Members on the Record (Automated) for Tue January 18, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Allred (D-TX-32) 01/17/2022: Tweet – “It was heartwarming to see North Texans of all faiths come together in Southlake for a night of healing and support for Congregation Beth Israel & Rabbi Cytron-Walker. We will emerge from this tragedy stronger than before, but it'll take all of us to root out hatred and bigotry. Link to image”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 01/18/2022: Tweet – “Congrats to our @Israel_MOD and @IDF friends. A strong missile defense in the face of Iran's ballistic missile threat is very much needed. I was fortunate to have worked on this in 2009-2010 and proud to see how far our partnership and capabilities have grown. @AIPAC Link to quoted tweetThe Israel Missile Defense Organization together with the U.S. Missile Defense Agency and @IDF conducted a successful flight test of the Arrow 3 Weapon System, which is designed to intercept ballistic missiles outside of the earth's atmosphere. The test was led by @ILAerospaceIAI”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 01/18/2022: Retweet of @AIPAC – “Thank you @RepDonBacon! Collaboration on lifesaving missile defense programs like Iron Dome and Arrow keeps Americans and Israelis safe, supports our economy, and creates American jobs. 🇺🇸🇮🇱 #StrongerTogether Link to quoted tweet”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 01/18/2022: Retweet of @AIPAC – “🇺🇸🇮🇱 Developed through U.S.-Israel partnerships and funded through bipartisan support in Congress, the Arrow system helps Israel defend itself and advances America's defenses. Link to quoted tweet”

Boebert (R-CO-3) 01/17/2022: Tweet – “He had no problem calling Kyle Rittenhouse a terrorist after a few days, but on this he is being cautious. What a disgusting double standard. Link to quoted tweetBiden: "I don't think there is sufficient information to know why he targeted that synagogue why he insisted on the release of someone who's been in prison for over 10 years... why he was using anti-Semitic & anti-Israeli comments." (Link to twitter.com)”

Castor (D-FL-14) 01/18/2022: Tweet – “My thoughts remain with Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas and our Jewish neighbors.  We must continue our work to eradicate the scourge of antisemitism and gun violence in our nation.”

Cruz (R-TX) 01/17/2022: Twitter thread – “During Shabbat, a bigoted, anti-Semitic coward held four people hostage at Congregation Beth Israel for hours. He targeted them because they were Jewish.   Sen. Cruz Issues Statement of Solidarity with the Jewish Community After Hostage Crisis at Congregation Beth Israel | U.S. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas Heidi and I praise God that the hostages are now safe. We are thankful for the brave men and women in law enforcement who swiftly responded, freed the hostages, and stopped the terrorist. Terrorism, religious persecution, bigotry, and hatred have no place in our society. Heidi and I stand in solidarity with the Jewish community in Colleyville, which is coming together to support each other during this difficult time. We must speak with one voice and stand resolved that the United States unequivocally condemns anti-Semitism and commits to combating it in all forms.”

Gimenez (R-FL-26) 01/18/2022: Tweet – “Biden hands over a pipeline to Putin while Senate Democrats use the filibuster to block sanctions on Russian energy. Meanwhile, Biden officials work to block a pipeline from Israel to Europe. Seriously, whose side is Biden on? US informs Israel it no longer supports EastMed pipeline to Europe... | jpost.com”

Griffith (R-VA-9) 01/17/2022: Retweet of @IsraelOQuinn – “Good to be with the SWVA legislative delegation as we prepare to hear @GovernorVA first address to the General Assembly. Link to image”

Lawrence (D-MI-14) 01/18/2022: Retweet of @AJCGlobal – “We thank the leaders of the Black Jewish Caucus—@RepLawrence, @RepLeeZeldin, @RepDWStweets, @SenJackyRosen, @SenatorTimScott, and @SenBooker—for standing with the Jewish community after Saturday's attack. We are proud to have strong, bipartisan support from allies in Congress. Link to image”

Long (R-MO-7) 01/18/2022: Retweet of @HananyaNaftali – “Christian, Jewish and Muslim volunteers at United Hatzalah emergency medical services - working together to save lives in Jerusalem. ✡️✝️☪️ Link to image”

Long (R-MO-7) 01/18/2022: Retweet of @HananyaNaftali – “To many more years in the one democracy in the Middle East 🥂🇮🇱 #Israel Link to image”

Long (R-MO-7) 01/18/2022: Retweet of @HananyaNaftali – “The U.S. needs to put the Houthis in Yemen back on its list of terrorist organizations after the drone attack on Abu Dhabi. Biden removed it a year ago. This was not a good call. We stand with the UAE here in Israel - united for peace.”

