Members on the Record (Automated) for Thu March 03, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Graham (R-SC) 03/02/2022: Twitter thread – “Great meeting with @AmbHerzog to discuss many topics.   Truly appreciate Israel's support for today's UN resolution condemning Russia's aggression against Ukraine. I am pleased Israel is helping Ukraine in a very robust manner. Link to image Israel understands what it's like to be a democracy facing bad guys. I treasure the Israel-U.S. relationship.”

Guest (R-MS-3) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “Last week, I met with Israeli leaders about the growing threat of Iran. We must never let Iran gain access to a nuclear weapon. Link to image”

Guest (R-MS-3) 03/03/2022: Retweet of @MSyallpolitics – “.@RepMichaelGuest says @POTUS Biden's #SOTU tried to balance bad polling without upsetting agenda-setting progressives. The 3rd District MS Congressman also recaps his trip to #Israel where he met with leaders of one of America's key allies. Watch-> Congressman Guest says Biden's SOTU tried to balance bad polling without upsetting agenda-setting progressives... | yallpolitics.com”

Jordan (R-OH-4) 03/03/2022: Tweet – “#NEWS: Apple and FBI grilled by lawmakers on spyware from Israeli NSO Group @RepMikeJohnson Apple and FBI grilled by lawmakers on spyware from Israeli NSO Group | cnbc.com”

Jordan (R-OH-4) 03/03/2022: GETTR Post – “#NEWS: Apple and FBI grilled by lawmakers on spyware from Israeli NSO Group Apple and FBI grilled by lawmakers on spyware from Israeli NSO Group | cnbc.com”

Luria (D-VA-2) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “I am proud to receive the @USJewishDems endorsement today and to continue working with the Jewish community to advocate for our shared values, fight antisemitism, and support Israel's security. Link to quoted tweetCheck out our full statement below. (Jewish Democratic Council of America Endorses 16 Key House Democrats in the 2022 Midterms - Jewish Democratic Council of America)”

Scott (R-FL) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “Iran's supporting Putin's unlawful invasion of Ukraine. Russia supports Iran even as they chant "Death to America" & try to destroy Israel. Maybe @SecBlinken can explain why this admin is still trying to rejoin the failed Iran deal with these gross regimes?The Iranian regime supports Putin's ‘special operation' in Ukraine | jns.org”

Weber (R-TX-14) 03/03/2022: Tweet – “Couldn't be any planer. Link to quoted tweetAmbassadors to the @UN and diplomats viewed firsthand a Hezbollah terrorist tunnel dug under the border from Lebanon into Israel. Hezbollah is a global threat and should be recognized internationally for what it really is: a violent, Iranian-backed terrorist army. (Link to twitter.com)”

Young (R-IN) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “Great to meet @AmbHerzog to discuss the importance of the special relationship between the United States and Israel. Our mutual security interests are under threat and we must stand together. 🇺🇸🇮🇱 Link to image”

Syria

Bacon (R-NE-2) 03/02/2022: Retweet of @RischMoments – “@DonJBacon You know you are on the wrong side of history when North Korea, Belarus and Syria are voting with you”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 03/02/2022: Twitter thread – “Four dystopian countries stand with Russia. Link to quoted tweetWow. Only four countries stand behind Russia in UN vote: Belarus, Eritrea, North Korea, Syria. 141 condemn the invasion.   Link to reply@DonJBacon Four dystopian countries and three Republican House members. @PoliticsNeb That's less than the Squad.”

Crenshaw (R-TX-2) 03/02/2022: Twitter thread – “Kick Russia out of the UN Security Council. They should not have a veto vote. Period. THREAD Over the past week we have seen who Vladimir Putin is, as he had ordered the Russian military to indiscriminately bombard civilian areas of Ukraine. He has already poisoned and imprisoned political opponents who dared speak out – but this is a new low, even for him. His actions make clear, Russia does not belong on the United Nations Security Council, especially as a permanent member with veto power. Today I am filing a resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Russia did not inherit the USSRs seat. Link to image On the basis of process and backed up by Russia's actions in Georgia, Syria, and Ukraine Putin's Russia should not be allowed to be a roadblock to accountability for their own actions. We call on the Biden Administration to take all necessary action to remove Russia.”

