Members on the Record (Automated) for Tue February 08, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Burchett (R-TN-2) 02/08/2022: Tweet – “I applaud Israel and Bahrain for taking serious steps toward achieving peace in the Middle East. By signing a security cooperation agreement, these nations can strengthen their defenses against bad actors and work on bringing stability to the region. Israel defence minister visits U.S. Navy base in Bahrain... | reuters.com”

Burgess (R-TX-26) 02/07/2022: Tweet – “A year after the signing of the #AbrahamAccords, Israel and Bahrain have signed a historic security and defense agreement. This is a great step towards maintaining peace and stability in the region.”

Cruz (R-TX) 02/08/2022: Retweet of @Algemeiner – “A group of 33 Republican senators, led by Sen. Ted Cruz, warned President Biden on Monday that they would work to thwart implementation of any new Iran nuclear agreement if his government did not allow Congress to review and vote on its terms. US Republican Senators Vow to Thwart Any Iran Deal if Biden Skips Congressional Review | Jewish & Israel News Algemeiner.com”

Fulcher (R-ID-1) 02/08/2022: Tweet – “Proud to be an original co-sponsor on H.Res.881, which denounces the heinous terrorist attack on Congregation Beth Israel in Texas, and reaffirms our commitment to combat hate, bigotry, antisemitism, and violence against Jewish Americans. Read more: Text - H.Res.881 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): Condemning the heinous terrorist attack on Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, on January 15, 2022.   Link to image”

Garcia (R-CA-25) 02/07/2022: Tweet – “The Biden policy of appeasement and cooperation has only enabled China and failed us. We shouldn't encourage China. We need a holistic boycott, divestment and sanctions plan ASAP. Link to image”

Greene (R-GA-14) 02/07/2022: Tweet – “.@Ilhan and @RepRashida you both cosponsored the #GlobalRespectAct. Did you realize your bill will lead to sanctions on your friends in Hamas? Link to image”

Hagerty (R-TN) 02/07/2022: Tweet – “Biden's refused to take action against the sharp rise in Iranian oil exports since he took office. My colleagues & I wrote to him demanding he enforce mandatory sanctions against the growing fleet of oil tankers selling Iranian oil & entities purchasing it.Enforce sanctions on Iranian oil tankers - Senate Republicans to Biden - The Jerusalem Post”

Hartzler (R-MO-4) 02/08/2022: Retweet of @tperkins – “"You shall speak all that I command you. And Aaron your brother shall tell Pharaoh to send the children of Israel out of his land. Exodus 7:2 Moses' power & authority were in the words of God, so it is with us. For those who follow Jesus, the Bible informs and directs our lives”

Omar (D-MN-5) 02/07/2022: Retweet of @rafaelshimunov – “An incredible update from @AbbyMartin on her winning lawsuit against having to sign a pro Israel pledge targeting her free speech and how the Israel lobby and Georgia politicians responded. Link to quoted tweet”

Pfluger (R-TX-11) 02/08/2022: Tweet – “Honored to hear from Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker of Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville in his first testimony before Congress. His heroism and emergency training helped save his life and the lives of his congregants. Tune in to @HomelandGOP: Nonprofit Security Grant Program & Protecting Houses of Worship: View from American Jewish Community... | youtube.com”

Suozzi (D-NY-3) 02/07/2022: Tweet – “Outraged by 3 acts of violent anti-Semitism in Williamsburg over 24 hours. Enough! Those who perpetrated the crimes must be brought to justice. We need a governor who will do something about the increase in violent crimes. When I'm governor, I will. New York police's hate crimes unit investigating 2 alleged assaults against Jews... | timesofisrael.com”

Iran

Barrasso (R-WY) 02/08/2022: Retweet of @SenTedCruz – “I sent a letter to Joe Biden, joined by 32 of my Republican colleagues, saying very simply: The President is required to submit any Iran deal to Congress and we will block implementation of any deal not submitted. Link to image”

Cheney (R-WY-0) 02/07/2022: Tweet – “Iran's pursuit of a nuclear weapon is a clear and present danger. Returning to the failed JCPOA or seeking an even weaker deal would be a disaster. Opinion | Rushing to a Weaker Iran Deal”

