Members on the Record (Automated) for Thu March 24, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 03/24/2022: Retweet of @Jerusalem_Post – “Iran's enemies, such as Israel and the United States, have an "expiration date" as a new world order is upon us, Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) commander-in-chief Hossein Salami threatened on Wednesday. #Iran | #Israel | #US IRGC chief threatens Israel, US with Iranian missiles... | jpost.com”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/23/2022: Tweet – “LR @RepMcCaul: "I strongly condemn the terrorist attack that took place yesterday in Be'er Sheva, Israel. I extend my condolences to the families and friends of the victims. We stand strongly with Israel in its fight against terrorism."”

Menendez (D-NJ) 03/23/2022: Retweet of @SFRCdems – “I condemn the brutal attack in Southern Israel that took the lives of 4 innocent Israeli citizens. My sympathies go to their families and loved ones, and to all those who have suffered from acts of terrorism and violence. Link to quoted tweet”

Pfluger (R-TX-11) 03/23/2022: Twitter thread – “If President Biden continues to abandon national security, our allies and partners in the Middle East are going to look elsewhere for strength. The Biden Administration must NOT remove the Foreign Terrorist Designation from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Iran is the leading state sponsor of terror and continues to be the greatest threat to regional stability and our ally Israel. I joined @RepFranklin and others urging Secretary Blinken against this dangerous mistake. Read our letter here: Link to PDF | franklin.house.gov”

Rosen (D-NV) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “During my meeting with Israeli Ambassador Michael Herzog, we discussed strengthening U.S.-Israel cybersecurity cooperation, countering Iran's nuclear ambitions & support for terrorism, and promoting peace through the Abraham Accords. Thank you for the visit! Link to image”

Salazar (R-FL-27) 03/23/2022: Tweet – “I've said it before and I'll say it as often as needed: Anti-Semitism has absolutely NO place in our society. My prayers are with the families of the 4 innocent civilians killed in this unthinkable act of terrorism. Link to quoted tweetA man once arrested for connection to the Islamic State killed 4 civilians in a stabbing & car-ramming attack in southern Israel. Israeli police believe he acted alone. (Suspected Terrorist Attack in Israel Leaves Four Dead... | wsj.com)”

Scott (R-FL) 03/23/2022: Tweet – “As Israeli families bury victims of a radical anti-Semitic terror attack, the @StateDept is offering $1 MILLION for reports on supposed human rights violations in Israel.   The Biden admin's anti-Israel agenda is disgusting & completely ignores the evil & terror of Hamas. Link to quoted tweetThe US State Dept. offered up to $987,654 for projects including reporting human rights violations by Israel, raising concern for the abuse potential by orgs seeking boycotts and international law tribunals against Israel. @LahavHarkov reports: (US offering $1 million to report on Israeli human rights violations - The Jerusalem Post)”

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 03/23/2022: Tweet – “Make no mistake Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is a terrorist group. Removing the IRGC from our terrorist list is unacceptable. That is why I wrote a letter to Joe Biden's @SecBlinken demanding that they remain designated as a terror group. US lawmakers call on Blinken not to remove IRGC from terror list... | timesofisrael.com”

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 03/23/2022: GETTR Post – “Make no mistake Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is a terrorist group. Removing the IRGC from our terrorist list is unacceptable. That is why I wrote a letter to Joe Biden's Secretary Antony Blinken demanding that they remain designated as a terror group. US lawmakers call on Blinken not to remove IRGC from terror list | timesofisrael.com”

Steube (R-FL-17) 03/24/2022: Twitter thread – “Ahlam Ahmad Al-Tamimi orchestrated a horrific 2001 massacre in Israel which resulted in the deaths and injuries of several American citizens. To this day, she remains free in Jordan. I sent a letter to @SecBlinken to request what steps the @StateDept is taking to extradite this Hamas terrorist and bring her to justice for the lives she took. Link to image”

Steube (R-FL-17) 03/24/2022: GETTR Post – “Ahlam Ahmad Al-Tamimi orchestrated a horrific 2001 massacre in Israel which resulted in the deaths and injuries of several American citizens. To this day, she remains free in Jordan. I sent a letter to @SecBlinken to request what steps the @StateDept is taking to extradite this Hamas terrorist and bring her to justice for the lives she took.”

