Members on the Record (Automated) for Fri February 11, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Omar (D-MN-5) 02/10/2022: Retweet of @mehdirhasan – “Me: “Is it antisemitic to say things like ‘Jews control the media, Jews control Congress, Jews have divided loyalties?'” Trump's Ambassador to Israel:"Sure." Me: "So when Donald Trump says that, doesn't that make him antisemitic?" Watch the full exchange: Link to video”

Scott (R-FL) 02/10/2022: Tweet – “This is great news and is a direct result of the historic Abraham Accords brokered by President Trump. Link to quoted tweetAn Israeli Navy officer will be permanently stationed in Bahrain, in what is the first time an IDF officer is set to be stationed in any Arab state. #Israel | #Bahrain | #Navy (Israeli Navy officer to be permanently stationed in Bahrain - report)”

Womack (R-AR-3) 02/10/2022: Tweet – “With growing turmoil in the Middle East, it's crucial the US-Israel relationship is strong and security-focused. Specific defense capabilities vital to American troops and the Iron Dome system are produced in Arkansas. Appreciated insight into this state work from @RAFAELdefense. Link to image”

Apartheid

Bowman (D-NY-16) 02/11/2022: Tweet – “32 years ago today, Nelson Mandela was freed from prison fighting for equality and an end to apartheid in South Africa. His radical pursuit of equality is a model for all, and the spirit we must harness when working for better conditions in America every day.”

Iran

Blackburn (R-TN) 02/10/2022: Tweet – “First, they attempted to implement illegal COVID vaccine mandates. Now, they think they can bypass Congress, and make a deal that allows Iran to develop nuclear weapons. Has the Biden administration read the Constitution lately?”

Blackburn (R-TN) 02/11/2022: Tweet – “We must not allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon.”

Cardin (D-MD) 02/10/2022: Retweet of @JDBalartMSNBC – “"Iran openly violated the terms of the nuclear agreement and we're now in a worse position," @SenatorCardin states. @jdbalart @MSNBC Link to video”

Cramer (R-ND) 02/10/2022: Tweet – “It's bad enough @POTUS is working with the largest state sponsor of terrorism to revive the atrocious Iran Nuclear Deal. The president is required to submit any Iran deal to Congress and we will block implementation of any deal not submitted. U.S. Republican senators vow to thwart any Iran deal if Biden skips congressional review... | reuters.com”

Cramer (R-ND) 02/10/2022: GETTR Post – “It's bad enough the Biden Administration is working with the largest state sponsor of terrorism to revive the atrocious Iran Nuclear Deal. The Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act requires the president to submit any Iran deal to Congress and we will block implementation of any deal not submitted.U.S. Republican senators vow to thwart any Iran deal if Biden skips congressional review | reuters.com”

Cruz (R-TX) 02/10/2022: Tweet – “Yeah, we'll see about that. Link to quoted tweetBiden Admin Won't Commit to Legally Mandated Congressional Review of New Iran Deal -- Biden poised to skirt Congress and break law to ink deal, GOP warns (Biden Admin Won't Commit to Legally Mandated Congressional Review of New Iran Deal | freebeacon.com)”

Green (R-TN-7) 02/10/2022: Tweet – “Our adversaries are seeing just how much Joe Biden will let them get away with. Wise up, Mr. President! Link to quoted tweetIran unveils long-range missile as Vienna nuclear talks resume (Iran unveils long-range missile as Vienna nuclear talks resume... | reut.rs) (Link to twitter.com)”

Hagedorn (R-MN-1) 02/10/2022: Retweet of @LibertyIranian – “On this #ThrowbackThursday, we want to say thank you again to @RepHagedorn for leading the charge on H.Res. 800 in November 2020 that ultimately garnered the support of 41 House Republicans! Why isn't @HouseForeign taking up this important bill? H.Res.800 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): Recognizing the two-year anniversary of the November 2019 massacre by the Islamic Republic of Iran and condemning the human rights violations by the Islamic Republic of Iran.   Link to image”

Hagerty (R-TN) 02/10/2022: Tweet – “I've sent a letter with 32 colleagues to @POTUS rebuking the Admin's negotiations for a new Iran nuclear deal. We are committed to using the full range of options & leverage available to US Senators to block implementation of any Iran Deal not submitted to congress for approval. Link to image”

Kelly (R-PA-16) 02/11/2022: Tweet – “Our nation needs a robust foreign policy that protects both ourselves and our allies. Whether it's China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, or others, we should take their advancements seriously. Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it.”

