Members on the Record (Automated) for Sat February 19, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Bacon (R-NE-2) 02/18/2022: Retweet of @jinsadc – “Insights from JINSA's Gaza Conflict 2021 Assessment were highlighted in a bipartisan letter to @DepSecDef Kathleen Hicks this week signed by @RepDonBacon, @ElaineLuriaVA, and @ScottFranklinFL! Gaza Conflict 2021 Assessment: Observations and Lessons - JINSA (1/2)”

Khanna (D-CA-17) 02/18/2022: In reply to TweetWhy they chose Ro Khanna as the guy to interview out of all the members who went on that trip is indeed smth you have to wonder abt. Khanna is just abt the worst dem on foreign policy and that's a fact (Link to twitter.com) – “@MattBoxer94 Where did you disagree specially in what I said? Genuinely curious. I am a progressive but support the US Israel relationship and want to ground it on human rights. We had very thoughtful exchanges with leaders in both Israel and Palestine and I am being protested for going.”

Pfluger (R-TX-11) 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”

Syria

Meijer (R-MI-3) 02/18/2022: Twitter thread – “Sick to my stomach watching Putin lay the propagandistic groundwork to invade Ukraine; contrarian thoughts on the role of rational Presidents in foreign affairs (🧵): Link to quoted tweetTake a second & think about what the Ukraine crisis would look like if Trump were still president. The contradiction of our ‘rules based order' is it exists in a Hobbesian world, but acknowledging as much undermines the Lockeian aspiration to global embrace of the rule of law. Dilemma obvious: Biden lays out what will happen; Putin ponders 🪆🇷🇺🤔concludes reward>risk (2/5) Winding way of saying crazy can be good sometimes (predictability = liability). Soleimani💥🔥💀👻 was like a landmine going up in the middle of a soccer pitch- all the other players freeze, insecure in each step along ground they once carelessly ran across. (3/5) Putin knows more or less what Biden will do, and can bake that response into his calculus. What is rational to a 69 year old autocrat aware that there are long knives being sharpened, lying in wait for the first sign of vulnerability, is not what is rational to Biden. (4/5) Biden is acting rationally with Putin and now a major ground war appears inevitable. Obama acted rationally with Assad and a quarter million Syrians died. Obama acted rationally with Putin and Crimea was annexed and the Donbas destabilized. Predictability is a liability. (5/5)”

Iran

Bacon (R-NE-2) 02/18/2022: Tweet – “Any agreement with Iran on its illicit nuclear program must be reviewed by Congress per the law. If this were a good deal, POTUS wouldn't be afraid to submit it for public debate. I signed a letter with my colleagues warning the Admin to reverse course. Why Congress must vote on a new Iran nuclear deal... | bit.ly   Link to image”

Cruz (R-TX) 02/18/2022: Tweet – “If You Give Iran a Nuke, episode 111 of #Verdict is out now! In this episode with @michaeljknowles, I discuss what is at stake, reflect on how Biden is diminishing America's security, and analyze the consequences on the horizon. If You Give Iran a Nuke | Ep. 111 - YouTube   Link to video”

Cruz (R-TX) 02/19/2022: Tweet – “How was this not a @TheBabylonBee headline? #Verdict If You Give Iran a Nuke | Ep. 111 - YouTube   Link to video”

Franklin (R-FL-15) 02/18/2022: Tweet – “The Biden Administration must not allow the Iranian regime to obtain nuclear weapons. I'm proud to sign on to @RepGallagher's letter warning the administration we will use Congressional authority to review any deal with Iran. House GOP moves to tank Biden's Iran nuclear diplomacy... | bit.ly”

Gallagher (R-WI-8) 02/18/2022: Retweet of @PeteSessions – “Proud to join @RepGallagher in sending a clear message to @POTUS that Republicans in Congress will not support any deal made with the Iranian regime. Biden doesn't have the power to provide any "guarantee" & consequences will ensue if we are bypassed. House GOP moves to tank Biden's Iran nuclear diplomacy... | axios.com”

Graham (R-SC) 02/18/2022: Twitter thread – “Great meeting with the Mayor of Kyiv, a staunch friend of the United States and a true fighter. Link to image If Putin is allowed to dismember the emerging Ukrainian democracy without consequence, we will pay a price.  This is a time of testing as all the bad guys – China, Iran, North Korea – are watching. I'm confident that the Ukrainian people will fight, even against overwhelming odds, for their freedom. We should all pray for our friends in Ukraine and provide them the capability to fight for their freedom. Putin and his cronies must pay a heavy price through economic sanctions from Hell. 
#MSC2022”

Kennedy (R-LA) 02/18/2022: Tweet – “When it came to Afghanistan, Pres. Biden blinked. Whether Putin invades Ukraine or not, Russia, China, and Iran will walk away thinking that Biden is Bambi's baby brother. And that's bad for America.”