Cruz (R-TX) 02/08/2022: Twitter thread – “I sent a letter to Joe Biden, joined by 32 of my Republican colleagues, saying very simply: The President is required to submit any Iran deal to Congress and we will block implementation of any deal not submitted. Link to image   Link to image”

Ernst (R-IA) 02/08/2022: Tweet – “The Biden administration must not bend to the demands of the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism.   ❌ Do not lift sanctions. ❌ Do not rejoin the failed Iran Nuclear Deal. Opinion | Rushing to a Weaker Iran Deal”

Fallon (R-TX-4) 02/07/2022: Tweet – “We should have left the negotiating table with Iran a long time ago.”

Fallon (R-TX-4) 02/08/2022: Tweet – “- Putin watched the failure in Afghanistan. - Xi Jinping is watching the Ukrainian Border. - Now, Biden wants to give billions to the Iranian regime. Our adversaries are more emboldened than they've been in years.”

Herrell (R-NM-2) 02/08/2022: Retweet of @LibertyIranian – “.@RichardGrenell: Big Tech Hypocritical for Allowing Iran Regime on Platforms "The Regime continues to have a variety of social media accounts spewing misinformation, violence, antisemitism, and homophobia" said Grenell. @newsmax @Bryan_E_Leib Ric Grenell: Big Tech Hypocritical for Allowing Iran Regime on Platforms | Newsmax.com”

Houlahan (D-PA-6) 02/08/2022: Tweet – “This morning, I attended a classified @houseforeign briefing on our efforts to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. With threats from malicious actors escalating around the world, taking proactive steps to limit nuclear proliferation is essential.”

Kennedy (R-LA) 02/08/2022: Tweet – “Pres. Biden needs to stand up to Iran, and he can start with honoring the commitments Congress already made to stop Tehran's march toward a nuclear weapon. Kennedy, Cruz tell Biden they will block any Iran nuclear agreement not submitted for Senate approval... | kennedy.senate.gov”

Markey (D-MA) 02/07/2022: Tweet – “President Biden is right to seek a return to the Iran Nuclear Deal. It is our best path forward to avoid a war with Iran and an Iranian nuclear weapon. Link to video”

Menendez (D-NJ) 02/08/2022: Retweet of @PostLive – “On Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 3:00 p.m. ET- Senate Foreign Relations Committee chair @SenatorMenendez joins @CapehartJ to discuss possible sanctions the Senate may impose on Russia, the threat posed by China and concerns over Iran's nuclear program. Register- 117th Congress: Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.)... | ow.ly   Link to image”

Murphy (D-CT) 02/07/2022: Retweet of @alexbward – “Genuine Q: What Iran deal would critics of the current model accept? If the answer is, essentially, “the wholesale change of Iran's natsec policy and stance,” then what's the evidence something like that is possible? Not partisan, but fact is we know deal worked; MP hasn't yet.”

Omar (D-MN-5) 02/07/2022: Retweet of @tparsi – “McKenzie says Iran is morally responsible for Houthi attacks conducted with Iranian weapons. I agree. Logically then, the US is also morally responsible for the 10,000s killed with US weapons, since the US sells +$60bn of weapons to the UAE and Saudi. U.S. looks to build on security guarantees to UAE after Houthi missile attacks... | washingtonpost.com”

Van Drew (R-NJ-2) 02/07/2022: Tweet – “Big Tech allows the Iranian Regime to spread antisemitism, misinformation, hate, and violence on their platforms. This is yet another example of the hypocrisy and lack of awareness from Big Tech. Link to quoted tweet.@RichardGrenell: Big Tech Hypocritical for Allowing Iran Regime on Platforms "The Regime continues to have a variety of social media accounts spewing misinformation, violence, antisemitism, and homophobia" said Grenell. @newsmax @Bryan_E_Leib (Ric Grenell: Big Tech Hypocritical for Allowing Iran Regime on Platforms | Newsmax.com)”

Saudi Arabia

DeFazio (D-OR-4) 02/07/2022: Retweet of @AnnelleSheline – “"Since 2015, the US has directly participated in this war w/o authorization from Congress Violations by Houthis do not justify enabling Saudi-led abuses against civilians" Thanks to @RepPeterDeFazio & @RepJayapal for intro'ing a War Powers Resolution! 🔥 Why We Intend to Pass a New Yemen War Powers Resolution | The Nation”