Levin (D-MI-9) 02/11/2022: Retweet of @WinWithoutWar – “Thank you, @RepAndyLevin, for advocating for diplomacy! The #IranDeal WORKED, and the US must do everything it can to return to it ASAP. Link to quoted tweet”

Meeks (D-NY-5) 02/10/2022: Tweet – “Today, Chairman @RepGregoryMeeks joined @MSNBC's Chuck Todd to discuss the urgent challenges faced by the United States in Ukraine and Iran 👇 Link to video”

Moore (R-UT-1) 02/11/2022: Retweet of @OrgIAC – “Tomorrow: Over 50 Bipartisan Members of Congress Will Address @OrgIAC Briefing on #Iran, on the anniversary of the 1979 revolution for freedom & a Democratic Republic. @HouseForeign @SpeakerPelosi @GOPLeader @VOAIran @SecBlinken #IranProtests Link to video”

Murphy (D-CT) 02/10/2022: Tweet – “Re “longer and stronger” - the Administration has consistently said is that we should first restart the nuclear deal so that we can then work to enact a “longer and stronger” deal on the nuclear program and Iran's other malevolent behavior. Link to quoted tweetYou may have a point @ChrisMurphyCT, but more interested in ur expressed sober assessment of where we are NOW on potential #Iran nuke deal than blame game. This will NOT be “longer & stronger” as promised. At best, it will be much worse than #JCPOA. Troubling. (Link to twitter.com)”

Murphy (D-CT) 02/10/2022: Tweet – “FYI. My piece today in Time Magazine. Link to quoted tweetSenator Chris Murphy: Trump's Iran failures left Biden with no choice but to make a deal (Trump's Iran Failures Left Biden With No Choice But to Make a Deal... | ti.me)”

Murphy (D-CT) 02/10/2022: Retweet of @TIMEPolitics – “Trump's Iran failures left Biden with no choice but to make a deal, Senator @ChrisMurphyCT writes for TIME Trump's Iran Failures Left Biden With No Choice But to Make a Deal... | time.com”

Murphy (D-CT) 02/11/2022: Retweet of @carlbildt – “There will be a heated debate in the 🇺🇸 if there is success in restoring the nuclear deal with 🇮🇷. Here knowledgeable @ChrisMurphyCT gives a rather devastating indictment of the failed Trump policies on 🇮🇷 and the nuclear deal. Link to video”

Risch (R-ID) 02/10/2022: Tweet – “As Iranian proxies continue to attack U.S. forces & interests, the Biden Admin is pursuing a return to a flawed nuclear deal that fails to fully address #Iran's malign activities. Any deal must be comprehensive. “Longer and stronger” should be more than just a catchphrase.”

Wicker (R-MS) 02/10/2022: Tweet – “As Iran gets closer and closer to having nuclear capabilities, the last thing this country needs is to reenter a failed agreement. I joined @SenHydeSmith @SenTedCruz in reminding @POTUS that Congress will have the power to block any new deal. Wicker, Hyde-Smith, Colleagues Pledge to Block Any Iran Deal Not Submitted to Congress for Approval... | wicker.senate.gov”

Egypt

Paul (R-KY) 02/11/2022: Retweet of @jackhunter74 – “"Officers used electric shocks on his genitals, head, and tongue,' @RandPaul wrote. 'Such torture would be unbearable for any man.' 'But Hamza was not a man. He was a 14-year-old boy at the time of his arrest,' Paul revealed." Why Rand Paul Wants to Block Billions in Weapons Sales to Egypt | based-politics.com”