Suozzi (D-NY-3) 03/23/2022: Tweet – “Great catching up with my friends @KalmanYegerNYC, @joeleisdorfer, Rabbi Levinson, and other members of the pro-Israel community today in Manhattan. Link to image”

Titus (D-NV-1) 03/23/2022: Tweet – “It was great speaking with members of @USJewishDems in Nevada about my work in Congress to support Israel's security, fight anti-Semitism, and hold Putin accountable for the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. Link to image”

Young (R-IN) 03/23/2022: Retweet of @AIPAC – “The Abraham Accords have ushered in #ANewEra of peace. This month, Congress passed The Israel Relations Normalization Act to expand the agreements between Israel, UAE, Bahrain, Sudan & Morocco. Thank you @SenatorRisch @senrobportman @CoryBooker @SenatorCardin @SenToddYoung Link to quoted tweet”

Syria

Risch (R-ID) 03/23/2022: Tweet – “It's shameful that the @UN would praise the #Assad regime for signing onto conventions it routinely violates and attempt to partner together on programing efforts when the regime will ultimately take life-saving aid from the hands of those who need it most.”

Lebanon

Evans (D-PA-3) 03/23/2022: Retweet of @pahealthaccess – “INCREDIBLE!! 😍😍 Our own Jessie Green of Lebanon County, PA who has spoken out repeatedly about the importance of the #AffordableCareAct got to speak directly to @VP about what the ACA has meant for her family. A must watch: Link to quoted tweet”

Iran

Allen (R-GA-12) 03/23/2022: Tweet – “It's alarming that the Biden Admin is considering removing Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist group. Proud to join @RepFranklin in urging Sec. Blinken to keep IRGC on the foreign terrorist organization list. Link to quoted tweetIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is a chief sponsor of terrorism in the world today. My colleagues and I are urging Secretary Blinken that under no circumstances should they be removed from the foreign terrorist organization list. (Franklin Leads Letter to Keep Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on Foreign Terrorist Organization List... | bit.ly)”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 03/23/2022: Retweet of @IAC_NE – “Thanks @RepDonBacon for standing for a firm policy toward IRGC.#IranTalks @NCRIUS @StateDept @POTUS Link to quoted tweet”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 03/23/2022: Retweet of @raytabataba – “@RepDonBacon Thank you Sir. Freedom loving Iranians agree with you 100%. IRGC is a terrorist organization and must remain in FTO list.”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “Iran's IRGC killed 609 Americans in Iraq alone. I call on @POTUS to NOT take this organization off the terrorist list. The IRGC hates America, our Allies, and it terrorizes it's own people. #IRGCisTerrorist”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “Our enemies, esp. Russia, Iran & China, are emboldened by the weakness they perceive from this admin. We must project strength to protect the USA and our allies. We saw this coming 4 years ago and my bill, HR 5680, was passed in the NDAA to protect Taiwan from Chinese aggression. Link to image”

Blackburn (R-TN) 03/23/2022: Tweet – “Joe Biden continues his trend of weak leadership as he works with Russia to broker a nuclear deal with Iran. A nuclear-armed Iran is the last thing our world needs.”

