Members on the Record (Automated) for Wed January 05, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Fulcher (R-ID-1) 01/05/2022: Tweet – “I am joining as a cosponsor of H.R. 6004, Upholding the 1995 Jerusalem Embassy Law Act of 2021. This new legislation supports the 1995 law and prohibits the use of funds for any diplomatic facility in Jerusalem other than the U.S. Embassy to Israel. More: H.R.6004 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): Upholding the 1995 Jerusalem Embassy Law Act of 2021   Link to image”

Syria

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 01/04/2022: Retweet of @joekent16jan19 – “Our troops in Iraq & Syria only serve as targets for Iran & their proxy groups. In Iraq, we fund & support Iranian backed militias as they attempt to kill our troops. Pull out of Iraq & cut off foreign aid to Iraq until the Iraqi gov separates itself from Iran. Link to quoted tweet”

Iran

Aderholt (R-AL-4) 01/04/2022: Retweet of @SteveScalise – “If Twitter actually cared about “misinformation” they would've banned the Chinese Communist Party. Or the Taliban. Or the Ayatollah. Or Dems pushing the Russia collusion hoax. But instead they choose to go after elected Republican officials. We will hold Big Tech accountable.”

Fallon (R-TX-4) 01/04/2022: Tweet – “This Administration has decided to go back to the negotiating table with the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism. Check out my op-ed explaining why it is imperative that America must operate from a position of strength. 👇👇👇 It's time for Iran to concede, not the United States... | thehill.com”

Green (R-TN-7) 01/04/2022: Tweet – “Joined @FoxBusiness to discuss Iran's vow of revenge after terrorist Qasem Soleimani was taken out in 2020: Link to video”

Green (R-TN-7) 01/05/2022: Tweet – “Iran knows what it can get away with under a weak President Biden. The Biden Team Knows Its Iran Policy Is Failing... | foreignpolicy.com”

Loudermilk (R-GA-11) 01/04/2022: Twitter thread – “[1/3] If you're tired of seeing Twitter censor and ban conservative voices on its platform while still allowing the Chinese Communist Party, the Ayatollah, and the Taliban to tweet freely, join me on #GETTR. [2/3] If you're tired of seeing Twitter target conservative voices on its platform because we dare challenge the status quo and #MSM, join me on #GETTR. [3/3] If you love freedom, the First Amendment, and want to express yourself without fear of being flagged, censored, or banned…follow me on my #GETTR account ⬇️ Rep. Barry Loudermilk... | gettr.com”

Libya

Deutch (D-FL-22) 01/05/2022: Twitter thread – “I'm proud of the progress the Libyan people have made to move their country towards national elections. Two weeks ago, the Libyan High National Election Commission postponed presidential elections slated for Dec. 24 due to broad agreement that holding elections... (1/5) … under the current legal framework would lead to civil unrest. The Libyan people overwhelmingly want to choose their next government and they have a right to do so in an environment free from violence and intimidation, and with a clearly defined legal framework. (2/5) I acknowledge and appreciate the engagement of senior U.S. officials, including Special Envoy and Ambassador Richard Norland, along with UN Special Advisor Ms. Stephanie Williams and Libyan officials, civil society, and members of the international community. (3/5) I support the decision to ensure elections are free and fair and urge all parties to support continued nonviolence and sustained dialogue. (4/5) All parties involved must remain committed to advancing these objectives and ensuring that presidential and parliamentary elections are conducted as soon as practicable. (5/5)”

United Arab Emirates

Davidson (R-OH-8) 01/04/2022: Tweet – “Given the importance of UAE as a financial hub, it would be great to see their government focus on a more aggressive approach to illicit finance. Money should be a means of exchange and store of value, not a tool for illicit activity. UAE Faces Risk of Inclusion on Global Watchlist Over Dirty Money... | news.yahoo.com via @YahooNews”

Yemen

Dingell (D-MI-12) 01/04/2022: Tweet – “Congratulations to Mansour Sharha who started today as Mayor @AHammoudMI's IT Director – the first Yemeni-American in a director role for the City of Dearborn! Looking forward to working with the new city administration. A new era for Dearborn: Mayor Abdullah Hammoud's first day in office... | arabamericannews.com”

Sudan

McCaul (R-TX-10) 01/04/2022: Tweet – “@RepMcCaul "The resignation of @SudanPMHamdok further underscores the loss of trust & support for current trajectory in #Sudan. The military junta has succeeded in gaining full control, failing to uphold their commitments to the Sudanese people & int'l community at every turn. "Therefore, the US must reassess our commitments, specifically nearly $1 billion in promised assistance. This is a new chapter, and the Biden Administration must stand with the people of Sudan instead of paying lip service to it."”

