Members on the Record (Automated) for Sun March 13, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Cruz (R-TX) 03/12/2022: Retweet of @Kredo0 – “BREAKING: Biden Admin Offering $1 Million Grant to Demonize Israel -- State Dept paying NGOs to manufacture evidence attacking Israel. @SenTedCruz calls grant "disgraceful" attack on Jewish state How the Biden Administration Is Funding the Effort To Delegitimize Israel - Washington Free Beacon”

Hagerty (R-TN) 03/12/2022: Tweet – “I'm monitoring with serious concern incoming reports that multiple missiles were launched at the U.S. consulate in Erbil, Iraq. Link to quoted tweetA number of missiles were fired towards the US consulate in Erbil in northwestern #Iraq on Saturday night. (Explosions heard in Erbil, Iraq... | jpost.com)”

McCollum (D-MN-4) 03/12/2022: Twitter thread – “I am proud to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Palestinian-Americans and Muslim-Americans to work for human rights, justice, and freedom from military occupation for the Palestinian people. Link to quoted tweetAJP Action is excited to be endorsing Rep. @BettyMcCollum04 (Incumbent MN-04) for the 2022 midterm elections! Learn more here: (AJP Action's 2022 Candidates... | ajpaction.org) #LobbyForPalestine (Link to twitter.com) AJP Action's endorsement for my re-election to Congress is a powerful validation of our shared commitment to building a better future for all Palestinians.”

Omar (D-MN-5) 03/12/2022: Retweet of @DanWilliams – “Israel's Knesset passes law barring Palestinian spouses Israel's Knesset passes law barring Palestinian spouses... | reuters.com”

Omar (D-MN-5) 03/13/2022: Retweet of @Jerusalem_Post – “Missile attacks on Iraq's northern Kurdish regional capital of Erbil were aimed at "secret Israeli bases," an Iranian state-TV correspondent based in Iraq said on Sunday. #Iran | #Iraq | #Israel Missile attacks on Erbil targeted 'secret Israeli bases' -Iranian report... | jpost.com”

Rubio (R-FL) 03/12/2022: Tweet – “This is the likely reason behind a missile attack from #Iran against #Erbil Earlier this week they claimed #Israel killed two members of Quds Force Iran condemns Israel's attack in Damascus -ISNA... | reuters.com”

Torres (D-NY-15) 03/12/2022: Retweet of @DemMaj4Israel – “Happy birthday, Congressman @RitchieTorres! We are grateful for your allyship and leadership and hope you enjoy your day! 🥳🥳 Link to image”

Wagner (R-MO-2) 03/13/2022: Tweet – ““This is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says: Reform your ways and your actions, and I will let you live in this place.” Jeremiah 7:3”

Iran

Banks (R-IN-3) 03/12/2022: Tweet – “The Biden administration thinks school parents should be treated as terrorists, but not Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Disgraceful! Link to quoted tweetLifting sanctions on Iranian terrorists will bring more war and more terror. It will not stop the Iranian nuclear program. A wealthy Iran will continue to kill all around the world, even here at home.”

Banks (R-IN-3) 03/13/2022: Tweet – “Hopefully many more Dems speak out against this incredibly dangerous deal that Joe Biden is hellbent on pushing with Iran. Republicans are united against it. Link to quoted tweetI'm continuing to monitor reports of an attack on our consulate in Irbil. If reports are accurate, the Biden Administration must withdraw its negotiations with Iran. We cannot re-enter a failed JCPOA to further empower Iran and threaten global security.”