Saudi Arabia

DeFazio (D-OR-4) 02/11/2022: Retweet of @HassanElTayyab – “On Monday, @RepJayapal & @RepPeterDeFazio announced that they will intro a new Yemen WPR. After a year of @JoeBiden's failed Yemen policy, Congress must pass this bill & end US complicity in Saudi Arabia's war on Yemen. See my latest in @RStatecraft. Lawmakers take action on Biden's failed Yemen policy - Responsible Statecraft”

Khanna (D-CA-17) 02/10/2022: Retweet of @democracynow – “The U.S. has failed Yemeni civilians, says Congressmember @RoKhanna. "We could ground the Saudi air force to a halt tomorrow if we stop supplying them with tires and parts. Instead, we continue to authorize arms sales to the Saudis." Link to video”

Khanna (D-CA-17) 02/10/2022: Retweet of @democracynow – “Rep. Ro Khanna: The U.S. Could End the Yemen War Tomorrow. It's Time to Stop Arming the Saudis Rep. Ro Khanna: The U.S. Could End the Yemen War Tomorrow. It's Time to Stop Arming the Saudis... | democracynow.org”

Iraq

Cruz (R-TX) 02/10/2022: Tweet – “😬 Link to quoted tweetBiden: "And there is no way we were ever going to unite Ukraine...I mean excuse me Iraq...Afghanistan." (Link to twitter.com)”

Cruz (R-TX) 02/10/2022: Tweet – “This man has the nuclear football. Link to quoted tweetBiden: "And there is no way we were ever going to unite Ukraine...I mean excuse me Iraq...Afghanistan." (Link to twitter.com)”

Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1) 02/11/2022: Twitter thread – “Meet this week's Hometown Hero, George Lindsey, @USArmy Veteran & current Commander of the Doylestown Disabled American Veterans organization. The Doylestown DAV was established in 1971 by 30 veterans who set out to support & empower local vets & their community as a whole. (1/5) Link to image After more than 2 decades, as members aged, the group saw a drastic change in their numbers. Determined to keep the organization & its important work alive, in ‘15, Commander Lindsey, an Iraq War vet, stepped up to serve once more to ensure the chapter's continued survival. (2/5) Through his tireless and inspirational leadership, the Doylestown DAV has exponentially grown and is continuing the tradition of its founders. Their mission is to ensure our hero veterans and their families can access all the benefits available to them. (3/5) Commander Lindsey and the Doylestown DAV work day-in & day-out to provide free, professional assistance, outreach programs, support for the transition from military to civilian life, & advocate for disabled veterans and their families at the local, state, & federal level. (4/5) They also support local organizations, including Toys for Tots, Wounded Warriors, & more. Commander Lindsey & the DAV have changed the lives of so many vets. Join me in thanking him for his continued service to our community, our country, & especially our veterans. (5/5)”

Massie (R-KY-4) 02/10/2022: Tweet – “Imagine the chaos that would ensue if he tried calling out bingo numbers at the nursing home. Link to quoted tweetBiden: "And there is no way we were ever going to unite Ukraine...I mean excuse me Iraq...Afghanistan." (Link to twitter.com)”

Meijer (R-MI-3) 02/10/2022: Twitter thread – “I read this report; it rang true with every conversation I had w/ DOD and State Dept officials prior to Aug 15, and what @sethmoulton and I saw on the ground at HKIA during evacuation. What the men and women did on the ground was awe-inspiring given their impossible mission (1/2) Link to quoted tweetAsked if the Army investigative report on problems with the Afghanistan evacuation rings true, Biden tells NBC, "No. No. That's not what I was told." Asked if he rejects the findings, based on sworn testimony from multiple commanders, Biden says, "Yes, I am. I'm rejecting them." President Biden has shown himself time and again absolutely incapable of taking responsibility for the manifest, proven, documented, self-evident failures of his administration. Beyond shameful he chooses to reject this comprehensive report and hasn't demanded resignations (2/2) Link to reply@RepMeijer @sethmoulton Does the bit about all the FSOs being drunk ring true? That particular detail seemed a bit suspect @NewDealHawk2 @sethmoulton I can't speak to that detail; my focus was on the pre-August 15 atmospherics/assumptions and the heroic efforts at HKIA. Link to reply@RepMeijer @sethmoulton Your party made it more difficult for siv's to be allowed. It was your party who put that process in place. It was your party that rejected our allies visas and made expediting them hard. Yes The Biden admin should have seen these issues and adjusted the process. @jartese @sethmoulton No admin has been good on SIVs; what matters is who is standing when the music stops. Here is what I wrote in 2013 when Obama was failing Iraqi SIVs: Unless Congress Acts Time is Out for Iraqi Allies Waiting on Visas... | thedailybeast.com”

