Members on the Record (Automated) for Thu March 31, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Auchincloss (D-MA-4) 03/30/2022: Tweet – “In two weeks, 11 innocent people have died in terrorist attacks on Israel. We grieve with the Israeli people, and we stand firmly with our allies as they work to protect innocent life. Link to quoted tweetWe strongly condemn the horrific terrorist attack today in Bnei Brak, the third terrorist attack in Israel in a week. We send our condolences to the families of the victims of these tragic attacks. May their memories be a blessing.”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 03/31/2022: Tweet – “📢 ICYMI: The @RJC has endorsed my campaign for re-election! From my time in the AF helping stand up missile defense in Israel to my time in Congress championing the security and prosperity of the Jewish community, I'm honored by this endorsement. Link to image”

Banks (R-IN-3) 03/30/2022: Tweet – “This was the 3rd fatal terror attack in Israel in a week.   Meanwhile, Biden wants to give billions in sanctions relief to Iranian terrorists who promised to “wipe Israel off the map.” Four killed in new attack in Israel... | bbc.com”

Barr (R-KY-6) 03/30/2022: Twitter thread – “In one week, 11 Israelis have been killed in a new wave of terrorist attacks. I am praying for the people of Israel. The United States must continue to stand with our ally Israel and deliver resources to defend against these acts of evil. Bennett: 'We are dealing with a new wave of terrorism'... | jpost.com After these terrorist attacks, the Biden Administration should completely abandon the idea of flushing the Iranians with cash by reentering the Iran Deal.”

Barr (R-KY-6) 03/31/2022: Retweet of @AIPAC – “Thank you @RepAndyBarr for standing with our ally Israel as it confronts terrorism. 🇺🇸🇮🇱 Link to quoted tweet”

Brown (D-OH-11) 03/31/2022: Tweet – “I am saddened and horrified by the recent surge of terrorist attacks in Israel. My thoughts are with the families and loved ones of the victims. We must stand with the people of Israel as we continue to fight terrorism in all its forms.”

Cicilline (D-RI-1) 03/30/2022: Tweet – “My heart breaks for the Israeli people and the loved ones of the eleven people killed in this week's terror attacks. May their memories be a blessing. We all must stand against antisemitism in all its forms - and against the hate that is fueling these attacks.”

Crist (D-FL-13) 03/30/2022: Tweet – “My prayers go out to all the victims of the recent terrorist attacks in Israel and their families. I stand with the people of Israel during this difficult time.”

Donalds (R-FL-19) 03/30/2022: Tweet – “The JCPOA, aka "The Iran Nuclear Deal," is a product of feckless negotiations by "experts" who are determined to put America last. Any revival of this deal hands over power to a terrorist nation that wishes to see the destruction of America and the Jewish state of Israel. 🖊️📩 Link to quoted tweet🚨NEW🚨 @RepJamesComer, @RepGrothman, @virginiafoxx & Oversight Republicans call on @SecBlinken to provide answers on the Biden Administration's plan to revive the flawed Iran deal and give the regime more leniency to the detriment of American interests. (Top House Republicans Sound Alarm Over Biden's Attempt to Revive Flawed Iran Nuclear Deal - United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform)”

Ernst (R-IA) 03/31/2022: Tweet – “I'm grieving for the lives of the innocent people who were killed in the streets of Israel.   Unprovoked acts of violence have taken the lives of 11 people in Israel in less than two weeks.   America stands with our ally Israel. Link to quoted tweetIsrael: Terror group claims responsibility for motorcyclist gunman who killed 5 people (Israel: Terror group claims responsibility for motorcyclist gunman who killed 5 people... | foxnews.com)”

Gohmert (R-TX-1) 03/31/2022: Tweet – “It was great to meet with former Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the danger of the Biden Administration's Iran Deal and about strengthening the strategic ties between the U.S. & Israel. @netanyahu @israelganz @AStrongIsrael #BinyaminRegionalCouncil Link to image”

Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 03/31/2022: Twitter thread – “I was honored to speak at the American Friends of Lubavitch Living Legacy Conference. Thank you Rabbi Levi Shemtov @shemtovdc for inviting me and for honoring the legacy of the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, of sacred memory. Link to image With antisemitism on the rise, and three terrorist attacks in Israel just in this past week alone, the work Chabad does to foster and strengthen Jewish life is more important than ever.”