Omar (D-MN-5) 01/17/2022: Retweet of @AliVelshi – “Al-Haj Suleiman Al-Hazalin, a shepherd & anti-occupation activist, with me in Um Al-Kheir in the West Bank. While protesting the removal of Palestinian cars, he was hit by a tow truck working with an Israeli police vehicle; both left without calling for aid. He died this morning Link to image”

Panetta (D-CA-20) 01/17/2022: Tweet – “We're thankful that the hostages were unharmed at Congregation Beth Israel, but we must remain committed to fighting antisemitism at home and abroad. Americans need to stand with the Jewish community in confronting and combating such hatred and violence. Opinion | The Texas synagogue hostage situation reminds us that we must prioritize combating antisemitism”

Roy (R-TX-21) 01/17/2022: Tweet – “That'll do it. Link to quoted tweetIsrael 🇮🇱: A school decides not to share Zoom links with unvaccinated children 🤯 (Link to twitter.com)”

Roy (R-TX-21) 01/17/2022: Retweet of @DrEliDavid – “Israel 🇮🇱 study: "4th booster not effective for Omicron" Probably a 5th booster is needed 🤡 Link to image”

Takano (D-CA-41) 01/18/2022: Tweet – “My heart remains with the peaceful worshippers at Congregation Beth Israel who were were taken hostage during a Shabbat service in a heinous act of terror. The Jewish community experiences a disturbing amount of anti-Semitic violence, and we must do everything we can to stop it. Link to quoted tweetDetails emerge about suspected gunman in Texas synagogue hostage standoff (Details emerge about suspected gunman in Texas synagogue hostage standoff... | cbsn.ws)”

Iran

Blackburn (R-TN) 01/17/2022: GETTR Post – “Russia, China, Iran & North Korea can see how weak the Biden Administration is. They are the new axis of evil and we MUST stand strong against them.”

Blackburn (R-TN) 01/17/2022: GETTR Post – “The fact that the Biden Administration remains silent while our enemies, like Iran, are sanctioning kill lists, which are full of American citizens, is appalling. This is NOT a party issue. This is an American issue & Joe Biden needs to treat it as such. Log into Facebook | facebook.com”

Cammack (R-FL-3) 01/18/2022: Tweet – “Last week, I joined @newsmax to talk about the Biden White House's refusal to condemn a dangerous video from Iran's Supreme Leader. It doesn't matter which side of the aisle you're on, this threat deserves condemnation. Link to video”

Fallon (R-TX-4) 01/18/2022: Tweet – “Again, President Biden, where are the sanctions? Link to quoted tweetToday, #Russian flagged tanker PEGAS is delivering approximately 800k barrels of #Iranian oil to #Turkey's Marmara OPET Oil Terminal. PEGAS originally received the oil from RIMA, a tanker seized by Iran in July 2020. #OOTT #UANIShipping (Link to twitter.com) (Link to twitter.com)”

Fleischmann (R-TN-3) 01/18/2022: Tweet – “It was a pleasure to join @newsmax's The Saturday Agenda this weekend with my friend and colleague @PeteSessions to discuss Democrats' attempt to federalize elections, national security threat from Iran, and more! I hope you can take the time to watch. ⬇️ Tennessee Republican Congressman Chuck Fleischmann Joins Newsmax's The Saturday Agenda... | youtu.be”

Inhofe (R-OK) 01/17/2022: Tweet – “Today's deadly attacks on our friends in the UAE demonstrate, yet again, that the Iran-backed Houthis are terrorists. As I noted last year, it was a mistake for @POTUS to lift the Houthis' terrorism designation, and he should restore that designation now. Link to quoted tweetWe should not reverse the Iran-backed Houthis' terrorism designation. Houthi attacks on civilians, which have since escalated, continue to thwart the administration's vital ceasefire efforts. I urge @POTUS to use US leverage more cautiously moving forward. (Houthis Attack Saudi Airport Days After Joe Biden Removes Group From Terror List | newsweek.com)”

Long (R-MO-7) 01/18/2022: Retweet of @mikepompeo – “Iranian-backed Houthis, who Biden says aren't terrorists, reportedly conducted a missile terror strike into Abu Dhabi at two global transportation nodes. Emiratis & Americans living there are at risk. The US must immediately rescind its offer to lift terror sanctions relief.”

