Members on the Record (Automated) for Wed March 09, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Crist (D-FL-13) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “Nobody should fear violence in their place of worship. That includes our Jewish neighbors who are facing an alarming rise in anti-Semitism. Proud to vote to condemn the heinous terrorist attack on Congregation Beth Israel in TX. Full statement below: Link to image”

Cruz (R-TX) 03/09/2022: Retweet of @J_Insider – “The Texas senator announced plans to introduce a bill upping NSGP funding to $540 million, well beyond an ask of $360 million from leading Jewish groups. Sen. Ted Cruz to introduce bill tripling nonprofit security funding | jewishinsider.com”

Frankel (D-FL-21) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “I'm proud to have cosponsored this to condemn the heinous terrorist attack on Congregation Beth Israel. Thank you to the law enforcement & emergency responders who stood up that day. We must always remain committed to combatting antisemitism & violence against Jewish Americans. Link to quoted tweetICMYI: The House just passed @RepBethVanDuyne's & my bipartisan resolution that condemns the terrorist attack on the #Colleyville synagogue & underscores our commitment to fighting antisemitism. Together, we must root out hate & end this violence. (Validation request... | veasey.house.gov)”

Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 03/08/2022: Twitter thread – “Today, the House voted to unanimously pass the resolution condemning antisemitism and the attack on Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, TX. It was a devastating situation at Beth Israel, where synagogue members were held hostage while attending Shabbat services. It is deeply disturbing to witness such a surge of antisemitism and targeted harassment of Jews here at home and around the world. We simply cannot tolerate antisemitism, violence, hate, or bigotry. We must stand up and protect our communities from all forms of hate.”

Grothman (R-WI-6) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “The global Boycott, Divest, Sanction (BDS) movement is meant to undermine the interests and well-being of the Israeli people on the world stage. As a supporter and defender of our ally Israel, I'm proud to cosponsor @RepLeeZeldin's bill denouncing BDS. Zeldin, House Republicans re-introduces anti-BDS bill... | bit.ly”

Leger Fernandez (D-NM-3) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “I was glad to join my House colleagues in passing H.Res. 881 to must condemn the terrorist attack on Congregation Beth Israel in Texas in January and show our support for the community. We must stand strong in our commitment to combat hate.”

Maloney (D-NY-12) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “Today, I led the Democratic side on the passage of H. Res 881, to officially condemn in the strongest terms the heinous attack on Congregation Beth Israel of Colleyville, Texas. Link to video”

Maloney (D-NY-18) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “Hate has no place in America. Today, the House made that message loud and clear by passing resolutions to condemn threats towards HBCUs and the terrorist attack on Congregation Beth Israel in Texas. These racist & anti-Semitic crimes will not be tolerated.”

Murphy (D-FL-7) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “Joined my colleagues last night to condemn the terrorist attack on Congregation Beth Israel synagogue in Colleyville, Texas. Antisemitic incidents are on the rise worldwide. They must be prevented, punished, and condemned.”

Omar (D-MN-5) 03/08/2022: In reply to TweetSo @GiGiHadid pledges to donate her earnings from Fall 2022 to relief efforts for occupied Ukrainians *and* occupied Palestinians and then @voguemagazine magazine just erases the Palestinians from its @instagram post on her pledge? (Link to twitter.com) – “@mehdirhasan @WaywardWinifred @GiGiHadid @voguemagazine @instagram Gross!”

Omar (D-MN-5) 03/08/2022: Retweet of @ASE – “Russia has fired over 625 missiles at Ukraine in the past two weeks, according to The Pentagon. That figure is meant to shock you. Consider this, Israel fired the same number of shells into a single neighbourhood of Gaza *in one hour* during its 2014 attack.”

Ross (D-NC-2) 03/08/2022: Twitter thread – “Today I stood with my colleagues in condemning the horrific attack on the Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas. Congress stands united in addressing the disturbing rise in violent antisemitism across the country. Following this attack and other incidents of antisemitism in Wake County, I continue to have conversations with local Jewish leaders to discuss actions Congress can take to support the Jewish community in North Carolina and across the country.”

Roybal-Allard (D-CA-40) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “Today, I joined my colleagues in the House to pass H. Res 881, sending a strong message to the Beth Israel Community and Jewish people across our nation that America firmly stands with you in the fight against #AntiSemitism. Link to image”

Roybal-Allard (D-CA-40) 03/08/2022: Twitter thread – “The perpetrator of the attack against the Beth Israel Congregation in TX was a radical Anti-Semitic hate-monger who chose violence over love, divisiveness over compassion and ignorance over understanding. His cowardly actions exacerbated the fear many-- 1/2 --of our fellow Jewish Americans feel everyday. We will continue to stand together with our Jewish community and fight Anti-Semitism, every day. I was proud to support H.Res 881, today. 2/2”

Soto (D-FL-9) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “As the House passed two critical resolutions today, I had the honor of presiding over the floor. We took action to condemn the despicable, cowardly bomb threats to #HBCUs and the heinous terrorist attack on Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, on January 15, 2022. Link to image”

Tlaib (D-MI-13) 03/09/2022: Retweet of @mehdirhasan – “So @GiGiHadid pledges to donate her earnings from Fall 2022 to relief efforts for occupied Ukrainians *and* occupied Palestinians and then @voguemagazine magazine just erases the Palestinians from its @instagram post on her pledge? Link to image”

Tlaib (D-MI-13) 03/09/2022: In reply to TweetSo @GiGiHadid pledges to donate her earnings from Fall 2022 to relief efforts for occupied Ukrainians *and* occupied Palestinians and then @voguemagazine magazine just erases the Palestinians from its @instagram post on her pledge? (Link to twitter.com) – “@mehdirhasan @GiGiHadid @voguemagazine @instagram The dehumanization of Palestinians is real and painful.”

Van Duyne (R-TX-24) 03/08/2022: Retweet of @HouseDailyPress – “The House is beginning up to 40 mins of debate on H.Res. 881 – Condemning the heinous terrorist attack on Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, on January 15, 2022, as amended (Sponsored by @RepBethVanDuyne / Oversight and Reform).”

Van Duyne (R-TX-24) 03/09/2022: Retweet of @cbs11jack – “#ICYMI U.S. House unanimously passes resolution by @RepBethVanDuyne & @RepVeasey condemning the antisemitic terrorist act at Congregation Beth Israel Synagogue in Colleyville. The resolution reaffirms commitment to combat antisemitism & violence against Jewish Americans. @CBSDFW”

Syria

Lieu (D-CA-33) 03/08/2022: Twitter thread – “Russia now understands the war in Ukraine may be a long war. @StateDept and @DeptofDefense need to plan for that contingency. That means starting to plan right now on how to transfer advanced US weapons systems that may require additional training for Ukrainians to use. Link to quoted tweetSr. Defense Dept. official: Putin is seeking to recruit soldiers from Syria. It's "noteworthy" that Putin needs "foreign fighters to fight his war in Ukraine." @NBCNews   Link to reply@tedlieu @StateDept @DeptofDefense This war could've been avoided if leftists like AOC not convinced biden to go anti American energy. US would still be energy indepen, Oil wouldn't be $110/barrel. Putin is using our $ for invasion, nuclear tensions raised, Ukraine being destroyed, children slaughtered. F'ing dems @msm_isthe_virus @StateDept @DeptofDefense The U.S. is energy independent. We export energy. And there is more oil being produced under Biden than under Trump. Go do your own research. Link to reply@tedlieu @StateDept @DeptofDefense Call Obama he will give them blankets @jfloydbhc @StateDept @DeptofDefense Obama gave much more than that. And he didn't withhold Javelins from Ukraine like Trump did in order to extort the Ukrainian President. Remember? Link to reply@tedlieu @StateDept @DeptofDefense Exactly how the US involvement in Viet Nam started…same main players too. @AJMorocco @StateDept @DeptofDefense No Link to reply@tedlieu @msm_isthe_virus @StateDept @DeptofDefense Bullshit. @cringetalk @msm_isthe_virus @StateDept @DeptofDefense Go do your own research.”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “Putin cannot lose in Ukraine if he wants to stay in power. I fear he will do whatever it takes to break the Ukrainian people, from chemical weapons to landmines on humanitarian routes like Russia has historically done in Afghanistan & Syria. Link to video”

Lebanon

Rubio (R-FL) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “#Putin doesn't have many economic weapons at his disposal But he has a few: - @Boeing⁩ buys much of its titanium from #Russia - #India gets much of its fertilizer from Russia -#Egypt & #Lebanon get much of their wheat from Russia & #Ukraine Russia Set to Ban Commodity Exports Following Western Sanctions... | wsj.com”

Iran

Allen (R-GA-12) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “While President Biden finally announced he will ban Russian oil imports, he has made no commitment to reopening U.S. pipelines & oil production. He should not be begging dictators in Iran, Saudi Arabia & Venezuela for oil when we already have it in our own backyard!”