Miller-Meeks (R-IA-2) 02/11/2022: Tweet – “There are no words…. Link to quoted tweetBiden: "And there is no way we were ever going to unite Ukraine...I mean excuse me Iraq...Afghanistan." (Link to twitter.com)”

Yemen

DeFazio (D-OR-4) 02/11/2022: Retweet of @RStatecraft – “NEW @HassanElTayyab: Finally a potentially new war powers resolution by @RepJayapal & @RepPeterDeFazio to stop American assistance in the 8-year Yemen war. Lawmakers take action on Biden's failed Yemen policy - Responsible Statecraft @PaulKawika @mattduss @SPMiles42 @_ElizabethRB @enfein”

DeFazio (D-OR-4) 02/11/2022: Retweet of @AnnelleSheline – “@RepJayapal & @RepPeterDeFazio announced that they will introduce a new Yemen War Powers Resolution This is a direly needed step to end America's ongoing complicity in the world's worst humanitarian crisis once & for all @HassanElTayyab for @RStatecraft Lawmakers take action on Biden's failed Yemen policy - Responsible Statecraft”

Murphy (D-CT) 02/10/2022: Retweet of @AnnelleSheline – “@ChrisMurphyCT: “[The terrorist designation would] shut down commercial food imports to Yemen. That is nothing that any member of Congress wants on their conscience & something I hope the administration doesn't want either." @AkbarSAhmed for @HuffPost The Hawks, Lobbyists And Dictator Who Are Pushing Joe Biden To Spark A Historic Famine In Yemen... | huffpost.com”

Risch (R-ID) 02/10/2022: Tweet – “I share concerns about the desperate humanitarian conditions in #Yemen. @PowerUSAID should target aid to those in need while @SecBlinken works with our partners to confront obstructionism by the #Houthis.”

Horn of Africa

Omar (D-MN-5) 02/11/2022: Tweet – “Today, we wrote a letter to the Biden Administration regarding the current ambiguous sanctions on Somalia, their utility and removal process. Our letter: Link to image”

Pakistan

Cardin (D-MD) 02/11/2022: Twitter thread – “Last month, a Pakistani court sentenced Aneeqa Ateeq to death over allegedly blasphemous messages sent over WhatsApp & Facebook. Freedom of opinion and expression is a human right. Pakistan should end its harsh blasphemy law and release all those imprisoned because of it. Read the full story here. Woman sentenced to death in Pakistan over ‘blasphemous' WhatsApp activity... | theguardian.com”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Crapo (R-ID) 02/10/2022: Tweet – “Anti-Semitic actions and behavior are wholly unacceptable. More antisemitic graffiti found in Boise... | idahopress.com”

Crist (D-FL-13) 02/10/2022: Tweet – “Spent the morning at the Dania Beach Holocaust Documentation and Education Center reflecting on what the Jewish people went through over 75 years ago. The recent acts of antisemitism in our state will not be tolerated. We stand united, Florida. Link to image”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 02/11/2022: Tweet – “LR @RepMcCaul "I am very concerned by the anti-Semitic Lukov March set to take place this weekend. I urge the Bulgarian government to take every appropriate step to protect the Jewish community. We must continue to fight anti-Semitism in all its forms." Bulgarian Ruling Party Condemns Controversial Far-right March... | balkaninsight.com”

Risch (R-ID) 02/10/2022: Retweet of @MikeCrapo – “Anti-Semitic actions and behavior are wholly unacceptable. More antisemitic graffiti found in Boise... | idahopress.com”

Thompson (D-MS-2) 02/10/2022: Retweet of @HomelandDems – “JUST IN: Following the recent spate of threats to HBCUs, Black churches, & synagogues, Chairman @BennieGThompson and @HomelandDems, urge House Appropriators for additional funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program. More: Homeland Democrats Request Additional Funding to Protect Nonprofits Amid Increasing Threats, Including Houses of Worship and HBCUs... | bit.ly   Link to image”

Afghanistan

Blackburn (R-TN) 02/10/2022: Tweet – “New reports confirm the Biden administration was vastly unprepared to evacuate U.S. citizens and our allies from Afghanistan, despite having the advanced intel. Accountability must happen — starting with a public hearing.”

