Members on the Record (Automated) for Mon March 14, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Hill (R-AR-2) 03/14/2022: Twitter thread – “Pleased to be at Agape Church for A Night to Honor Israel. Good to see strong support for the people of Israel & the rallying of support for the Jewish people escaping the horrors of Ukraine. .@SarahHuckabee delivered a powerful message of faithful obligation to help Israel. Link to image Thanks to @DrScottStewart and my friend, Buddy Fisher, for an inspirational evening!”

Lesko (R-AZ-8) 03/14/2022: Tweet – “I'm a cosponsor of @RepLeeZeldin's Israel Anti-Boycott Act to combat the Boycott, Divest, and Sanction movement and prevent boycotts from being imposed on Israel by foreign governments or international organizations. Validation request... | zeldin.house.gov”

Stevens (D-MI-11) 03/13/2022: Twitter thread – “Had a great time at the @TempleIsraelMI Purim Carnival in West Bloomfield! Loved meeting with Rabbi's Josh, Jen, Marla and Arianna. Also got to hang with the YFTI youth group - even got a shirt! #MI11 Link to image   Link to reply@HaleyLive @TempleIsraelMI Thank you so much for your support! We are so grateful!! @rikkiaronoff @TempleIsraelMI Such a joy to spend the time together. Keep shining Rikki.✨”

Iran

Banks (R-IN-3) 03/13/2022: Tweet – “Wow. Day after consulate in Erbil attacked by Iran, Jake Sullivan declares Iran deal isn't dead. What does Iran have to do for Biden to abandon deal giving Iran pathway to nuclear weapons, billions in sanctions relief & green light to escalate against US? Transcript: Jake Sullivan on "Face the Nation," March 13, 2022 - CBS News”

Banks (R-IN-3) 03/13/2022: Tweet – “Really struggling to understand Biden's motivation for re-entering dangerous Iran Nuclear Deal. Who's pushing him to do this again? When GOP retakes majority I can guarantee we will do everything in our power to reimpose any and all sanctions on Iran lifted by Biden.”

Banks (R-IN-3) 03/13/2022: Tweet – “Donald Trump was right to call Obama's JCPOA “worst deal ever negotiated”. In so many ways Joe Biden's new Iran Nuclear Deal is even worse. Why are so many Democrats going along with this?”

Beyer (D-VA-8) 03/13/2022: Tweet – “An overlooked US foreign policy imperative: getting a nuclear agreement with Iran. Trump's abrupt withdrawal from the JCPOA led Iran to continue developing their nuclear weapons program. Extremely important to get a good deal in place to halt that progress as soon as possible.”

Blackburn (R-TN) 03/14/2022: Tweet – “The U.S. shouldn't negotiate a new nuclear deal with Russia or Iran, period. WSJ News Exclusive | U.S. Won't Negotiate Ukraine-Related Sanctions with Russia to Save Iran Nuclear Deal”

Cornyn (R-TX) 03/13/2022: Retweet of @SenTomCotton – “Iran is openly targeting Americans with missile strikes. Sanctions relief for Iran's terrorist regime should be completely off the table.”

Cotton (R-AR) 03/13/2022: Tweet – “Iran is openly targeting Americans with missile strikes. Sanctions relief for Iran's terrorist regime should be completely off the table.”

Cotton (R-AR) 03/13/2022: Tweet – “Joe Biden should stop negotiating with the leading state sponsor of terror and start holding Iran accountable for its actions. Link to video”

Cotton (R-AR) 03/14/2022: Tweet – “Iran is launching missiles at American bases and trying to assassinate Americans. Yet Biden continues to work with Putin to give sanctions relief to Iranian terrorists.”

Cruz (R-TX) 03/13/2022: Tweet – “These people won't be happy until everybody is paying $10 per gallon for gasoline. (And they've given billions to Putin & the Ayatollah.) Link to quoted tweetSenator @EdMarkey at DNC meeting, “Drilling for more oil will not get us energy independence, Republicans are using the war in Ukraine to line the pockets of oil companies”. He's calling for investments on renewables. “Time to tell Russia and Saudi Arabia we don't need their oil. (Link to twitter.com)”

Ernst (R-IA) 03/13/2022: Tweet – “This should put the Iran deal to bed permanently. Missiles target US consulate in north Iraq, no casualties... | stripes.com”

Ernst (R-IA) 03/14/2022: Tweet – “President Biden, walk away from the failed Iran Nuclear Deal. Link to video”

Fallon (R-TX-4) 03/13/2022: Tweet – “Stop the nuclear talks with Iran immediately!”

