Members on the Record (Automated) for Mon March 21, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Cardin (D-MD) 03/21/2022: Retweet of @MehdiHasanShow – “Americans overwhelmingly support efforts to sanction Russia in response to Putin's invasion of Ukraine. @MehdiRHasan asks @SenatorCardin if such a development might change the way lawmakers view the BDS movement against Israel. Link to video”

Castro (D-TX-20) 03/20/2022: Retweet of @WalshFreedom – “Damn good questions. What say you @Israel? What say you @naftalibennett? Link to quoted tweet”

Hagerty (R-TN) 03/20/2022: Tweet – “As Biden uses DOJ/FBI to investigate parents w legit concerns at school board meetings for "domestic terrorism," he wants to remove Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps from the foreign terror organization list to revive the Iran nuke deal. Outrageous.Bennett, Lapid urge US not to delist Iran's Revolutionary Guards as terror group: 'Insult to victims' | The Times of Israel”

Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 03/20/2022: Twitter thread – “Really good questions of #Israel: Link to quoted tweetZelensky asks Israel: "You can mediate, but cannot mediate between good & evil. I could ask why we are not receive protection from Israel. Why are we not getting your Iron Dome, that would protect the Jews of Ukraine? Why hasn't Israel joined the sanction régime against Russia?" (Link to twitter.com) Israel's reaction to #Ukraine will have bearing on future aid from the US to #Israel. Pay it forward”

Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 03/20/2022: Twitter thread – “Thread on Israel: so i grabbed the third rail of foreign policy today, as I said Israel needs to pick a side, and that future aid could be at stake. I want to double down on this, let me explain. 2) I deeply support our relationship with Israel. But supporting friends doesn't mean we look past differences. We have stood with Israel and will continue to do so. But at the moment there is a battle between Good and Evil, between a world based on raw power or… 3) one based one the post WW2 rules. Everyone must pick a side. The outcome of this fight will impact the world my son grows up in, and now is the time to call anyone to the carpet who does not do their utmost. 4) if we don't want to directly attack Russia, then our leverage is in the world uniting in sanctions and assistance for the people of Ukraine. This includes everyone, and Israel doesn't have a special exemption. Hopefully they will do the right thing. /end”

Schakowsky (D-IL-9) 03/21/2022: Tweet – “Led a letter with 49 of my colleagues to the @StateDept asking them to engage with the Israeli government to stop the demolition of homes in al-Walaja that will displace 300 Palestinians. Schakowsky, Price, Raskin, Yarmuth and Pocan Lead Colleagues in Urging State Department to Stop Displacement of 38 Palestinian Families in East Jerusalem... | schakowsky.house.gov”

Swalwell (D-CA-15) 03/20/2022: Retweet of @mehdirhasan – “Deeply disappointing to see the Palestinian parties in the Knesset boycott Zelenskyy's speech and blame NATO, and not Putin, for ‘imposing' this war on Ukraine. No excuse for this kind of awful behavior. Link to quoted tweet”

Syria

Meeks (D-NY-5) 03/20/2022: Tweet – “CM @RepGregoryMeeks: Deeply disappointed by the UAE welcoming brutal murderer Assad for his first visit to an Arab state since 2011, the very week Syria's uprising began. His heinous slaughter of hundreds of thousands of Syrian civilians must not be forgotten. Link to quoted tweetSyrian President Bashar Assad has traveled to the United Arab Emirates, his first visit to an Arab country since Syria's civil war erupted in 2011. The visit is the strongest signal yet that the Arab world is willing to re-engage with the shunned leader. (Syria's Assad visits UAE, 1st trip to Arab country since war... | apne.ws)”

Wilson (R-SC-2) 03/20/2022: Tweet – “Any effort to normalize and rehabilitate murderous dictator Assad is a grave mistake. Biden admin has failed to prioritize justice for millions of Syrians in his #MENA policy, and this is the result. #FreeSyria Link to quoted tweet. @HHShkMohd receives Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in #Dubai. #UAE (Link to twitter.com)”

Iran

Bacon (R-NE-2) 03/20/2022: Tweet – “It is inconceivable the Biden Admin asked Russia to negotiate w/ and be the intermediary in the nuclear talks w/ Iran. The Russian negotiator says Iran got everything it wanted. Taking the IRGC off the terrorist list is a huge failing…it killed 609 Americans in Iraq alone.”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 03/20/2022: Retweet of @NikkiHaley – “With Russia as the lead negotiator, and without the Middle East at the table, this flawed agreement with Iran will lack any ability to hold Iran accountable. Republicans are united in our opposition to this short-sighted illegitimate deal. EXCLUSIVE — Nikki Haley: Biden ‘Rewarding Terrorists' With New Iran Deal... | breitbart.com”

Banks (R-IN-3) 03/20/2022: Retweet of @FoxNews – “‘THIS IS ABSURD': Republican Congressman Jim Banks rips the Biden administration for working on a plan to revive the Iran nuclear deal. Iran nuclear deal would make Biden 'the biggest funder of terrorism in the world': Rep. Jim Banks... | fxn.ws   Link to image”

