Members on the Record (Automated) for Tue March 22, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Lamborn (R-CO-5) 03/22/2022: Tweet – “I applaud Israel for the humanitarian aide they are offering to Ukrainian refugees during these difficult times. Israel is a longtime ally and beacon of democracy in the Middle East and I remain a strong supporter. Link to quoted tweetהאם ארה"ב וישראל עושות מספיק כדי לסייע לאוקראינה, והאם חזרה להסכם הגרעין עם איראן היא הדבר הנכון? @michalresh שמעה מה חושב חבר הקונגרס הרפובליקני דאג למבורן @RepDLamborn #העולם_היום (Link to twitter.com)”

Levin (D-MI-9) 03/21/2022: Tweet – “I proudly joined my colleagues @RepSchakowsky and @RepDavidEPrice in urging the @StateDept to engage diplomatically with Israel to halt the demolitions in the Palestinian village of al-Walaja. These actions violate Palestinian human rights and prospects for peace.”

Pocan (D-WI-2) 03/21/2022: Tweet – “The demolition of 38 homes in the Palestinian village of al-Walaja in East Jerusalem must be stopped. I joined my colleagues in urging @SecBlinken to prevent this displacement, promote peace, and protect Palestinians' rights. Link to quoted tweetTHANK YOU @janschakowsky @RepDavidEPrice @RepRaskin @RepJohnYarmuth @repmarkpocan and every member that signed this important letter urging @SecBlinken to help stop the potential looming demolitions and evictions in the Palestinian village of Al-Walaja. 📄(Link to PDF | schakowsky.house.gov) (Link to twitter.com)”

Scott (R-FL) 03/21/2022: Tweet – “A heartbreaking and horrifying loss. What Putin & his thugs are doing is genocide. The United States must IMMEDIATELY give Ukraine all the resources & access to the planes they need to win this violent war. Link to quoted tweet96-year-old Holocaust survivor killed in Russian shelling of Kharkiv (96-year-old Holocaust survivor killed in Russian shelling of Kharkiv... | timesofisrael.com)”

Tenney (R-NY-22) 03/22/2022: Tweet – “The FTO designation of Iran's IRGC is fact-based. It reflects what the IRGC is ACTUALLY doing today on the ground. Until those facts change materially, the designation should NOT be removed. We shouldn't accept a hollow commitment from a state sponsor of terrorism over reality. Link to quoted tweetThe US is considering removing the terror designation of the IRGC in exchange for Iran's commitment to de-escalate the region which is a great cause for concern for Israel. Report by @AAhronheim (Israel concerned as Washington considers delisting Iran's IRGC... | jpost.com)”

Syria

Cohen (D-TN-9) 03/21/2022: Tweet – “War is Hell and Putin is Satan Link to quoted tweet⚡️Greek diplomat after returning from Mariupol: 'What I saw, I hope no one will ever see.' Manolis Androulakis left the besieged city on March 15. He said it was joining the ranks of places known for having been destroyed in wars such as “Guernica, Coventry, Aleppo, Grozny."”

Deutch (D-FL-22) 03/21/2022: Tweet – “This visit by Assad to Dubai just days after 11th anniversary of civil war is disturbing. Assad is a murderous dictator who used chemical weapons against and slaughtered hundreds of thousands of his own people. We should not be looking for new ways to cooperate with him. Link to quoted tweetDubai's ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, hosted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Friday, marking the first visit by Assad to an Arab country since 2011 (Syria's Assad visits Dubai in first trip to Arab country since civil war... | wapo.st)”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/21/2022: Tweet – “LR @RepMcCaul on @TeamCavuto: "We need to know what are the red lines. We can't do a red line like [Obama] did in Syria and not take it seriously. I think NATO needs to be on board…[If a Russian WMD is used in Ukraine,] nations on the sidelines would need to be more involved." Link to video”

Menendez (D-NJ) 03/21/2022: Tweet – “Bashar al-Assad cannot return to “business as usual” after over a decade of slaughtering Syrian civilians. I am gravely disappointed that the #UAE thought to mark the 11th anniversary of the Syrian revolution by welcoming him for his first visit to an Arab state since 2011. 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)”

Risch (R-ID) 03/21/2022: Tweet – “Just as the #Kremlin uses disinformation to discredit @SyriaCivilDef's eyewitness accounts of #RussianWarCrimes, it's now targeting brave #Ukrainian journalists reporting on Russian atrocities in #Mariupol. #Putin & his cronies must be held accountable for their egregious crimes.”