Durbin (D-IL) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “The U.N. just voted overwhelmingly to denounce Russia's barbaric military invasion of Ukraine. Putin is completely isolated with just a handful of the world's fellow murderers in Syria and North Korea by his side. U.N. General Assembly set to censure Russia over Ukraine invasion... | reuters.com”

Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 03/03/2022: Tweet – “Yes, but we've known this. We—the entire world—watched as he barrel bombed Syrian schools & hospitals, aiding Assad in horrific chemical attacks on Syrian children. Putin's barbaric brutality has been on full display for decades & it's about damn time people wake up to it. Link to quoted tweetOPINION: Madmen like Putin who sanction killing of children shouldn't be appeased. @TGowdySC (Madmen like Putin who sanction killing of children shouldn't be appeased: Gowdy... | fxn.ws) (Link to twitter.com)”

Merkley (D-OR) 03/03/2022: Tweet – “Who votes with you says a lot. Here are the five countries who voted against condemning Russia: Belarus (Russia's puppet, led by a vicious dictator) North Korea (vicious dictator) Eritrea (vicious dictator) Syria (vicious dictator) 5th? Russia itself. Link to quoted tweetA few observations about the just-concluded @UN General Assembly vote condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The vote was 141-5. And the bottom line is that Vladimir Putin is more isolated than ever before (1/7):”

Rubio (R-FL) 03/03/2022: Tweet – “IMPORTANT WARNING In 2018 #Putin used propaganda war to blame rebels for Assad's chemical weapons attacks High probability he could carry out real or staged biological/chemical attacks in #Ukraine & blame it on NATO or Ukrainian forces I was targeted by Russia's wartime propaganda machine in Syria. We should be afraid for Ukraine... | telegraph.co.uk”

Iran

Burchett (R-TN-2) 03/03/2022: Tweet – “We have lost our soul. Link to quoted tweetBiden Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg: Buying oil from Iran is “on the table” (Link to twitter.com)”

Cassidy (R-LA) 03/02/2022: Retweet of @GLNoronha – “34.Iran is set to get a massive windfall in access to cash: the latest estimate is $90 billion in foreign exchange reserves, and then $50-55 billion in extra revenue each year from higher oil/petrochemical exports, with no restrictions on where it'll be spent. Link to image”

Cornyn (R-TX) 03/02/2022: Retweet of @Norman_Roule – “If we sanction Vladimir Putin, his foreign minister, & his associates bc of their role in the invasion of Ukraine, we should sanction Iran's Supreme Leader & his associates for their role in regional aggression that led to the deaths of thousands, including Americans.”

Cotton (R-AR) 03/03/2022: Tweet – “The Biden Administration will gladly buy oil from Iran and Russia. But they banned new drilling leases in America. Link to quoted tweetBiden Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg: Buying oil from Iran is “on the table” (Link to twitter.com)”

Cruz (R-TX) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “Putin wants to make the lives of Americans worse. He's trying to rebuild the Soviet Union. It is in our interest to prevent him from succeeding. But President Biden has shown incredible weakness not only to Russia but to the Taliban, China, and Iran. It's acutely dangerous. Link to video”

Gallagher (R-WI-8) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “Rep. Gallagher on reports the US is close to a new Iran Deal: "At a time when you're starting to get steel in the spine of the West, why would the administration screw this sentiment up by trying to revive an Iran deal that will make the old Iran deal look good in comparison." Link to video”

Inhofe (R-OK) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “There appear to be no limits to what @USEnvoyIran will offer Tehran to return to the failed nuclear deal. This is why top officials resigned from Malley's team some months ago, and why State Dept officials are leaking on him now. Very troubling thread 👇 Link to quoted tweet1. NEW: My former career @StateDept, NSC, and EU colleagues are so concerned with the concessions being made by @RobMalley in Vienna that they've allowed me to publish some details of the coming deal in the hopes that Congress will act to stop the capitulation. [Long thread]”

Issa (R-CA-50) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “Biden mishandled Afghanistan. Biden is mishandling Russia. Biden continues to negotiate with Iran and trust China.”

Mast (R-FL-18) 03/03/2022: Tweet – “In 2015, a year after Putin forcefully annexed Crimea, President Obama thanked him for his role in the Iran nuclear deal. History cannot be allowed to repeat itself. Stop the so-called “nuclear deal” that only emboldens Iran and Russia now. Link to video”

Risch (R-ID) 03/03/2022: Tweet – “It was an honor to meet w/ Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa yesterday. #Bahrain is a vital US partner in an important region. We discussed the need to address shared threats posed by #Iran, & I underscored America's cont'd commitment to the Middle East. Risch Welcomes Bahraini Delegation to U.S. Capitol | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations   Link to image”

Tenney (R-NY-22) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “Is @Rob_Malley really trying to use the Ukraine Crisis as cover to give the radicals in Iran everything they've been asking for? That's the allegation and if true, it would be ILLEGAL. Any deal with #Iran must be submitted to Congress for review and approval - THAT'S THE LAW.”

Tenney (R-NY-22) 03/03/2022: Tweet – “We don't become energy independent by purchasing IRANIAN oil. This is an “option” that should be firmly OFF the table and the Administration needs to clarify its position on this point ASAP. Link to video”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 03/03/2022: Retweet of @hughhewitt – “Has the U.S. led with any type of sanction on Russia? Or is it all "Lead from Behind, Again?" And does fear of screwing the Russian-brokered appeasement of Iran underway in Vienna play a role in our hesitancy? @JoeBiden can flip that script by hammering Russian oil/gas exports.”