Bost (R-IL-12) 03/23/2022: Tweet – “According to recent news reports, the Biden Admin is considering removing Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps from the Foreign Terrorist Organization list. The IRGC is one of the most dangerous terrorist groups in the world – under no circumstances should they be removed. Link to image”

Cammack (R-FL-3) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “Glad to join @RepFranklin in this effort. There is no reason the IRGC should be removed from the FTO list and we will fight like hell to make sure their dangerous, terrorist activities are not tossed to the side for this administration's political purposes. Link to quoted tweetIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is a chief sponsor of terrorism in the world today. My colleagues and I are urging Secretary Blinken that under no circumstances should they be removed from the foreign terrorist organization list. (Franklin Leads Letter to Keep Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on Foreign Terrorist Organization List... | bit.ly)”

Cardin (D-MD) 03/24/2022: Retweet of @juliemason – “"It is absolutely outrageous the things that he's done," @SenatorCardin says of Putin. Also Cardin, who felt the original JCPOA wasn't tough enough, said Biden doesn't have many options now with Iran. Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) on Putin: "It Is Absolutely Outrageous the Things that He's Done"... | siriusxm.com via @SiriusXM”

Cawthorn (R-NC-11) 03/23/2022: Retweet of @RepFranklin – “Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is a chief sponsor of terrorism in the world today. My colleagues and I are urging Secretary Blinken that under no circumstances should they be removed from the foreign terrorist organization list. Franklin Leads Letter to Keep Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on Foreign Terrorist Organization List... | bit.ly”

Ernst (R-IA) 03/23/2022: Tweet – “Biden's doctrine of appeasement: Fund Putin's bloody war by negotiating a deal with the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism. Opinion | A New Iran Deal Leaves Us Meeker and Weaker - The New York Times”

Ernst (R-IA) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “The Iranian regime's funding of terrorism and hatred of the United States has not changed.   President Biden, walk away from the failed Iran Nuclear Deal. Iran Nuclear Deal's Final Hurdle Is Lifting Terrorism Sanctions on Revolutionary Guards - WSJ”

Gimenez (R-FL-26) 03/23/2022: Tweet – “The Biden administration is waging a full-scale war against U.S. energy production. They'll go to Venezuela, Iran, but they won't even talk to the people of Texas, Oklahoma, and South Dakota about producing more right here in the United States.”

Green (R-TN-7) 03/23/2022: Tweet – “Our adversaries can sense President Biden's weakness from oceans away. Reviving the disastrous Iran Nuclear Deal (while considering a removal of the IRGC from the Foreign Terror Organization list) is feckless.”

LaHood (R-IL-18) 03/23/2022: Tweet – “We should be projecting strength, not weakness with Iran. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is a threat to us and our allies. Delisting the IRGC from the Foreign Terrorist Organization list is unacceptable under any circumstances. Link to image”

Lankford (R-OK) 03/23/2022: Tweet – “It is a foolish mistake to allow nuclear weapons in Iran. Link to video”

Lankford (R-OK) 03/23/2022: GETTR Post – “It is a foolish mistake to allow nuclear weapons in Iran.”

Long (R-MO-7) 03/23/2022: Retweet of @mikepompeo – “Iran is the world's largest state sponsor of terror. It must remain designated as such, and terrorist-related sanctions must remain in place. Iran must never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon.”

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 03/23/2022: Retweet of @RepCarlos – “The Biden administration is waging a full-scale war against U.S. energy production. They'll go to Venezuela, Iran, but they won't even talk to the people of Texas, Oklahoma, and South Dakota about producing more right here in the United States.”

Mast (R-FL-18) 03/23/2022: Tweet – “Today supporters of the Iran Deal are blowing up my feed defending RUSSIA'S involvement in the agreement. If you are on the side of Iran and Russia, you are on the wrong side.”