Iran

Bacon (R-NE-2) 03/21/2022: Retweet of @IranIntl_En – “US Congressman @RepDonBacon: “It's inconceivable Biden Admin asked Russia to negotiate w/ & be intermediary in #ViennaTalks w/ Iran. Russian negotiator says Iran got everything it wanted. Taking IRGC off terrorist list is a huge failing…it killed 609 Americans in Iraq alone.””

Bacon (R-NE-2) 03/22/2022: Retweet of @marcorubio – “The next time you hear that Saudi's & UAE are refusing to cooperate with Biden remember this While Biden is working to reward #Iran with a “deal”,Iran is supplying the terrorist #Houthi's with the missiles they are being used to attack oil production deep inside #SaudiArabia”

Banks (R-IN-3) 03/21/2022: Tweet – “Biden delisted the Houthi's as a terrorist group and is on the verge of sending Iran's terrorist regime billions in sanctions relief. Instability in the Middle East means even higher gas prices for Americans! Link to quoted tweetSaudi Arabia said Monday it “won't bear any responsibility for any shortage in oil supplies to global markets” after attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels affected the kingdom's production. (Saudi Arabia Says It's Not Responsible for High Oil Prices... | newsmax.com)”

Banks (R-IN-3) 03/21/2022: Tweet – “President Trump made America energy independent and cut Iran's oil output in half. A year into the Biden presidency and we're turning to terrorists to meet our energy needs…. @LawrenceBJones3 Link to video”

Bishop (R-NC-9) 03/21/2022: Retweet of @RepStefanik – “Joe Biden's failed leadership and weakness on the world stage has emboldened our adversaries. Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, and radical Islamic terrorists are all stronger today because of Biden's weakness.”

Cammack (R-FL-3) 03/21/2022: Twitter thread – “We are letting Russia be the mediator for this nuclear deal on behalf of Iran and the United States, and we're not in the room. Meanwhile, Russia gets a big fat contract from Iran out of this to build nuclear reactors, but we are left behind. Link to video Allowing this deal to go through will destabilize the Middle East for years to come. Republicans are leading the charge and are pushing back against the Biden Administration over these dangerous policies.”

Carey (R-OH-15) 03/22/2022: Tweet – “📻 A new nuclear Iran deal negotiated by Russia would make the world less safe, cede ground to the world's leading sponsor of state terrorism, & let Putin evade sanctions. President Biden should walk away. @MarkBlazor & I discussed this & more here: Congressman Mike Carey checks in - The Mark Blazor Show | iHeart”

Cornyn (R-TX) 03/22/2022: Retweet of @TomCottonAR – “The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps has killed hundreds of Americans. They have planned terrorist attacks in the United States, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. Removing the IRGC's terrorist designation would be a tragic and deadly mistake.”

Cotton (R-AR) 03/22/2022: Tweet – “The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps has killed hundreds of Americans. They have planned terrorist attacks in the United States, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. Removing the IRGC's terrorist designation would be a tragic and deadly mistake.”

Cotton (R-AR) 03/22/2022: Tweet – “The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is reported to be plotting to assassinate Americans here in the U.S. If Biden removes the terrorist designation from Iran's shock troops, it'll be a betrayal of the first order.”

Deutch (D-FL-22) 03/21/2022: Tweet – “I join our ambassador in condemning these attacks. The Houthis are an Iranian-backed terror group. Link to quoted tweetI strongly condemn today's outrageous Houthi terrorist attack on civilian infrastructure in #KSA. The U.S. reiterates our commitment to Saudi and Gulf security and will look for additional options to hold the Houthis accountable at the @UN.”

Deutch (D-FL-22) 03/21/2022: Retweet of @RepTedDeutch – “So glad to see Nazanin released after 6 years of unjust detention. As we enter a critical stage with Iran, we must be clear that all Americans & others held must come home & political hostage taking must stop. Iran Releases British Prisoner Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe Amid Hopes of Breakthrough in Nuclear Talks... | wsj.com”

Deutch (D-FL-22) 03/21/2022: Tweet – “Wishing the brave people of Iran, Iranian-Americans and all those celebrating around the world a Happy Nowruz! Link to quoted tweetWishing a #HappyNowruz to all our friends across the world celebrating and welcoming Spring. May you all have a healthy and joyous new year ahead, filled with hope and renewal. (Link to twitter.com)”