Saudi Arabia

Wyden (D-OR) 03/03/2022: Twitter thread – “Secure, encrypted communications give people the power to organize and access information that authoritarian regimes don't want seen. End-to-end encryption is life or death for people living in authoritarian countries like Russia, China, or Saudi Arabia. Link to quoted tweetNEW: Meta is rolling out encrypted DMs for users in Ukraine and Russia and demoting posts by Russian state media (and posts that link to Russian state media) on Facebook globally (Meta rolls out encrypted Instagram DMs in Russia and Ukraine... | protocol.com) In September 2018 @Twitter's then CEO @jack told me the company was working on end-to-end encrypted DMs. Now 3.5 years later, and they're still not encrypted. Telegram has also lulled its users into a false sense of security, failing to encrypt messages by default. If a service isn't end-to-end encrypted by default, it isn't safe. I'm calling on Twitter and Telegram to protect their users globally by encrypting their messaging services as soon as possible.”

Iraq

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 03/03/2022: Tweet – “When I was in Iraq, we slept next to burn pits. Too many of my fellow Marines now suffer from their exposure, and getting the required care can be an uphill battle. Today I voted for the Honoring our PACT Act to get veterans the benefits they need. Link to image”

Lowenthal (D-CA-47) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “Looking forward this week to voting to pass the Honoring our Pact Act—legislation to address the horrendous impacts burn pits have had on our veterans. Our service members deserve the best care and support we can provide. Link to quoted tweetA reminder for folks as to what 'the burn pit issue' is all about. This is a photo of 'Camp Trashcan' taken from where the headquarters company I was a part of worked/slept for 15 months in Iraq from '07-'08. (Link to twitter.com) (Link to twitter.com)”

Menendez (D-NJ) 03/03/2022: Tweet – “NOW: #SFRC is considering the nominations of: Hon. Alina L. Romanowski: Amb. to Iraq Mr. Douglas T. Hickey: Amb. to Finland Mr. Steven H. Fagin: Amb. to Yemen Hon. Erin Elizabeth McKee: @USAID Asst. Admin. Chaired by @SenMarkey, stream the hearing live: Home | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations   Link to image”

Pingree (D-ME-1) 03/03/2022: Tweet – “With passage of the #PACTAct, the US House just answered the heartfelt call to action @POTUS made in his #SOTU for Congress to finally recognize military toxic exposure as a cost of war. Link to image   Link to quoted tweetTHREAD: President Biden addresses toxic burn pits during tonight's #SOTU: "Our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan have faced many dangers — one being stationed at bases and breathing in toxic smoke from burn pits." (1/x) (Link to twitter.com)”

Kuwait

Allred (D-TX-32) 03/03/2022: Tweet – “In 2019, I visited Afghanistan & Kuwait where I saw & heard firsthand about the harmful effects burn pits have on our service members. The PACT Act expands access to care & benefits to over 3.5 million vets exposed to these substances. Proud to vote for this critical bill today. Link to image”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 03/02/2022: Twitter thread – “Watching the news tonight and we see Russian crimes against humanity, a pariah state. Thug Putin is a war criminal. He's waging an unprovoked & unjust war, and conducting indiscriminate bombing of citizens. We should have zero tolerance for Putin & Russia's oligarchy leadership. Link to reply@RepDonBacon With an assist from China @HiVanillaSky They're watching closely. Link to reply@RepDonBacon Are you saying that as a member of Congress, because ‘we' can't affect anything but Congress can. Strong statements are about as effective as Biden's sanctions. I was on my way to Kuwait within days of the invasion in ‘90. As Joe said, ‘Go get him!' @DIPetersen I read your comment… not sure your intent or meaning. But, I'll stick with my message that Putin is waging a evil war and America must stand on right side. Link to reply@RepDonBacon @All435Reps Prematurely reported a few days ago, a couple of Russian warships are currently en route to the port of Odessa, expecting to land tomorrow, Thursday. The Ukrainians are ready for them! (Link to twitter.com) @ChicagoCarol @All435Reps I pray for Ukraine's victory.”

Bahrain

Pelosi (D-CA-12) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “It was a pleasure to welcome His Royal Highness, Prince Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United States Capitol to discuss advancing economic, energy and international security. Link to image”

Horn of Africa

Omar (D-MN-5) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “Today, the @HouseForeign Committee held a hearing on the 2001 AUMF and war powers. Rep. Omar asked about air strikes conducted in Somalia and troop deployment in Cameroon, Niger, and the wider Sahel. Link to video”

Sudan

Bowman (D-NY-16) 03/02/2022: Retweet of @chelliepingree – “🚨VERY GOOD NEWS. On Monday, I led 34 of my House colleagues in urging @POTUS to extend Temporary Protected Status to South Sudanese people who are facing unspeakable violence. Link to image   Link to quoted tweet”