Balderson (R-OH-12) 03/08/2022: Retweet of @SteveScalise – “RT if you agree → Biden should be turning to AMERICAN energy producers for more oil and gas—not dictators in Venezuela, Iran, and Saudi Arabia.”

Banks (R-IN-3) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “As the Biden admin tries to reenter the failed, Obama-era Iran nuclear deal, the @WhiteHouse refuses to rule out buying oil from Iran. This is unacceptable! Today, I introduced the No Oil From Terrorists Act to ensure this can't happen. We need AMERICAN oil, not terrorist oil! Link to image”

Banks (R-IN-3) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “After crushing the American energy industry, the Biden administration is now considering buying oil from Iran, the world's largest state sponsor of terror. I introduced legislation to stop this. More from @marisa_schultz via @foxnews here: Republicans push 'No Oil From Terrorists Act' to ban Biden from buying Iranian energy | Fox News”

Banks (R-IN-3) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “Gas prices would be slashed overnight if Biden stopped attacking America's energy industry. Instead he wants to rely on adversaries like Iran for oil. It's insane. @MorningsMaria Link to video”

Banks (R-IN-3) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “The Biden admin is planning to lift terrorism sanctions on Iran, while Iranian government terrorists plot to kill Americans on our own soil! This is an outrage!! U.S. intelligence shows Iran threats on U.S. soil, but Blinken and Schiff say this shouldn't derail new nuclear deal - CBS News”

Barrasso (R-WY) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “The answer to Russian energy is American oil and gas. It's not turning to Venezuela or Iran. The reckless energy policies of this administration is why we have 40-year high inflation and why Vladimir Putin has had a cash windfall to help him fund his aggression. Link to video”

Burchett (R-TN-2) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “It's bad when ⁦@CBSNews⁩ turns on ⁦@POTUS⁩ U.S. intelligence shows Iran threats on U.S. soil, but Blinken and Schiff say this shouldn't derail new nuclear deal - CBS News”

Cammack (R-FL-3) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “Instead of getting oil from Iran and Venezuela—two countries who wish ill will toward the U.S.—we need to unleash our domestic energy production capabilities right here at home. Americans are forced to choose gas over groceries right now because of these rising prices. Link to video”

Carey (R-OH-15) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “Instead of honoring the commitment to #BuyAmerican, the Biden Administration is engaging with brutal dictators in Venezuela & Iran to import their oil. We need stop this madness & unleash American energy independence! Link to image”

Carter (R-GA-1) 03/09/2022: Retweet of @FoxFriendsFirst – ““Now we're having to buy oil from dictators in Venezuela and Saudi Arabia and Iran. That is not America”: @RepBuddyCarter slams the Biden administration possibly turning to terrorist regimes to fix our energy crisis. Rep. Buddy Carter slams Biden for his 'war on fossil fuels' as gas prices surge: 'We have the resources here'... | video.foxnews.com”

Cornyn (R-TX) 03/09/2022: Retweet of @RepMcCaul – “American energy prices have been going up since day one of the Biden presidency. I agree with @POTUS's ban on Russian oil, but if this administration truly wants U.S. energy independence, we must stop importing from our foreign nation adversaries like Iran and Venezuela. Link to video”

Cotton (R-AR) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “Last June, Biden blocked oil leasing in Alaska. This oil could have helped lower the cost of gas—instead, Biden is begging Venezuela and Iran to increase production. Biden suspends oil leases in Alaska's Arctic refuge | AP News”

Cruz (R-TX) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “Biden's war on American energy has made our enemies richer and enabled them to be ever-more hostile towards the US. Biden has boosted the abilities and clout of Russia, Venezuela, and Iran at the expense of the United States and our own energy production. Link to video”

Cruz (R-TX) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “insane Link to quoted tweetBreaking news: Biden Administration considering increasing oil production and easing export restrictions... ...in Iran, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela (Link to twitter.com)”

Daines (R-MT) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “.@JoeBiden—No to the Iran deal. No to Venezuelan or Iranian oil. We need to unleash AMERICAN energy.”

Duncan (R-SC-3) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “Why is Biden more willing to get oil from Iran and Venezuela, than he is from the United States and Canada?”

Ernst (R-IA) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “The Biden strategy: Reward Iran's bad behavior and embolden our adversaries. Opinion | The Iran-Russia Nuclear Nexus”

Fallon (R-TX-4) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “Biden must not use his decision to ban Russian oil as a an excuse to rely on the likes of Iran and Venezuela. America has the resources to supply energy domestically!”

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 03/09/2022: GETTR Post – “Who is excited to pay higher gas prices so that you are funding an Iranian Tyrant instead of a Russian one?”

Gallagher (R-WI-8) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “CIA Director Burns tells Rep. Gallagher that the U.S. should not minimize Russia's claims that Russia, Iran, and China swindled the U.S. in negotiations over a new Iran deal, and that there is "genuine concern" over how Russia will try to utilize leverage from the deal. Link to video”

Gonzales (R-TX-23) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “It's a slap in the face to every Texas oil & gas worker for Biden to even consider buying from Venezuela or Iran to lower prices. TX fossil fuel workers stand ready to deliver abundant, affordable energy to Americans. Joe Biden just has to get out of the way.”

Graham (R-SC) 03/08/2022: Twitter thread – “President @ZelenskyyUa presentation to the British Parliament was beyond inspiring. 'We will not give up': Zelensky channels wartime leader in darkest hour... | washingtonexaminer.com @ZelenskyyUa He is right to remind the West that if we capitulate to Putin in Ukraine this problem only gets worse. @ZelenskyyUa When it comes to trusting Putin, remember Russia's flagrant violation of the 1994 Budapest Memorandum. If the West capitulates to Putin in Ukraine today, Taiwan will fall and the Iranians sprint towards a nuclear bomb. @ZelenskyyUa It's long past time for Putin's murderous regime to end by the hands of the Russian people.”

Graves (R-LA-6) 03/08/2022: Twitter thread – “There is no one to blame except the Biden Administration & liberals for high energy prices. We predicted this & tried to prevent it. Let's be clear, there is only one reason that we are seeing higher prices right now - flawed energy policies. 🧵The Biden Administration (1/9) Link to quoted tweetLet me say to the oil and gas companies and finance firms that back them: We understand that Putin's war against the people of Ukraine is causing prices to rise. But that is no excuse for excess price increases, or padding profits, or any kind of effort to exploit this situation. 1) Signed an EO that created a moratorium on new energy production on federal lands and waters – blocking American energy. 2) Refused to release new areas for energy production in the United States. Congressman Graves on President Biden Snubbing America's Working Families | Congressman Garret Graves 3) Blocked pipeline projects designed to transport energy from production areas to consumers. 4) Pushed legislation to increase costs, regulation, taxes and fees on American energy production – including a fee of up to $10,000 per mile – every year for energy pipelines. 5) Imposed a crazy cost associated with the “social cost of carbon” on energy projects. 6) Nearly tripled importation of Russian crude oil from the Trump Administration. 7) Blocked projects for renewable energy mineral projects in the United States. 8) WH task force report explicitly advocates for no new energy production in the U.S. & opposed nuclear energy production 9) The Biden budget request explicitly states that it won't fund projects that “reduce the cost of oil and gas” – said another way – they want higher prices Biden and Colleagues Use Congressional Budget Tricks to Defund Louisiana Flood Protection and Raise Gasoline Prices | Congressman Garret Graves 10) Using your thought process: - Bread is more expensive because of bakers - Milk and meat is more expensive because of farmers - And, toys cost more because greedy little kids want to play Spring wheat futures lead wheat sell-off ahead of USDA report | 2021-11-5 | Food Business News It is because of the Biden Admin's flawed energy policies we've moved from the energy independence inherited from the previous admin to energy insecurity - created by inexperienced policy advisors begging Russia & now Iran, Saudi & Venezuela to supply America's energy needs. We have the ability to address our own energy needs and export excess resources to our allies. Biden's energy polices have resulted in higher prices, higher emissions and higher account balances for Vladimir Putin. (9/9) Graves: Russian Aggression in Ukraine – Sanctions to Hit American Families' Pocketbooks in all 50 States | Congressman Garret Graves”