Barragán (D-CA-44) 03/20/2022: Tweet – “Happy #Nowruz to all who celebrate today. Link to quoted tweetHappy #Nowruz! Did you know that March 20th marks the start of Spring and a new year for millions around the world? Click to see how this ancient Iranic celebration is observed ⬇️ (Link to twitter.com)”

Cheney (R-WY-0) 03/20/2022: Tweet – “The Iranian nuclear deal would give Iran a pathway to a nuclear weapon and billions of dollars in sanctions relief.  Russia is leading the negotiations and would benefit from any new agreement. The US should stop attempting to resurrect this bad deal. Link to video”

Cruz (R-TX) 03/21/2022: Tweet – “ICYMI: Last week, I Introduced legislation to ban the Biden Administration from waiving sanctions on Iran nuclear activities. 🚨READ MORE HERE🚨 Sen. Cruz Introduces Legislation to Ban the Biden Administration From Waiving Sanctions On Iran Nuclear Activities | U.S. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas”

Davis (R-IL-13) 03/21/2022: Retweet of @HouseGOP – “President Biden should not be replacing oil from Russia with oil from Iran, Saudi Arabia, or Venezuela. Instead, President Biden should unleash American energy dominance. Energy security is national security.”

Donalds (R-FL-19) 03/21/2022: Retweet of @HouseGOP – “President Biden should not be replacing oil from Russia with oil from Iran, Saudi Arabia, or Venezuela. Instead, President Biden should unleash American energy dominance. Energy security is national security.”

Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 03/21/2022: Retweet of @AmbDennisRoss – “Houthis attack desalination plants/oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, with arms from Iran. Restoring the JCPOA won't stop this, just the opposite, with more resources, Iran will give more to its militia proxies. Post JCPOA, the Administration must explain how it will counter this.”

Herrell (R-NM-2) 03/21/2022: Retweet of @HouseGOP – “President Biden should not be replacing oil from Russia with oil from Iran, Saudi Arabia, or Venezuela. Instead, President Biden should unleash American energy dominance. Energy security is national security.”

Moore (R-AL-2) 03/20/2022: Retweet of @HouseGOP – “President Biden should not be replacing oil from Russia with oil from Iran, Saudi Arabia, or Venezuela. Instead, President Biden should unleash American energy dominance. Energy security is national security.”

Murphy (D-CT) 03/20/2022: Retweet of @MeetThePress – “WATCH on #MTP: Sen. Murphy (D-Conn.) says the U.S. has "no choice” but to go forward with the Iran Nuclear Deal. @ChrisMurphyCT: “Cut the Russians out … you don't need the Russians. … If [Russians are] in the deal or out .. we cannot allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon.” Link to video”

Murphy (D-CT) 03/20/2022: Tweet – “Let's be honest about what happened here. Britain cut a deal for two hostages and left dual British/U.S. citizen Morad Tahbaz behind. Iran told Britain they would put Morad on home release, but Iran is now playing games. Iran needs to get Morad home ASAP. Morad Tahbaz now in hotel after being moved from jail in Iran... | independent.co.uk”

Pelosi (D-CA-12) 03/20/2022: Twitter thread – “Today, Iranian Americans and millions around the globe celebrate #Nowruz and the promise of a new year.  Arriving amid the warmth of spring, Norwuz offers a moment to reflect on the progress of the past year while drawing hope for all that still lies ahead. As we welcome this season of renewal, we recognize Iranian Americans' innumerable contributions in California and across the nation.  From enriching our culture to blazing trails as leaders, generations of Iranian Americans have proudly made America more American. For thousands of years, Nowruz has been a time to gather with loved ones and joyfully face all that the future may bring. May all who celebrate today be blessed with the love of family and friends.  #NowruzMobarak! Pelosi Statement on the Persian New Year... | speaker.gov”

Pelosi (D-CA-12) 03/20/2022: Tweet – “Wishing health, peace and prosperity to Iranians in San Francisco and around the world who are celebrating Nowruz and the renewal of a new year. -NP #HappyNowruz”

Risch (R-ID) 03/21/2022: Tweet – “As #Putin's invasion of #Ukraine triggers a long overdue move to reduce dependence on #Russian energy, the #Iran-backed #Houthis launch attacks on Aramco infrastructure, furthering #Moscow's aims. Biden should walk away from a bad deal w/ Iran that fails to address proxies.”

Sherman (D-CA-30) 03/20/2022: Tweet – “Wishing a Happy #Nowruz to Iranians and Iranian Americans in the San Fernando Valley, across our nation and around the world. May this new year be filled with warmth, peace and compassion for all.”

