Members on the Record (Automated) for Mon February 14, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Graham (R-SC) 02/14/2022: Retweet of @IsraeliPM – “Prime Minister Naftali Bennett met this morning with US Senator @LindseyGrahamSC. The two discussed the threat posed by Iran as well as ways to strengthen the bilateral cooperation between Israel and the United States. Link to image”

Graham (R-SC) 02/14/2022: Retweet of @yairlapid – “Great to see my friend Senator @LindseyGrahamSC in Jerusalem this morning. Thank you, Senator, for your unwavering support for Israel's security and your enduring commitment to strengthening the US-Israel alliance 🇮🇱 🇺🇸 Link to image”

Graham (R-SC) 02/14/2022: Retweet of @naftalibennett – “Great seeing Senator @LindseyGrahamSC in Jerusalem this morning. Lindsey, thank you for being one of Israel's greatest friends — both in word and in deed! 🇮🇱🇺🇸 Link to image”

Graham (R-SC) 02/14/2022: Retweet of @gantzbe – “Pleasure sitting down with Senator @lindseygrahamSC together with Minister @FarkashOrit. Our meeting reflects the unparalleled, bipartisan U.S.-Israel bond. We discussed security challenges with a focus on Iran. We also discussed critical cooperation - from R&D to intel. Link to image”

Graham (R-SC) 02/14/2022: Retweet of @Jerusalem_Post – “"You have always been a true friend of #Israel," said Prime Minister @naftalibennett during a meeting with Republican Senator @LindseyGrahamSC on Monday. Bennett, Sen. Lindsey Graham discuss Iran, security challenges... | jpost.com”

Malinowski (D-NJ-7) 02/13/2022: Tweet – “Tom spent the morning in Springfield speaking with members of the Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael congregation. He answered questions on the situation in Ukraine and US-Israel relations. Thank you Rabbi Rubin for having him! Watch here ⬇️ Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael - World Wide Wrap | Facebook”

Iran

Hagerty (R-TN) 02/13/2022: Tweet – “My colleagues & I are committed to using the full range of options & leverage available to U.S. Senators to block implementation of any Iran Deal not submitted to Congress for approval by the Biden Administration. Cruz, Senate Republicans threaten to block any Iran nuclear agreement not submitted to Congress | Fox News”

Hagerty (R-TN) 02/13/2022: Tweet – “Tennessee Senators Blackburn and Hagerty Join Texas Senator Ted Cruz in Sending Letter to President Biden Regarding Iran Nuclear Deal | @TheTNStar Link to tennesseestar.com”

Miller-Meeks (R-IA-2) 02/14/2022: Tweet – “With record high inflation costing average person $276 more per month, violent crime in Dem cities increasing, border crises w fentanyl pouring in, botched Afghanistan withdrawal, Iran close to a nuclear weapon and Russia and China emboldened, why wouldn't they? Link to quoted tweetWith Biden's agenda hanging by a thread, Democrats question their leaders' (Schumer / Klain) strategy (Democrats question Schumer-Klain strategy to pass Biden agenda - Los Angeles Times)”

Steube (R-FL-17) 02/14/2022: Twitter thread – “The DoD's Inspector General report proves what we've known for too long—Iraq's federal police and MOI have been infiltrated by Iranian-backed militias. President Trump's NSC warned of this exact scenario and made efforts to cut off funding. With this report in hand, it's time Congress finally take action to defund any U.S. support going to Iraq's MOI and federal police forces. Our U.S. taxpayer dollars have no place in the hands of the Iranian regime. Pentagon Report: Iraq's Security Forces Overrun by Iranian-Backed Militants - Washington Free Beacon”

Steube (R-FL-17) 02/14/2022: GETTR Post – “The DoD's Inspector General report proves what we've known for too long—Iraq's federal police and MOI have been infiltrated by Iranian-backed militias. President Trump's NSC warned of this exact scenario and made efforts to cut off funding. With this report in hand, it's time Congress finally take action to defund any U.S. support going to Iraq's MOI and federal police forces. Our U.S. taxpayer dollars have no place in the hands of the Iranian regime. Pentagon Report: Iraq's Security Forces Overrun by Iranian-Backed Militants - Washington Free Beacon”

Saudi Arabia

DeFazio (D-OR-4) 02/14/2022: Retweet of @USProgressives – “"While the US may not be able to unilaterally end all fighting, we can stop supporting Saudi Arabia's brutal campaign in Yemen and exert leverage to compel them to lift their blockade. It will save countless civilian lives." - @RepJayapal, @RepPeterDeFazio Why We Intend to Pass a New Yemen War Powers Resolution... | thenation.com”

Jayapal (D-WA-7) 02/13/2022: Retweet of @USProgressives – “"While the US may not be able to unilaterally end all fighting, we can stop supporting Saudi Arabia's brutal campaign in Yemen and exert leverage to compel them to lift their blockade. It will save countless civilian lives." - @RepJayapal, @RepPeterDeFazio Why We Intend to Pass a New Yemen War Powers Resolution... | thenation.com”