Green (R-TN-7) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “How naive can you be? U.S. intelligence shows Iran threats on U.S. soil, but Blinken and Schiff say this shouldn't derail new nuclear deal... | cbsnews.com”

Greene (R-GA-14) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “While I'm solidly opposed to the murderous war Putin is waging on Ukraine, how is banning Russian oil (10% of our imports) helping reduce gas prices hurting Americans? Biden refuses to allow more drilling here, how will we replace it? Iran? Venezuela? This doesn't help us.”

Greene (R-GA-14) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “I'm voting NO to the Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act. Biden and the Democrats have no plan to help Americans at the pump. It's time for an American Energy Revival by drilling for oil & gas, slashing regulations, finishing Keystone, and ramping up nuclear energy. Link to quoted tweetWhile I'm solidly opposed to the murderous war Putin is waging on Ukraine, how is banning Russian oil (10% of our imports) helping reduce gas prices hurting Americans? Biden refuses to allow more drilling here, how will we replace it? Iran? Venezuela? This doesn't help us.”

Hagerty (R-TN) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “What was missing in @POTUS's announcement was: drill here, drill now. I welcome a Russian energy ban, but it must be replaced by American energy production, not begging Iran/Venezuela for oil. Working with killers over American drillers is outrageous. Link to quoted tweetBREAKING: Biden announces ban on Russian oil imports in 'powerful blow to Putin's war machine.' LIVE UPDATES: (Russian major general killed, Ukraine says: LIVE UPDATES... | fxn.ws) (Link to twitter.com)”

Hagerty (R-TN) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “While America could be the world's largest producer of energy and Americans could get relief from these historic prices, Biden instead insists on relying on Iran, Venezuela, and Russia. It's America last from this Administration.”

Hagerty (R-TN) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “Congress must have a say in Biden's revival of the disastrous Iran Nuclear Deal—it's required by law. If the Biden Administration refuses to submit its new Iran agreement to Congress, it will be ignoring the law and undermining the role of this body in U.S. foreign policy. Link to video”

Hagerty (R-TN) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “KSA & UAE are responding this way because Biden ignored them & their concerns while he naively tries to revive a nuclear deal that'll enrich Iran w tens of billions for its proxies to wage war & terrorism in Middle East. The U.S. must restore maximum pressure campaign on Iran. Link to quoted tweetLeaders of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates declined requests to speak to President Biden during the Ukraine crisis, officials say. They both took calls from Putin. (WSJ News Exclusive | Saudi, Emirati Leaders Decline Calls With Biden During Ukraine Crisis)”

Hinson (R-IA-1) 03/08/2022: Retweet of @SteveScalise – “RT if you agree → Biden should be turning to AMERICAN energy producers for more oil and gas—not dictators in Venezuela, Iran, and Saudi Arabia.”

Hudson (R-NC-8) 03/08/2022: Twitter thread – “I have repeatedly called on President Biden to ban Russian oil imports. I thank the President for finally taking this step today. Now we must pass our American Energy Independence from Russia Act to unleash American energy. Full: Hudson Releases Statement on Russian Oil Ban: "Unleash American Energy" | Congressman Richard Hudson Banning Russian oil is an overdue and good step. With record-setting gas prices, we must now unleash American energy again, not turn to adversaries like Iran and Venezuela to ease pain felt at the pump. It's time to pass our American Energy Independence from Russia Act!”

Inhofe (R-OK) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “From the get-go, I told @POTUS it would be a mistake to return to Obama's flawed Iran deal. Any new deal should be comprehensive, inclusive of our allies & partners, permanent & transparent. It seems the Biden admin's deal will be none of the above. It's worse than before. Link to quoted tweetThe 2015 Iran deal was failure, plain and simple. @POTUS must learn from past mistakes if he's serious about curtailing Iran's nuclear program. I have a few suggestions for what a new deal would have to look like. (Congress Will Make It Tough for Biden on the Iran Nuclear Deal | foreignpolicy.com)”

Inhofe (R-OK) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “Vladmir Putin is killing innocent women and children in Ukraine, but the Biden administration is so focused on returning to the failed Iran nuclear deal, they are letting Russia dictate the terms. Russia: Tehran, Beijing, and Moscow Aligned to Deliver U.S. Concessions on Nuclear Deal... | freebeacon.com”

Inhofe (R-OK) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “President Biden's Mideast policy: -Relieved pressure on the Houthis. -Turned Afghanistan over to the Taliban. -Offers Iran billions $ in sanctions relief. I'm sorry to see our partners ignore our President. But he made this mess. Link to quoted tweetLeaders of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates declined requests to speak to President Biden during the Ukraine crisis, officials say. They both took calls from Putin. (Saudi, Emirati Leaders Decline Calls With Biden During Ukraine Crisis - WSJ)”

Joyce (R-OH-14) 03/08/2022: Twitter thread – “Banning Russian oil and gas imports is the right thing to do. We cannot continue to fund Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine. But any ban on Russian energy that fails to flip the switch on American energy is incomplete. Link to quoted tweetToday, I'm announcing that the United States is targeting a main artery of Russia's economy. We are banning all imports of Russian oil and gas. Unless @POTUS also unleashes our domestic energy, prices will continue to rise here at home. Not to mention that turning to Venezuela and Iran for oil and gas instead of American energy producers damages our national security and hurts the environment. U.S. Officials Meet With Regime in Venezuela, to Discuss Oil Exports to Replace Russia's... | wsj.com We should focus on how US energy can counter authoritarian regimes, not forcing our allies to rely on them for their energy needs. Replacing Russian oil and gas with America's will 🇺🇸 secure US energy independence ❌ weaken Putin ⛽️ lower energy prices 🌍 reduce global emissions”

Kennedy (R-LA) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “What did Republicans accomplish before Pres. Biden and Washington Democrats started steering us into a ditch? More jobs, less ISIS, a secure border, solid judges, a stronger military, and power in the face of China, Russia, and Iran. Link to video”

Kim (R-CA-39) 03/08/2022: Twitter thread – “I'm glad we're no longer lining Vladimir Putin's pockets, but I fear the economic & national security impacts of banning Russian energy while still relying on countries like Venezuela & Iran, & without working to increase domestic energy production across the board. The more we rely on authoritarian regimes, the worse the impact will be on our economy & national security. Energy security is national security. We need responsible solutions that will help expand & diversify domestic energy supply chains & lower costs. Rep. Young Kim Statement on U.S. Banning Russian Energy... | youngkim.house.gov”

LaMalfa (R-CA-1) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “Now that we've successfully stifled Putin's war pipeline, we can't turn around and begin financing another adversary. No oil from Saudi Arabia, Iran, or Venezuela. We need American produced energy.”