Marshall (R-KS) 01/18/2022: Tweet – “Great to be on WarRoom today with Steve Bannon! Here's a clip of our convo. Also, I'm now on Gettr (@RogerMarshallMD) if you want to follow me there! Link to quoted GETTR post”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 01/17/2022: Twitter thread – “LR @RepMcCaul "I condemn in the strongest terms the attack on Abu Dhabi, which killed three civilians. The Iran-backed Houthis claimed responsibility for this heinous assault. "In recent months, they have stormed the US Embassy compound and imprisoned our local staff, seized an Emirati ship, and continued their cross border attacks on Saudi Arabia. The Biden Administration MUST take real steps to respond to this dangerous behavior."”

Risch (R-ID) 01/18/2022: Tweet – “I condemn the #Houthi strikes on infrastructure in the #UAE, which tragically killed 3 & wounded others. My condolences to all those affected. Yet again, this is an act of a dangerous #Iran-backed terrorist proxy, not a responsible member of the int'l community. This must stop.”

United Arab Emirates

Coons (D-DE) 01/18/2022: Tweet – “I strongly condemn yesterday's attacks against innocent civilians in Abu Dhabi. I remain committed to working with the UAE to protect itself against threats from the Houthis and other regional adversaries. Link to quoted tweetSatellite photos obtained by @AP appear to show the aftermath of a fatal attack on an oil facility in the capital of the United Arab Emirates claimed by Yemen's Houthi rebels. The images show smoke rising over an Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. fuel depot. (Satellite photos show aftermath of Abu Dhabi oil site attack | AP News)”

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 01/18/2022: Tweet – “So corrupt. Link to quoted tweetMueller witness pleads guilty in illegal scheme to funnel UAE money to Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign (Mueller witness pleads guilty in illegal scheme to funnel UAE money to Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign... | washex.am) @JerryDunleavy”

Sudan

McGovern (D-MA-2) 01/17/2022: Tweet – “Reports of at least 7 killed & 60 injured by Sudanese security forces & live ammo fired at peaceful, unarmed protestors. Military leaders are using violence to hold power as the Sudanese people call for freedom & civilian rule. The U.S. must condemn & sanction coup leaders, now! Link to quoted tweetThere is no "consensus" to be found between the pro-democracy movement and security leaders who have led the #SudanCoup. One wants democracy, the other wants the country run on their terms, and has demonstrated that they will use force to ensure it. (Link to twitter.com)”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Allred (D-TX-32) 01/17/2022: Tweet – “Saturday's events in Colleyville were horrifying, something no community should have to endure. Today I met with Jewish community leaders, @JudgeClayJ, @JJKoch & Dallas city council members to discuss the work to fight anti-Semitism in North Texas and keep places of worship safe. Link to image”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 01/17/2022: Retweet of @FrankLuntz – “It's sad that synagogues even need this type of training, but I'm glad they have it. Link to quoted tweet”

Brown (D-OH-11) 01/18/2022: Tweet – “The targeted attack on the Jewish Community in Colleyville this weekend once again made clear that antisemitism is a rising threat across this country. Increasing funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program is one of the critical ways Congress can protect houses of worship.”

Carl (R-AL-1) 01/17/2022: Retweet of @seanspicer – “Tonight on #SpicerandCo: FBI fails in TX Synagogue siege, left politicizes MLK Day by pushing lie that voting rights are under attack, new series “Equality Begins in the Womb” & more- 6p @LyndsayMKeith Joining us: @RepChrisStewart @RepJerryCarl @JosephPinion @GovMikeHuckabee”

Garcia (R-CA-25) 01/18/2022: Twitter thread – “The hostage situation in Colleyville, TX over the weekend was a blatant anti-Semitic terror attack. The hostage-taker snuck into our country and targeted the Jewish community on the Sabbath. Plenty of red flags. The FBI failed to do its job, and... Houston rabbi on ‘frightening' Colleyville synagogue hostage situation: ‘We're going to increase our security'... | foxnews.com they need to explain to us how they will prevent this in the future and why they failed in this case. No American should ever feel unsafe in their place of worship.”

