Members on the Record (Automated) for Fri February 18, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Cruz (R-TX) 02/17/2022: Twitter thread – “Today, I led and passed a bipartisan resolution with 55 of my colleagues to condemn the horrific antisemitic terrorist attack on Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville on January 15th, 2022. Sens. Cruz, Cornyn, Rosen Lead Resolution Condemning Antisemitic Attack on Congregation Beth Israel in Texas | U.S. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas This resolution sends a clear message against antisemitic hatred and violence to those who seek to target Jews and Jewish communities in Texas, in America, and around the world.”

Deutch (D-FL-22) 02/18/2022: Tweet – “Proud to stand with my colleagues in support of Israel's security. The US House stood with our ally in support of Iron Dome and other lifesaving technologies. Link to quoted tweetIsrael's security is an imperative for America's security. Today, our delegation viewed Iron Dome – a defensive system that has helped save thousands of lives. Last year, the House with strong bipartisan support proudly passed H.R. 5323 in further support of Iron Dome. (Link to twitter.com)”

Deutch (D-FL-22) 02/18/2022: Tweet – “Always a pleasure to spend time with my friend Foreign Minister & Alternate PM @YairLapid discussing critical issues facing the US and Israel & expanding Israel's relations in the region. Link to image”

Deutch (D-FL-22) 02/18/2022: Tweet – “Great to see Minister of Transportation & Labor Leader @meravmichaeli to discuss issues critical to Israel's democracy, preserving a two state solution and improving quality of life for all Israelis. Link to image”

Khanna (D-CA-17) 02/17/2022: Twitter thread – “Honored to meet w/ President @Isaac_Herzog to discuss our partnership on security, COVID & climate. I look forward to continuing the discussion on how the US can work to advance a negotiated two-state solution so that Israelis & Palestinians can live in dignity with equal rights. Link to quoted tweetThank you, President @Isaac_Herzog, for graciously hosting our delegation at The Presidency. It was a privilege to meet with you and to discuss our nations' continued partnership on Israel's security and regional stability, COVID, climate and more. (Link to twitter.com) I also spoke with President Abbas. Economic empowerment is no substitute for self determination and a two state solution with respect for equal rights. But President Abbas was very excited about collaborating with Silicon Valley to create jobs and opportunity for young Palestinians. I will help open doors. Additionally, I met with an Israeli company that has a global platform and employs over 100 Palestinians and works with Palestinian entrepreneurs in Ramallah who are selling products to Intel in my district and creating jobs for Palestinian youth. These are embers of hope.”

Khanna (D-CA-17) 02/17/2022: Retweet of @SpeakerPelosi – “Thank you @DanielSeidemann for briefing our Congressional delegation on key geopolitical issues, neighborhoods and flashpoints in Jerusalem. Your insight was very valuable. Link to image”

Khanna (D-CA-17) 02/18/2022: In reply to TweetMet with Palestinian students in Ramallah, including one from Gaza who joined virtually. They emphasized the need for freedom of movement, more youth voice in their politics, fewer check points, and more investment in education and jobs in both the West Bank and Gaza. (Link to twitter.com) – “We need to end the checkpoint regime currently in place that restricts Palestinians' daily movement in the West Bank, while recognizing that there need to be checkpoints maintained at the borders as we work toward a two-state solution.”

Letlow (R-LA-5) 02/18/2022: Tweet – “Later today, I'll be traveling to Israel with a delegation of colleagues. I look forward to meeting with Israeli leaders to discuss strategic partnerships, the ongoing peace process, and important political and economic developments in the Middle East. Letlow Will Travel to Israel with Congressional Delegation | Representative Julia Letlow”

Miller-Meeks (R-IA-2) 02/18/2022: Tweet – “Last month, Malik Akram took four hostages at Beth Israel Congregation in Colleyville, Texas. He was allowed to enter the country despite his length criminal record. I joined @RepPfluger and @RepBethVanDuyne to get answers from DHS. Link to image”

Nadler (D-NY-10) 02/17/2022: Tweet – “I am appalled and dismayed by this act of anti-Semitic cowardice targeting an Israeli restaurant on the UWS. Hate and anti-semitism have no place in our city or our nation. Anti-Semitic Hate Speech Scrawled On New UWS Israeli Restaurant... | patch.com”