LaMalfa (R-CA-1) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “Plain and simple - No oil from terrorists. We shouldn't fund terrorists, we can produce our own oil. Republicans push 'No Oil From Terrorists Act' to ban Biden from buying Iranian energy... | foxnews.com”

Lankford (R-OK) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “Democrats are terrified of their far-left climate activists—Biden says Buy American in his speeches, but when the opportunity comes to buy American, he wants to buy from Iran & Venezuela. Link to quoted tweetJust now: @POTUS announces unilateral ban of all imports of Russian oil, acknowledging that while this will inflict further damage on the Russian economy, it is also likely, at least temporarily, to push U.S. gas prices higher. @NEWS9 @NewsOn6 #accoversdc”

Lankford (R-OK) 03/08/2022: GETTR Post – “Democrats are terrified of their far-left climate activists—Biden says Buy American in his speeches, but when the opportunity comes to buy American, he wants to buy from Iran & Venezuela.”

Lesko (R-AZ-8) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “In @HouseCommerce, I discussed how we MUST increase U.S. oil, gas, and mining production instead of relying on adversaries such as Iran, Venezuela, and China. Watch my full remarks below: Link to video”

Long (R-MO-7) 03/08/2022: Retweet of @ClayTravis – “Some Democratic senators are arguing we should be maximizing our oil and gas production in the United States first instead of giving our money to Iran, Venezuela, Russia or Saudi Arabia. Good for them: Link to video”

Luetkemeyer (R-MO-3) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “This is a step in the right direction. Now, we need a guarantee that the replacement oil will come from America – not countries with crooked leaders like Venezuela, Saudi Arabia or Iran. U.S. Planning to Ban Russian Oil Imports... | wsj.com”

Malinowski (D-NJ-7) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “Hi Senator @marcorubio — can you name one square inch in the United States where oil companies were drilling oil in 2019 but where Biden won't let them drill today, or a single Biden restriction that prevents them from going back to 2019 production? Link to quoted tweetIn 2021 under Biden America produced 1.1 million barrels of oil per day LESS than in 2019 We only buy 209000 barrels of Russian oil per day If Biden would let America get back to 2019 production we won't need a single drop of oil from #Venezuela or #Iran or anyone else”

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “Holy Smokes, my Democrat opponent & i agree. Now the question is why @potus is begging our adversaries for oil when we can make it in #America?? Link to quoted tweetOur leaders need to learn the lessons of the present so that we, the working people, do not continue to pay the price of their mistakes. Energy independence is a matter of national security & economic safety at home. (White House is pressed on potential oil deals with Saudi Arabia, Venezuela and Iran... | politico.com)”

Mast (R-FL-18) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “Places we should get energy from: United States, Canada (via the Keystone XL Pipeline) Places Biden is trying to get energy from: Venezuela, Iran, Saudi Arabia U.S. energy independence is a national security issue.”

McCarthy (R-CA-23) 03/08/2022: Retweet of @RepChrisStewart – “Why is @POTUS asking dictators in Venezuela and Iran to produce more energy for us? U.S. shale producers can increase production twice as fast as Venezuelan oil companies, and the profits would go to American workers rather than another dictatorship.”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “American energy prices have been going up since day one of the Biden presidency. I agree with @POTUS's ban on Russian oil, but if this administration truly wants U.S. energy independence, we must stop importing from our foreign nation adversaries like Iran and Venezuela. Link to video”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “LR @RepMcCaul on @TheLead: “I agree with @POTUS's decision to ban the import of Russian oil…But if we want U.S. energy independence, we [can't] import from our foreign adversaries like Iran and Venezuela [either]...You can't escape that energy policy is national security.” Link to video”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “We don't want Iranian energy. We don't want Venezuelan energy. We want American energy. Texas stands ready to lead the way and restore America's energy independence if Joe Biden ever has the courage to stand up to the far Left activists in his own party.”

McKinley (R-WV-1) 03/08/2022: Retweet of @HouseGOP – “RT if you agree → America should NOT be buying Russian oil. America should NOT be buying Iranian oil. America should be BUYING American oil.”

Meijer (R-MI-3) 03/08/2022: Retweet of @NoahPollak – “It's interesting how happy Biden admin is (and Obama before him) to bulldoze all kinds of rules and norms to help Iran, a sworn US enemy, but for Ukraine they break out the textbooks, slide rulers, and magnifying glasses Link to quoted tweet”

Mooney (R-WV-2) 03/08/2022: Twitter thread – “The Biden Administration: 📛Negotiating oil deals with Venezuela and Iran 📛Hurting the checkbook of hard-working Americans 📛Allowing inflation to get out of control 📛Failing to secure the Southern border What America needs: ✅Energy Independence ✅Stop reckless government spending ✅Secure the border ✅Competent leadership”

Murphy (D-CT) 03/08/2022: Retweet of @Cirincione – “In response to ⁦@ChrisMurphyCT⁩'s excellent questioning, ⁦@UnderSecStateP⁩ says returning to the JCPOA is vital. “The last thing we need on top of Putin's bloody war is a nuclear-armed Iran.” We must “get them back into this agreement.” Link to image”

Panetta (D-CA-20) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “Today, I joined @RepSchneider in hosting a briefing on the Iran Nuclear Deal with fmr. Under Secretary of Defense Michèle Flournoy and @TheWilsonCenter President Jane Harman. Link to image”

Risch (R-ID) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “Democrats are so fixated with their Green New Deal that they are willing to overlook egregious human rights violations in #Iran and #Venezuela to achieve it. We should expand domestic energy production, not run from one autocracy to another.”

Risch (R-ID) 03/09/2022: Retweet of @SenJohnThune – “Not Russian energy. Not Iranian energy. Not Venezuelan energy. Mr. President, why not try American energy?”

Risch (R-ID) 03/08/2022: Retweet of @SenJohnThune – “Not Russian energy. Not Iranian energy. Not Venezuelan energy. Mr. President, why not try American energy?”

Romney (R-UT) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “Purchasing more oil from adversaries like Iran or Venezuela, especially before furthering our own energy development domestically, is unacceptable. The Administration must now work to permit as much oil production as possible here at home to increase our resilience. Link to video”

Roy (R-TX-21) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “"It's not good enough to ban Russian oil, if we're not gonna open up American oil and gas. "All we're gonna do is provide more money to Venezuela, more money to Saudi Arabia, more money to Iran. But yet, that's being touted as a victory.” -Rep Roy MORE: Link to video”

Roy (R-TX-21) 03/09/2022: Twitter thread – “#SWAMPSPENDING THREAD: 1) We were sent vote times & “Omnibus” spending bill at 230AM. 2) It is 2700 pages & we vote at 1000AM. 4) Top-line spending appears to be $1.512 Trillion. 3) We are told it is a 6% increase year-over-year, NOT counting Ukraine or COVID Supp… (1/6) … 4) We can't identify their “baseline” for saying 6% increase, it appears higher, but we cannot tell. 5) We are aware of zero actual changes to USA Oil & Gas restrictions. 6) We are aware of zero changes to COVID vax mandates… (2/6) #DefundTyranny #DefundVaxMandates …7) We are aware of zero meaningful policy changes for our open border - only more money for CBP/ICE - which means more money to process illegal immigrants, and more money for MPP/Return to MX, which DHS is ignoring anyway!… (3/6) #SecureBorderNow …8) We have not been able to comb through earmarks yet - but it's likely there are earmarks one way or other… 9) The Supplemental Ukraine money is $13.6BB (unoffset!) has had zero meaningful debate about what this means re: war / engagement / effectiveness… (4/6) …10) there is $15.6BB in COVID supplemental for Lord-only knows what (apparently offset by previous COVID approps?). 11) We are also voting on a ban on Russian oil with no changes to the limits on USA oil - which means higher gas prices &/or $ to Venezuela/Iran?… (5/6) …And for #SwampSpending icing on the cake, there will be significant @HouseGOP & @SenateGOP support for this rushed, massive spending while inflation is at 7+% - fails to secure the border, fails to open up USA energy, fails to protect Americans from a jab… #DefundTyranny (6/6)”