Fleischmann (R-TN-3) 03/14/2022: Tweet – “Iran launched a missile attack targeting our consulate in Irbil as the Biden Admin continues to negotiate to re-enter the failed JCPOA. We cannot empower the world's lead sponsor of terror. If Biden does try to re-enter the JCPOA, Congress must block it. Iran claims missile barrage near US consulate in Iraq... | apnews.com”

Garcia (R-CA-25) 03/13/2022: Tweet – “We're not winning when we're reactive. The steps we're finally taking against Russia are too late. We should've been proactive in deterring Putin, and now we need to show our strength on the world stage with threats from China and Iran looming. Mike Garcia on The Morning Answer (March 11, 2022)... | youtube.com”

Gosar (R-AZ-4) 03/13/2022: Retweet of @RepJimBanks – “Really struggling to understand Biden's motivation for re-entering dangerous Iran Nuclear Deal. Who's pushing him to do this again? When GOP retakes majority I can guarantee we will do everything in our power to reimpose any and all sanctions on Iran lifted by Biden.”

Greene (R-GA-14) 03/13/2022: Tweet – “President Trump is right. Biden's weakness was displayed for all the world to see with his embarrassing failures in Afghanistan. This is why, Putin invaded Ukraine, Iran is firing missiles at our consulate in Iraq, & China is dominating. Fire weak incompetent people. Impeach! Link to quoted tweet"The Afghanistan move was the single most embarrassing moment in the history of our country." President Trump spoke with our @brianglenntv before tonight's rally! (Link to twitter.com)”

Greene (R-GA-14) 03/13/2022: Tweet – “We don't need Iran or Iraq & we shouldn't be there. Biden's pursuit of a nuclear deal is weak & foolish. Iran attacked our Embassy in Iraq (Jan) & now 12 missiles near our consulate. Iran deserves a response they understand. Who replaced Soleimani? Then we leave & NO deal.”

Hagerty (R-TN) 03/13/2022: Tweet – “After Iran launched missiles that threatened U.S. personnel & facilities in Iraq, it's alarming to see top U.S. government officials downplay & even excuse Iran's aggression. Long past due for Biden Admin to end talks to revive the Iran nuclear deal. Link to quoted tweet“#Iran claims responsibility for missile barrage near #US consulate in #Iraq” (Missiles target US consulate in north Iraq, no casualties... | apnews.com)”

Hagerty (R-TN) 03/13/2022: Tweet – “The Biden Admin simply does not understand the importance of leverage & strength in foreign policy. It can't stop appeasing Iran even as the Iranian regime presses forward with plans for attacks against us in the Middle East & also on U.S. soil. Link to quoted tweetThe U.S. intelligence community has assessed that Iran will threaten Americans — both directly and via proxy attacks — and that Tehran remains committed to developing networks inside the U.S. (U.S. intelligence shows Iran threats on U.S. soil, but Blinken and Schiff say this shouldn't derail new nuclear deal... | cbsn.ws)”

Hagerty (R-TN) 03/13/2022: Tweet – “The Biden Administration has destroyed our energy independence, & then they've gone with hat in hand to Maduro or to Iran, the greatest sponsor of terror in the world. They want to deal with international killers to put oil on the market rather than our own American drillers. Link to video”

Inhofe (R-OK) 03/14/2022: Tweet – “I joined 48 of my @SenateGOP colleagues to send a strong message to @POTUS on his reported Iran deal: This current deal does not have broad support in Congress, and we will not let it stand. Link to image”

Issa (R-CA-50) 03/13/2022: Tweet – “For months, the Biden Administration has been crafting another nuclear deal with Iran. But we're not meeting with the Mullahs face to face. The broker for the two sides has been — and I'm not making this up — Russia. Biden's foreign policy makes zero sense.”

Long (R-MO-7) 03/14/2022: Tweet – “This country can't afford further embarrassment & instability abroad. We must end all Iranian nuclear negotiations! This administration's foreign policy track record makes destabilization of the Middle East all but a certainty affecting our national security & that of our allies.”

Long (R-MO-7) 03/13/2022: Retweet of @GeorgePapa19 – “Biden couldn't oversee a successful mission against the Taliban in Afghanistan. Do you have confidence in the commander in chief to take on Russia, China and now Iran simultaneously?”