Jacobs (D-CA-53) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “Earlier this week, I joined @chelliepingree urging @DHSgov to re-designate South Sudan for Temporary Protected Status—to support those fleeing conflict and extreme climate. Glad to hear from @SecMayorkas today confirming the re-designation, and a new TPS designation for Sudan. Link to image”

Larsen (D-WA-2) 03/02/2022: Retweet of @RepSaraJacobs – “Earlier this week, I joined @chelliepingree urging @DHSgov to re-designate South Sudan for Temporary Protected Status—to support those fleeing conflict and extreme climate. Glad to hear from @SecMayorkas today confirming the re-designation, and a new TPS designation for Sudan. Link to image”

Larsen (D-WA-2) 03/02/2022: Retweet of @chelliepingree – “🚨VERY GOOD NEWS. On Monday, I led 34 of my House colleagues in urging @POTUS to extend Temporary Protected Status to South Sudanese people who are facing unspeakable violence. Link to image   Link to quoted tweet”

Pakistan

Brown (D-MD-4) 03/02/2022: In reply to Tweet#HenriettaLacks is considered by many to be a pioneer of modern medicine and #BlackMaternalHealth. 

Though taken without her consent, her cancerous cells became the source of the immortals #HeLa cell line.

Today, her HeLa cells are used in anti- cancer drug clinical trials. (Link to twitter.com) – “.@Malala is a powerhouse #WomensRights and education activist. Her passion for fighting for accessible education for girls & women in Pakistan started at just 11-years-old, when she first protested the Taliban's education ban. She's the world's youngest @NobelPrize Laureate. Link to image”

Murphy (D-CT) 03/03/2022: Tweet – “No way to underestimate how important Trump's fawning praise for Putin is to the Kremlin's propaganda campaign defending the invasion of Ukraine. Link to quoted tweet7/ to lead to some website offering tutors. Another popular tweet is the account based out of Pakistan posting a video of Trump defending Putin through whataboutism. It's ok though, this guy's a Capricorn... 🙄 #UkraineRussianWar (Link to twitter.com)”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Beyer (D-VA-8) 03/02/2022: Retweet of @maxseddon – “The Russian campaign to “denazify” Ukraine just hit a Holocaust memorial Link to quoted tweet”

Casten (D-IL-6) 03/03/2022: Retweet of @USJewishDems – “🚨Jewish Dems endorse @TomOHalleran @gregstantonaz @katieporteroc @JoshHarder @MikeLevin @SeanCasten @LaurenUnderwood @Axne4Congress @ElissaSlotkin @dankildee @AndyKimNJ @JoshGottheimer @Malinowski @MikieSherrill @dinatitus @ElaineLuriaVA @SpanbergerVA07 Jewish Democratic Council of America Endorses 17 Key House Democrats in the 2022 Midterms - Jewish Democratic Council of America”

Costa (D-CA-16) 03/03/2022: Twitter thread – “In honor of the 34th Anniversary of the Sumgait pogroms, I stand with the people of Artsakh in remembering the lives lost during this tragic event. That is why I submitted an extension of remarks to the congressional record to ensure it remains a critical part of our history. May their memory serve as a reminder for each one of us to continue advocating for human rights and democracy around the globe. Link to image”

Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 03/03/2022: Retweet of @USJewishDems – “The state of our union is strong because @POTUS & Democrats control the White House & Congress. It is going to take our continued efforts to get out the vote and defend democracy. That's why we've endorsed 17 House candidates who share our values. BREAKING: Jewish Dems Endorse 17 House Candidates... | jewishdems.org”

Hoyer (D-MD-5) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “I was appalled to learn of the antisemitic fliers found in Bowie for the second time in a month. Acts of hatred are never acceptable and I urge law enforcement to find those responsible for these heinous acts of hate speech and bring them to justice. Hoyer Statement on Antisemitic Fliers In Bowie... | bit.ly”

Jacobs (D-CA-53) 03/03/2022: Tweet – “In January, I visited the Babyn Yar Holocaust Memorial in Kyiv. As a Jewish woman, I'm heartbroken to see Russian strikes damaging part of this sacred ground. Putin's rhetoric of de-nazification has been especially appalling given Ukraine's deep Jewish history. Link to image”

Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-8) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “Another stirring reminder of the situation on the ground and the contrast between President Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin. Link to quoted tweetRemarkable moment caught on camera as Zelensky hears about the bombing of the Babyn Yar Holocaust memorial for the first time. (Link to twitter.com)”

Luria (D-VA-2) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “This bipartisan legislation passed today in the @HomelandDems markup will boost funding for security enhancements for nonprofit organizations and places of worship across the country. Together, we can keep America safe. Reps. Thompson, Katko propose massive nonprofit security funding boost... | jewishinsider.com”