DeFazio (D-OR-4) 02/07/2022: Retweet of @USProgressives – “A year ago, @POTUS promised to end U.S. involvement in the Saudi war in Yemen. But the exact opposite has happened. The world's worst humanitarian crisis marches on, without authorization from Congress. @RepJayapal & @RepPeterDeFazio on what comes next: Why We Intend to Pass a New Yemen War Powers Resolution... | thenation.com”

DeFazio (D-OR-4) 02/08/2022: Retweet of @justfp – “🚨MAJOR YEMEN NEWS @RepPeterDeFazio @RepJayapal announce that they will introduce a Yemen War Powers Resolution. A #WPR is the only way to force an end to all US support for this nearly 7 year long Saudi/UAE war on Yemenis. @POTUS must support/commit to sign it into law! Link to quoted tweet”

Jayapal (D-WA-7) 02/07/2022: Retweet of @USProgressives – “A year ago, @POTUS promised to end U.S. involvement in the Saudi war in Yemen. But the exact opposite has happened. The world's worst humanitarian crisis marches on, without authorization from Congress. @RepJayapal & @RepPeterDeFazio on what comes next: Why We Intend to Pass a New Yemen War Powers Resolution... | thenation.com”

McCarthy (R-CA-23) 02/07/2022: Retweet of @HASCRepublicans – “According to press reports, the Biden-Harris Administration now plans to release al-Qahtani from Guantánamo Bay to Saudi Arabia. Letting a 9/11 hijacker walk free is an appalling capitulation to the far-left. ROGERS APPALLED BY REPORTS THAT BIDEN ADMIN WILL LET 9/11 HIJACKER WALK FREE... | republicans-armedservices.house.gov   Link to image”

Rogers (R-AL-3) 02/07/2022: Retweet of @HASCRepublicans – “According to press reports, the Biden-Harris Administration now plans to release al-Qahtani from Guantánamo Bay to Saudi Arabia. Letting a 9/11 hijacker walk free is an appalling capitulation to the far-left. ROGERS APPALLED BY REPORTS THAT BIDEN ADMIN WILL LET 9/11 HIJACKER WALK FREE... | republicans-armedservices.house.gov   Link to image”

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 02/07/2022: Tweet – “Joe Biden continues to show weakness on the world stage. This time, by planning to release a co-conspirator in the 9/11 hijacking. This is turning a blind eye to the horror the 9/11 hijackers reaped on the world, and especially New Yorkers. Stefanik Slams Biden's Plans to Release 9/11 Hijacker to Saudi Arabia... | stefanik.house.gov”

Tunisia

Meeks (D-NY-5) 02/07/2022: Tweet – “CM @RepGregoryMeeks: President Saied dissolving Tunisia's Supreme Judicial Council is another step backward for what was a developing democracy. Rule by decree must end, judicial independence be restored, parliament unfrozen & politicized detentions cease immediately. Link to quoted tweetTunisian President Kais Saied to dissolve the country's main legal body (Tunisia judges: Top legal body turns against president... | bit.ly)”

Risch (R-ID) 02/07/2022: Tweet – “I'm concerned by President Saied's attempt to disband #Tunisia's Superior Council of the Judiciary. This is just the latest in a series of anti-democratic moves by Saied. The U.S. remains committed to working w/ the Tunisian people to support a free & independent judiciary.”