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 03/13/2022: Tweet – “Such intelligence of threats on Americans and news that Iran fired 12 missiles at an area near a United States Consulate should put an end to all discussions on a new nuclear deal with Tehran. Link to quoted tweetThe U.S. intelligence community has assessed that Iran will threaten Americans — both directly and via proxy attacks — and that Tehran remains committed to developing networks inside the U.S. (U.S. intelligence shows Iran threats on U.S. soil, but Blinken and Schiff say this shouldn't derail new nuclear deal... | cbsn.ws)”

McClain (R-MI-10) 03/13/2022: Tweet – “I call on President Biden to immediately halt negotiations with #Iran”

Norman (R-SC-5) 03/13/2022: Retweet of @trish_regan – “Time to shelve that Iran nuclear deal.”

Risch (R-ID) 03/14/2022: Tweet – “My @SenateGOP colleagues & I urge the administration, our Democrat colleagues & the international community to learn the lessons of the very recent past. An #Iran agreement that does not have strong bipartisan support in Congress will not survive. Full statement. ⬇ Link to quoted tweetToday, 49 Republicans told the Biden Admin they will not support the revived JCPOA, which, according to public reports, will weaken sanctions & lessen restrictions on Iran's nuclear program. A deal of this magnitude must be ratified by Congress. (49 Senate Republicans Tell President Biden: An Iran Agreement Without Broad Congressional Support Will Not Survive | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations)”

Risch (R-ID) 03/13/2022: Tweet – “Happening soon: I'll be joining @BretBaier on @FoxNews today at 2:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM MST, to discuss #Iran's recent attack on U.S. interests in #Iraq, the Biden Admin's efforts to rejoin the #JCPOA, & an update on #Russia's war against #Ukraine. Be sure to tune in.”

Risch (R-ID) 03/14/2022: Tweet – “Today, 49 Republicans told the Biden Admin they will not support the revived JCPOA, which, according to public reports, will weaken sanctions & lessen restrictions on Iran's nuclear program. A deal of this magnitude must be ratified by Congress. 49 Senate Republicans Tell President Biden: An Iran Agreement Without Broad Congressional Support Will Not Survive | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations”

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 03/13/2022: GETTR Post – “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.”

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 03/13/2022: GETTR Post – “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 Iran Claims Missile Attack on Iraq That Sent U.S. Troops Rushing for Shelter | wsj.com”

Tuberville (R-AL) 03/13/2022: Retweet of @tedcruz – “These people won't be happy until everybody is paying $10 per gallon for gasoline. (And they've given billions to Putin & the Ayatollah.) Link to quoted tweet”

Young (R-IN) 03/13/2022: Tweet – “The Biden Admin is negotiating a nuclear deal with Iran that is likely even weaker than 2015 agreement. Meanwhile Iran is targeting our service members and diplomats.  We need to walk away from this very bad deal that will make us even more vulnerable. Missiles From Iran Struck in Vicinity of U.S. Consulate in Northern Iraq, Officials Say... | wsj.com”

Young (R-IN) 03/14/2022: Tweet – “Despite earlier promises to the contrary, the administration has failed to adequately consult with Congress on its attempts reach a new agreement with Iran. A major agreement that does not have strong bipartisan support in Congress will not survive. Link to image”

Zeldin (R-NY-1) 03/13/2022: Tweet – “The absolute dumbest part of sprinting to Iran and Venezuela for oil when running away from Russia, is just how very rich the United States is in energy resources. We have the supply to take care of ourselves instead of begging dictators & terrorists.”

Zeldin (R-NY-1) 03/13/2022: GETTR Post – “The absolute dumbest part of sprinting to Iran and Venezuela for oil when running away from Russia, is just how very rich the United States is in energy resources. We have the supply to take care of ourselves instead of begging dictators & terrorists.”

Egypt

Levin (D-MI-9) 03/14/2022: Tweet – “I signed @RepTedLieu's letter to @USAmbUN urging establishment of a UN human rights monitoring & reporting mechanism on Egypt. Since 2013, human rights violations in Egypt have gone almost unchecked. Impunity has only led to further repression, and it's past time to do something.”

Saudi Arabia

Blackburn (R-TN) 03/13/2022: In reply to TweetDear @MarshaBlackburn Do you know how many Mexican terrorists there have been? ZERO. Do you know how many terrorists have come across Tex-Mex border? ZERO. But 15 of of the 19 9/11 bombers were from Saudi Arabia and you don't say shit about Saudi Arabia EVER. (Link to twitter.com) – “@donwinslow I'll just leave this here… Suspected terrorists crossing border 'at a level we have never seen before,' outgoing Border Patrol chief says... | news.yahoo.com”

Jayapal (D-WA-7) 03/14/2022: 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.”