Pelosi (D-CA-12) 02/17/2022: Tweet – “Thank you @DanielSeidemann for briefing our Congressional delegation on key geopolitical issues, neighborhoods and flashpoints in Jerusalem. Your insight was very valuable. Link to image”

Pelosi (D-CA-12) 02/17/2022: Tweet – “Today, our delegation met with Israeli Prime Minister @NaftaliBennett. We discussed the Congress' firm commitment to Israel's security and regional stability, as well as our continued hope for a just, enduring two-state solution for Israel, Palestinians and their neighbors. Link to image”

Pelosi (D-CA-12) 02/17/2022: Tweet – “COVID-19 has devastated the Palestinian economy. With a new initiative from @USAID, America will help revitalize local Palestinian businesses – fueling innovation & entrepreneurship, creating more jobs and setting up the Palestinian economy for long-term success. Link to image”

Pelosi (D-CA-12) 02/18/2022: Tweet – “Our Congressional delegation met with President Mahmoud Abbas & Prime Minister Shtayyeh. We emphasized our unyielding commitment to advancing the safety & security for all living in the region & the need to pursue a just, enduring two-state solution to benefit all generations. Link to image”

Rosen (D-NV) 02/17/2022: Twitter thread – “As a former synagogue president, last month's attack against Congregation Beth Israel in Texas horrified me & was a sad reminder about growing antisemitic violence & hate. It's our responsibility to speak out & take action against these troubling incidents, which is why I'm leading my Senate colleagues in strongly condemning the attack in Colleyville & calling for decisive action to combat antisemitism. Link to image”

Roy (R-TX-21) 02/17/2022: Tweet – “Where are Romney, Inhofe, & Burr. Lindsey Graham is in Israel, & should've come back… but where are the other three? Romney & Inhofe voted TODAY, but left. They need to be asked - “what was more important to you than defending your constituents?” #DefundVaxMandates”

Tlaib (D-MI-13) 02/17/2022: Tweet – “Leave the Salem family alone. Apartheid govt of Israel expelling them from their home is a war crime under intl law. It's also a violation of US law that states no money can be given to a country that commits a systematic pattern of human rights violations. #SaveSheikhJarrah Link to quoted tweetFatima Salem is nearly 70 years old, but instead of spending time with her grandchildren, she is spending her days fighting to keep the only place she's ever called home. Listen to part 1 of our interview with Fatima. #SaveSheikhJarrah #SaveJerusalem (Link to twitter.com)”

Van Duyne (R-TX-24) 02/18/2022: Retweet of @RepMMM – “Last month, Malik Akram took four hostages at Beth Israel Congregation in Colleyville, Texas. He was allowed to enter the country despite his length criminal record. I joined @RepPfluger and @RepBethVanDuyne to get answers from DHS. Link to image”

Veasey (D-TX-33) 02/17/2022: Tweet – “Thank you, Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker, for sharing your experience during the attack on Beth Israel. We will continue stand against anti-Semitism and work to end this cycle of hate. Link to quoted tweetDomestic terror plots have become a daily backdrop in the lives of many Americans and are undermining our values. Watch Rabbi Cytron-Walker from Colleyville, TX discuss the devastating impact the threat of domestic terrorism has had on his congregants. (Link to twitter.com)”

Iran

Babin (R-TX-36) 02/17/2022: Tweet – “Reentering the Iran Nuclear Deal would be disastrous for America and our allies. Iran cannot be trusted. Biden clearly has no interest in ensuring our long-term security. Biden administration waives sanctions on Iranian civilian nuclear activities as deal talks hang in balance... | foxnews.com”

Banks (R-IN-3) 02/17/2022: Tweet – “Biden wants to give terrorists access to $7b in ransom money via his new, weaker “Iran Deal.” Obama's “pallets of cash” only totaled $1.7b. Letting the Taliban take Afghanistan, “minor incursion,” now this… hard to imagine a weaker president! EXCLUSIVE Iran nuclear deal draft puts prisoners, enrichment, cash first, oil comes later -diplomats... | reuters.com”

Barr (R-KY-6) 02/17/2022: Twitter thread – “If President Biden is going to reenter the flawed Iranian Nuclear Deal, he should be required to go through Congress to do it. House GOP moves to tank Biden's Iran nuclear diplomacy - Axios That's why I signed onto this letter led by @RepGallagher. Congress should pass my bill cutting off federal funds used to rejoin the Iran Deal unless the Iran Deal is ratified by Congress.”