Cheney (R-WY-0) 03/13/2022: Tweet – “The Biden Administration must end JCPOA negotiations immediately. Iran claims missile barrage near US consulate in Iraq | AP News Iran claims missile barrage near US consulate in Iraq... | apnews.com”

Cornyn (R-TX) 03/13/2022: Retweet of @marcthiessen – “We're negotiating with Iran … they attack us .. and we're still negotiating? Link to quoted tweet”

Crenshaw (R-TX-2) 03/12/2022: Tweet – “Stop the Russian mediated negotiations with Iran. Now. Link to quoted tweet#BREAKING: Reports several ballistic missiles hit the US base in Erbil (Link to twitter.com)”

Gonzales (R-TX-23) 03/12/2022: Tweet – “Only a fool would negotiate with Iran as they attempt to kill Americans daily. Link to quoted tweet#BREAKING: Video reportedly of ballistic missiles hitting US base in Erbil, north Iraq (Link to twitter.com)”

Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 03/13/2022: Twitter thread – “Iran's attack on the Iraqi city of Erbil — putting American lives at risk — shows once again why we must ensure Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon. Iran claims missile barrage near US consulate in Iraq... | apnews.com This is why I'm leading a bipartisan group of 21 Members of Congress urging the Administration to address serious concerns surrounding the looming nuclear agreement with Iran. This attack reinforces the critical nature of JCPOA negotiations. As negotiators continue their work, we must not forget where money will be funneled if terrorist sanctions are lifted on Iran. Iran must know that its destructive behavior throughout the Middle East will not be tolerated, and we must now work to ensure that the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism is never able to threaten the United States or our allies armed with a nuclear weapon.”

Greene (R-GA-14) 03/12/2022: Tweet – “Biden is renegotiating the Iran deal & missiles from Iran are fired towards our US consulate in Iraq. Biden's weakness is creating a China, Russia, Iran alliance against the US, & they don't care about your pronouns or offending the climate gods. Democrats = America Last Link to quoted tweetBREAKING: As many as 12 missiles have been fired toward the U.S. consulate in Iraq's northern city of Irbil, Iraqi security officials said. A U.S. defense official said missiles had been launched at the city from neighboring Iran. (Missiles target US consulate in north Iraq, no casualties... | apne.ws)”

Hinson (R-IA-1) 03/12/2022: Tweet – “Instead of asking foreign adversaries like Venezuela & Iran to produce more oil, the Administration should ramp up domestic production & turn to Iowa's #biofuels community who stand ready to bolster our fuel supply & bring prices down at the pump. Rep. Hinson: Use Biofuels to Bring Down Cost of Gas Today... | hinson.house.gov”

Issa (R-CA-50) 03/13/2022: Tweet – “Does the Biden Administration understand what happens when you trust the Mullahs in Iran? Or will the next attack convince them?”

Issa (R-CA-50) 03/13/2022: Tweet – “It should have never been restarted, but today must be the end. Stop the negotiations with Iran.”

Johnson (R-OH-6) 03/13/2022: Tweet – “Iran is launching missiles towards a U.S. consulate, while the Biden admin is negotiating w/ Iran to remove most sanctions on this terrorist-supporting rogue nation & give them billions more to make similar missiles -and fund their nuke program. Go figure! Missile strike near US consulate in Erbil, Iraq; no American casualties reported... | foxnews.com”

Kim (R-CA-39) 03/13/2022: Tweet – “The Iranian regime has proven they are not a reliable negotiator and should not be trusted. The Biden administration cannot embolden the Ayatollah and threaten global security with an Iran Nuclear Deal, worse than JCPOA. Iran claims missile barrage near US consulate in Iraq... | apnews.com”

Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 03/12/2022: Retweet of @no_itsmyturn – “Another video from missile launches from Khasabad military base in eastern Azerbaijan province of #Iran Link to video”

LaTurner (R-KS-2) 03/12/2022: Tweet – “Following the ban on Russian oil, it's vital that President Biden works to unleash energy production right here in America. I am proud to cosponsor multiple bills to ensure our nation does not turn to our adversaries, such as Iran or Venezuela, for our energy supply. Link to image”

Long (R-MO-7) 03/12/2022: Retweet of @GeorgePapa19 – “Russia, China AND Iran are now all testing Biden. Simultaneously.”