LaTurner (R-KS-2) 02/18/2022: Tweet – “The United States can never allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon. After the disastrous Iran Nuclear Deal put in place by the Obama Administration, it's vital that Congress has a role in any future nuclear negotiations with Iran. ⬇️⬇️ House GOP moves to tank Biden's Iran nuclear diplomacy... | axios.com”

Sessions (R-TX-17) 02/18/2022: Tweet – “Proud to join @RepGallagher in sending a clear message to @POTUS that Republicans in Congress will not support any deal made with the Iranian regime. Biden doesn't have the power to provide any "guarantee" & consequences will ensue if we are bypassed. House GOP moves to tank Biden's Iran nuclear diplomacy... | axios.com”

Steil (R-WI-1) 02/18/2022: Tweet – “I remain very concerned that the Biden Administration continues to set the wrong priorities by proposing to lift sanctions and negotiate with the largest state sponsor of terrorism. We need to hold Iran accountable. House GOP moves to tank Biden's Iran nuclear diplomacy... | axios.com”

Iraq

Duckworth (D-IL) 02/18/2022: Twitter thread – “Gail Halvorsen inspired my generation and we also dropped candy bombs with candy, volleyballs and school supplies to Iraqi children during our service. May he rest in peace. Cold War 'Candy Bomber' Gail Halvorsen dies at 101... | cnn.com We'd swoop down low, lower our speed and drop them out over the desert near locations where we saw kids. Inspired by the original “candy bomber.” Link to image”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 02/19/2022: Tweet – “I've experienced this…I knew I was Latino when they called me “spic” & “beaner” growing up. When I came back from Iraq, people like @TuckerCarlson told me to go back to Mexico. The good news is Tucker is in the minority of the ignorant and racist. We are better than this. Link to quoted tweetTucker says AOC is not a woman of color and calls her rich entitled white lady (Link to twitter.com)”

Graham (R-SC) 02/19/2022: Retweet of @SafeenDizayee – “.@IKRPresident Nechirvan Barzani and PM @masrour_barzani met a US Congressional delegation led by @LindseyGrahamSC. Discussed latest developments in Iraq incl Supreme Court's ruling against Kurdistan's oil & gas industry. Highly valued bilateral cooperation & US's support to KRI. Link to image”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Blackburn (R-TN) 02/18/2022: Tweet – “DHS' new bulletin comparing dissenting speech to domestic terrorism is an insult to the memories of those who died in the 9/11 attacks and the Oklahoma City bombing, and to those who were held at gunpoint at a Colleyville, TX synagogue.”

Jones (D-NY-17) 02/18/2022: Tweet – “This blatant antisemitism is disgusting. Comparing the genocide of millions of Jews to your not being able to get a panini is as abhorrent as it is idiotic. Yet prominent Republicans keep doing it. Link to quoted tweetCharlie Kirk likens a restaurant asking him for his vaccine status to living in Nazi Germany: "I never want to hear again, like, how could the atrocities of Germany happen? Like, go to Corner Bakery, alright? You'll see." (Charlie Kirk likens a restaurant asking him for his vaccine status to living in Nazi Germany... | mediamatters.org) (Link to twitter.com)”

Reschenthaler (R-PA-14) 02/18/2022: Tweet – “A gun-control advocate highlighted by Obama and Joy Reid tried to murder a Jewish politician. The far-left raised $100k to bail him out. And the media is silent as another violent, would-be killer is released onto American streets. BLM chapter raises $100K to bail out Kentucky activist charged with...... | nypost.com”