Bost (R-IL-12) 02/17/2022: Tweet – “The Iranian regime is demanding the Biden Admin guarantee that the US will NEVER reimpose sanctions if they comply w/a nuclear deal. President Biden must not rejoin the Obama-era Iran deal & cannot enter into any new nuclear agreement w/o Congress's input. House GOP moves to tank Biden's Iran nuclear diplomacy... | axios.com”

Burchett (R-TN-2) 02/17/2022: Tweet – “Congress needs to sign off on whatever nuclear deal the Biden administration attempts to cut with the Iranian Regime. Proud to join @RepGallagher, @RepWaltzPress and hundreds of my Republican colleagues on this effort. House GOP moves to tank Biden's Iran nuclear diplomacy - Axios”

Cassidy (R-LA) 02/17/2022: Tweet – “.@POTUS must remember this Iran deal is a treaty and must be submitted to the Senate. He should not make the same mistake Obama made. EXCLUSIVE Iran nuclear deal draft puts prisoners, enrichment, cash first, oil comes later -diplomats... | reuters.com”

Cornyn (R-TX) 02/17/2022: Tweet – “via @NYTimes ⁦@SenatorMenendez⁩ is right. Iran Nuclear Deal Inches Toward Revival but Faces Critics in U.S. - The New York Times”

Cruz (R-TX) 02/17/2022: Tweet – “President Biden and Biden-Harris officials are feverishly appeasing Russia, China, and Iran—and those countries are then allying together to collectively undermine American interests. How Biden Officials Broke Promises to Enforce Iran Sanctions... | freebeacon.com”

Cruz (R-TX) 02/17/2022: Retweet of @Kredo0 – “SCOOP: Top Biden Admin Officials Intentionally Misled Congress on Iran Sanctions Enforcement -- In sworn written testimony seen by @FreeBeacon, officials vowed to enforce sanctions. One year later, evidence shows they lied How Biden Officials Broke Promises to Enforce Iran Sanctions | freebeacon.com”

Cruz (R-TX) 02/18/2022: Tweet – “If You Give Iran a Nuke, episode 111 of #Verdict is out now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify! If You Give Iran a Nuke | Ep. 111   ‎Verdict with Ted Cruz: If You Give Iran a Nuke on Apple Podcasts... | podcasts.apple.com   Spotify | open.spotify.com”

Cruz (R-TX) 02/18/2022: Tweet – “John Kerry is the customer of the year for Chinese concentration camps. #Verdict If You Give Iran a Nuke | Ep. 111   Link to video”

Estes (R-KS-4) 02/17/2022: Tweet – “Biden has abandoned Trump's successful maximum pressure campaign on Iran and has shown weakness on the world stage. I joined my colleagues in urging the President to include Congress in any new nuclear agreement with Iran.”

Gallagher (R-WI-8) 02/17/2022: Retweet of @Congressman_JVD – “President Obama's nuclear deal was a disaster. We cannot allow the Iranian regime to dictate the terms of this new agreement. I am proud to join @RepGallagher to oppose re-entering into the 2015 nuclear deal. House GOP moves to tank Biden's Iran nuclear diplomacy - Axios”

Gallagher (R-WI-8) 02/17/2022: Retweet of @RepWebster – “I joined @RepGallagher in urging @POTUS to consult Congress in determining a new nuclear agreement with Iran. Link to quoted tweet”

Gallagher (R-WI-8) 02/17/2022: Retweet of @RepCarolMiller – “I'm pleased to join my colleagues in sending this important letter to ensure Congress has a role in any new nuclear agreement the U.S. makes with Iran. Link to quoted tweet”

Gallagher (R-WI-8) 02/17/2022: Retweet of @RepTimBurchett – “Congress needs to sign off on whatever nuclear deal the Biden administration attempts to cut with the Iranian Regime. Proud to join @RepGallagher, @RepWaltzPress and hundreds of my Republican colleagues on this effort. House GOP moves to tank Biden's Iran nuclear diplomacy - Axios”