Merkley (D-OR) 03/23/2022: Tweet – “Update: We had a great meeting with @iaeaorg chief Grossi to discuss nuclear issues in Ukraine as well as Iran. Grossi is conducting impressive shuttle diplomacy in the face of major challenges; we must ensure IAEA is properly resourced to carry out its critical mission. Link to quoted tweetPutin's attacks on Ukrainian nuclear facilities put millions in danger. Today, I partnered with @SenMarkey, @RepGaramendi, and @RepDonBeyer to urge @POTUS to support the deployment of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to monitor the dangerous situation in Ukraine. (Link to twitter.com)”

Palazzo (R-MS-4) 03/23/2022: Tweet – “Removing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps from the foreign terrorist organization list would have a grave impact on the security of our allies in the region and our own national security. @SecBlinken, do NOT legitimize the IRGC. Link to quoted tweetIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is a chief sponsor of terrorism in the world today. My colleagues and I are urging Secretary Blinken that under no circumstances should they be removed from the foreign terrorist organization list. (Franklin Leads Letter to Keep Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on Foreign Terrorist Organization List... | bit.ly)”

Toomey (R-PA) 03/23/2022: Tweet – “It makes no sense that the Biden admin kills the Keystone XL pipeline and halts O&G leases while pleading with foes like Iran/Venezuela to produce more. And because of Dem pipeline blockades, NE is importing gas from foreign countries instead of domestic producers in PA. Link to video”

Zeldin (R-NY-1) 03/23/2022: Tweet – “It's looking like the Biden Admin may enter an Iran Nuke Deal worse than the original. @POTUS inherited a max pressure strategy that was working & then abandoned it for no good reason. Very bad mistake that MUST be averted before it's too late. A bad deal is worse than no deal.”

Zeldin (R-NY-1) 03/23/2022: GETTR Post – “It's looking like the Biden Administration is willing to enter into an Iran Nuclear Deal that's even worse than the original agreement from 2015. President Biden inherited a maximum pressure strategy that was working and then he abandoned it for no good reason. This is an extremely bad mistake in progress that MUST be averted. A bad deal is worse than no deal at all.”

Iraq

Bacon (R-NE-2) 03/23/2022: Retweet of @raykafi2011 – “@RepDonBacon @RepDonBacon Thank you for standing for our safety and security in United States.I don't understand why we have to delist IRGC when they attacked U.S embassy in Iraq and Erbill last week . Delisting IRGC is wrong as can be. #UnitedStates #USCongress”

Sinema (D-AZ) 03/23/2022: Tweet – “Our bipartisan resolution honoring the accomplishments of Native women – including Hopi Tribe Member Lori Ann Piestawa, who died in the Iraq War while serving in the U.S. Army – unanimously passed the U.S. Senate. Sinema Honors Native Women, Hopi Tribe's Lori Ann Piestawa in Bipartisan Resolution... | sinema.senate.gov”

Horn of Africa

Sherman (D-CA-30) 03/23/2022: Tweet – “‘Trying to survive': millions in Tigray face hunger as they wait in vain for aid... | theguardian.com”

Sudan

Menendez (D-NJ) 03/23/2022: Tweet – “Today #SFRC actions echo the voices of the people of Sudan as we APPROVE our resolution condemning the Oct 2021 coup. The military's takeover & dissolution of the transitional govt imperil Sudan's future as a democratic state & gravely endanger political freedoms & human rights. Link to image”

Risch (R-ID) 03/23/2022: Tweet – “I applaud the Senate Foreign Relations Committee's unanimous bipartisan passage today of S.Con.Res.20, a resolution @SenatorMenendez & I offered, condemning #Sudan's Oct 25, 2021 coup and expressing solidarity w/ the #Sudanese people.”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Levin (D-MI-9) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “Steve's Deli was donating a portion of their proceeds to the Jewish Historical Society of Michigan, and it was THE place to be for lunch and I got to enjoy some great food with Mary. I loved being on the board of the JHSM and am happy to support a great cause. Link to image”

Mace (R-SC-1) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “Thank you Republican Jewish Coalition! @RJC Link to image”

Maloney (D-NY-12) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “🚨 #Endorsement Alert 🚨 I am honored to have the endorsements of the Jewish Democratic Council of America & the American Postal Workers Union. 2 organizations dedicated to strengthening our Democracy 💪 #TeamMaloney #NY12”

Sherman (D-CA-30) 03/23/2022: Twitter thread – “The U.S. finally declared the disaster facing the #Rohingya a genocide. As former Chair of @HouseForeign Subcommittee on Asia, & as a sponsor of numerous bills supporting repatriation & protection of the Rohingya, I commend this determination by @StateDept Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum - United States Department of State The House of Representatives has long stated atrocities against the #Rohingya constitute “crimes against humanity and genocide.” This recognition is important to addressing the human rights atrocities and holding those responsible accountable.”