Gallagher (R-WI-8) 03/21/2022: Tweet – “Rep. Gallagher: "The President promised to turn Putin into a pariah. But when it comes to Iran, Putin is President Biden's partner." Link to video”

Garcia (R-CA-25) 03/21/2022: Tweet – “Biden has tried appeasing our enemies, and all it got us was a capitulation to the Taliban in Afghanistan and a Russian invasion of Ukraine. It's clear that letting our enemies walk all over us doesn't work, and we can't let that happen with Iran & China. Garcia Co-Sponsors Resolution Opposing Removal Of Iranian Sanctions... | hometownstation.com”

Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 03/22/2022: Tweet – “My All-of-the-Above Energy Plan to help lower oil & gas prices includes: 1. Ramping up domestic production & tapping existing wells 2. Reduce our reliance on oil from bad actors like Iran & Venezuela 3. Maintaining our climate & alternative energy goals Lawmakers: US needs to become energy independent to help lower gas prices... | newjersey.news12.com”

Green (R-TN-7) 03/21/2022: Tweet – “President Biden is out of touch with the American people. Skyrocketing inflation, foreign policy blunders, and reinstating the Iran Nuclear Deal only affirm these numbers. Link to quoted tweet60% of Americans disapprove of President Biden, according to a new Rasmussen poll. 50% disapprove “strongly.” Americans know Biden and Congressional Democrats' leadership has failed them. (Worst yet: 60% disapprove, 50% ‘strongly' of Biden... | washingtonexaminer.com)”

Hagerty (R-TN) 03/21/2022: Tweet – “Reviving the disastrous Iran nuclear deal is a vanity project for John Kerry and Joe Biden. They're putting America's strategic interests in the rearview mirror while doing anything they can to cut a deal with the largest state sponsor of terror. Link to video”

Hern (R-OK-1) 03/21/2022: Retweet of @RepStefanik – “Joe Biden's failed leadership and weakness on the world stage has emboldened our adversaries. Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, and radical Islamic terrorists are all stronger today because of Biden's weakness.”

Letlow (R-LA-5) 03/21/2022: Tweet – “Whip @SteveScalise hits the nail on the head. This administration would rather buy oil and gas from brutal regimes in Iran and Venezuela than ramp up our own domestic production. Link to quoted tweet“People are fed up with the excuses. They know Biden is not drilling on federal lands - he talked about it as a candidate…and so he is begging dictators…stop begging dictators for more oil when the answer is under our feet.” - @SteveScalise on Biden's energy crisis. (Link to twitter.com)”

Lieu (D-CA-33) 03/21/2022: Tweet – “Happy #Nowruz to all those who celebrated in #CA33 and around the world! Nowruz, or "new day," shows us that there is always a brighter tomorrow. We join Iranian Americans in celebrating the community, compassion, and friendship Nowruz symbolizes. Link to video”

Mast (R-FL-18) 03/22/2022: Tweet – “Russia is actively engaged in the negotiations, there's potential to remove the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization and Iran dropped bombs near our consulate less than a month ago. Of course, we would all be skeptical. Lawmakers skeptical of Biden effort to resurrect Iran nuclear deal | TheHill”

McCarthy (R-CA-23) 03/21/2022: Tweet – “My home of Bakersfield, California, is one of the biggest oil producers in the world. We don't need to be dependent on oil from Iran and Venezuela—all the good, clean, AMERICAN energy we need is right beneath our feet. Kevin McCarthy... | twitter.com”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/21/2022: Twitter thread – “LR @RepMCCaul: "I strongly condemn the Houthis' attacks on Saudi Arabia. These cross border attacks leave no doubt - the Houthis are a terrorist organization. Yemen rebels launch barrage of strikes on Saudi sites | AP News "Moreover, Iran gives the Houthis missile and UAV components, as well as training and expertise. We should not be giving Iran sanctions relief through any nuclear deal while they support violence across the region."”

Moore (R-AL-2) 03/22/2022: Tweet – “Do you want the Biden Administration to renew the failed, Obama-era Iran Nuclear Deal with the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism?”

Murphy (D-CT) 03/22/2022: Tweet – “The silver lining of Trump's disastrous decision to leave the Iran nuclear deal is that he was able to test the theory of its opponents - that returning to tough, unilateral sanctions would lead to a stronger, more comprehensive deal. The theory was wrong.”