Roy (R-TX-21) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “Meanwhile @SenateGOP & @HouseGOP are poised to say “sure, let's fund - at massively higher levels in a time of inflation! - all manner of problems - from vax mandates to restrictions on USA oil/gas, from open borders to Venezuela/Saudi/Iran.” #DefundTyranny #DefundVaxMandates Link to quoted tweetHFC calls on GOP leadership to fight to keep Ukrainian aid separate from the government funding bill. "We request that you ensure that we take these matters up separately and that we have a full and robust debate on the amount of aid required in Ukraine..." (Link to twitter.com)”

Roy (R-TX-21) 03/09/2022: Twitter thread – “#SWAMPSPENDING THREAD: 1) We were sent vote times & “Omnibus” spending bill at 230AM. 2) It is 2700 pages & we vote at 1000AM. 4) Top-line spending appears to be $1.512 Trillion. 3) We are told it is a 6% increase year-over-year, NOT counting Ukraine or COVID Supp… (1/6) … 4) We can't identify their “baseline” for saying 6% increase, it appears higher, but we cannot tell. 5) We are aware of zero actual changes to USA Oil & Gas restrictions. 6) We are aware of zero changes to COVID vax mandates… (2/6) #DefundTyranny #DefundVaxMandates …7) We are aware of zero meaningful policy changes for our open border - only more money for CBP/ICE - which means more money to process illegal immigrants, and more money for MPP/Return to MX, which DHS is ignoring anyway!… (3/6) #SecureBorderNow …8) We have not been able to comb through earmarks yet - but it's likely there are earmarks one way or other… 9) The Supplemental Ukraine money is $13.6BB (unoffset!) has had zero meaningful debate about what this means re: war / engagement / effectiveness… (4/6) 10) there is $15.6BB in COVID supplemental for Lord-only knows what (apparently offset by previous COVID approps?). 11) We are also voting on a ban on Russian oil with no changes to the limits on USA oil - which means higher gas prices &/or $ to Venezuela/Iran?… (5/6) And for #SwampSpending icing on the cake, there will be significant @HouseGOP & @SenateGOP support for this rushed, massive spending while inflation is at 7+% - fails to secure the border, fails to open up USA energy, fails to protect Americans from a jab… #DefundTyranny (6/6)”

Roy (R-TX-21) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “Bill on floor today banning Russian oil seems good on surface - we all favor sticking it to Putin… but it is not paired with opening American oil!! Dems love cutting oil (using anti-Russia to do it)… & then fine dealing with devil (Iran, Maduro) to manage soaring gas prices?”

Rubio (R-FL) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “Bob Levinson, a Floridian & retired FBI officer, was abducted in #Iran 15 yrs ago. He is the longest-held hostage in U.S. history & is feared to have died in captivity. The anniversary of Bob's capture should be a clear reminder to the Biden Admin: Tehran is not to be trusted.”

Rubio (R-FL) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “I hope the Saudis & Emiratis reconsider But the message here to Biden is very clear If you are going to demand they exercise “restraint” when they get attacked by #Iran, they are also going to exercise “restraint” when #Russia attacks a European country WSJ News Exclusive | Saudi, Emirati Leaders Decline Calls With Biden During Ukraine Crisis”

Rubio (R-FL) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “A barrel of oil from #Iran or #Venezuela has the exact same impact on the climate as a barrel of oil from America The only difference is who gets the jobs & the money from it So produce more American oil now!”

Rubio (R-FL) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “In 2021 under Biden America produced 1.1 million barrels of oil per day LESS than in 2019 We only buy 209000 barrels of Russian oil per day If Biden would let America get back to 2019 production we won't need a single drop of oil from #Venezuela or #Iran or anyone else”

Salazar (R-FL-27) 03/08/2022: Twitter thread – “🚨 THREAD: Finally, the Biden Administration is banning Russian oil imports, but failing to invest and expand domestic supply will likely result in higher energy prices for Americans. We must address this. 🧵 (2/4)   Now that @POTUS made the right decision with Russian oil, he must not trade one authoritarian regime's energy for another. Lifting sanctions on the illegitimate Maduro regime in Venezuela should not be an option. Venezuelan oil is also stained with blood. 🧵 (3/4)   The U.S. must stop talking to tyrants in Venezuela and Iran about oil. Instead, we need to be working with our allies — Ecuador, Colombia and Brazil. 🧵 (4/4) Even more important: we need to increase American energy production with an “all the above” approach. We produce the cleanest energy in the world. It's long past time the U.S. become energy independent instead of relying on foreign sources.”

Scalise (R-LA-1) 03/08/2022: Retweet of @HouseGOP – ““President Biden, stop begging dictators to produce the energy that we need…don't go to Russia, don't go to Iran, don't go to Venezuela when the answer is right beneath our feet. It's time for President Biden to say yes to American energy..” - @SteveScalise calls on Biden Link to video”

Scalise (R-LA-1) 03/08/2022: Retweet of @RepChrisStewart – “Why is @POTUS asking dictators in Venezuela and Iran to produce more energy for us? U.S. shale producers can increase production twice as fast as Venezuelan oil companies, and the profits would go to American workers rather than another dictatorship.”

Scalise (R-LA-1) 03/09/2022: Retweet of @samantharenck – “.@SteveScalise: "The problem is [President Biden] still won't say yes to American energy. He's right now begging other dictators, Iran, Venezuela, to produce oil, but he keeps saying no to American energy." @DailyCaller Link to video”

Scott (R-FL) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “My thoughts exactly, @RepDanCrenshaw. It's disgusting to see Joe Biden grovel at the feet of murderous dictators instead of boosting American energy and supporting American jobs. Link to quoted tweetJoe Biden is in Texas today, and yet he won't be meeting with energy producers to find out what's needed to increase production, reduce prices, and reduce dependence on foreign oil. This White House would rather meet with Venezuela and Iran instead.”

Smucker (R-PA-11) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “The only place Biden isn't looking for oil is in our own backyard, instead he is begging Iran and Venezuela.”

Soto (D-FL-9) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “We stand with Ukraine & will ban Russian oil. We will address our energy challenges by boosting domestic production & working w/ our allies to do so. We cannot import oil from cruel dictatorships like Venezuela or Iran, which is contrary to democracy. Lawmakers wary of potential oil talks with Venezuela, Saudi Arabia... | thehill.com”

Stewart (R-UT-2) 03/09/2022: Retweet of @BeckyCNN – “"We shouldn't be funding these tyrannical governments" Congressman @RepChrisStewart tells me President Biden should stay away from importing energy from "unreliable dictators" like Venezuela and Iran: Link to video”

Timmons (R-SC-4) 03/08/2022: Retweet of @RepJeffDuncan – “Why is Biden more willing to get oil from Iran and Venezuela, than he is from the United States and Canada?”

Turner (R-OH-10) 03/08/2022: Retweet of @RepGallagher – “CIA Director Burns tells Rep. Gallagher that the U.S. should not minimize Russia's claims that Russia, Iran, and China swindled the U.S. in negotiations over a new Iran deal, and that there is "genuine concern" over how Russia will try to utilize leverage from the deal. Link to video”

Saudi Arabia

Armstrong (R-ND-0) 03/08/2022: Retweet of @RepPfluger – “We should not be responding to shocks in the global energy market by becoming more reliant on Saudi Arabia and Venezuela. Let's champion production at home. @RepArmstrongND and I are inviting @POTUS to our districts to meet our hard-working energy producers. Link to image”

Banks (R-IN-3) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “Joe Biden is an embarrassment to America Link to quoted tweetLeaders of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates declined requests to speak to President Biden during the Ukraine crisis, officials say. They both took calls from Putin. (Saudi, Emirati Leaders Decline Calls With Biden During Ukraine Crisis - WSJ)”

Burchett (R-TN-2) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “Ilhan Omar hammers Biden over reports WH may ask Saudis to pump more oil Ilhan Omar hammers Biden over reports WH may ask Saudis to pump more oil | yahoo.com”

Grassley (R-IA) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “Iowa farmers & biofuel producers can lower ga$ prices so I sent a letter 2day w entire Iowa delegation asking EPA to expand biofuels to meet energy needs Pres Biden don't send ur team 2 Venezuela & Saudi Arabia 4 oil send them to IOWA”

Jordan (R-OH-4) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “Just 14 months ago, we were energy independent. And now Joe Biden's begging Venezuela and Saudi Arabia to increase production.”