Newman (D-IL-3) 03/14/2022: 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.”

Pfluger (R-TX-11) 03/13/2022: Tweet – “How about we get back to domestic energy production, right here in the Permian Basin? Just like it's time to put #MidlandoverMoscow, it's time to put #OdessaoverOPEC! Searching for increased oil and gas production, Biden Admin seeks help from Saudi Arabia and Venezuela instead of West Texas... | cbs7.com”

Roy (R-TX-21) 03/13/2022: Tweet – “The problem with living in unicorn land is that real people die while you sit around uttering this garbage. #EnergyFreedom Link to quoted tweetSenator @EdMarkey at DNC meeting, “Drilling for more oil will not get us energy independence, Republicans are using the war in Ukraine to line the pockets of oil companies”. He's calling for investments on renewables. “Time to tell Russia and Saudi Arabia we don't need their oil. (Link to twitter.com)”

Vargas (D-CA-51) 03/14/2022: 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.”

Iraq

McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/13/2022: Tweet – “LR @RepMcCaul "We shouldn't be cutting any deal, much less a nuclear deal, with a regime that is conducting ballistic missile strikes. The Biden administration must end the negotiations." Multiple rockets fall in Erbil, northern Iraq -state media... | reuters.com”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Auchincloss (D-MA-4) 03/14/2022: Retweet of @RepJerryNadler – “Today, in response to offensive comments made by @amnestyusa's executive director, all 25 Jewish Democratic Members of Congress issued the following statement condemning this and any antisemitic attempt to deny the Jewish people control of their own destiny. (1/3) Link to image”

Frankel (D-FL-21) 03/14/2022: Retweet of @RepJerryNadler – “Today, in response to offensive comments made by @amnestyusa's executive director, all 25 Jewish Democratic Members of Congress issued the following statement condemning this and any antisemitic attempt to deny the Jewish people control of their own destiny. (1/3) Link to image”

Nadler (D-NY-10) 03/14/2022: Twitter thread – “Today, in response to offensive comments made by @amnestyusa's executive director, all 25 Jewish Democratic Members of Congress issued the following statement condemning this and any antisemitic attempt to deny the Jewish people control of their own destiny. (1/3) Link to image I stand alongside @RepAuchincloss, @RepBonamici, @RepCicilline, @RepCohen, @RepTedDeutch, @RepLoisFrankel, @RepJoshG, @RepSaraJacobs, @RepAndyLevin, @RepMikeLevin, @RepLowenthal, @RepElaineLuria, @RepKManning, @RepDeanPhillips, @RepRaskin (2/3) @janschakowsky, @RepAdamSchiff, @RepSchneider, @RepKimSchrier, @BradSherman, @RepDWStweets, @RepSusanWild, @repjohnyarmuth and @repslotkin. (3/3) Read the full joint statement here: Jewish Members Issue Statement Responding to Offensive Comments by Amnesty International USA's Executive Director... | nadler.house.gov”

Rice (D-NY-4) 03/13/2022: Tweet – “The increase in funding for Nonprofit Security Grants will play an essential role in ensuring that all of my constituents have a safe space to worship. My statement on how the the omnibus appropriations package will support the NY-04 Jewish community⬇️Press Releases | U.S. Representative Kathleen Rice”

Afghanistan

Gimenez (R-FL-26) 03/13/2022: Tweet – “After Afghanistan, Putin was like a shark that smelled blood in the water. Peace through strength is the American way. Unfortunately, Biden is missing both components...and innocent people are dying because of it.”

Omar (D-MN-5) 03/13/2022: Retweet of @ajplus – “People are illegally selling their organs just to survive as a humanitarian crisis persists in Afghanistan. Link to video”

Warner (D-VA) 03/14/2022: Tweet – “Last Friday, I got to visit a processing center for Afghan refugees in Leesburg. I feel confident this facility will work well for both refugees and community members, and I'm grateful to all those working hard to welcome our allies. Link to video”

Other - Middle East

Graham (R-SC) 03/14/2022: Retweet of @IAmNickReynolds – “Graham says he has faith in the Russian people, but institutions are weak. Raises Wilson's point about how cell phones changed the nature of discourse, citing the Arab spring. "I think there's a Russian spring coming. We need to get as much information in there as possible."”