Hagerty (R-TN) 03/30/2022: Tweet – “With the U.S. returning as a member of the UN Human Rights Council earlier this year, I've joined @SenatorCardin & @senrobportman in urging @SecBlinken to redirect resources from wasteful & biased investigations into Israel & focus on human rights crises around the world. Link to image”

Hagerty (R-TN) 03/31/2022: Tweet – “I strongly & unequivocally condemn the wave of terror attacks in Israel that have claimed the lives of 11 people. As always, the United States stands with Israel.Israel Boosts Security Amid Deadly Wave of Terrorist Attacks... | wsj.com”

Hudson (R-NC-8) 03/31/2022: Tweet – “I'm deeply alarmed by a wave of recent attacks in Israel and stand with our ally's right to live freely & defend itself. I'm also thankful Israelis can defend themselves with firearms, which just stopped an attack on a bus. This underscores why our own #2A is so important. Link to quoted tweetIsrael's PM urges citizens to arm themselves after Tel Aviv attack (Israel's PM urges citizens to arm themselves after Tel Aviv attack... | theguardian.com)”

Inhofe (R-OK) 03/30/2022: Tweet – “Kay and I are praying for the people of Israel. We must remain resolved and vigilant in the fight against the evil of terrorism. As ranking member of @SASCGOP, I will do everything I can to help keep our Israeli friends safe.”

Jacobs (D-CA-53) 03/30/2022: Tweet – “Deeply saddened by the recent terrorist attacks in Israel and my thoughts are with the families of those killed. Terrorism and killing innocent civilians only move us further away from peace. These attacks must come to an immediate end.”

Kennedy (R-LA) 03/30/2022: Tweet – “A Palestinian gunman murdered 5 people in Israel last night, adding to 4 other recent attacks that targeted both Arab and Jewish Israelis. This anti-Israel terrorism must end. Becky and I are praying for the families of these victims.”

Levin (D-MI-9) 03/30/2022: Tweet – “I'm relieved to see the decision from the Israeli Supreme Court providing the residents of Al-Walaja with more time to further their zoning plan. I'm proud to have added my voice to calls to stop this displacement. We must do all we can to protect human rights and preserve peace.”

Lowenthal (D-CA-47) 03/30/2022: Tweet – “My heart goes out to the victims of yesterday's terrorist attack in Bnei Brak, Israel. May their memories be a blessing. Violence and terror are never acceptable.”

Luria (D-VA-2) 03/31/2022: Tweet – “Great news! There is no one more qualified than @deborahlipstadt to serve as Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism. I look forward to working together with Dr. Lipstadt to combat the continued rise of antisemitism around the world. Lipstadt approved as US antisemitism envoy, wrapping up 8-month confirmation process | The Times of Israel”

Maloney (D-NY-12) 03/30/2022: Tweet – “My heart goes out to the victims of the brutal attacks in Israel this week. We stand with Israel in this dark moment as we strive for peace.”

Meeks (D-NY-5) 03/30/2022: Tweet – “CM @RepGregoryMeeks: The series of cowardly terrorist attacks against the people of Israel over the last several days are cruel and abhorrent. I condemn the perpetrators of these inexcusable acts and stand with the people of Israel.”