Gallagher (R-WI-8) 02/17/2022: Retweet of @RepAdrianSmith – “Congressional approval exists to prevent a failure of accountability. Because the stakes are high for us and our allies, I joined @RepGallagher and more than 160 of my colleagues in warning President Biden against walking blindly into JCPOA 2.0. Link to quoted tweet”

Gallagher (R-WI-8) 02/17/2022: Retweet of @RepAndyBarr – “If President Biden is going to reenter the flawed Iranian Nuclear Deal, he should be required to go through Congress to do it. House GOP moves to tank Biden's Iran nuclear diplomacy - Axios”

Gallagher (R-WI-8) 02/18/2022: Retweet of @StandForAmerica – “Biden is trying to make a deal with Iran without any approval from Congress. Thankfully @RepGallagher and @michaelgwaltz sent Biden a letter—signed by 175+ House members—making it clear that they will ignore any “agreement” with Iran if it doesn't get the Senate's OK. Link to image”

Good (R-VA-5) 02/17/2022: Tweet – “We must not permit a President who abandoned Americans in Afghanistan to now sell out America to Iran! House GOP moves to tank Biden's Iran nuclear diplomacy... | axios.com”

Green (R-TN-7) 02/17/2022: Tweet – “Nearly 6 million man-hours spent on woke priorities while Russia, Iran, and China pose real threats. Is President Biden set on destroying America's military readiness? Biden's 'woke' agenda costs military 6 million man-hours, Republicans say | Fox News”

Katko (R-NY-24) 02/17/2022: Retweet of @HomelandGOP – “The U.S. cannot allow the largest state sponsor of terrorism to obtain nuclear weapons. @RepJohnKatko and House Republicans are demanding that the Biden Administration does not enter into the Iran Nuclear Deal. House GOP moves to tank Biden's Iran nuclear diplomacy... | axios.com”

Kennedy (R-LA) 02/17/2022: Tweet – “Russia is not acting alone. The new Axis of Evil includes China and Iran, and they're using Ukraine to test the Biden admin to see whether or not the U.S. means business. Link to video”

Letlow (R-LA-5) 02/17/2022: Tweet – “The United States can never allow Iran to obtain nuclear weapons. That's why we joined with more than 160 @HouseGOP colleagues demanding the Administration not enter into another disastrous diplomatic agreement and hold Iran accountable instead. House GOP moves to tank Biden's Iran nuclear diplomacy... | axios.com”

Miller (R-WV-3) 02/17/2022: Tweet – “I'm pleased to join my colleagues in sending this important letter to ensure Congress has a role in any new nuclear agreement the U.S. makes with Iran. Link to quoted tweetRep. Gallagher led more than 160 members in urging the Biden administration to ensure that Congress has a role in any new nuclear agreement with Iran. Read more here: (House GOP moves to tank Biden's Iran nuclear diplomacy... | axios.com)”

Smith (R-NE-3) 02/17/2022: Tweet – “Congressional approval exists to prevent a failure of accountability. Because the stakes are high for us and our allies, I joined @RepGallagher and more than 160 of my colleagues in warning President Biden against walking blindly into JCPOA 2.0. Link to quoted tweetRep. Gallagher led more than 160 members in urging the Biden administration to ensure that Congress has a role in any new nuclear agreement with Iran. Read more here: (House GOP moves to tank Biden's Iran nuclear diplomacy... | axios.com)”

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 02/17/2022: Tweet – “I'm proud to join my colleagues in demanding Congress have a role in any nuclear deal with Iran.   Joe Biden has demonstrated weakness on the world stage, and Congress deserves to have a say before another foreign policy disaster.   READ more 👇 Link to image”

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 02/17/2022: Tweet – “Any nuclear deal with Iran would empower our foreign adversary and make the world more dangerous. The Biden Administration should not make a deal without Congressional approval. House GOP moves to tank Biden's Iran nuclear diplomacy - Axios”