Yemen

DeFazio (D-OR-4) 02/07/2022: Tweet – “It's time for U.S. complicity in the horrific war in Yemen to end. I and @RepJayapal are calling for an end to unauthorized U.S. involvement in this war. If the administration refuses to act, Congress can force them to. Why We Intend to Pass a New Yemen War Powers Resolution... | thenation.com”

DeFazio (D-OR-4) 02/07/2022: Retweet of @QuincyInst – “"Our aim is clear: To reassert Congress's constitutional war powers authority, terminate unauthorized US involvement in this endless war, reinvigorate diplomatic efforts, and ease this devastating humanitarian disaster." 👏👏👏@RepJayapal @RepPeterDeFazio Why We Intend to Pass a New Yemen War Powers Resolution | The Nation”

DeFazio (D-OR-4) 02/07/2022: Retweet of @thenation – “Why We Intend to Pass a New Yemen War Powers Resolution Why We Intend to Pass a New Yemen War Powers Resolution | The Nation”

DeFazio (D-OR-4) 02/07/2022: Retweet of @RepJayapal – “For too long, the US has indirectly supported war in Yemen. It's time for our complicity to end. That's exactly what @RepPeterDeFazio and I are working towards 👇🏾 Why We Intend to Pass a New Yemen War Powers Resolution... | thenation.com”

DeFazio (D-OR-4) 02/07/2022: Retweet of @FCNL – “"We will not sit by as the Constitution is ignored and the Yemeni people suffer seven years into this unauthorized war. If the administration refuses to act, Congress will force them to." - @RepJayapal and @RepPeterDeFazio 🔥🔥🔥 Why We Intend to Pass a New Yemen War Powers Resolution | The Nation”

DeFazio (D-OR-4) 02/07/2022: Retweet of @codepink – “Thank you, @RepJayapal and @RepPeterDeFazio, for pledging to pass a War Powers Resolution for Yemen. 👏🏾👏🏼👏🏿👏🏻👏🏽 Why We Intend to Pass a New Yemen War Powers Resolution | The Nation”

Jayapal (D-WA-7) 02/07/2022: Tweet – “For too long, the US has indirectly supported war in Yemen. It's time for our complicity to end. That's exactly what @RepPeterDeFazio and I are working towards 👇🏾 Why We Intend to Pass a New Yemen War Powers Resolution... | thenation.com”

Horn of Africa

Sherman (D-CA-30) 02/07/2022: Tweet – “Today I cosponsored & submitted an amendment to expand my friend @Malinowski 's HR 6600 which holds Ethiopia accountable for abuses in #Tigray. My amdt. conditions sanctions relief on the Ethiopian govt allowing aid into Tigray & ending ethnically-based detentions of Tigrayans. Link to quoted tweetAU attention needed: Despite recently allowing limited humanitarian supplies to enter Tigray by air, the Ethiopian government has for 7 months maintained an effective siege on the region, preventing millions from accessing food, medicine, cash, and fuel. (African Union: Focus on Rights, Justice at Summit... | hrw.org) (Link to twitter.com)”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Casten (D-IL-6) 02/08/2022: Twitter thread – “This exchange makes it so clear why we need an anti-Semitism envoy and why @deborahlipstadt is the right person for the job. And why no one can do that job well without making certain powerful people uncomfortable. Link to quoted tweetSome fireworks at SFRC hearing with Biden's nominee to serve as anti-Semitism envoy, Deborah Lipstadt. Sen. Johnson accuses her of “malicious poison” by calling his BLM/Jan. 6 comments white supremacy “You don't know me...Why would you go on social media & make those charges?” James Baldwin explained the issue as well as anyone 60 years ago. A Talk to Teachers - Zinn Education Project   Link to image”

Frankel (D-FL-21) 02/08/2022: Tweet – “Follow along LIVE as the Senate hopefully confirms Holocaust historian, Dr. @deborahlipstadt as the Special Envoy to Monitor & Combat Antisemitism. This Ambassador position is a necessary step to confront rising antisemitism. Link to quoted tweetTUNE IN as #SFRC convenes a full Committee hearing to consider various nominees for critical national security positions including Dr. Deborah E. Lipstadt to be Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism. Stream testimony live here: (Home | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations) (Link to twitter.com)”

Green (D-TX-9) 02/08/2022: Tweet – ““Those who tolerate bigotry perpetuate it.” LIVE: Nonprofit Security Grant Program & Protecting Houses of Worship: View from American Jewish Community... | youtu.be   Link to quoted tweetSTARTING NOW: Subcommittee Chairs @RepValDemings & @RepSlotkin are hosting a hearing, “The Nonprofit Security Grant Program and Protecting Houses of Worship: A View from the American Jewish Community” To view the hearing, click here: (The Nonprofit Security Grant Program and Protecting Houses of Worship: A View from the American Jewish Community... | bit.ly)”