Rogers (R-AL-3) 03/21/2022: Retweet of @HASCRepublicans – “The IRGC has killed hundreds of Americans. It is disgusting that the Biden administration is even considering lifting sanctions against them. It appears Joe Biden will pay any price, no matter the cost for Americans, for a new weaker Iranian nuclear deal. Iran Nuclear Deal's Final Hurdle Is Lifting Terrorism Sanctions on Revolutionary Guards... | wsj.com”

Rosendale (R-MT-0) 03/22/2022: Tweet – “Iran recently launched missiles into northern Iraq where U.S. forces are stationed, and now the Biden administration wants to substantially lift sanctions on Iran in exchange for temporary limitations on their nuclear program. A bad deal for Americans. Psaki defends Iran deal as ‘based on what's in the best interests' of US and allies... | washingtonexaminer.com”

Rubio (R-FL) 03/21/2022: Tweet – “Happy #Nowruz to those celebrating around the world! With today marking the beginning of a new year, Sen. Rubio continues to support the fundamental rights of the people of #Iran and Central Asia and will never stop holding the regime in #Tehran accountable for its crimes.”

Rubio (R-FL) 03/22/2022: Tweet – “The next time you hear that Saudi's & UAE are refusing to cooperate with Biden remember this While Biden is working to reward #Iran with a “deal”,Iran is supplying the terrorist #Houthi's with the missiles they are being used to attack oil production deep inside #SaudiArabia”

Scalise (R-LA-1) 03/21/2022: Retweet of @RepJuliaLetlow – “Whip @SteveScalise hits the nail on the head. This administration would rather buy oil and gas from brutal regimes in Iran and Venezuela than ramp up our own domestic production. Link to quoted tweet”

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 03/21/2022: Tweet – “Joe Biden's failed leadership and weakness on the world stage has emboldened our adversaries. Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, and radical Islamic terrorists are all stronger today because of Biden's weakness.”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 03/21/2022: Tweet – “A must watch from @coachbrucepearl. We can't turn a blind eye to innocents facing annihilation - be it threats from Iran or Russia. Link to quoted tweetOn national TV, amazing words by Bruce Pearl, the Jewish head coach at Auburn, about Purim, Ukraine and Iran. #Mensch (Link to twitter.com)”

Young (R-IN) 03/22/2022: Tweet – “Removing the Iranian Revolutionary Guard's designation as a terrorist group and unfreezing its assets would be like pouring gasoline on a fire. Iran will use these additional resources to foment terror around the world. Iran Nuclear Deal's Final Hurdle Is Lifting Terrorism Sanctions on Revolutionary Guards... | wsj.com”

Saudi Arabia

Cornyn (R-TX) 03/21/2022: Retweet of @Norman_Roule – “The social changes in Saudi Arabia are extraordinary. Link to quoted tweet”

Levin (D-MI-9) 03/21/2022: Tweet – “To avoid gas price crises in the future and remove our dependence on Russian and Saudi Arabian oil, we need bold investments in renewable energy to convert our energy system from a fossil fuel-based model to a green energy model.”

Iraq

Green (R-TN-7) 03/22/2022: Twitter thread – “It was a pleasure meeting you, @NicolaeCiuca. Grateful for our countries' strategic partnership. NATO is united in the face of Putin's devastation in Ukraine. 🇺🇸🇷🇴 Link to quoted tweetA pleasure to welcome the US Congress @congressdotgov delegation led by @RepStephenLynch. The Allied military presence in Romania confirms the collective security commitments within NATO and the valuable 🇺🇸&🇷🇴 Strategic Partnership. (Link to twitter.com) Romania stood shoulder to shoulder with the United States after we were attacked on 9/11. We are grateful for Romania's friendship and valiant service in Iraq and Afghanistan. 🇺🇸🇷🇴”

Rogers (R-AL-3) 03/21/2022: Tweet – “The Biden administration is hindering the ability for American companies to produce energy in our own country. Psaki continues to make misleading and false claims. #BidensBaghdadBob Psaki claims Biden administration not slowing domestic oil drilling... | foxbusiness.com”

Rogers (R-AL-3) 03/21/2022: Tweet – “If President Biden hadn't canceled the Keystone XL pipeline we would have had another avenue to get oil here in the United States. Instead, Biden canceled it and now his administration claims it wouldn't have made difference. That's a lie.#BidensBaghdadBob Psaki claims Keystone XL Pipeline would make no difference for rising gas prices... | foxbusiness.com”