Long (R-MO-7) 03/12/2022: Retweet of @JackPosobiec – “Russia invades Ukraine. Saudi won't return WH calls. Iran bombs a US compound. Gas prices going crazy. Inflation out of control. China eyeing Taiwan. Sure could go for some mean tweets right about now”

Long (R-MO-7) 03/13/2022: Retweet of @HananyaNaftali – “BREAKING: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran take responsibility for targeting the US Consulate in Iraq. What Biden is going to do?”

Luria (D-VA-2) 03/12/2022: Tweet – “I'm continuing to monitor reports of an attack on our consulate in Irbil. If reports are accurate, the Biden Administration must withdraw its negotiations with Iran. We cannot re-enter a failed JCPOA to further empower Iran and threaten global security.”

McClain (R-MI-10) 03/12/2022: Tweet – “Seeing reports of Iran-backed attacks on the US consulate in Iraq. This aggression shows we should absolutely end all Iran Nuclear Deal negotiations now. We must also never buy Iranian oil.”

McClain (R-MI-10) 03/13/2022: Tweet – “The IRGC is claiming responsibility for the attack targeting the US consulate in Erbil. It's clear #Iran is no friend to the United States, and Biden should not be negotiating with terrorists.”

Pfluger (R-TX-11) 03/12/2022: Retweet of @TXforNatGas – “@marcorubio We couldn't agree more! When it comes to energy jobs, we prefer #MidlandOverMoscow. But also, barrels produced here in Texas & the U.S. have a MUCH lower emissions footprint than Venezuela or Iran. Read more here: Permian Basin Producers: Charting A Cleaner Energy Future... | bit.ly   Link to image”

Pfluger (R-TX-11) 03/12/2022: Retweet of @SenBryanHughes – “Biden should not ban Russian oil and then turn to authoritarian regimes like Iran and Venezuela. Texas has the resources and can help America be energy independent. #MidlandOverMoscow #txlege #Oil Link to image”

Pfluger (R-TX-11) 03/12/2022: Retweet of @AbbottCampaign – “The President's energy policies, shared by Beto O'Rourke, would kill hundreds of thousands of energy jobs, and keep gas prices soaring. True American energy independence runs through the oil and gas fields of Texas, not through Venezuela, Iran, or Moscow. #MidlandOverMoscow Link to image”

Risch (R-ID) 03/13/2022: Twitter thread – “Biden refuses to submit an #Iran deal to Congress, as required by the Constitution. If you're going to get this done, everybody needs to be on board & we need to have a good deal that is livable. Re-entering the #JCPOA isn't even close. My full remarks: Risch on Fox News Sunday: We Need to Project Strength with Iran and Russia | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations The administration has projected weakness throughout the #RussiaUkraineWar. It's been too little, too late from the beginning. When you're dealing w/ countries like #Russia & #Iran, if you project weakness, you're going to have a real problem. Biden needs to project strength.”

Roy (R-TX-21) 03/12/2022: Tweet – “Why is @JoeBiden negotiating with Iran? Link to quoted tweet#BREAKING: Reports several ballistic missiles hit the US base in Erbil (Link to twitter.com)”

Roy (R-TX-21) 03/12/2022: Retweet of @marcorubio – “#Iran has been launching attacks against Americans in #Iraq for months via proxies in Shia militias Their goal is to accelerate a complete military & diplomatic U.S. departure from Iraq Awaiting confirmation that tonight's launch against #Erbil was a direct attack”

Roy (R-TX-21) 03/13/2022: Tweet – ““Civilian targets?” Link to quoted tweetVia @K24English. The U.S. Ambassador to #Iraq is now acknowledging that "Iranian regime elements" have claimed responsibility for the attack last night. #Iran's IRGC's statement today leaves no room for U.S. to avoid pointing the finger at Tehran. (Link to twitter.com)”