Menendez (D-NJ) 03/30/2022: Tweet – “Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez's statement in response to the recent surge of terrorist attacks across Israel, including the latest attack in the city of Bnei Brak: Link to image”

Norcross (D-NJ-1) 03/30/2022: Tweet – “Heartbreaking. Attacks on innocent civilians must stop. We support the people of Israel and condemn all acts of terror and antisemitism. Link to quoted tweetFive people were killed in a shooting near Tel Aviv, according to Israeli police, marking the third such attack in Israel within a week (At least five dead in shooting near Tel Aviv... | cnn.it)”

Porter (D-CA-45) 03/30/2022: Tweet – “Five people were killed in a Tel Aviv suburb, the latest in a surge of violent attacks in Israel. These incidents undermine efforts for long-term stability and peace. I condemn this violence. Israel: at least five dead in Tel Aviv shooting... | theguardian.com”

Rosen (D-NV) 03/30/2022: Twitter thread – “I'm horrified and heartbroken by the wave of terrorist attacks in Israel, making this the bloodiest week in recent memory. My thoughts are with the families and loved ones of the 11 Israelis who were murdered. I strongly condemn these horrific attacks and stand in solidarity with the people of Israel, who deserve to live in peace and security.”

Roybal-Allard (D-CA-40) 03/30/2022: Tweet – “I extend my condolences to the family of the five people killed in a Tel Aviv suburb, today. This marks the third attack in Israel this week. This painful incident undermines efforts for long-term stability and peace. I strongly condemn this violence. At least five dead in shooting near Tel Aviv... | cnn.com”

Schiff (D-CA-28) 03/31/2022: Tweet – “Absolutely horrified by the attacks in Israel over the last week. The people of Israel have a right to live freely, and in peace — these attacks threaten that right. I'm praying for those who lost loved ones to this horrific violence. We must not let terror win.”

Stevens (D-MI-11) 03/30/2022: Twitter thread – “I am shocked and heartbroken by the recent wave of terrorist attacks in Israel that have claimed 11 innocent lives over the past week, and I strongly condemn this senseless escalation of violence. Make no mistake, attacks such as these are deeply rooted in antisemitism, intended to instill fear in the Jewish State. It is incumbent upon us all to denounce these acts of intolerance in every corner of the world and reaffirm our support for our closest ally in the Middle East. My heart goes out to the victims and their families, and I continue to pray for peace across the region. I stand firmly with the people of Israel during this frightening time.”

Torres (D-NY-15) 03/30/2022: Tweet – “My heart is with the people of Israel & the families & loved ones of the 11 Israelis whose lives were cut short. My prayers are with you. We must continue the work of eradicating antisemitic terror in every corner of our planet. Link to quoted tweet11 Israelis murdered in terrorist attacks in one week. 11 Israelis who will never hug their mothers, fathers, siblings & children again. Our prayers are with the victims and their families during this time. May the memory of those killed be a blessing.”

Upton (R-MI-6) 03/30/2022: Tweet – “These terrorist attacks against Israel are fueled by hate and antisemitism. I am sickened by these attacks and stand with our ally today and everyday 🇮🇱”

Veasey (D-TX-33) 03/30/2022: Tweet – “My thoughts and prayers are with the loved ones of the 11 Israelis who were killed in terrorist attacks over the past week. I strongly condemn these senseless acts of violence and remain committed to eradicating antisemitism both at home and abroad. At least 5 Israelis killed in shooting attack near Tel Aviv... | axios.com”

Young (R-IN) 03/31/2022: Tweet – “My heart goes out to those killed in this week's horrible terror attacks in Israel. 11 people killed in three attacks in eight days. I condemn these senseless attacks. At least 5 Israelis killed in shooting attack near Tel Aviv... | axios.com”

Lebanon

Delgado (D-NY-19) 03/30/2022: Tweet – “Great to connect with 11th and 12th graders at New Lebanon Jr./Sr. High School. Always appreciate the thoughtful questions from young people in #NY19, and am grateful for their attention. Students Hold Town Hall Meeting with Congressman Antonio Delgado | New Lebanon CSD 📸: @NewLebanonCSD Link to image”

Iran

Bacon (R-NE-2) 03/30/2022: Retweet of @peymaneh123 – “@RepDonBacon thanks for your great assessment of the #IRGCIsTerrorist Organization and must be held accountable for its horrendous terrorist actions! Here is what Iranian diasporas believe 👇🏻 Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) | Bipartisan Congressional Iran Briefing 2022   Link to quoted tweet”