Menendez (D-NJ) 02/08/2022: Tweet – “TUNE IN as #SFRC convenes a full Committee hearing to consider various nominees for critical national security positions including Dr. Deborah E. Lipstadt to be Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism. Stream testimony live here: Home | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations   Link to image”

Portman (R-OH) 02/07/2022: Tweet – “In a recent @FOXNews op-ed I wrote with @SenatorHassan, we urge Congress to pass our bipartisan Pray Safe Act to ensure houses of worship who face threats of violence & terror have the info & resources they need to protect their congregations. No more Texas synagogue attacks – pass bipartisan Pray Safe Act... | foxnews.com”

Rice (D-NY-4) 02/08/2022: Retweet of @HomelandDems – “STARTING NOW: Subcommittee Chairs @RepValDemings & @RepSlotkin are hosting a hearing, “The Nonprofit Security Grant Program and Protecting Houses of Worship: A View from the American Jewish Community” To view the hearing, click here: The Nonprofit Security Grant Program and Protecting Houses of Worship: A View from the American Jewish Community... | bit.ly”

Schneider (D-IL-10) 02/08/2022: Tweet – “At her confirmation hearing, @DeborahLipstadt is demonstrating what I already knew: she is deeply qualified to lead our government's efforts to combat antisemitism as violence (physical & verbal) targeting Jews is rising around the world. She will make a fine Ambassador-at-large.”

Schumer (D-NY) 02/07/2022: Tweet – “Intolerance and violence like this has no place in New York or anywhere else, and it must be confronted and overcome. I will continue to work with organizations like @UnitedJewish to keep the community safe. Link to quoted tweetI am angry & heartbroken by two more anti-Semitic, violent incidents in our community over Shabbos. A man was violently struck upside the head in Bed Stuy by Marcy & Myrtle. Swastikas & other graffiti were spray painted on yeshiva school bus in Williamsburg by Division & Rodney. (Link to twitter.com)”

Schumer (D-NY) 02/07/2022: Retweet of @UnitedJewish – “Thank you Senator for your strong commitment to keep the community safe. Two weeks ago we joined you calling for increased federal Non-profit security grants funding for institutions. These attacks are a sad demonstration why additional assistance is urgent to deter hate attacks Link to quoted tweet”

Thompson (D-MS-2) 02/08/2022: Retweet of @HomelandDems – “STARTING NOW: Subcommittee Chairs @RepValDemings & @RepSlotkin are hosting a hearing, “The Nonprofit Security Grant Program and Protecting Houses of Worship: A View from the American Jewish Community” To view the hearing, click here: The Nonprofit Security Grant Program and Protecting Houses of Worship: A View from the American Jewish Community... | bit.ly”

Trahan (D-MA-3) 02/08/2022: Tweet – “With rising threats of anti-Semitic violence, we must act to ensure that all Americans can gather, live & pray in peace. Last week, I was proud to support increased funding for @FEMA's Nonprofit Security Grant Program to protect houses of worship everywhere. Link to quoted tweetToday @RepJohnKatko and I are leading 174 Dem and GOP members demanding increased funding to protect synagogues and other houses of worship from growing threats. (Link to twitter.com)”

Zeldin (R-NY-1) 02/07/2022: Tweet – “Another senseless attack on everyday NYers. Violent antisemitic & Anti-Asian hate crimes in particular have skyrocketed, & are showing no signs of slowing down. I'm running for Governor to reverse the attacks on our safety & end the pro-criminal policies of the Dems in charge. Link to quoted tweetMan in traditional Jewish garb randomly attacked in Brooklyn (Man in traditional Jewish garb randomly attacked in Brooklyn... | trib.al) (Link to twitter.com)”

Afghanistan

Bacon (R-NE-2) 02/08/2022: Retweet of @RepYoungKim – “President Biden again said he owed “no apologies” for the aftermath of withdrawing U.S. troops from Afghanistan. Americans & our allies beg to differ. Americans & Afghans who fought alongside U.S. troops remain stranded. We must hold the Biden administration accountable.”