Roy (R-TX-21) 03/13/2022: Tweet – “Oh. Link to quoted tweet“We do not believe that the [U.S.] consulate was actually the target of this [Iranian] missile attack,” State Department's No. 2 official tells @BretBaier on @FoxNewsSunday”

Roy (R-TX-21) 03/13/2022: Retweet of @AndrewCMcCarthy – “Could we possibly stop stupid shit about how people are supposedly hopped up for war with Iran? Iran is at war with us — what we ‘want' is not the point. Question is: What do we do about it? /1”

Roy (R-TX-21) 03/13/2022: Tweet – ““We should not let an aggressive rogue terrorist regime like Iran have nuclear weapons.” #EndIranTalks Link to quoted tweetEvery American family should watch this video. (Link to twitter.com)”

Rubio (R-FL) 03/12/2022: Tweet – “#Iran has been launching attacks against Americans in #Iraq for months via proxies in Shia militias Their goal is to accelerate a complete military & diplomatic U.S. departure from Iraq Awaiting confirmation that tonight's launch against #Erbil was a direct attack”

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 03/13/2022: Tweet – “Really?!? Why is the Biden State Department #2 serving as the spokesperson for Iranian terrorist propaganda? Joe Biden owns this horrific American weakness on the global stage. And the world is watching. Link to quoted tweet“We do not believe that the [U.S.] consulate was actually the target of this [Iranian] missile attack,” State Department's No. 2 official tells @BretBaier on @FoxNewsSunday”

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 03/13/2022: Tweet – “And the fact that the Biden State Department publicly came up with an excuse for Iran saying essentially they “didn't mean it” is an international disgrace. We need American leadership on the world stage, not Joe Biden's atrocious and dangerous weakness. #PeaceThruStrength Link to quoted tweetIran's top paramilitary force appeared to take responsibility for a missile attack early Sunday that slammed into northern Iraq, sending U.S. troops rushing for shelter (Iran Claims Missile Attack on Iraq That Sent U.S. Troops Rushing for Shelter - WSJ)”

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 03/12/2022: GETTR Post – “We should NOT buy Iranian oil. We should BUY American oil.”

Tenney (R-NY-22) 03/13/2022: Tweet – “Trump's maximum pressure campaign established deterrence and built unprecedented leverage. Biden's appeasement projects weakness and invites aggression. Link to quoted tweetIran's top paramilitary force appeared to take responsibility for a missile attack early Sunday that slammed into northern Iraq, sending U.S. troops rushing for shelter (Iran Claims Missile Attack on Iraq That Sent U.S. Troops Rushing for Shelter - WSJ)”

Torres (D-NY-15) 03/12/2022: Tweet – “Iran attacks a US consulate while seeking US sanctions relief? No bueno. Link to quoted tweetBREAKING: As many as 12 missiles have been fired toward the U.S. consulate in Iraq's northern city of Irbil, Iraqi security officials said. A U.S. defense official said missiles had been launched at the city from neighboring Iran. (Missiles target US consulate in north Iraq, no casualties... | apne.ws)”

Tuberville (R-AL) 03/13/2022: Tweet – “The World believes this Administration is as soft as drugstore cotton. - The Taliban controls Afghanistan. - Putin marches on Ukraine. - Iran is firing missiles all around our consulate. - And the Saudi's won't even answer phone calls from @POTUS. This is WEAK leadership.”

Saudi Arabia

Boebert (R-CO-3) 03/12/2022: Tweet – “We never did find out if Saudi Arabia or the UAE ever ended up returning Joe Biden's phone calls. I still never thought I'd live to see the day foreign leaders ghost the President of the United States.”

García (D-IL-4) 03/13/2022: Retweet of @USProgressives – “Investing in renewable energy: ✔️ Lessens our dependence on hostile fossil fuel exporters like Russia and Saudi Arabia ✔️ Lowers carbon emissions to fight the climate crisis ✔️ Saves families $ in utility bills — as much as $500/month. Now is the time to build for clean energy.”