Tenney (R-NY-22) 02/17/2022: Tweet – “Pres. Biden cannot unilaterally guarantee the US will not reimpose sanctions on Iran, a leading state-sponsor of terror. No agreement is binding w/out Congressional approval. This Admin has gone unchecked for too long & Congress must exercise oversight. House GOP moves to tank Biden's Iran nuclear diplomacy... | axios.com”

Saudi Arabia

Bice (R-OK-5) 02/17/2022: Tweet – “How about supporting American energy production, @POTUS ? Sad this administration wants to support foreign countries instead of the USA! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Link to quoted tweetPresident @JoeBiden sent two State Department officials to Saudi Arabia to negotiate higher oil production rates ahead of a potential energy crisis in Europe should Russia invade Ukraine. (Biden sends diplomats to negotiate more oil production from Saudi Arabia... | washex.am)”

Fallon (R-TX-4) 02/17/2022: Tweet – “Here's an idea...restart construction on the Keystone XL Pipeline!! Link to quoted tweetNational Security Council Middle East coordinator Brett McGurk and the State Department's energy envoy, Amos Hochstein, are in Saudi Arabia this week attempting to shore up the relationship & press Saudi officials to pump more oil amid the Russia crisis. (Biden officials dispatched to Saudi Arabia to press for more oil amid Russia-Ukraine crisis... | cnn.com)”

Roy (R-TX-21) 02/18/2022: Retweet of @MikeNeedham – “I will not be rooting for @PhilMickelson in the Bonesaw Invitational or any other tournament if he joins the Saudi golf tour. Ditto anybody else who goes. What a wretched thing to say. Link to image”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 02/17/2022: Tweet – “Begging the Saudis to pump more oil….after killing Keystone and 11,000 American jobs. Seriously? Link to quoted tweetNational Security Council Middle East coordinator Brett McGurk and the State Department's energy envoy, Amos Hochstein, are in Saudi Arabia this week attempting to shore up the relationship & press Saudi officials to pump more oil amid the Russia crisis. (Biden officials dispatched to Saudi Arabia to press for more oil amid Russia-Ukraine crisis... | cnn.com)”

Iraq

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 02/18/2022: Retweet of @RepSwalwell – “Europe is on the brink of war. Dialogue is the only way out. That is why I'm with @SpeakerPelosi and her delegation at #MSC2022. Good to also be with Iraq war vet and @HASCDemocrats member, Rep. @RubenGallego. Link to image”

Swalwell (D-CA-15) 02/18/2022: Tweet – “Europe is on the brink of war. Dialogue is the only way out. That is why I'm with @SpeakerPelosi and her delegation at #MSC2022. Good to also be with Iraq war vet and @HASCDemocrats member, Rep. @RubenGallego. Link to image”

Turkey

McCarthy (R-CA-23) 02/17/2022: Retweet of @AdamShawNY – “More than 1,500 Turkish migrants have been encountered at the southern border since the beginning of October -- already more than the entirety of FY 2021. Link to quoted tweet”

Menendez (D-NJ) 02/17/2022: Twitter thread – “Glad to see @EnesFreedom again & applaud his advocacy for human rights in Turkey, Xinjiang & worldwide. Enes' sacrifices inspire our efforts as we work to confront injustice, combat democratic backsliding, & free those wrongfully jailed in Turkey & elsewhere. Link to image Your work continues to exemplify the best of the U.S.' values & potential.  We are privileged to have you as an American citizen & the @NBA would be lucky to have you as a player.”

Horn of Africa

Omar (D-MN-5) 02/18/2022: Tweet – “Facebook's treatment of workers and their role in perpetuating hate speech is unacceptable. Last year, we wrote a letter to Mark Zuckerberg about Facebook's role in the catastrophic violence that has encompassed Ethiopia and around the world. Solidarity with the whistleblowers. Link to quoted tweet🚨NEW: At Facebook's external content moderation facility in Africa, employees describe traumatic working conditions, alleged union-busting, and pay as low as $1.50 per hour, my investigation found. 🧵Thread (1/) (Inside Facebook's African Sweatshop... | time.com)”

Sherman (D-CA-30) 02/17/2022: Tweet – “Talked to @USAID Administrator Samantha Power @PowerUSAID about the food blockade of #Tigray. Clearly the Ethiopian and Eritrean government are using starvation as a weapon. I urge that we act to #EndTigraySiege.”