Budd (R-NC-13) 02/08/2022: Tweet – “Joe Biden continues to show his weakness on the world stage. First, we saw it in Afghanistan and now we are seeing it in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Listen to what I had to say this morning on Newsmax! #ncsen #ncpol Link to video”

Fallon (R-TX-4) 02/08/2022: Tweet – “👇👇👇 Link to quoted tweetI urge all Americans to read this important report by @SenateForeign @SenatorRisch on the Administration's failures in evacuating US citizens and our partners from Afghanistan. (Link to PDF | foreign.senate.gov)”

Fallon (R-TX-4) 02/08/2022: Tweet – “This Administration was unprepared and the consequence was American lives. Someone needs to be held accountable for this disaster. Documents detail U.S. military's frustration with White House, diplomats over Afghanistan evacuation... | washingtonpost.com”

Hawley (R-MO) 02/08/2022: Twitter thread – “A secret Army report shows Joe Biden & the White House utterly unprepared for and derelict in the withdrawal from Afghanistan - but Senate Democrats still refuse to hold oversight hearings. Only “closed door” briefings, away from the public. It's pathetic Documents detail U.S. military's frustration with White House, diplomats over Afghanistan evacuation... | washingtonpost.com The Democrats' willful coverup of what happened in Afghanistan is indefensible. There must be full, OPEN hearings before the Armed Services Committee with Austin, Blinken, and the generals. No more hiding. We can start by asking questions on this latest report”

Jordan (R-OH-4) 02/07/2022: Tweet – “Think Ukraine could use the equipment Joe Biden left behind in Afghanistan?”

Jordan (R-OH-4) 02/07/2022: GETTR Post – “Think Ukraine could use the equipment Joe Biden left behind in Afghanistan?”

Kim (R-CA-39) 02/08/2022: Tweet – “President Biden again said he owed “no apologies” for the aftermath of withdrawing U.S. troops from Afghanistan. Americans & our allies beg to differ. Americans & Afghans who fought alongside U.S. troops remain stranded. We must hold the Biden administration accountable.”

McCollum (D-MN-4) 02/07/2022: Tweet – “Welcome back to members of the @MNNationalGuard Task Force 1-194 who were deployed in the Middle East. Thanks for your service to our nation, especially during a tenuous time after the Afghanistan withdrawal. Last of National Guard Task Force 1-194 return to Minnesota – Twin Cities | twincities.com   Link to quoted tweetFriends & family welcomed home Soldiers with the 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 194th Armor Regiment on Feb. 2, 2022, after 9 months deployed overseas. The battalion executed missions at 12 locations in nine different countries across the Middle East, Southwest Asia, & Africa. (Link to twitter.com)”

Meijer (R-MI-3) 02/08/2022: Retweet of @DenisonBe – “This quote sums up the entire Afghanistan mission over the twenty years. Consistently from first invasion to evacuation, there was an inability to determine which indicators to watch about what is happening on the ground. Link to quoted tweet”

Risch (R-ID) 02/07/2022: Tweet – “Last week, my report on the Biden Administration's disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan revealed nearly 9,000 Americans were left behind — far more than the White House claimed.   This is a failure of duty & the US will have to deal with the fallout for years to come. Link to quoted tweetSenate GOP report knocks Biden administration over Afghanistan evacuation planning (Senate GOP report knocks Biden administration over Afghanistan... | hill.cm) (Link to twitter.com)”

Risch (R-ID) 02/07/2022: Retweet of @RepJoeWilson – “I urge all Americans to read this important report by @SenateForeign @SenatorRisch on the Administration's failures in evacuating US citizens and our partners from Afghanistan. Link to PDF | foreign.senate.gov”

Risch (R-ID) 02/08/2022: Tweet – “The Army's report on the #Afghanistan withdrawal reinforces the findings outlined in my report – as more information trickles out, it's clear the admin failed to heed intelligence warnings & discounted reports from the ground on the deteriorating situation.U.S. Senate: 404 Error Page... | foreign.senate.gov”

Scott (R-SC) 02/07/2022: Tweet – “Biden's withdrawal from Afghanistan was a deadly disaster. Now, we're on the brink of another foreign policy disaster in Ukraine. Americans have had enough of looking weak on the world stage.”