Tenney (R-NY-22) 03/21/2022: Tweet – “Biden's Iran deal will give the terrorist mullahs in Iran everything they want in return for very little. It's the definition of a BAD deal. Link to video”

Saudi Arabia

Latta (R-OH-5) 03/21/2022: Tweet – “Oil production in the Middle East could start to falter as the Houthis attack Saudi Arabia. Continuing to depend on foreign nations for energy will only cause oil and gas prices to continue to climb. We must unleash North American energy resources. Saudi Arabia says it 'won't bear any responsibility' for a shortage oil supplies... | foxnews.com”

Iraq

Cline (R-VA-6) 03/20/2022: Tweet – “As we look to the start of the Iraq war 19 years ago today, I want to express my thanks and that of a grateful Nation for all those who served there and pay tribute to those who gave their last full measure answering their country's call to serve. Link to image”

Turkey

Bacon (R-NE-2) 03/21/2022: Retweet of @MasonMornings – “"I think most countries are rethinking their relationship with Russia" says @RepDonBacon with @juliemason of Turkey.”

Libya

Schiff (D-CA-28) 03/20/2022: Tweet – “Each of your statements are false, Kevin. But remember when you said Trump was on Putin's payroll? And when you said the Benghazi Select Committee was designed to bring down Hillary's numbers? Brilliant comments like those cost you dearly. Glad to see you're keeping it up! Link to quoted tweetAdam Schiff lied. About Russian collusion. About meeting with the “whistleblower.” And about Hunter Biden's laptop. Why is Speaker Pelosi still allowing him to be on the Intelligence Committee?”

Morocco

Ernst (R-IA) 03/20/2022: Tweet – “As #Iowa farmers continue facing high costs of fertilizer, @ChuckGrassley and I joined an effort urging ITC to: — Reconsider duties placed on phosphate fertilizer products imported from Morocco — Stop the process to impose new duties on UAN fertilizer from Trinidad and Tobago Link to image”

Inhofe (R-OK) 03/21/2022: Retweet of @SenatorLeahy – “On 3/15, @POTUS signed a new spending bill which includes aid for Morocco and for the Western Sahara. It also reaffirms support for a UN process that achieves a just, lasting and mutually acceptable political solution in accordance with UN resolutions. Assistance For Morocco And For Western Sahara | U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy of Vermont”

Qatar

Lieu (D-CA-33) 03/20/2022: Twitter thread – “Dear @ChineseEmbinUS: Russia—which has trouble feeding its army and a puny economy half the size of California—is not the future. As the Chinese proverb says: “The timber has become a boat. The rice is cooked.” Do not align yourself with the past. You are smarter than that. Link to quoted tweetBREAKING: After clinching gas deal with Qatar, Germany's economy minister says, 'we might still need Russian gas this year, but not in the future' and adds 'he who has ears should start to listen'.   Link to reply@tedlieu @ChineseEmbinUS Russia? The country that supplies 40% of the world's energy and the #1 exporter of grain has the economy half the size of California? Give ur followers a little more credit. @timaha77 @ChineseEmbinUS Perhaps you should give me a little more credit. The below internet search took 10 seconds. Link to image”

Horn of Africa

Sherman (D-CA-30) 03/20/2022: Tweet – “Menendez Presses Biden Administration on Genocide Determination for Conflict in Ethiopia | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/21/2022: Retweet of @StateDept – “Today at approximately 9:30 a.m. EDT, @SecBlinken will deliver remarks at the United States @HolocaustMuseum in Washington, D.C., following his tour of the exhibit “Burma's Path to Genocide.” Watch live here on Twitter, U.S. Department of State - United States Department of State, and Secretary Blinken delivers remarks at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum - 9:30 AM.”

Soto (D-FL-9) 03/21/2022: Tweet – “We will not tolerate antisemitism and threats to our schools in diverse Central Florida. Our federal SAFE Schools program helps provide funding for school resource officers. We are pleased ⁦@OrangeCoSheriff⁩ is investigating the matter thoroughly. Racist, threatening vandalism found near Timber Creek High, principal says... | orlandosentinel.com”

Young (R-IN) 03/21/2022: Tweet – “Thank you @SecBlinken for making this designation. For years, I've worked with @HolocaustMuseum to call for this to occur as the Rohingya have suffered unspeakable abuses at the hands of the Burmese military. It's now time to ensure those responsible are held accountable. Link to quoted tweetSec. Blinken: “Beyond the Holocaust, the United States has concluded that genocide was committed seven times. Today marks the eighth, as I've determined that members of the Burmese military committed genocide and crimes against humanity against Rohingya.” (US to declare Rohingya repression in Myanmar a 'genocide'... | abcn.ws) (Link to twitter.com)”

Afghanistan

Bacon (R-NE-2) 03/21/2022: Twitter thread – “I recommended to the Biden Administration last Dec through Feb that it provide Ukraine with anti-shipping capabilities, but it declined saying it “may provoke the Russians.” Since then, Russia has conducted amphibious and continuous missile attacks with their navy. Link to quoted tweet20 minutes ago first Russian missiles hit Odessa. From Russian war-ships.   Link to reply@RepDonBacon We have a United and Allied front in the face of Putin's aggression. Has it worked perfectly? No. But honestly, your idea is to turn this into more campaign talking points. Disappointing. @JimHarroldOmaha Weakness and ineptness from this Administration in Afghanistan and then the actions leading up to the invasion of Ukraine will be focus areas this year.”