Warner (D-VA) 02/17/2022: Twitter thread – “This morning, I spoke on the phone with US officials on the ground in Addis Ababa. I'm pleased to see the Ethiopian parliament lift the state of emergency, visas issued to humanitarian workers, and the release of opposition leaders. (1/2) I will continue to monitor the situation in Ethiopia and remain committed to supporting increased access to humanitarian aid and a resolution to the ongoing conflict. (2/2)”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Blackburn (R-TN) 02/18/2022: Tweet – “Why would BLM pay bail for the alleged shooter who targeted a Jewish mayoral candidate?”

Cruz (R-TX) 02/17/2022: Tweet – “This…is…insane. Link to quoted tweetSo let me get this straight a BLM activist tried to kill a Jewish candidate for mayor of Louisville — literally shot at him with a gun — & his bail, which was only $100k, was paid by crowdfunding. But Canadian truckers aren't allowed to use crowd funding for their protest?”

Demings (D-FL-10) 02/17/2022: Tweet – “Today we held an critical hearing on violent threats against colleges, synagogues, and temples. Some of my colleagues shamefully tried to hijack this important topic to make false claims about Democrats defunding the police (which we are not). I wasn't having it. Link to video”

Lieu (D-CA-33) 02/17/2022: Tweet – “Hate and threats of violence directed at HBCUs, synagogues, and other minority institutions will not be tolerated. Joined a @HouseJudiciary subcommittee hearing today on the Rise in Violence Against Minority Institutions. WATCH ⬇️ Link to video”

Meijer (R-MI-3) 02/17/2022: Twitter thread – “Bail reform with judicial discretion for minor, nonviolent crimes where accused is unlikely to repeat is sensible. The release of someone who attempted (and nearly succeeded!) in assassinating a politician is absolutely insane and evidence of a truly broken judicial system: Link to quoted tweetLouisville Jewish politician 'traumatized again' by the release of his assailant, as his case becomes fodder for bail debates - Jewish Telegraphic Agency (Louisville Jewish politician 'traumatized again' by the release of his assailant, as his case becomes fodder for bail debates - Jewish Telegraphic Agency) via @jtanews And the swirling, astounding hypocrisy around bail crowdfunding is evidence of a truly broken culture: Link to quoted tweetIt is SO STRANGE that supporters of a bunch of truckers in Ottawa get doxxed by the newspaper while supporters of an alleged attempted murderer in Louisville get columns. Oppo for protest movements you don't like, PR for those you do. (Ricky Jones: What happened to the brilliant Quintez Brown? | Opinion)”

Omar (D-MN-5) 02/17/2022: Tweet – “That's right. @DrOz shouldn't have to defend this loyalty or love for this country. Instead he should be asked defend his policies and candidacy. Link to quoted tweetI don't agree with @DrOz. He's right-wing and I'm the opposite. But “journalists” questioning Dr. Oz's loyalty to America would be fired immediately if they questioned a Jewish American politician's loyalty to this country, as they should be. So, why the double standard here?”

Roy (R-TX-21) 02/17/2022: Tweet – “I'm sure the media's on top of it… Link to quoted tweetSo let me get this straight a BLM activist tried to kill a Jewish candidate for mayor of Louisville — literally shot at him with a gun — & his bail, which was only $100k, was paid by crowdfunding. But Canadian truckers aren't allowed to use crowd funding for their protest?”

Zeldin (R-NY-1) 02/17/2022: Tweet – “Freedom of religion is a protected right in our country that Americans treasure, but is under attack. In NYC, Jews are being targeted while working, worshipping, walking, and more. It must be condemned in every form, identified, confronted and crushed. Link to quoted tweetThe Jew hatred that has infected NYC is shocking - today a kosher restaurant, Miriam, was vandalized with repeated "F*ck Jews" graffiti on the Upper West Side. h/t @Eve_Barlow (Link to twitter.com)”