Maloney (D-NY-12) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “The reprehensible attack on Babyn Yar is the latest escalation in Putin's series of atrocities in Ukraine and across the world. I stand with the people of Ukraine in honoring and remembering the lives taken there yesterday and 81 years ago. Link to quoted tweetNever again? Just now #Russia launched a powerful missile strike on the #BabynYar Memorial Centre and TV tower. Civilians were killed. Russia shoots the memory of #Holocaust victims, tries to deprive us of our voice, destroys the Ukrainians. (Link to twitter.com)”

Meeks (D-NY-5) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “Yesterday's bombing by Russia hit Babyn Yar, the memorial site where over 33,000 Jews were executed, and tens of thousands more fell victim during German occupation. A holocaust site desecrated by an invasion offensively justified as "de-nazifying" Ukraine. Link to image”

Pallone (D-NJ-6) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “Russian forces are attacking Ukrainian civilian areas, including schools & residential neighborhoods. They've launched missiles at the Babyn Yar – the memorial site where the Nazis massacred over 33,000 Ukrainian Jews in 1941. Putin owns these despicable crimes against humanity. Link to quoted tweetNever again? Just now #Russia launched a powerful missile strike on the #BabynYar Memorial Centre and TV tower. Civilians were killed. Russia shoots the memory of #Holocaust victims, tries to deprive us of our voice, destroys the Ukrainians. (Link to twitter.com)”

Portman (R-OH) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “The Babyn Yar holocaust memorial in Kyiv was targeted by Russian missiles. This is a site were tens of thousands of Jews were murdered during WWII. The Russian military's deliberate & murderous attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure cannot go unanswered.”

Risch (R-ID) 03/02/2022: Retweet of @senrobportman – “The Babyn Yar holocaust memorial in Kyiv was targeted by Russian missiles. This is a site were tens of thousands of Jews were murdered during WWII. The Russian military's deliberate & murderous attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure cannot go unanswered.”

Rubio (R-FL) 03/02/2022: Retweet of @StopAntisemites – “Heartbreaking - elderly Jews who survived the Holocaust and WWII are now filmed hiding in a bunker and fearing for their lives in Ukraine. Link to video”

Stevens (D-MI-11) 03/03/2022: Retweet of @RepSaraJacobs – “In January, I visited the Babyn Yar Holocaust Memorial in Kyiv. As a Jewish woman, I'm heartbroken to see Russian strikes damaging part of this sacred ground. Putin's rhetoric of de-nazification has been especially appalling given Ukraine's deep Jewish history. Link to image”

Suozzi (D-NY-3) 03/03/2022: Tweet – “Absolutely sickening. But absolutely maddening that this repeat offender, who now is spewing anti-Semitic filth, has been cut loose b/c @GovKathyHochul refuses to fix bail reform. She won't, I will. Poop smear suspect cut loose in alleged hate crime attack due to bail...... | nypost.com”