Afghanistan

Babin (R-TX-36) 01/04/2022: Tweet – “When you prioritize creating a Spotify account over getting the Americans you left in Afghanistan home. What a disgrace. Link to quoted tweetHave you heard the news? @SecBlinken is now on @Spotify! Check out his latest recommended playlist, listen to some tunes from around the world, and follow the Secretary here: (Secretary Blinken... | ow.ly). (Link to twitter.com)”

Babin (R-TX-36) 01/04/2022: Tweet – “Our soldiers gave their life for this country, and our very own President leaves them behind. Never has a U.S. President cared so little for American lives. Biden admin admits it left hundreds more US citizens behind in Afghanistan after chaotic withdrawal... | fxn.ws”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 01/04/2022: Retweet of @EWErickson – “When the public concluded Biden lacked empathy and competence over his dogmatic and unwaveringly disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan, the public then shifted their presupposition to "Biden wasn't who we thought he was and we don't like him." Hard to come back from that. Link to quoted tweet”

Biggs (R-AZ-5) 01/04/2022: Retweet of @RepCloudTX – “Twitter bans have nothing to do with misinformation, only power. Banned: - Former US President - Sitting GOP Congresswoman - Expert Virologist with a dissenting opinion Not Banned: - The Taliban - Communist China propagandists It's always the bad guys who silence opposition.”

Buck (R-CO-4) 01/04/2022: Tweet – “Biden's first year as President: ‼️ Record-breaking inflation ‼️ Catastrophic retreat from Afghanistan ‼️ Failed COVID response ‼️ Unmitigated border crisis The year voters lost faith in Biden | Washington Examiner”

Chabot (R-OH-1) 01/04/2022: Retweet of @GOP – “No responsibility from Joe Biden for any of his failures. Biden admin roiled by crises on Afghanistan, border, inflation, COVID – but heads yet to roll... | foxnews.com”

Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1) 01/05/2022: Retweet of @johnondrasik – “01/03/21 Abandoned to Taliban American Citizens–100+ Allies–60K+ Afghan Brothers in Arms 200K Women Rights Decimation 20M Music Outlawed LGBTQ hunted Children sold for food Accountability – 0 Blood On My Hands – White House What Kind of World Do You Want... | whatkindofworlddoyouwant.com #AmericansforAfghanistan Link to video”

Gohmert (R-TX-1) 01/04/2022: Tweet – “It is consistent with President Joe Biden to be willing to harm America in order to try to make himself look more benevolent. The U.S. government, under commander-in-chief Biden, is bringing people with terrorist ties into the country. Rep. Gohmert Discusses Biden's Mishandling of U.S. Border Security & Resettlement of Afghan Refugees... | rumble.com”

Good (R-VA-5) 01/05/2022: Retweet of @RepCloudTX – “Twitter bans have nothing to do with misinformation, only power. Banned: - Former US President - Sitting GOP Congresswoman - Expert Virologist with a dissenting opinion Not Banned: - The Taliban - Communist China propagandists It's always the bad guys who silence opposition.”

Gooden (R-TX-5) 01/04/2022: Tweet – “Today is Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Taliban terrorists can still tweet, but some duly-elected American leaders can not.”

Herrell (R-NM-2) 01/04/2022: Retweet of @RepLisaMcClain – “Big Tech continues its rampage of censoring everything you see. @Twitter permanently suspended a sitting President and a sitting Member of Congress, but allows the #Taliban on their platform. Why is Twitter ok with terrorists using their site, but not Republicans?”