Rogers (R-AL-3) 03/21/2022: Tweet – “False. Under President Trump we had energy independence. Biden has done everything to destroy that independence – Psaki knows this yet continues to spread misinformation to the American people. #BidensBaghdadBob White House blames Putin for skyrocketing gas prices... | foxbusiness.com”

Yemen

Bowman (D-NY-16) 03/21/2022: Retweet of @zaidaldin – “Despite being disappointed, we haven't lost faith YET. Proud to have led an effort by the Yemeni American community in The N BX & WC to support @JamaalBowmanNY. As always, we didn't forget the DV winners/losers of the Trump yrs. It's time for Biden & Dems to keep their promises. Link to image”

Sudan

Meeks (D-NY-5) 03/21/2022: Tweet – “CM @RepGregoryMeeks: Sanctioning the Sudanese CRP for unmitigated, lethal violence against peaceful protestors is a positive step but only the tip of the iceberg. The @POTUS Admin must take similar measures against the senior leaders of the junta who ordered these atrocious acts. Link to quoted tweetToday, OFAC designated the Sudanese Central Reserve Police for serious human rights abuse, including using excessive force against pro-democracy protesters peacefully demonstrating against the military-led overthrow of the civilian-led transitional govt. (Treasury Sanctions Sudanese Central Reserve Police for Serious Human Rights Abuse... | home.treasury.gov)”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Levin (D-MI-9) 03/21/2022: Tweet – “Very excited to participate in this Thursday's forum hosted by @USJewishDems. This will be another great chance to speak with the people of the new 11th and our supporters everywhere about the issues affecting us most. RSVP here if you can make it! Michigan's 11th District Candidate Forum · Jewish Democratic Council of America... | mobilize.us”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/21/2022: Tweet – “LR @RepMcCaul “I welcome today's determination that the Burmese military committed genocide against the Rohingya people. I voted for the same conclusion in 2018, and will continue to support measures to bring accountability to the brutal and lawless Burmese military regime.” Link to quoted tweet.@SecBlinken: "Beyond the Holocaust, the United States has concluded that genocide was committed seven times. Today marks the eighth, as I have determined that members of the Burmese military committed genocide and crimes against humanity against Rohingya." (Link to twitter.com)”

Soto (D-FL-9) 03/21/2022: Retweet of @RepDarrenSoto – “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 - Orlando Sentinel”

Afghanistan

Carson (D-IN-7) 03/22/2022: Tweet – “Indiana is now home to many refugees from Afghanistan who are celebrating #Nowruz, the Persian New Year, here in America for the first time. Yesterday, I was honored to celebrate the holiday at the Global Village Welcome Center with these new Hoosiers. Nowruz Mubarak! Link to image”

Cloud (R-TX-27) 03/22/2022: Tweet – “Banned from Twitter: - The Babylon Bee Not Banned: - The Kremlin - Pro-China Propagandists - The Taliban Twitter bans have nothing to do with misinformation, only power.”

Cornyn (R-TX) 03/21/2022: Retweet of @EdwardGLuce – “Russia admits that 9861 of its soldiers have been killed in less than a month - a stunning death toll, which is two-third of USSR's total deaths from a decade in Afghanistan. Hard to believe Putin can sustain this politically. ht @LawDavF Минобороны сообщило, что российские войска завершают разгром националистического батальона «Донбасс» - KP.Ru”

Shaheen (D-NH) 03/21/2022: Tweet – “I'm pleased @DHSgov granted Afghans & Ukrainians temporary protected status. This designation is a humanitarian lifeline for families fleeing danger. Afghans, Ukrainians in N.H. now eligible to seek longer stays in U.S. | New Hampshire Public Radio”

Slotkin (D-MI-8) 03/21/2022: Tweet – “They're on their way! Afghans with ties to MSU expected to arrive in U.S. from Albania next week... | detroitnews.com   Link to quoted tweetTonight, a flight of Afghans departed Tirana to start their new lives in 🇺🇸 after finding refuge in 🇦🇱. Albania was the first country to open its doors to Afghans last year and the Albanian people showed the world once again the tradition of “besa” - protecting others in need. (Link to twitter.com)”

Other - Middle East

Long (R-MO-7) 03/21/2022: Retweet of @RNCResearch – “Biden refers to the Midwest as "the Middle East" Link to video”