Afghanistan

Bacon (R-NE-2) 03/02/2022: Twitter thread – “We are LIVE! I look forward to hearing from the people of #NE02. Call (855) 920-0558 to ask a question or listen LIVE at Live | U.S. Representative Don Bacon. Link to image Putin is saying "might makes right." He is a bully and a thug. We need to work with our NATO allies and work together to deter Russian aggression and stand against Putin. The US will give Russia $70M today to purchase their oil… we will be doing this everyday until we decide to stop buying their energy exports. We must sanction Russian energy and cut off their main source of income. Last night, the President spoke on how to address the environment & energy. However, he completely failed to address that increasing America's energy production & natural gas infrastructure would help regain America's energy independence and counter Russia's energy exports. Q: Russian Oil A: We've gone backwards in energy production his past year—we've become a net importer, and gas prices have gone up […] We will have to increase our production again and cut Russian exports, and the rest of the world can accommodate. Q: Infrastructure A: Nebraska will receive about $2.5B to maintain and repair roads and highways...including $216M for two programs that provide low-interest loans for building or improving water & wastewater systems. It was also based on per-capita. Q: Renaming Bases A: We have 10 bases named after confederate generals..some affiliated w/ the KKK. I don't think it's appropriate. I suggested renaming a base after Fort Benavidez, a soldier who was wounded 31 times while rescuing 8 fellow soldiers. He is a TRUE American hero. Q: Energy Independence A: Many bases in Europe use Russian gas. If you remove their energy, these bases will struggle. We should not be dependent on them. […] POTUS' EO cancelling the Keystone XL Pipeline cost thousands of US jobs & increased the safety risk of transporting fuel Q: Afghanistan A: I deployed four times to the Middle East. This is personal to me. […] We've been providing a ton of air power to Afghanistan. We trained Afghan pilots and they were doing a good job. But the withdraw moved our pilots/mechanics. Q: Afghanistan (pt2) A: The President called this a “success” and he had no regrets. We lost 13 servicemen. Thousands of lives lost and interpreters are still being hunted down. They were owed better by this. Our adversaries are emboldened. Putin& Xi are watching. Q: Afghanistan (pt3) A: The President also failed to address this last night. This was NOT a success. This was a strategic failure. Q: Ukraine A: Bullies don't stop unless they get scared. We need to continue helping Ukraine and giving them the tools they need to fight, but I've been impressed with their pride and bravery. For decades they've been fighting and preserving their freedom and independence. Q: Inflation A: Last March, we passed the $1.9T COVID bill. We were warned that it would trigger inflation. We added about 10% to the money supply with no way to pay it. Larry Summers also warned us about BBB. Congress has to REIGN IN spending & stop the massive deficit spending. Q: Medicare A: I agree that we should be able to negotiate these prices. It takes too long to get generic drugs on the market. We have the best research for pharmaceutical research…however Americans pay for this. We need to do better with this and help more people. Q: Climate Solutions A: No matter your views, we want to leave a better world for the next generation. I supported the wind/solar tax credits. Carbon capture technologies and battery storage are vital to improving our environment. Energy independence is top priority. Q: Securing Elections A: The Constitution protects state's election laws. I voted against H.R. 1 which would federally fund congressional campaigns and cost the taxpayer billions of dollars. I believe Nebraska's elections were accurate, but we can always push for more security. Q: What will get our country back on track? A: Inflation is the #1 issue. We have to get spending under control. Before COVID, our pay was increasing faster than inflation. We also need to look at increasing jobs in the trades. These are outstanding jobs. Q: What will get our country back on track? (pt2) A: The Biden Admin talks very little about trade. We need to fight to open trade doors back up and fight for our farmers and ag producers. We also need to maintain the tax code that helps us compete with other countries. Q: GI Benefits Bill A: There is a disparity between how the Guard and Reserves are treated. There has been pushback, but I sided with our guards and reserves on this issue. I value their service & what they do for the US. There needs to be parity when it comes to these benefits. Link to reply@RepDonBacon You talked very little about trade from 2017-2020 when the leader of your party was waging an unnecessary and expensive trade war @CRagole BS… I was big supporter of USMCA.”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 03/02/2022: Retweet of @alexplitsas – “Can confirm - It's why we are still working “The United States has evacuated only about 3 percent of Afghans who worked for the American government and applied for special visas, leaving behind an estimated 78,000, according to a report released Tuesday.” U.S. ‘left behind' 78,000 Afghan allies in chaotic withdrawal: NGO report | nbcnews.com”

Biggs (R-AZ-5) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “Absolutely unacceptable answer. Link to quoted tweetPsaki says Biden didn't “have the time” last night to mention our 13 servicemembers killed in Afghanistan (Link to twitter.com)”

Boebert (R-CO-3) 03/03/2022: Tweet – “Imagine if we equipped the Ukrainian people like we did the Taliban.”

Boebert (R-CO-3) 03/03/2022: Tweet – “13 brave and heroic members of our military died during Biden's botched Afghanistan withdrawal. They deserved to be recognized during the State of the Union speech so I made sure to speak up. Link to video”

Boebert (R-CO-3) 03/03/2022: Retweet of @FoxNews – “'DARN RIGHT I SPOKE UP': Rep. @laurenboebert says she stands by her State of the Union protest, blasts Biden for taking 'zero responsibility' for the 13 service members who died during the Afghanistan withdrawal. @IngrahamAngle Boebert on heckling Biden's State of the Union: You're darn right I spoke up... | fxn.ws   Link to image”

Burchett (R-TN-2) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “Biden didn't “ have the time” Link to quoted tweetPsaki says Biden didn't “have the time” last night to mention our 13 servicemembers killed in Afghanistan (Link to twitter.com)”

Cawthorn (R-NC-11) 03/02/2022: Twitter thread – “The members of Task Force Pineapple displayed courage, bravery and patriotism during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. I'm honored to introduce legislation with six of my colleagues to award their heroism with the Congressional Gold Medal. Congressman Cawthorn Introduces Bill Awarding Congressional Gold Medal to Task Force Pineapple Members... | cawthorn.house.gov Thank you @RepTedBudd, @RepBillJohnson, @RepBrianMast, @RepWaltzPress, @RepMullin, and @RepDonaldsPress for cosponsoring this legislation.”