Hawley (R-MO) 01/18/2022: Tweet – “Question AG Garland should answer: Why is it so hard for DOJ & FBI to tell the truth about the weekend's domestic terrorism? Islamic radical who hates Jews attacked a synagogue. Or is domestic terrorist label now just for parents at school board meetings Jewish leaders call FBI comments on Texas hostages 'insulting'... | nypost.com”

Hawley (R-MO) 01/18/2022: Tweet – “About this Islamic terrorist who attacked the Jewish synagogue - was he given an in-person interview when he entered the US from Britain a few weeks ago? Or did the Biden team just wave him in, as they have thousands of others?”

Herrell (R-NM-2) 01/18/2022: Retweet of @DailySignal – “While we should praise the heroic actions of the FBI's HRT and local Texas police officers, we should not overlook the politically-motivated claimed ignorance by senior FBI and Biden administration officials regarding the motive for this terrorist attack. To Avoid More Attacks Like at Texas Synagogue, Biden Must Name Enemies... | dailysign.al”

Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-8) 01/18/2022: Tweet – “This domestic terrorism attack on the Jewish community in Texas is deplorable. In true Jewish faith of Tikkun Olam, the Rabbi first welcomed the gunman in as he thought he needed shelter. I am so relieved that all hostages are safe now. Rabbi credits training courses for survival after being held hostage at a Texas synagogue for nearly 11 hours... | cnn.com”

Levin (D-MI-9) 01/18/2022: Twitter thread – “I hope this story awakens the world to the constant grind of training and anxiety Jewish institutions of all kinds face due to the rise of violent antisemitism. Rabbi Cytron-Walker's calm and decisiveness were heroic. Texas Rabbi Recounts Dramatic Escape From Synagogue... | nytimes.com I'm so glad our community and law enforcement does so much preparation - but how wrong is the need for all that?!”

Long (R-MO-7) 01/17/2022: Retweet of @RonnyJacksonTX – “Without hesitation, Biden labeled any parent upset with their school board as TERRORISTS. But when an armed gunman takes hostages in a synagogue, Biden says there isn't "sufficient information" on why that happened. Biden treats parents worse than ACTUAL terrorists. Totally SICK!”

Long (R-MO-7) 01/17/2022: Retweet of @JackPosobiec – “They don't want us to talk about how a known jihadist got past the FBI and into the country, obtained an illegal firearm, and took hostages at a synagogue”

Long (R-MO-7) 01/17/2022: Retweet of @HananyaNaftali – “So according to BBC: When a terrorist takes Jewish hostages and threatens to kill them he just "DETAINED" them. #Antisemitism Link to image”

Long (R-MO-7) 01/18/2022: Retweet of @JackPosobiec – “A known jihadist came into the US and took hostages at a targeted synagogue while the FBI was going after MAGA meemaws”

Payne (D-NJ-10) 01/17/2022: Tweet – “The synagogue hostage situation in Texas was an act of terrorism. Hate has no place in America. Thank God everyone made it out alive. Texas Rabbi 'grateful to be alive' following deadly synagogue hostage standoff... | abcnews.go.com   Link to image”

Stansbury (D-NM-1) 01/18/2022: Retweet of @Rep_Stansbury – “As we're praying for the safety of Rabbi Cytron-Walker & Congregants of Congregation Beth Shalom, we're thinking of Jewish communities across the country and world. This synagogue could be any synagogue, and we must confront the rising tide of antisemitism and hate head-on.”

Stewart (R-UT-2) 01/17/2022: Retweet of @seanspicer – “Tonight on #SpicerandCo: FBI fails in TX Synagogue siege, left politicizes MLK Day by pushing lie that voting rights are under attack, new series “Equality Begins in the Womb” & more- 6p @LyndsayMKeith Joining us: @RepChrisStewart @RepJerryCarl @JosephPinion @GovMikeHuckabee”

Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-23) 01/17/2022: Tweet – “The #ColleyvilleSynagogue hostage taking is one example of potential threats facing Jewish institutions. Armed guards are a common necessity. Too often, Jews encounter reflexive blame. Antisemitism isn't the past. It is the here and now. Good people must fight it, together.”