Iraq

Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 02/14/2022: Twitter thread – “I got one of those last night too, different words same idea. Flew with him in Iraq. Had to block him, obviously his brain is broken. Link to quoted tweetFormer friend & supporter just sent a message: “Fuck you Joe. You're no Seb Gorka or Charlie Kirk. You're not half the men they are.” I honestly didn't know how to respond. I think I need to call it a night.   Link to reply@AdamKinzinger I've got 4 hateful ex-wives so I've got both of you beat. @TomArnold Touché!!”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Moulton (D-MA-6) 02/14/2022: Tweet – “The recent slate of anti-semitic messages targeting #Salem Board of Health & Health Dept. officials is unacceptable. Our community must unequivocally condemn this behavior. There is no space for this type of hate here. Salem City Officials, Community Leaders Speak Out Against Anti-Semitic Hate | WBZ NewsRadio 1030”

Afghanistan

Bacon (R-NE-2) 02/13/2022: Retweet of @FoxNews – “CNN's Jake Tapper calls Biden's rejection of Army's after-action report on Afghanistan 'insulting' CNN's Jake Tapper calls Biden's rejection of Army's after-action report on Afghanistan 'insulting'... | foxnews.com”

Cammack (R-FL-3) 02/13/2022: Tweet – “Biden's sloppiness with words is leading to crisis after crisis. Here's a list of his greatest hits: Border Ukraine Crime Inflation Afghanistan This administration does not know what they are doing. And it's putting Americans at risk and destabilizing global structures. Link to video”

Greene (R-GA-14) 02/14/2022: Tweet – “Your entire career has been funded by taxpayers. You wouldn't last a day in the hardworking shoes of Americans who are fed up with your Democrat open borders flooding our country with illegals & CCP deadly fentanyl, HIGH inflation, and Dem led FAILURES like Afghanistan. Pathetic. Link to quoted tweet.@RepMTG's assertion that a shutdown doesn't matter b/c govt employees and military members “will get their pay eventually” is out of touch & outrageous. Shutting down the govt is fiscally wasteful, dangerous to our nat'l security, & devastates military families financially. (Link to twitter.com)”

Hawley (R-MO) 02/14/2022: Tweet – ““Here we are, six months since [..] the disastrous withdrawal in Afghanistan. Thirteen service members killed, including one from my home state of Missouri.” There has been no accountability and Senator Hawley is still demanding answers. Senator Hawley Scorches Biden Administration's Lack of Accountability on Afghanistan, Objects to DoD Nominees... | hawley.senate.gov”

Hinson (R-IA-1) 02/13/2022: Tweet – “This is a disturbing report. We need strong and clear eyed leadership from the White House. America needs to stand up so our adversaries around the world will stand down. Link to quoted tweetNEW --> Declassified after-action reports support U.S. military commanders who said Biden team was indecisive during the Afghanistan crisis The White House said Friday that no such reports exist. Via @DanLamothe (Declassified Afghanistan reports back U.S. commanders who said Biden team was indecisive during crisis... | washingtonpost.com)”

Lee (D-CA-13) 02/13/2022: Tweet – “The reserves of the Afghan central bank belong to the people of Afghanistan who desperately need it to try to stabilize their economy and country. Taking these assets from the Afghan people for the actions of the Taliban is not a solution. Spurning Demand by the Taliban, Biden Moves to Split $7 Billion in Frozen Afghan Funds... | nytimes.com”

Merkley (D-OR) 02/14/2022: Tweet – “One million children in Afghanistan are at risk of dying from starvation. @GerryConnolly and I led our colleagues in calling on @SecBlinken and @SecYellen to quickly find solutions to address the country's economic collapse.Merkley, Connolly Lead Bicameral Push to Help Afghans at Risk of Starvation | U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon”

Mullin (R-OK-2) 02/14/2022: Tweet – “When someone doesn't admit their mistake, they are destined to repeat it. The entire world saw what a disaster the Afghanistan withdrawal was. Now, we are seeing the exact same pattern with Ukraine. Link to video”

Murphy (R-NC-3) 02/13/2022: Tweet – “When @POTUS makes a military decision based upon political expediency rather than military recommendations, it gives us yet another instance to question his mental faculties. Take the test Joe. Biden admin's Afghanistan withdrawal failures detailed in report... | foxnews.com”

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 02/14/2022: Tweet – “Joe Biden surrendered Afghanistan to the Taliban. Now, our partner Ukraine faces a Russian invasion. Taiwan faces continued intimidation from China. Weakness on the world stage has consequences.”

Stewart (R-UT-2) 02/14/2022: Tweet – “Americans are still stranded in Afghanistan. Republicans will hold this administration accountable for their historically disastrous withdrawal. Link to video”