Cawthorn (R-NC-11) 03/02/2022: GETTR Post – “The members of Task Force Pineapple displayed courage, bravery and patriotism during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. I'm honored to introduce legislation with six of my colleagues to award their heroism with the Congressional Gold Medal. Thank you @reptedbudd, @repbilljohnson, @repdonaldspress, @michaelgwaltz, Rep. Brian Mast, and Rep. Markwayne Mullin for cosponsoring this legislation. Congressman Cawthorn Introduces Bill Awarding Congressional Gold Medal to Task Force Pineapple Members | cawthorn.house.gov”

Clyde (R-GA-9) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “Psaki: Biden's #SOTU address didn't "have the time to touch on everything that is a priority." Our Commander in Chief should ALWAYS make time to honor our nation's fallen heroes—including the 13 tragically killed in Afghanistan during Biden's disastrous withdrawal. Disgraceful. Link to video”

Clyde (R-GA-9) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “Biden had the gall to check his watch when 13 fallen soldiers arrived home from Afghanistan—but couldn't find the time to honor their service and sacrifice last night in his #SOTU address. You should be ashamed, @POTUS. Link to image”

Connolly (D-VA-11) 03/02/2022: Retweet of @SenJeffMerkley – “This is good news, and one of the key items that @GerryConnolly and I recommended in our recent letter. The release of over $1 billion in humanitarian aid will be crucial for providing essential services to the Afghan people. World Bank announces more than $1 bn in aid for Afghanistan... | news.yahoo.com”

Donalds (R-FL-19) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “The military veterans of Task Force Pineapple have saved countless lives and advanced freedom across the world. On behalf of a grateful nation, I'm proud to join @RepCawthorn in this well-deserved effort to award these heroes with the Congressional Gold Medal. Link to quoted tweetThe members of Task Force Pineapple displayed courage, bravery and patriotism during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. I'm honored to introduce legislation with six of my colleagues to award their heroism with the Congressional Gold Medal. (Congressman Cawthorn Introduces Bill Awarding Congressional Gold Medal to Task Force Pineapple Members... | cawthorn.house.gov)”

Donalds (R-FL-19) 03/02/2022: GETTR Post – “The military veterans of Task Force Pineapple have saved countless lives and advanced freedom across the world. On behalf of a grateful nation, I'm proud to join @RepCawthorn in this well-deserved effort to award these heroes with the Congressional Gold Medal. Link to quoted GETTR postThe members of Task Force Pineapple displayed courage, bravery and patriotism during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. I'm honored to introduce legislation with six of my colleagues to award their heroism with the Congressional Gold Medal. Thank you @reptedbudd, @repbilljohnson, @repdonaldspress, @michaelgwaltz, Rep. Brian Mast, and Rep. Markwayne Mullin for cosponsoring this legislation. (Congressman Cawthorn Introduces Bill Awarding Congressional Gold Medal to Task Force Pineapple Members | cawthorn.house.gov)”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “France was with us in Afghanistan and has helped us fight terrorism in Africa. Ron needs to stay in his lane and go back to Covid denialism. Link to quoted tweetGov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) poses a very helpful hypothetical showing tremendous brainpower: “Can you imagine if [Putin] went into France? Would they do anything to put up a fight? Probably not.” (Link to twitter.com)”

Gimenez (R-FL-26) 03/02/2022: Retweet of @GOPLeader – “To the 13 American families who lost loved ones in Afghanistan in August, you deserved to be recognized by the President tonight. Americans remember your sacrifice, and we are forever indebted to you.”

Gonzales (R-TX-23) 03/02/2022: Retweet of @Julio_Rosas11 – “Shana Chappell, the mother of LCpl. Kareem Nikoui, posted a statement blasting Biden for not mentioning the 13 service members killed during the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan in last night's #SOTU : “Their blood is on your hands and you know it…” Link to image”

Hawley (R-MO) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “Hawley to introduce bill to increase Afghan vetting after critical Pentagon IG report Hawley to introduce bill to increase Afghan vetting after critical Pentagon IG report... | foxnews.com”

Hawley (R-MO) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “Hawley to introduce bill to increase Afghan vetting after critical Pentagon IG report Hawley to introduce bill to increase Afghan vetting after critical Pentagon IG report... | foxnews.com”

Hawley (R-MO) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “As Biden abandoned hundreds of Americans to the enemy in Afghanistan, his Admin brought over 80,000 unvetted Afghans to the US. Some of them we now know had criminal histories Team Biden didn't find - because they didn't vet. My bill would fix that Hawley to introduce bill to increase Afghan vetting after critical Pentagon IG report... | foxnews.com”

Hice (R-GA-10) 03/02/2022: Retweet of @Rep_Clyde – “Psaki: Biden's #SOTU address didn't "have the time to touch on everything that is a priority." Our Commander in Chief should ALWAYS make time to honor our nation's fallen heroes—including the 13 tragically killed in Afghanistan during Biden's disastrous withdrawal. Disgraceful. Link to video”

Hinson (R-IA-1) 03/03/2022: Retweet of @GOPLeader – “To the 13 American families who lost loved ones in Afghanistan in August, you deserved to be recognized by the President tonight. Americans remember your sacrifice, and we are forever indebted to you.”