Cramer (R-ND) 02/11/2022: Tweet – “We need to be strong, but we also need to be generous. My interview with @LauraTrevelyan on @BBCWorld on thousands of people suffering at the hands of the Taliban. It's a stark reminder of the humanitarian impact of @POTUS' disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. Link to video”

Cramer (R-ND) 02/11/2022: GETTR Post – “During my BBC News interview with Laura Trevelyan, we discussed the situation in Afghanistan. Thousands of people are suffering at the hands of the Taliban and it's a stark reminder the consequences of President Biden's failed Afghanistan withdrawal are more than just military based, they are humanitarian as well. When you're dealing with corruption at the very top, it's never certain whether the United States' humanitarian aid is getting to the people who need it. We need to be strong, but we also need to be generous.”

Cruz (R-TX) 02/10/2022: Tweet – “Delusional. Link to quoted tweetOn NBC, Biden repeatedly dismisses the Army's report about the disastrous U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan -- Holt: "Are you rejecting the conclusions or the accounts...in this Army report?" Biden: "Yes, I am." Holt: "So they're not true?" Biden: "I'm rejecting them." (Link to twitter.com)”

Cruz (R-TX) 02/10/2022: Retweet of @bennyjohnson – “NBC: A “Damning” new report blames the Biden administration for the Afghanistan disaster. Link to video”

Cruz (R-TX) 02/11/2022: Retweet of @hughhewitt – “7.5% inflation, Putin menacing Ukraine, 1000s abandoned in Afghanistan, #GenocideGames repulsing America and kids still in useless, harmful masks in schools and @SenSchumer is prioritizing…dope. Link to quoted tweet”

Duncan (R-SC-3) 02/11/2022: Tweet – “From Afghanistan and the southern border crisis to skyrocketing inflation and draconian mandates, it is no surprise over half of the country says they approve of “nothing” President Biden has done (per CNN). Link to image”

Garcia (R-CA-25) 02/11/2022: Tweet – “The @POTUS Admin & the @StateDept put our U.S. military officials and personnel in a horrible position in the midst of the failed 8/31 withdrawal that unnecessarily took the lives of 13 precious U.S. servicemembers. They need to be held accountable. Documents detail U.S. military's frustration with White House, diplomats over Afghanistan evacuation... | washingtonpost.com”

Gosar (R-AZ-4) 02/10/2022: Retweet of @courrielche – “Just a reminder that the media couldn't stop saying Trump put "kids in cages" yet could care less that Biden killed innocent Afghan kids with a drone strike. If that's not satanic, I don't know what is.”

Hartzler (R-MO-4) 02/11/2022: Tweet – “Biden stranded Americans in Afghanistan. Now the Taliban is holding one of them in custody. Total incompetence by the Biden administration. Link to quoted tweetThe Taliban are holding one American and several U.K. citizens in custody, people familiar with the situation say (Taliban Are Holding Westerners in Afghanistan, Including One American - WSJ)”

Hawley (R-MO) 02/10/2022: Tweet – ““What we learn [about the Afghanistan withdrawal] is entirely from leaked reports, second-hand sources. The public having been shut out, having been denied access…” Sen. Hawley tears into the Biden Admin for their lack of accountability on the botched Afghanistan withdrawal Link to video”

Hawley (R-MO) 02/10/2022: Retweet of @townhallcom – “"The only answers we can get are from leaked reports in the press. Why has this body not done its job to conduct rigorous and serious oversight hearings in public for the American people to see?" @HawleyMO demands accountability & transparency on Biden's disaster in Afghanistan. Link to video”