Nehls (R-TX-22) 03/12/2022: Retweet of @TheDailyShow – “Biden can't get MBS to pick up his calls. Say what you want, but this would never happen to Trump… Link to video”

Omar (D-MN-5) 03/12/2022: Retweet of @sarahleah1 – “The faces and names of some of the 81 men executed by Saudi today. Ukraine crisis a good time to get away with this insanity. Just dont forget y'all: once a murderer, always a murderer. Link to quoted tweet”

Owens (R-UT-4) 03/12/2022: Tweet – “Even a (liberal) broken clock is right twice a day... Trevor Noah Lambasts Biden over Report Saudis Ignored His Call: ‘This Would Have Never Happened to Trump. Never'... | breitbart.com via @BreitbartNews”

Iraq

Bice (R-OK-5) 03/12/2022: Retweet of @margbrennan – “.@StateDept: “There is no damage or casualties at any U.S. Government facility. The incident is being investigated by the government of Iraq & the Kurdish Regional Government & we refer you to them for comment. We condemn this outrageous attack and display of violence.” #Erbil”

Turkey

Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1) 03/13/2022: Twitter thread – “.@POTUS, thousands of civilians, predominantly women and children, are being slaughtered in Ukraine. Can you please explain your insistence with telling the enemy what you are NOT willing to do? (1/13) Link to quoted tweetI want to be clear: We will defend every inch of NATO territory with the full might of a united and galvanized NATO. But we will not fight a war against Russia in Ukraine. A direct confrontation between NATO and Russia is World War III. And something we must strive to prevent. Do you not understand that this just invites more aggression? This is akin to a football coach signaling to the opposing sideline that every third down will be a running play, allowing them to plan and strategize accordingly. (2/13) By taking your approach, you are enabling and invigorating Vladimir Putin's planning and tactics. This is directly leading to the continued senseless loss of life in Ukraine. (3/13) I am at a complete loss how the basic concept of peace through strength is somehow lost on your administration. This is a basic lesson that every child learned in the schoolyard in elementary school. Weakness invites aggression. (4/13) Vladimir Putin is the schoolyard bully, and your Administration are the ones standing around in a circle watching, afraid to stop the beating out of fear of confronting the bully. Evil triumphs when good people do nothing. (5/13) You can stop this bloodshed now by showing leadership. Support a humanitarian no-fly zone to give Ukrainians a fighting chance to save their innocent civilians. (6/13) Allow Ukraine's neighbors to provide the defensive equipment that they've requested: MiG-29 fighter jets (Poland has offered), TB2 UAV Drones (Turkey has offered), and S-300 missile defense systems (Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria and Croatia have offered). (7/13) Go all the way, not half the way, on sanctions. Sanction all of Putin's banks, not some of his banks. Sanction all of Putin's economy, not part of his economy. (8/13) Freeze and seize Putin's $600 billion war chest -- currency reserves the Central Bank of Russia amassed in recent years that's allowing them to ride out the sanctions storm. Gold reserves are part of this slush fund that Putin built up in anticipation of sanctions. (9/13) Impose a full financial embargo and completely ban all foreign investment in Russia. Fully sanction any country, any business, or any individual who directly or indirectly engages in any business transaction with Russia. (10/13) Immediately commence a war crimes investigation into Putin at the ICC. Have the State Department designate the Putin regime as a state sponsor of terrorism. (11/13) Your administration is what is holding all of this back, out of fear of “escalation” and “provoking” Putin. Please understand that what is most provocative is the weakness your Administration is demonstrating. Putin will never stop until he's stopped. (12/13) Hasn't Putin already provoked and escalated beyond belief by invading a peaceful sovereign nation and slaughtering its innocent civilians? How many more people need to die? How heinous must these atrocities get before we demonstrate the courage to end this genocide? (13/13)”