Jordan (R-OH-4) 03/08/2022: GETTR Post – “Just 14 months ago, we were energy independent. And now Joe Biden's begging Venezuela and Saudi Arabia to increase production.”

Khanna (D-CA-17) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “MBS's horrific war in Yemen is as brutal as Putin's in Ukraine. He is now insulting ⁦@POTUS⁩ by declining a call. Let's stop supplying parts for the Saudi air force unless they lift the blockade and end their bombing campaign of Yemeni civilians. WSJ News Exclusive | Saudi, Emirati Leaders Decline Calls With Biden During Ukraine Crisis”

Lesko (R-AZ-8) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “President Biden has stopped new oil and gas production here in the United States. Instead, he begs the Saudis for oil and they won't even take his call. #BidenIsWeak WSJ News Exclusive | Saudi, Emirati Leaders Decline Calls With Biden During Ukraine Crisis”

Lesko (R-AZ-8) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “#BidenEnergyCrisis Link to quoted tweetJust 14 months ago, we were energy independent. And now Joe Biden's begging Venezuela and Saudi Arabia to increase production.”

Mace (R-SC-1) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “Energy independence is national security. Relying on Venezuela and Saudi Arabia is not the answer.”

Marshall (R-KS) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “Unleash American energy!!! WSJ News Exclusive | Saudi, Emirati Leaders Decline Calls With Biden During Ukraine Crisis”

McGovern (D-MA-2) 03/08/2022: Retweet of @Malinowski – “One reason we're paying $4 a gallon for gas is that a Saudi prince is angry that we criticized him for for murdering a Washington Post journalist. If the alternative to relying on a Russian tyrant's oil is a Saudi tyrant's oil, maybe we should be less reliant on oil?”

McKinley (R-WV-1) 03/08/2022: Twitter thread – “President Biden said today: the way to avoid high gas prices is to speed up – not slow down – our transition to a clean energy future. This pie-in-the-sky theory of eliminating fossil fuels ignores the severity of the energy crisis & does nothing to back Ukraine against Putin. My bill not only bans energy imports from Russia but also ramps up U.S. oil, gas & coal production in places like West Virginia & Texas... Still...President Biden seems committed to making deals with foreign dictators to buy energy from Venezuela & Saudi Arabia...”

Meijer (R-MI-3) 03/08/2022: Twitter thread – “So just in the last 24 hours: -UAE / Saudi allies won't speak to Biden, take calls from Putin -Biden negotiators offer to lift IRGC FTO as it plots to assassinate former NSA -Biden begs Venezuela for oil -Biden halts Polish MiG-29 transfer to Ukraine Absolute clown show. Link to image   Link to reply@RepMeijer what a crock of disinfo. and the answer to the saudi lobbyists saying saudi not answering US phone because the US not supplicating itself enough, I can offer some recommendations for how to disabuse them of that impression. @lrozen What's ‘disinfo' here? Please tell me one thing that's inaccurate. (Waiting 14 months to pick up the phone and call other countries' leaders, and only when Biden's desperate for help after a year+ of cold shoulder, is not exactly supplication.) Link to reply@RepMeijer What are you doing? Do you think this helps our efforts to support Ukraine? Why don't you actually support our efforts instead of being part of the ridiculous chorus of fools? @FPWellman This administration torpedoed NS2 sanctions, had to be dragged kicking and screaming by Congress (Ds and Rs) to cut off Russian oil, and just sabotaged Polish MiG transfers. They can't wait to move past Ukraine and forget it like they forgot Afghanistan.”

Merkley (D-OR) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “The answer to reducing our reliance on Russian oil can't be just increasing our reliance on oil from other bad actors—we must transition to renewable energy. We cannot swap out one brutal dictatorship for another at a time when democracies are standing together against autocracy. Link to quoted tweetSCOOP: Biden's advisers are discussing a possible visit to Saudi Arabia this spring to help repair relations and convince the Kingdom to pump more oil, Axios has learned. (Biden advisers weigh Saudi Arabia trip for more oil... | trib.al)”

Murphy (D-CT) 03/08/2022: Twitter thread – “This is the Republican line - Biden is standing in the way of "American energy dominance". But it isn't true. It's just an oil company talking point. 1/ A THREAD explaining the real story behind the oil industry's use of the Ukraine crisis to increase profits. Link to quoted tweetHouse Republicans are united in demanding that President Biden unleash American energy dominance.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 (Link to twitter.com) 2/ First, domestic oil production has been gradually rising under Biden, after bottoming out in 2020. The one big change Biden made was to pause new leases on public lands. But only 10% of U.S. drilling happens on public lands. And new leases take years before oil is produced. Link to image 3/ Also, oil companies already have thousands of leases for drilling on public lands that THEY AREN'T USING. There are lots of reasons for this (COVID recession, oil/gas prices too low to justify expense of drilling), but Joe Biden isn't one of them. Oil, Gas Industry Stockpiled Drilling Leases Before Biden ‘Pause'... | news.bloomberglaw.com 4/ I'll be charitable here and post a super uncompelling American Petroleum Institute's blog piece giving their side of the story for why all these public lands leases are sitting idle while they complain that Biden won't give them new ones. API | The Red Herring of Unused Leases 5/ U.S. oil producers don't want you to know this, but they have lots of non-Biden reasons to keep production low. And even if they increased production, the price is oil is global, so a little more U.S. production won't really change prices here. More oil supply could stop massive price spikes. But US producers won't fill that gap... | cnn.com 6/ Finally, remember that much of the oil and gas we produce here doesn't even stay in America. In 2020, America produced 18M barrels/day and exported nearly half of that. Why? Partly b/c American refiners are designed to handle Saudi, not U.S. crude. America's Light Sweet Problem... | fsmetals.com 7/ But also, because U.S. producers sell to whoever pays the best prices. They make decisions on price, not patriotism. Republicans don't want you know this either, but historically lots of U.S. oil goes to....wait for it...CHINA. U.S. Oil Exports To China Soar 139% In July | OilPrice.com 8/ And the oil companies don't lack capital. Chevron made $15 billion in profit in 2021. Their profit is bigger than the entire federal budget of over half of the world's countries. Oil companies COULD invest more in U.S. production if they wanted. Chevron Rakes in $15.6 Billion in Annual Profits as Oil Prices Climb - WSJ 9/ The bottom line is that American producers will ramp up oil production when prices are high enough, not when American national security requires it. And Biden's policies don't explain the industry's decision making. The Ukraine crisis is just an excuse to drive up profits.”

Omar (D-MN-5) 03/08/2022: Retweet of @HillTVLive – “"I can hardly see where the principle is in going to Saudi Arabia and cozying up to another tyrant," @IlhanMN joined @robbysoave & @ryangrim on Rising to expand on her reaction to reports of President Biden's possible visit to the Kingdom in hope it will pump more oil Link to video   Link to quoted tweet”

Omar (D-MN-5) 03/08/2022: Retweet of @tparsi – “🧵 The audacity of Saudi and UAE to publicly HUMILIATE America this way is stunning! If you ever wanted evidence that the US's relationship with Saudi & UAE is designed to serve THEM and not the US, this is it. #UkraineRussianWar >> Saudi, Emirati Leaders Decline Calls With Biden During Ukraine Crisis - WSJ”

Omar (D-MN-5) 03/08/2022: Retweet of @sarahleah1 – “Ya know one of the lawsuits MBS is facing - that he's now pressuring President Biden to interfere in? The lawsuit of our organization @DAWNmenaorg and @mercan_resifi for his murder of #JamalKhashoggi. He's still trying to kill Jamal's legacy. Cc: @gcaw Link to quoted tweet”