Afghanistan

Bacon (R-NE-2) 02/18/2022: Twitter thread – “Last week, we talked about the human toll of Biden's botched Afghanistan withdrawal. But we shouldn't forget the military cost either: approximately 120 aircraft, 77 armored vehicles, a complex counter-airstrike system, and other equipment adding up to about $2B was left behind.. ..Biden and the Dems are mishandling our foreign policy and national defense at every turn from Afghanistan to Ukraine. They cannot be allowed to maintain a majority in Congress in May. Read this New York Post article for more info abt the withdrawal: The cost of the Afghanistan war: Lives, money and equipment lost... | nypost.com”

Burgess (R-TX-26) 02/17/2022: Tweet – “Americans are currently being held hostage by the Taliban after the failed and reckless withdrawal that left 13 of our soldiers dead and 80 Americans abandoned. This is the same withdrawal @POTUS claimed was an “extraordinary success”. Afghanistan: At least 7 British citizens and 1 American are being held by the Taliban - CNNPolitics”

Garcia (R-CA-25) 02/17/2022: Retweet of @SaraCarterDC – “I discuss the national security implications of Afghanistan w/ @RepMikeGarcia on #TheSaraCarterShow the failure of the Biden administration is endangering our future and left the Taliban and AQ the most well armed terrorist organizations in the world. ‎Sara Carter Show: 'We Were the Black Swan Event': Sara Explains How She and John Solomon Exposed the Russia Hoax on Apple Podcasts... | podcasts.apple.com   Link to video”

Grassley (R-IA) 02/17/2022: Retweet of @SenJudiciaryGOP – “NEW statement from Ranking Member @ChuckGrassley → “The Department of Defense inspector general's office found that thousands of Afghans were not properly screened using all available DoD data before arriving in the continental United States.” Grassley Statement on Watchdog Warnings about Deficient Vetting of Afghan Evacuees... | judiciary.senate.gov”

Inhofe (R-OK) 02/18/2022: Tweet – “This week marks six months since Kabul fell to the Taliban. Our withdrawal from Afghanistan was a disaster, and I will continue to work with my @SASCGOP to address every failure that happened along the way. Link to video”

Manchin (D-WV) 02/17/2022: Tweet – “GOOD NEWS: The Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act, which provides healthcare for Veterans exposed to burn pits during deployments to the Middle East and Afghanistan, has unanimously passed the Senate! I was proud to lead this fight for #WV Veterans. Senate Unanimously Passes Manchin Bill To Provide Healthcare For Veterans Exposed To Burn Pits... | sen.gov”

Mast (R-FL-18) 02/17/2022: Tweet – “It's been reported that our servicemembers spent roughly 6 million man-hours on “woke” training. In that time, the Taliban took over Afghanistan, 2 million illegal immigrants were encountered at the border and Russia and China moved closer to war. Report: Military Spent 6 Million Man-Hours on Woke Training Under Biden... | breitbart.com”

Risch (R-ID) 02/17/2022: Tweet – “There's growing evidence that the admin dismissed reports from diplomats & military officers in #AFG that predicted a rapid #Taliban advance & the need to accelerate evacs. The July 13 dissent cable should be released. Americans deserve transparency. Risch, Thune Lead Effort to Release Afghanistan Dissent Cable | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations”

Risch (R-ID) 02/17/2022: Tweet – “The admin's withdrawal from #Afghanistan has tarnished our credibility, cost American lives, & set back American efforts to ensure AFG never again serves as a platform for attacks against the U.S. I'm proud to partner w/ @SenJohnThune on this legislation: Risch, Thune Lead Effort to Release Afghanistan Dissent Cable | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations”

Thune (R-SD) 02/18/2022: Tweet – “All Americans, especially our veterans, deserve to know the full story behind Biden's disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal. Teamed up with @SenatorRisch on a bill to require @StateDept to release the dissent cable warning of Afghanistan's impending collapse—which went unheeded.”

Wicker (R-MS) 02/18/2022: Tweet – “I enjoyed catching up with my friend @LucienSmith today on @SuperTalk. It's clear one year into the Biden presidency that he is failing on almost every front. Our economy, foreign policy, immigration policy, and public safety are all a disaster. Link to quoted tweetSen. Roger Wicker shares his thoughts on President Biden's job performance ahead of the State of the Union address, immigration, and the current situation in Afghanistan and Ukraine (SuperTalk MS... | twitter.com)”