Afghanistan

Babin (R-TX-36) 02/18/2022: Tweet – “Biden gifted Afghanistan to the Taliban.
 Now, he wants to spend millions of our tax dollars propping up this terrorist regime. 
 I've had enough - read more below⤵️ Link to image”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 02/18/2022: In reply to Tweet@DonJBacon Then you gave him trillions of taxpayer money which caused massive inflation. – “@McConkeyCookie Not accurate. Link to reply@DonJBacon Then we in the DOD did an ineffective job over 20 years: A dependent Afghan Military unprepared for a predictable fight. A corrupt President of Afghanistan literally robbing the Treasury on his way out. PS. Willing to discuss this in person with you any time. @JimHarroldOmaha Pulling our air support, airplane mechanics and logistics experts out of Afghanistan in July was DUMB… led to a collapse in two weeks despite President Biden saying the Afghan Government would last two years. A terrible decision by POTUS and a botched execution. Link to reply@DonJBacon Then you gave him trillions of taxpayer money which caused massive inflation. @McConkeyCookie The hard infrastructure bill is supported by just under 70% in district, while I've also voted against $7T in new spending this year. Link to reply@DonJBacon I think it is wrong to politicize and trivialize 20 years. The answers are difficult. And again, I would gladly discuss this with you any time, in good faith. We dealt with Vietnam because historians did, not because Congress did. This will be no different. @JimHarroldOmaha You're the one trivializing this colossal disaster… trying to sweep this tragedy under the rug.”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 02/18/2022: Retweet of @DonJBacon – “@JimHarroldOmaha Pulling our air support, airplane mechanics and logistics experts out of Afghanistan in July was DUMB… led to a collapse in two weeks despite President Biden saying the Afghan Government would last two years. A terrible decision by POTUS and a botched execution.”

Bice (R-OK-5) 02/18/2022: Tweet – “The U.S. should #StandwithUkraine and ensure that if Russia continues its aggressive posture they will be held accountable through sanctions and other measures. We must avoid the potential of an Afghanistan-in-Europe catastrophe.”

Cotton (R-AR) 02/18/2022: Tweet – “Joe Biden promised to vet evacuees that came to America after his retreat from Afghanistan. But he didn't, and now American lives are at risk. According to this report, dozens of suspected terrorists arrived in our country—and now some are missing. Cotton Statement on DOD Report Confirming Biden's Failure to Screen Afghan Evacuees | U.S. Senator Cotton of Arkansas”

Daines (R-MT) 02/18/2022: Tweet – “The Biden admin has failed the American people yet again—this time by falling short of its vetting promises of Afghans which has created a serious public safety risk for our communities. Another result of @JoeBiden's disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan.Pentagon audit says dozens of potentially dangerous Afghans let loose... | washingtontimes.com”

Ernst (R-IA) 02/18/2022: Tweet – “I'm backing 2️⃣ new efforts to demand transparency and accountability following the Biden administration's disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. Ernst Continues Efforts to Demand Transparency, Accountability Following Biden's Disastrous Afghanistan Withdrawal... | ernst.senate.gov”

Gimenez (R-FL-26) 02/19/2022: Tweet – “Putin is taking notes from the Taliban. Joe Biden is taking notes from … Justin Trudeau.”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 02/18/2022: Tweet – “LR @RepMcCaul led his HFAC Republican colleagues in condemning @POTUS for rejecting servicemember accounts of the chaotic and deadly #Afghanistan withdrawal. Read the letter here ⬇️ McCaul, HFAC Republicans Condemn Biden for Rejecting Servicemember Accounts of Afghanistan Withdrawal - Committee on Foreign Affairs”

Rosendale (R-MT-0) 02/18/2022: Tweet – “I warned from the start—the Afghan nationals Biden brought to America were not properly vetted. Now dozens of Afghans with “potentially significant security concerns” roam our country. This is a grave national security threat. Send them back immediately.Pentagon audit says dozens of potentially dangerous Afghans let loose... | washingtontimes.com”

Tiffany (R-WI-7) 02/18/2022: Tweet – “As I warned last year, the #BidenAdministration has been recklessly releasing potentially dangerous Afghans into our communities. The White House told us they were “fully vetted.” They lied. Pentagon audit says dozens of potentially dangerous Afghans let loose... | m.washingtontimes.com”