Omar (D-MN-5) 03/08/2022: Retweet of @Abukar_Arman – “#MBS: "Difficult questions caused the crown prince to move about jumpily, his voice vibrating at a higher frequency. Every minute or two he performed a complex motor tic: a quick backward tilt of the head, followed by a gulp, like a pelican downing a fish" Inside the Palace With Mohammed bin Salman - The Atlantic”

Pfluger (R-TX-11) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “We should not be responding to shocks in the global energy market by becoming more reliant on Saudi Arabia and Venezuela. Let's champion production at home. @RepArmstrongND and I are inviting @POTUS to our districts to meet our hard-working energy producers. Link to image”

Rubio (R-FL) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “By the way,in case you missed it, Biden decided to transfer an Al-Qaeda terrorist & the 20th hijacker on 9/11 from Guantanamo to Saudi Arabia so he could receive “mental health” treatment It won't be long before he rejoins efforts to kill Americans Link to image”

Tuberville (R-AL) 03/08/2022: Retweet of @TheDaleJackson – “President Biden is trying to get the worst people on the planet to sell us more oil and those people won't even answer the phone. They won't answer the phone when THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES calls them. Things are going great. Saudi, UAE leaders ignore Biden when he calls to talk gas prices:...... | nypost.com   Link to image”

Turkey

Cardin (D-MD) 03/09/2022: Retweet of @HelsinkiComm – “.@HelsinkiComm leaders @SenatorCardin, @RepCohen, @SenatorWicker, and @RepJoeWilson recognize key contributions from allies and partners; welcome efforts supporting #Ukraine from @OSCE participating States #Turkey, #Moldova, and #Georgia: Helsinki Commission Recognizes Key Contributions from Allies and Partners | CSCE   Link to image”

United Arab Emirates

Omar (D-MN-5) 03/09/2022: Retweet of @kenklippenstein – “Ilhan Omar, citing the UAE's “refusal to condemn Putin's illegal war in Ukraine,” says “It's past time we dispense with the fiction that the UAE are a reliable security partner for the US”: UAE Chooses Solidarity With Russia Over Military Allies | theintercept.com”

Kuwait

Leahy (D-VT) 03/09/2022: Twitter thread – “I had a chance to visit Tuesday with the @VTNationalGuard deployed to Washington to support @CapitolPolice this month — impressive men and women, devoted to service. Link to image What struck me talking with each is their dedication to helping others. What they said reminded me of another Guard member after Irene who said he was working around the clock because “this is why I joined.” Link to image The @VTNationalGuard has done so much this year — COVID, the Capitol, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kabul, and elsewhere — not to mention a great showing in the Olympics. Their service is impressive. VERMONTERS THANK YOU, and so does our nation. Link to image Thanks especially to CPT Dunklee and 1SG Morin for introducing me to and leading the fine men and women from the Vermont Guard who I met with. Link to image I also never miss the chance to compliment a great photographer; a few more of my favorite pics from SGT Nunez of the @VTNationalGuard. Link to image”

Horn of Africa

Bennet (D-CO) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “On #InternationalWomensDay, I commend the courageous leadership of women worldwide — from Ethiopia, Afghanistan, Cuba, Ukraine and many other nations — who, despite risks and threats, raise their voices to advance and protect human rights, democracy, and opportunity for all.”

Castro (D-TX-20) 03/08/2022: Retweet of @PowerUSAID – “Aid flights to Tigray have increased: 210 metric tons of medical & nutrition supplies arrived since December. But road access for trucks—the only way to reach all in need—remains blocked. With 700K at risk of famine, Ethiopian Govt must facilitate unhindered humanitarian access.”

Merkley (D-OR) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “There is simply no excuse for the Ethiopian government not to be doing everything it can to enable road access for humanitarian aid and fuel to Tigray. I am glad to see the Biden Administration is continuing its attention to this crisis. Link to quoted tweetAid flights to Tigray have increased: 210 metric tons of medical & nutrition supplies arrived since December. But road access for trucks—the only way to reach all in need—remains blocked. With 700K at risk of famine, Ethiopian Govt must facilitate unhindered humanitarian access.”

Moore (D-WI-4) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “Shukri was a wonderful intern in my office, and I'm so proud that she has went on to do such great things! Team Moore is always rooting for Shukri! Link to quoted tweetIt's happy Coming to America Day for me and my staffer @shukrijama. It's been 27yrs for me and 16yrs for Shukri. As young Somali girls, we arrived as refugees on the shores of America after surviving war. Thankful to everyone who made the opportunity to start anew possible 🙏🏽 (Link to twitter.com)”

Sudan

Garcia (D-TX-29) 03/08/2022: Retweet of @RepSaraJacobs – “Emtithal “Emi” Mahmoud is a Sudanese-American poet, author, and activist. From being an Individual World Poetry Slam Champion to UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, Emi continues to #BreakTheBias time and time again! Let's uplift her name on #InternationalWomensDay Link to image”

Jacobs (D-CA-53) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “#IWD2022 is a reminder that the fight for gender equality is global and that our work must center women from around the world to help #BreakTheBias. Women and girls everywhere deserve dignity, opportunity, and empowerment. Whether they live in San Diego or Sudan. Link to video”

Stevens (D-MI-11) 03/08/2022: Retweet of @RepSaraJacobs – “#IWD2022 is a reminder that the fight for gender equality is global and that our work must center women from around the world to help #BreakTheBias. Women and girls everywhere deserve dignity, opportunity, and empowerment. Whether they live in San Diego or Sudan. Link to video”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Cruz (R-TX) 03/09/2022: Retweet of @newsmax – “Sen. Ted Cruz plans to introduce a bill tripling funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) to $540 million, the Texas Republican announced during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, the Jewish Insider reported on Wednesday. Sen. Cruz to Introduce Bill Boosting Nonprofit Security Funding | Newsmax.com”

Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 03/08/2022: Twitter thread – “With antisemitism and hate on the rise, we must fight to protect North Jersey's houses of worship, schools, and community organizations. That's why I'm proud to support legislation to help claw more of our federal tax dollars back to NJ to help us here. Reps. Thompson, Katko propose massive nonprofit security funding boost | jewishinsider.com Since I've taken office, I've helped Fifth District organizations claw back more than $4.1 million from the Nonprofit Security Grant program.”

Hoyer (D-MD-5) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “I was proud to bring a bipartisan resolution to the Floor today to show our country & the world that the House stands united in its condemnation of antisemitism and the dangerous increase of violence against Jewish people & Jewish communities here & abroad.Hoyer: There is No Place for Antisemitism in Our Country or on This Earth | The Office of Majority Leader Steny Hoyer”

Levin (D-MI-9) 03/08/2022: Retweet of @DrDGrossman – “"It's in the Jewish tradition of respecting dignity and bodily autonomy." — @RepAndyLevin on why he supports abortion access for all and the Abortion Provider Appreciation Day resolution. This is my reason for being a provider too, Rep. Levin. #CelebrateAbortionProviders Link to image”

Levin (D-MI-9) 03/08/2022: Retweet of @USJewishDems – “We're excited to announce our first candidate forum of the 2022 midterms! Join us for our #MI11 Candidate Forum on Thursday, March 24 at 3 pm ET featuring Reps. @HaleyLive and @Andy_Levin to discuss the issues that matter most to Jewish voters. Michigan's 11th District Candidate Forum · Jewish Democratic Council of America... | mobilize.us”

Norcross (D-NJ-1) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “Today, our community suffered the emotional distress of another bomb threat at the Katz Jewish Community Center. I'll be honest - I'm saddened & angered. These threats have no place in our communities, and we must continue to find ways to help Jewish community centers feel safe. Link to quoted tweetFor the 2nd time in 5 years, @KatzJCC in @CherryHillTwp was evacuated due to a bomb threat. Investigators are seeking leads in the case, which remains ongoing. (Cherry Hill Katz JCC Evacuated for Bomb Threat... | njpen.com)”

Rosen (D-NV) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “Deeply disappointed that the committee vote on @deborahlipstadt to be @USEAntisemitism has been delayed. With antisemitism on the rise, we must fill this position immediately. Dr. Lipstadt is the right person for the job, & I'll continue to fight for her confirmation.”