Smith (R-MO-8) 02/07/2022: Twitter thread – “Today is the day when @POTUS is required by law to submit his budget to Congress. He missed it – just like last year. My colleagues and I sent a letter to the WH demanding answers for how the President's budget will address the crises he has created for the American people. Link to image President Biden's FY23 budget must get serious about the highest inflation in 40 years. @USCBO found that inflation in rural areas was 130% of urban areas. It's harder for rural Americans to pay the price for Democrats' reckless spending. Link to image Former Obama economic advisor Larry Summers repeatedly warned Democrats reckless spending would ignite inflation. What's the Democrats' solution to the inflation crisis? A $5 trillion spending bill they want Americans to believe is the cure for inflation. Link to image Given Congress has already enacted $6 trillion in COVID spending, will the President's FY 2023 budget include a request for yet more billions of dollars for so-called 'COVID-19 relief'? Link to image The Biden Admin has refused to commit to prohibiting U.S. funding for projects at the Wuhan Institute of Virology – even as China continues to stonewall efforts to discern the origin of COVID-19. The President should commit to block such funding in his FY23 budget. Link to image The President's FY23 budget must provide the resources & policies needed to secure the border. Biden's last budget flatlined funding for the Department of Homeland Security. DHS has had to move money meant to pay Border Patrol agents to buy migrant child care items. Link to image On his first day in office, President Biden signed an executive order canceling construction of the border wall. Instead of securing the border, Biden is allowing $350M of unused border wall steel to rust away. Billions have been paid to contractors to babysit the steel. Link to image The President's FY23 budget should ensure that no taxpayer dollars flow to the Taliban. Given the Taliban's human rights record, no humanitarian aid from the UN can end up in the Taliban's pocket, including the $308M the U.S. has already sent to support the Afghan people. Link to image If President Biden's next budget is any reflection of his first year, his Admin will continue to value reckless spending, record high consumer prices, a defenseless border, and the largest expansion of the federal government in half a century.”

Steube (R-FL-17) 02/07/2022: Tweet – “The Biden Admin never learns. Gen. Milley's own estimate says Kyiv could fall in 48hrs. So why is the US sending $200 million in aid to Ukraine which the Russians will gladly seize? Seems like they already forgot the $80 billion of equipment we gave the Taliban after Kabul fell..”

Steube (R-FL-17) 02/07/2022: Retweet of @RepJoeWilson – “I urge all Americans to read this important report by @SenateForeign @SenatorRisch on the Administration's failures in evacuating US citizens and our partners from Afghanistan. Link to PDF | foreign.senate.gov”

Steube (R-FL-17) 02/07/2022: GETTR Post – “The Biden Admin never learns. Gen. Milley's own estimate says Kyiv could fall in 48hrs. So why is the US sending $200 million in aid to Ukraine which the Russians will gladly seize? Seems like they already forgot the $80 billion of equipment we gave the Taliban after Kabul fell... U.S.-Led Air Bridge of Weapons to Ukraine Seeks to Shore Up Kyiv's Ability to Resist Russia | wsj.com”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 02/08/2022: Tweet – “New documents show the Biden White House & State Department dithered instead of act on evacuating Americans and allies out of Afghanistan. They have blood on their hands due to their incompetence and indifference. Link to quoted tweetEXCLUSIVE: Documents obtained by the @washingtonpost detail deep frustration from senior U.S. military commanders with the White House and State Department during the chaotic, deadly evacuation from Afghanistan. (Documents detail U.S. military's frustration with White House, diplomats over Afghanistan evacuation... | washingtonpost.com)”

Wexton (D-VA-10) 02/07/2022: Tweet – “It's so wonderful to see members of our community coming together to support Afghan refugees as they resettle in the region. I'm pleased my office played a small role, helping cut through red tape and get the documents these families needed. War refugees: Afghan family resettles in Berryville... | winchesterstar.com”

Wilson (R-SC-2) 02/07/2022: Tweet – “I urge all Americans to read this important report by @SenateForeign @SenatorRisch on the Administration's failures in evacuating US citizens and our partners from Afghanistan. Link to PDF | foreign.senate.gov”