Afghanistan

Bacon (R-NE-2) 03/23/2022: Twitter thread – “1/2 Great article in Foreign Affairs: “The U.S. could have supported 2,500 soldiers in Afghan almost indefinitely…so long as US AirPower & support for the Afghan Air Force remained in place, the Taliban would have posed a minimal threat to U.S. troops.” The Last Days of Intervention... | foreignaffairs.com   Link to reply@RepDonBacon Don Bacon wants this country to be in an eternal state of warfare. @KeithRoragen Peace through strength… appeasement results on defeat. Link to reply@RepDonBacon I guess you can't lose a war that never ends. @KeithRoragen We still have troops in Germany, Japan and South Korea… weakness from America is bad for whole world.”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 03/23/2022: Tweet – “2/2 “Taliban were not on the verge of victory; they won because the U.S. withdrew, crippled the Afghan Air Force on its way out & left Afghan troops w/out air support or resupply lines…the decision to withdraw was driven not by military necessity…but by U.S. domestic politics.” Link to quoted tweet1/2 Great article in Foreign Affairs: “The U.S. could have supported 2,500 soldiers in Afghan almost indefinitely…so long as US AirPower & support for the Afghan Air Force remained in place, the Taliban would have posed a minimal threat to U.S. troops.” (The Last Days of Intervention... | foreignaffairs.com)”

Burchett (R-TN-2) 03/23/2022: Tweet – “Where's my shocked emoji when I need it? Taliban Abruptly Decide to Keep Secondary Schools Closed to Girls... | wsj.com”

Burchett (R-TN-2) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “Could you imagine what @ZelenskyyUa and Ukraine could do with the $85 Billion in arms @POTUS left in Afghanistan?”

Burchett (R-TN-2) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “100% Link to quoted tweet@timburchett @ZelenskyyUa @POTUS Well we better start imagining what the Taliban can do with them, Tim. I have a feeling they aren't giving them back.”

Capito (R-WV) 03/23/2022: Tweet – “Unsurprisingly, the Taliban didn't keep their promise, and have barred girls from attending school.   Young women should never be denied an education. The consequences of President Biden's disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal will be felt for years to come. Afghanistan: Taliban backtrack on reopening high schools for girls... | bbc.com”

Cornyn (R-TX) 03/24/2022: Twitter thread – “NATO: 7,000 to 15,000 Russian troops dead in Ukraine Ukraine says Russia seized relief workers in Mariupol convoy... | apnews.com By way of comparison, Russia lost about 15,000 troops over 10 years in Afghanistan.”

Cornyn (R-TX) 03/24/2022: Retweet of @SamRamani2 – “BREAKING: China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi makes first visit to Taliban ruled Afghanistan”

Ernst (R-IA) 03/23/2022: Tweet – “Our joint statement in response to the Taliban's decision to renege on its promise to open schools to Afghan girls above the sixth grade: Link to image”

Feinstein (D-CA) 03/23/2022: Retweet of @SenatorShaheen – “As women of the Senate, we condemn the Taliban for continuing to deny secondary education for Afghan girls. The U.S. & int'l community must hold the Taliban accountable for this injustice & its continued assault on basic rights & freedoms for Afghan women. Our statement: Link to image   Link to quoted tweet”

Garcia (R-CA-25) 03/23/2022: Tweet – “.@POTUS's failed Afghanistan withdrawal continues to have global implications. While the world watches the crisis unfold in Europe, the CCP is negotiating mining contracts with the Taliban. America must not take its eye off of our greatest threat - China. China Pursues Afghanistan's Mineral Wealth After U.S. Exit... | wsj.com”