Boyle (D-PA-2) 03/30/2022: Tweet – “Another reminder of the evil of the Iranian regime. Link to quoted tweet'They Won't Let Us In' The exclusion of women from the stadium and the police's use of force against the female supporters has triggered an uproar in Iran, where soccer is hugely popular. (Link to twitter.com)”

Cassidy (R-LA) 03/30/2022: Tweet – “We can't ease sanctions on #Iran when we know they will use sanctions relief to help #Russia get around their sanctions. Russia, Iran to take practical steps to circumvent Western sanctions -RIA cites Lavrov | news.yahoo.com”

Foxx (R-NC-5) 03/30/2022: Retweet of @GOPoversight – “🚨NEW🚨 @RepJamesComer, @RepGrothman, @virginiafoxx & Oversight Republicans call on @SecBlinken to provide answers on the Biden Administration's plan to revive the flawed Iran deal and give the regime more leniency to the detriment of American interests. Top House Republicans Sound Alarm Over Biden's Attempt to Revive Flawed Iran Nuclear Deal - United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform”

Franklin (R-FL-15) 03/30/2022: Retweet of @GOPoversight – “🚨NEW🚨 @RepJamesComer, @RepGrothman, @virginiafoxx & Oversight Republicans call on @SecBlinken to provide answers on the Biden Administration's plan to revive the flawed Iran deal and give the regime more leniency to the detriment of American interests. Top House Republicans Sound Alarm Over Biden's Attempt to Revive Flawed Iran Nuclear Deal - United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform”

Franklin (R-FL-15) 03/31/2022: Retweet of @RepGrothman – “The disastrous Iran nuclear deal should not be used to empower terrorists & threaten our allies in the Middle East. Proud to join @RepFranklin on this effort insisting that @SecBlinken maintain Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' designation on the Foreign Terrorist List. Link to quoted tweet”

Grothman (R-WI-6) 03/31/2022: Tweet – “The disastrous Iran nuclear deal should not be used to empower terrorists & threaten our allies in the Middle East. Proud to join @RepFranklin on this effort insisting that @SecBlinken maintain Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' designation on the Foreign Terrorist 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)”

Grothman (R-WI-6) 03/31/2022: Retweet of @DailyCaller – “EXCLUSIVE: House Republicans Call For Briefing Over Biden's Reported Attempt To Revive Iran Deal EXCLUSIVE: House Republicans Call For Briefing Over Biden's Reported Attempt To Revive Iran Deal... | dailycaller.com”

Hagerty (R-TN) 03/31/2022: Tweet – “In weakness toward Russia, trying to revive the disastrous Iran deal, and our completely collapsed southern border, Biden is presenting a serious national security risk to our Nation. I joined @MariaBartiromo on @MorningsMaria to discuss. Link to video”

Herrell (R-NM-2) 03/30/2022: Retweet of @GOPoversight – “🚨NEW🚨 @RepJamesComer, @RepGrothman, @virginiafoxx & Oversight Republicans call on @SecBlinken to provide answers on the Biden Administration's plan to revive the flawed Iran deal and give the regime more leniency to the detriment of American interests. Top House Republicans Sound Alarm Over Biden's Attempt to Revive Flawed Iran Nuclear Deal - United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform”

Keller (R-PA-12) 03/30/2022: Retweet of @GOPoversight – “🚨NEW🚨 @RepJamesComer, @RepGrothman, @virginiafoxx & Oversight Republicans call on @SecBlinken to provide answers on the Biden Administration's plan to revive the flawed Iran deal and give the regime more leniency to the detriment of American interests. Top House Republicans Sound Alarm Over Biden's Attempt to Revive Flawed Iran Nuclear Deal - United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform”