Afghanistan

Blackburn (R-TN) 01/18/2022: Tweet – “The Taliban wants help gaining international recognition, and guess who they're turning to? Communist China — a regime performing genocide against the Muslim Uyghurs.”

Ernst (R-IA) 01/18/2022: Tweet – “I'm pushing the Biden administration for a full accounting of the taxpayer dollars they're allowing to flow through the Taliban & Haqqani Network. Link to video”

Gimenez (R-FL-26) 01/17/2022: In reply to Tweet6) Biden has failed to handle the ongoing supply-chain crisis. Month after month, Americans haven't had access to their goods, businesses are struggling to get supplies and inventory and common sense solutions continue to be ignored. #BidensFailures (Link to twitter.com) – “7) Whether it's Russia's aggression towards Ukraine, the handling of Afghanistan or standing up to #China and the #CCP, Biden disappoints. You only achieve peace through strength and Biden continues to show weakness. #BidensFailures Link to image”

Greene (R-GA-14) 01/18/2022: GETTR Post – “I've introduced four separate sets of Articles of Impeachment on Joe Biden in my first year of Congress Abuse of power from corrupt business deals with his son Hunter Biden, failure to secure our nation's border, and Biden's awful handling of America's withdrawal from Afghanistan, are all valid reasons Joe Biden should be impeached! #impeachbiden”

Greene (R-GA-14) 01/18/2022: GETTR Repost of @dc_draino – “They impeached President Trump for a *phone call* to Ukraine Pretty sure we can impeach Biden for about 25+ actual crimes against this country Let's start with Afghanistan, the border crisis, and the Hunter Biden art deals then work our way down the list”

Kim (R-CA-39) 01/18/2022: Tweet – “The Biden administration's report to Congress on U.S. military property, equipment & supplies left behind in Afghanistan is over two weeks late. I joined @RepAndyBarr to demand answers. We deserve to know which U.S. weapons are in the Taliban's hands. Link to image”

Long (R-MO-7) 01/18/2022: Retweet of @starsandstripes – “Sorry state of Afghan air force known to US well in advance of Taliban rout, declassified report shows Sorry state of Afghan air force known to US well in advance of Taliban rout, declassified report shows | Stars and Stripes”

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 01/18/2022: Tweet – “Months after @POTUS' disastrous withdrawal, there's been ZERO accountability. 13 soldiers died after terrorists released from Bagram & despite our calls for hearings, Dems have NO desire to get these military families & all Americans answers they deserve. Before pullout, watchdog warned of Afghan air force collapse | AP News”

Rubio (R-FL) 01/18/2022: Tweet – “Like the Taliban did more than 20 years ago, the #CCP is destroying Buddha statues in #Tibet. A regime that desecrates religious imagery and beats and arrests innocent monks should not be dignified by hosting the #Olympics. Another giant Buddha statue demolished in Tibet's Kham region - Phayul”

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 01/18/2022: Tweet – “In the aftermath of Biden's disastrous withdrawal, tens of billions of dollars of military equipment and property were abandoned in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. American taxpayers deserve answers. I joined @RepAndyBarr in requesting @DeptofDefense's overdue report 👇👇👇 Link to image”

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 01/17/2022: Tweet – “I joined @barrforcongress in demanding answers from Joe Biden on his disastrous and deadly withdrawal from Afghanistan. The Biden Administration must share a full and accurate count on military weapons left in the hands of terrorists. Exclusive -- GOP to DOD: Where's Update on Equipment in Afghanistan? | breitbart.com”

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 01/17/2022: GETTR Post – “I joined Rep. Andy Barr in demanding answers from Joe Biden on his disastrous and deadly withdrawal from Afghanistan. The Biden Administration must share a full and accurate count on military weapons left in the hands of terrorists. Exclusive -- GOP to DOD: Where's Update on Equipment in Afghanistan? | breitbart.com”

Warner (D-VA) 01/18/2022: Retweet of @USAmbUN – “This morning, I'm proud to mark #MLKDay of Service by volunteering alongside @KrishVignarajah and @MarkWarner at @pelcalexandria in Alexandria, doing incredible work to welcome our newly-arrived Afghan allies and other refugees. Link to image”