Hartzler (R-MO-4) 03/23/2022: Tweet – “In Afghanistan, Biden surrendered to the Taliban who have shut down schools for girls. In America, Democrats cheered as a biological male won woman of the year and another dominated women's sports. It's clear: The Republican Party is the only party standing up for women. Link to quoted tweetAfghanistan's Taliban rulers decided against opening schools to girls above the sixth grade, appeasing their hardline base and going back on a previous promise. The move is certain to receive widespread condemnation from the international community. (Taliban nixes girls higher education despite earlier pledges... | apne.ws)”

Levin (D-MI-9) 03/23/2022: Tweet – “Food insecurity in Afghanistan is reaching devastating levels and must be addressed. Humanitarian assistance is important but not enough. I'm calling on @POTUS to end restrictions on Afghanistan's Central Bank & mitigate the suffering of vulnerable Afghans.Time Running Out to Address Afghanistan's Hunger Crisis... | hrw.org”

Levin (D-MI-9) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “I'm heartened to see @POTUS' announcement that the U.S. will take in 100K Ukrainians fleeing Putin's war of aggression on Ukraine. Now, we must expand our capacity to welcome those seeking safety no matter where they're from—Haitians, Afghans and others deserve support, too.”

Mast (R-FL-18) 03/23/2022: Tweet – “When the Biden Administration fails, Americans step up, just like they did in Afghanistan. Florida-based veterans group helps Ukraine evacuations amid Russia war... | foxnews.com”

Meeks (D-NY-5) 03/24/2022: Tweet – “CM @RepGregoryMeeks: Deeply disappointed by the Taliban's decision to walk away from its commitment to open schools to girls above sixth grade. Education is a human right and societies are better off when women and girls have access to one.  Taliban break promise on higher education for Afghan girls... | apnews.com”

Menendez (D-NJ) 03/23/2022: Tweet – “The Taliban's blatant disregard for women & girls' right to education is abhorrent. By breaking promises to the Afghan people & to the global community, the Taliban jeopardize intl assistance to Afghans, demonstrating again they do not deserve formal recognition. Link to quoted tweetTaliban orders girl high schools remain closed, leaving students in tears (Taliban orders girl high schools remain closed, leaving students in tears... | reut.rs) (Link to twitter.com)”

Peters (D-CA-52) 03/24/2022: Retweet of @shawnjvandiver – “Imagine being an Afghan reading this as you are cold, starving, and afraid for your life following having served shoulder to shoulder with the US military. What about all the afghans who are already here who have been waiting for months to find housing? Link to quoted tweet”

Risch (R-ID) 03/23/2022: Tweet – “I condemn the #Taliban's reversal of commitments to ensure girls' access to education. Biden's failure to secure Taliban concessions before opening the door to financial support is a missed opportunity. We shouldn't grant further financial relief w/o supporting girls in school.”

Shaheen (D-NH) 03/23/2022: Tweet – “As women of the Senate, we condemn the Taliban for continuing to deny secondary education for Afghan girls. The U.S. & int'l community must hold the Taliban accountable for this injustice & its continued assault on basic rights & freedoms for Afghan women. Our statement: Link to image   Link to quoted tweetAfghanistan's Taliban rulers decided against opening schools to girls above the sixth grade, appeasing their hardline base and going back on a previous promise. The move is certain to receive widespread condemnation from the international community. (Taliban nixes girls higher education despite earlier pledges... | apne.ws)”

Other - Middle East

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 03/23/2022: Tweet – “Radical Islamic terrorists are one of the few groups who seem to be benefiting under Joe Biden's failed presidency.”

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 03/23/2022: GETTR Post – “Radical Islamic terrorists are one of the few groups who seem to be benefiting under Joe Biden's failed presidency.”