Khanna (D-CA-17) 01/04/2022: Tweet – “After 20 years of war, the U.S. can't turn its back on the millions suffering from hunger in Afghanistan. We must step up and do more to provide relief. Link to quoted tweetAlmost 24 million people in Afghanistan, around 60% percent of the population, suffer from acute hunger. As many as 8.7 million Afghans are coping with famine. @PGiannakouris (Afghans desperate; Taliban face economic ruin — AP Photos... | apne.ws)”

Lamborn (R-CO-5) 01/04/2022: Tweet – “The priorities and ineptitude of this Administration are on full display. The @StateDept is focused on woke far-left ideologies, pride days, and Spotify playlists instead of safeguarding those in Afghanistan & protecting the interests of the American people across the globe. Link to quoted tweetHave you heard the news? @SecBlinken is now on @Spotify! Check out his latest recommended playlist, listen to some tunes from around the world, and follow the Secretary here: (Secretary Blinken... | ow.ly). (Link to twitter.com)”

Lamborn (R-CO-5) 01/04/2022: Tweet – “.@Twitter still allows Taliban spox on the platform. However, they temporarily removed duly elected officials like @RepJimBanks & permanently suspended the account of Pres. Trump. Now they're coming for @RepMTG. #BigTech must be held accountable for their blatant double standard”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 01/04/2022: Tweet – “After 1 year of his Presidency, @POTUS: ❌Surrendered Afghanistan to the Taliban ❌ Allowed inflation to hit a 30 year high  ❌ Reversed effective border policies - creating a crisis ❌ Failed to supports states in the fight against COVID-19 Biden admin roiled by crises on Afghanistan, border, inflation, COVID – but heads yet to roll... | fxn.ws”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 01/04/2022: Retweet of @susancrabtree – “Imp.🧵on the perilous state of Afghan women the U.S. @StateDept honored + promoted, then left stranded behind in hiding from the Taliban. At least one of these women has said she was beaten by the Taliban after U.S. left + others have reported beatings/jailings of relatives. Link to quoted tweet”

McClain (R-MI-10) 01/04/2022: Tweet – “Big Tech continues its rampage of censoring everything you see. @Twitter permanently suspended a sitting President and a sitting Member of Congress, but allows the #Taliban on their platform. Why is Twitter ok with terrorists using their site, but not Republicans?”

Norman (R-SC-5) 01/04/2022: Retweet of @RepCloudTX – “Twitter bans have nothing to do with misinformation, only power. Banned: - Former US President - Sitting GOP Congresswoman - Expert Virologist with a dissenting opinion Not Banned: - The Taliban - Communist China propagandists It's always the bad guys who silence opposition.”

Schweikert (R-AZ-6) 01/04/2022: Tweet – “This is yet another example of the Biden Admin failing to address a problem they knew existed. Whether it's the Southern border, Afghanistan, record inflation, or now the price of at-home COVID tests, it's clear the White House is a rudderless ship at sea. Walmart, Kroger Raise Prices of Covid-19 Test Kits... | wsj.com”

Steube (R-FL-17) 01/04/2022: Tweet – “I signed letters to @Tesla @Apple @Microsoft @amazon addressing the Taliban's control over one of the largest deposits of rare earth minerals in the world They should pledge to the American people that they will oppose the use of such terror minerals from Taliban-run Afghanistan Link to image”

Van Duyne (R-TX-24) 01/05/2022: Tweet – “Thanks to Biden's disastrous exit in Afghanistan, the country is seeing soaring inflation and an economy on the brink of collapse. The United Nations says Afghanistan's economy is collapsing 'before our eyes'... | npr.org”

Ernst (R-IA) 01/04/2022: Tweet – “The Biden administration's disastrous exit from Afghanistan has made America less safe.   That's why I led an effort in the #NDAA to direct SecDef to report on the national security implications of the withdrawal. JONI ERNST: Annual defense bill a win for national security, servicemembers, and veterans | Opinion | indianola-ia.com”

Inhofe (R-OK) 01/05/2022: Tweet – “As the Senate Armed Services Committee continues its review of what happened in Afghanistan, many questions remain unanswered. Americans are demanding accountability. And they deserve it. Read more of the questions I commit to get answers to here: COLUMN: We need answers on Afghanistan... | swoknews.com”

Wicker (R-MS) 01/04/2022: Tweet – “President Biden's foreign policy blunders, especially in Afghanistan, have weakened America's standing in the world. It is all the more important that Congress provide our military with the tools it needs to counter our adversaries. #WickerReport Wicker Offers New Year's Resolutions for Congress... | wicker.senate.gov”