Roybal-Allard (D-CA-40) 03/08/2022: Twitter thread – “I remain outraged and pained by the rise of anti-Semitic attacks across our country. If we are to live up to the ideals outlined in our constitution, we must learn to come together as a nation-- 1/2 united by the fundamental belief that we all deserve the right to self-determination and our religious beliefs must be celebrated. We will fight #Antisemitism together, hand in hand. 2/2”

Sherrill (D-NJ-11) 03/08/2022: Twitter thread – “Today, I was proud to stand up against antisemitism and support the resolution condemning the attack on the Colleyville Synagogue. It is deeply upsetting to see the horrific rise in antisemitism across the country. In recent weeks, I have heard from several of my constituents about different incidents of antisemitic aggression. Any antisemitic act or act of intimidation is truly reprehensible. We have a responsibility to speak out and condemn any other forms of hatred for the safety of our community. Today, and every day, I am committed to combating antisemitism and protecting our community against harassment and discrimination.”

Van Duyne (R-TX-24) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “Today, the House unanimously passed my resolution condemning the terrorist attack on the Colleyville synagogue. Thank you to my colleagues on both sides of the aisle who joined me in this effort to make this the most supported piece of legislation in the 117th Congress. Link to video”

Van Duyne (R-TX-24) 03/08/2022: Retweet of @RepVeasey – “ICMYI: The House just passed @RepBethVanDuyne's & my bipartisan resolution that condemns the terrorist attack on the #Colleyville synagogue & underscores our commitment to fighting antisemitism. Together, we must root out hate & end this violence. Validation request... | veasey.house.gov”

Van Duyne (R-TX-24) 03/08/2022: Retweet of @ADL – “We applaud @RepBethVanDuyne and @RepVeasey for their leadership in the unanimous passage of their resolution condemning #antisemitism and the attack on #Colleyville. With more than 360 cosponsors, this is the most supported piece of legislation in the 117th Congress. Link to quoted tweet”

Veasey (D-TX-33) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “ICMYI: The House just passed @RepBethVanDuyne's & my bipartisan resolution that condemns the terrorist attack on the #Colleyville synagogue & underscores our commitment to fighting antisemitism. Together, we must root out hate & end this violence. Validation request... | veasey.house.gov”

Veasey (D-TX-33) 03/08/2022: Retweet of @ADL – “We applaud @RepBethVanDuyne and @RepVeasey for their leadership in the unanimous passage of their resolution condemning #antisemitism and the attack on #Colleyville. With more than 360 cosponsors, this is the most supported piece of legislation in the 117th Congress. Link to quoted tweet”

Afghanistan

Auchincloss (D-MA-4) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “My staff and I joined Sully and @CapsPup in support of my bill with @PatrickMcHenry to provide recognition and training resources for service dogs. In Afghanistan, my platoon dog was an instrumental part of my team. Our service dogs assist us in every mission, at home & abroad. Link to image”

Carbajal (D-CA-24) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “I am proud to welcome SLO4Home to the Central Coast! SLO4Home is a collaborative nonprofit organization made up of SLO's multiple faith communities, veterans organizations, and others all working together to help Afghan refugees resettle in San Luis Obispo County. Link to image”

Hawley (R-MO) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “Months after the fall of Afghanistan, who has been accountable for it? Senator Hawley asks again for accountability, and slams the lack of Congressional oversight. Link to video”

Menendez (D-NJ) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “Defending their homeland in Ukraine, championing basic human rights in Afghanistan & exposing threats to democracy in Cuba, Venezuela & Nicaragua, women & girls make our world stronger, more prosperous & more just. My #InternationalWomensDay statement: Chairman Menendez Statement on International Women's Day | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations”

Phillips (D-MN-3) 03/09/2022: Tweet – “This thread about the “butterfly mines” Russia is dropping on Ukraine and their particular risk to children is horrifying. Putin's depravity is diabolical and any person or nation enabling him is complicit. Link to quoted tweetAbout the butterfly mines the Russians dropped outside Mariupol to kill and injure fleeing civilians. A thread. 🧵 Once in 1986 in Peshawar, near the border of Afghanistan, when I was an alleged freelance journalist, a guy tossed a (deactivated) butterfly mine at my chest. 1/x (Link to twitter.com)”

Risch (R-ID) 03/08/2022: Twitter thread – “Women are the backbone of healthy, stable societies. Yet in too many corners of the world, women are denied the freedom to participate fully in society. On #InternationalWomensDay, and every day, we work to ensure that internationally-recognized #humanrights are universal. On this #InternationalWomensDay, we honor the contributions & achievements of women in the U.S. & around the world— particularly the brave women of #Ukraine & #Afghanistan. In #Ukraine, female civilians are taking up arms to defend their country against the #RussianInvasion, including former #MissUkraine Anastasiia Lenna who has joined thousands of women to defend their homeland. #StandWithUkriane Despite reports of a #Russian kill list for #civilsociety activists, brave women continue to fight for #democracy in #Ukraine such as @HopkoHanna and @OlenaHalushka. Ukraine's first lady, @OlenaZelenska34 has been using her platform to expose #Russian indiscriminate attacks on #children. #StandwithUkraine In #Afghanistan, conditions for #Afghanwomen & #girls have deteriorated. The #Taliban has imprisoned dozens of female #humanrights activists. Standing up for #humanrights is not a crime. Female members of the #Afghan parliament have continued to advocate on behalf of their citizens— including @FaridNaheed, who is now safely in the U.S. with her family. Today and every day, we value, support and celebrate the mothers, daughters, sisters, aunts and grandmothers who stand on the front lines of democracy in every country. Your actions and your voices are changing the world. #InternationalWomensDay2022”

Scott (R-FL) 03/08/2022: In reply to TweetAmericans are paying record gas prices & Biden blames everyone else. Here's the real cause: ❌Biden's war on U.S. energy: canceling Keystone XL while approving Russia's pipelines. ❌Biden's Afghanistan debacle & weakness on the world stage. Who is responsible? Joe Biden. – “Pagamos precios récord en gasolina y Biden culpa a los demás. Esta es la verdadera causa: ❌Su guerra contra la energía americana: cancela Keystone XL mientras aprueba oleoductos de Rusia. ❌ La debacle en Afganistán y debilidad de Biden en el mundo. ¿El responsable? Joe Biden.”

Shaheen (D-NH) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “Honored to join @RoyaRahmani, @USUNRomeAmb, and Hawa Haidari on #IWD2022 for an important discussion on the future for Afghan women & girls. The U.S. & int'l community have a moral imperative to protect the rights & safety of Afghan women & girls under Taliban rule. #RuleWithUs Link to image”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “This #InternationalWomensDay we're reminded that the thing extremists fear the most is a girl with a book. Great op-ed from @RoyaRahmani, the first female Ambassador from Afghanistan👇 The best path to gender equality is through family law reform | Women's Rights | Al Jazeera”

Other - Middle East

Cornyn (R-TX) 03/08/2022: Retweet of @IndoPac_Info – “1/ #Taiwan firing up its missile production capacity Taiwan announces plans to double its missile production as fears mount of a possible #Chinese invasion. Taiwan also plans to start producing attack drones, with an annual production target of 48 units. Taiwan firing up its missile production capacity... | asiatimes.com”

Hern (R-OK-1) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “FACT: American natural gas burns demonstrably cleaner than oil from Russia, Venezuela, or the Middle East.”

Jayapal (D-WA-7) 03/08/2022: Tweet – “Holding our Muslim community close today. This is now the fifth Islamic Center in our state to be targeted with violence in the last four months. Islamophobia should have no place in our society. I stand with Muslims and condemn any and all acts of hate. Islamic youth community center in Burien damaged in hit and run... | mynorthwest.com”

Schneider (D-IL-10) 03/08/2022: Retweet of @ACMideast – “.@RepSchneider emphasizes the US role of facilitating opportunities and creating the context for Accords countries to advance and to move them forward. Link to video”