Inhofe (R-OK) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “.@POTUS wouldn't have mentioned the 13 service members no matter how much time he had. His admin thinks the Afghanistan pullout was a great success. But @SASCGOP will never forget our troops - we will continue to work to understand the mistakes made that led to such a tragedy. Link to quoted tweetPsaki says Biden didn't “have the time” last night to mention our 13 servicemembers killed in Afghanistan (Link to twitter.com)”

Long (R-MO-7) 03/02/2022: Retweet of @GOPChairwoman – “To the families of the 13 servicemembers who were killed during the Afghanistan withdrawal – Biden may have forgotten your sacrifice, but the American people never will.”

Long (R-MO-7) 03/02/2022: Retweet of @mschlapp – “President Joe Biden had time in his State of the Union address to push gender confusion on our kids but no time to comfort the kids of the 13 soldiers who died in Afghanistan due to his incompetence.”

Long (R-MO-7) 03/03/2022: Retweet of @FoxNews – “‘SO WEIRD': The smiling house speaker awkwardly stood up as the president talked about soldiers in Afghanistan, sending social media into a frenzy. Nancy Pelosi's 'bizarre' response during Biden remarks on burn pits baffles social media... | fxn.ws   Link to video”

Mast (R-FL-18) 03/02/2022: In reply to Tweet@RepBrianMast @lwhite2112 Give me a break. Grow up and act like a man. I promise you could never pull off what President Biden has done. By the way, my Grandson was in Kabul. Where were you? @KyleMartinsen_ – “@SLeeC46 @lwhite2112 @KyleMartinsen_ Kandahar. My legs are still there.”

McCarthy (R-CA-23) 03/02/2022: Retweet of @realDailyWire – “GOP Leader Blasts Biden For Ignoring 13 Families Of American Military Heroes Who Died In Afghanistan: ‘You Deserved To Be Recognized' McCarthy Blasts Biden For Ignoring 13 Gold-Star Families From Afghanistan Withdrawal: ‘You Deserved To Be Recognized' | The Daily Wire   Link to image”

Merkley (D-OR) 03/02/2022: In reply to Tweet.@USTreasury issued a new General License for Afghanistan to support commercial activity that helps people meet basic needs. This is critical for staving off economic collapse and one of @GerryConnolly's and my key asks. I'll continue to work to ensure resources reach Afghans. (Link to twitter.com) – “@USTreasury @GerryConnolly My full statement on this additional move to enable humanitarian aid to flow to Afghanistan. We can go further. Merkley Applauds Additional Move to Enable Humanitarian Aid for Afghanistan, Calls for Further Action | U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon”

Merkley (D-OR) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “This is good news, and one of the key items that @GerryConnolly and I recommended in our recent letter. The release of over $1 billion in humanitarian aid will be crucial for providing essential services to the Afghan people. World Bank announces more than $1 bn in aid for Afghanistan... | news.yahoo.com”

Rubio (R-FL) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “The Soviets lost 13,000 soldiers over a decade during and after the invasion of Afghanistan #Putin could lose 13,000 after just 5 to 7 weeks in #Ukraine”

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “Biden still doing clean up from last night's #SOTUinCrisis “Didn't have the time?!?!?” This is inexcusable. This is an even WORSE response 👇👇 Link to quoted tweetPsaki says Biden didn't “have the time” to mention certain topics last night. Biden couldn't make time to mention our 13 servicemembers killed in Afghanistan? (Link to twitter.com)”

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 03/03/2022: Retweet of @alekskarlatos – “I have served in Afghanistan & I can tell you what @POTUS refuses to say. Putin & Russia are committing war crimes. I refuse to believe the Russian people approve of Putin's war and I urge them to stand with the international community against their leader. #PrayForUkraine Link to quoted tweet”

Other - Middle East

Omar (D-MN-5) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “I guess the Republicans had the “jihadist” caucus all along. 🤷🏽‍♀️ Link to quoted tweetU.S. Rep. Van Taylor, R-Plano, has decided to end his reelection campaign amid 11th-hour allegations of infidelity with a former jihadist who was once married to a commander for the Islamic State (U.S. Rep. Van Taylor suspends reelection campaign after allegation of…... | texastribune.org)”

Pressley (D-MA-7) 03/03/2022: Tweet – “We must respond to the crisis in Ukraine with compassion. That means designating Ukraine for TPS, opening our doors to refugees & providing these same protections to refugees from Africa, Middle East, Latin America, Asia, LGBTQ communities & more.”

Risch (R-ID) 03/02/2022: Tweet – “Terrorist Mohammed al-Qahtani was detained for his role in 9/11. Biden's decision to transfer him from the security of Guatanamo Bay is an injustice to every American. Risch, Rubio, Inhofe Urge President Not to Transfer Al-Qaeda Terrorist from Guantanamo | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations”

Roy (R-TX-21) 03/02/2022: Retweet of @RMConservative – “The cartels are as brutal as ISIS. They control BOTH sides of the border flowing dangerous people and drugs across while constantly monitoring, manipulating, and even shooting at our agents. I'm glad Republicans have now discovered the words sovereignty and invasion for others.”