”

Grassley (R-IA) 12/23/2021: Tweet – “Pres Biden's dept of homeland security missed deadline 2report to congress on status of Afghan evacuees USA welcomes evacuees but must b properly vetted &composition reported esp after chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal I joined 5 senators in writing DHS demanding past due answers”

Hagerty (R-TN) 12/23/2021: Tweet – “Many Americans remain stranded in Afghanistan. Biden should prioritize getting them home over giving sanctions relief that financially benefits Taliban & Haqqani Network terrorists. The Biden Admin keeps piling one strategic blunder atop another. Link to quoted tweetU.S. Eases Some Restrictions on Aid for Afghanistan (U.S. Eases Pressure of Sanctions on Afghanistan... | nytimes.com)”

Scott (R-SC) 12/23/2021: In reply to TweetRemember when the Biden administration tried to spin our Afghanistan exit as a “success”? https://t.co/iDlll54HLB – “Remember when the White House refused for the better part of the year to acknowledge there is a crisis at our border? Link to image”