Hawley (R-MO) 02/10/2022: Tweet – “Senator Hawley Scorches Biden Administration's Lack of Accountability on Afghanistan, Objects to DoD Nominees Senator Hawley Scorches Biden Administration's Lack of Accountability on Afghanistan, Objects to DoD Nominees... | hawley.senate.gov”

Hawley (R-MO) 02/11/2022: Tweet – ““And what accountability has there been in this time? Who has been relieved of duty? Who has been shown the door? What have we learned? The answer is, there's been no accountability” said Senator Hawley on Afghanistan withdrawal. Senator Hawley Scorches Biden Administration's Lack of Accountability on Afghanistan, Objects to DoD Nominees... | hawley.senate.gov”

Hawley (R-MO) 02/10/2022: Retweet of @townhallcom – “"The only answers we can get are from leaked reports in the press. Why has this body not done its job to conduct rigorous and serious oversight hearings in public for the American people to see?" @HawleyMO demands accountability & transparency on Biden's disaster in Afghanistan. Link to video”

Hawley (R-MO) 02/10/2022: Tweet – “Joe Biden tonight DENYING the facts laid out in a 2000 page Army report on the collapse of Afghanistan - and the White House's total lack of preparation. It is time Senate Democrats stopped the whitewash and held hearings. In public. Now. Jill Biden helped gum up the Afghanistan evacuation effort, Navy admiral claims in report... | foxnews.com”

Hawley (R-MO) 02/11/2022: Tweet – “Joe Biden denying the sworn testimony of his commanders in Afghanistan. The Senate must stop looking the other way and hold public hearings to get the truth Link to quoted tweetAsked if the Army investigative report on problems with the Afghanistan evacuation rings true, Biden tells NBC, "No. No. That's not what I was told." Asked if he rejects the findings, based on sworn testimony from multiple commanders, Biden says, "Yes, I am. I'm rejecting them."”

Inhofe (R-OK) 02/11/2022: Tweet – “I hope and pray the Biden administration is doing more to ensure Americans can get out of Ukraine than they did in Afghanistan. Link to quoted tweetBiden just told Putin he has no plans to evacuate Americans. Anyone else getting Afghanistan deja vu? (‘World War': Biden Rules Out Sending Troops To Evacuate Americans In Ukraine If Russia Invades... | dailycaller.com)”

Long (R-MO-7) 02/11/2022: Retweet of @HawleyMO – “Joe Biden tonight DENYING the facts laid out in a 2000 page Army report on the collapse of Afghanistan - and the White House's total lack of preparation. It is time Senate Democrats stopped the whitewash and held hearings. In public. Now. Jill Biden helped gum up the Afghanistan evacuation effort, Navy admiral claims in report... | foxnews.com”

Malinowski (D-NJ-7) 02/11/2022: Tweet – “A few weeks ago, @RepJasonCrow, @RepMeijer and I urged President Biden to take exactly this step - to use at least some of Afghanistan's frozen assets to help the suffering Afghan people. I applaud the president for doing it, and hope help comes quickly. Spurning Demand by the Taliban, Biden Moves to Split $7 Billion in Frozen Afghan Funds... | nytimes.com”

Mast (R-FL-18) 02/11/2022: Tweet – “Biden left Americans behind enemy lines so that he could throw a celebration on 9/11. He literally played politics with their lives. Action is needed to get these people home to their families. In the meantime, please pray for their safety. Taliban Are Holding Westerners in Afghanistan, Including One American... | wsj.com”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 02/11/2022: Twitter thread – “LR @RepMcCaul "@POTUS can 'reject' the findings in the @DeptofDefense report that highlights the numerous and significant mistakes made by him and many of his top advisors in the #Afghanistan withdrawal, but that doesn't make them untrue. Link to quoted tweetAsked if the Army investigative report on problems with the Afghanistan evacuation rings true, Biden tells NBC, "No. No. That's not what I was told." Asked if he rejects the findings, based on sworn testimony from multiple commanders, Biden says, "Yes, I am. I'm rejecting them." "And @POTUS once again repeated the lie that he was told we would have had to 'significantly increase' the number of U.S. troops in the country to maintain a presence in the country. His top military advisors have testified to the contrary. "It is crystal clear @POTUS and his team wasted months after he announced the complete withdrawal, refusing to take the necessary steps to properly prepare for the fallout of his decision. "This tone-deaf dismissal of what was one of his biggest foreign policy blunders reiterates @POTUS @JoeBiden is without remorse for the chaotic and deadly withdrawal, or for the abandonment of hundreds of Americans and tens of thousands of our Afghan partners. "It's shameful and will remain a moral stain on @POTUS @JoeBiden's presidency." Committee Republicans will be releasing our interim investigative report into the Biden administration's withdrawal next month.”

Meijer (R-MI-3) 02/10/2022: Twitter thread – “Had read quotes but here's full interview where Biden shamefully dismisses painful reality of Afghan catastrophe Q: “I just want to clarify, are you rejecting conclusions or accounts in this Army report?” Biden: “Yes I am.” Q: “So they are not true?” Biden: “I'm rejecting them.” Link to video   Link to quoted tweetAmong the findings that @POTUS is rejecting: that US Marines and soldiers had to watch women and children be crushed by a surging crowd at an indefensible position (Marines describe impossible situation before Kabul airport attack | taskandpurpose.com) (Link to twitter.com)   Link to video”

Meijer (R-MI-3) 02/11/2022: In reply to TweetOn NBC, Biden repeatedly dismisses the Army's report about the disastrous U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan -- Holt: "Are you rejecting the conclusions or the accounts...in this Army report?" Biden: "Yes, I am." Holt: "So they're not true?" Biden: "I'm rejecting them." (Link to twitter.com) – “@CurtisHouck The only non-profane thing I can say is he has impressive message discipline on “defending the *concept* of withdrawal” (objectively defensible, to which I agree) versus “defending the *execution* of the withdrawal” (objectively indefensible, which still boils my blood).”

Meijer (R-MI-3) 02/11/2022: In reply to TweetPeter Meijer changed his cover photo to a scene from a Tom Hanks film about Afghanistan. It's the last scene of the film where all the other members of Congress in the room don't give a shit about Afghanistan. I've rated this troll an A. (Link to twitter.com) – “@MattOrtega cc @WHCOS Link to reply@RepMeijer @WHCOS Can you guesstimate how much time you spend at night searching your name? Round to the nearest hour. @MattOrtega @WHCOS Eh, in hours 0? (maybe 10min?). Just light curiosity if this would get noticed by some of the bots tracking profile or header changes.”

Meijer (R-MI-3) 02/11/2022: Retweet of @BBCYaldaHakim – “The million Afghan children starving to death - I speak to @samanthahawley about the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan The million Afghan children starving to death - ABC News Daily - ABC Radio”

Steube (R-FL-17) 02/11/2022: Tweet – “You name it, we left it in Afghanistan. Not only did we leave Americans behind, but we left over $80 billion of equipment. If you see the leader of the free world do that with a terrorist organization, it emboldens our enemies like Russia and China to make their own moves. Link to video”

Steube (R-FL-17) 02/11/2022: GETTR Post – “You name it, we left it in Afghanistan. Not only did we leave Americans behind, but we left over $80 billion of equipment. If you see the leader of the free world do that with a terrorist organization, it emboldens our enemies like Russia and China to make their own moves.”

Stewart (R-UT-2) 02/11/2022: Tweet – “This is a stunning display of denial. President Biden did not just allow the Afghanistan crisis - he constructed it. There's no excuse for the historic level of incompetence he demonstrated then, and there's no excuse for refusing responsibility as commander-in-chief now. Link to quoted tweetBiden says he rejects the damning findings of the Army investigative report which blamed the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan on his Administration. (Link to twitter.com)”

Young (R-IN) 02/10/2022: Tweet – “ICYMI: The Biden-Harris Administration's botched withdrawal from Afghanistan left behind a massive humanitarian crisis. Watch my opening remarks below from yesterday's @SenateForeign hearing. Link to video”