Lankford (R-OK) 03/30/2022: Tweet – “It's ironic that while we're isolating Russia for their atrocities against Ukraine—right now Biden is using Russia as our proxy to re-negotiate the Iran Nuclear Deal. Link to video”

Merkley (D-OR) 03/31/2022: Tweet – “Proud to vote for and glad to see the Senate finally confirm key nuclear security, arms control, and nonproliferation @StateDept officials. With nuclear threats in Ukraine and efforts to prevent Iran's developing nuclear weapons, it's crucial that we have these leaders in place. Link to quoted tweetYesterday was quite a day for the "T" family. In addition to the confirmation of @LauraSHHolgate we also saw confirmations of Mallory Stewart as Asst. Sec @StateAVC and Eliot Kang as Asst. Sec @StateISN. They join Asst Sec Jessica Lewis @StateDeptPM. What a great team I've got!”

Sessions (R-TX-17) 03/30/2022: Retweet of @GOPoversight – “🚨NEW🚨 @RepJamesComer, @RepGrothman, @virginiafoxx & Oversight Republicans call on @SecBlinken to provide answers on the Biden Administration's plan to revive the flawed Iran deal and give the regime more leniency to the detriment of American interests. Top House Republicans Sound Alarm Over Biden's Attempt to Revive Flawed Iran Nuclear Deal - United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 03/30/2022: Tweet – “Russians have been involved in every aspect of the our negotiations with Iran. It'll be the Russians who take the enriched uranium coming out of Iran & that's dangerous. Any deal should be negotiated that will receive bipartisan support in Congress and become a treaty. Link to video”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 03/30/2022: Tweet – “No deal with Iran should include “inherent guarantees” that would allow Iran to go back to enriching uranium and adding advanced centrifuges if a future US President withdraws from the deal. The Biden Admin is saying they won't tie a future admin's hands. We'll see… Link to video”

Saudi Arabia

Doggett (D-TX-35) 03/30/2022: Tweet – “Saudi Arabia executed 81 people with impunity—violating human rights, snuffing out dissent—days after MBS refuses a call with President Biden on support for Ukraine and containing a surge in oil prices. With each outrage, he also executes his credibility. Saudi Arabia executes 81 people in its largest mass execution... | cbsnews.com”

Murphy (D-CT) 03/30/2022: Tweet – “Really good news. Now the Saudis and the Houthis need to seize this opportunity and begin a political process. There is zero evidence that continued bloodshed strengthens the hand of either side. Warring Parties in Yemen Announce Overlapping Cease-Fires... | nytimes.com”

Iraq

Roy (R-TX-21) 03/30/2022: Tweet – “Team Roy was honored to attend the ceremony to rename the Heritage School's gym after Army 1st Lieutenant Phillip I. Neel today. Neel was a Fredericksburg native and dedicated follower of Christ who gave his life for our republic in Iraq in 2007. May God bless him & his family. Link to image”

Scott (R-SC) 03/30/2022: Tweet – “John James is a successful businessman and Army veteran. After graduating from West Point, he served 8 years in the US Army, including multiple tours of duty in Iraq. @JohnJamesMI is a man you can trust. I look forward to watching him continue to fight for all Americans. Link to image”

Turkey

Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 03/30/2022: Twitter thread – “Why? Link to quoted tweetTwo U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers were ordered out of the Black Sea in January ahead of Russia's invasion of Ukraine: Top U.S. general in Europe These are international waters. We could have at least contested the blockade that Russia has implemented. Link to reply@AdamKinzinger I thought we don't have Black Sea rights. @JaimePrimak We do. Turkey since 1936 controls the straights and limits entry and exit”

Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 03/31/2022: Tweet – “This is fine, but let's not pretend this is huge. These are one-use drones… so it's like 100 rounds of ammo. This is nowhere in comparison to the Turkish drones that Ukraine has used to great effect. Send the Migs and tanks. Link to quoted tweetPentagon official says US sending Ukraine 100 switchblade drones (Pentagon official says US sending Ukraine 100 switchblade drones... | hill.cm) (Link to twitter.com)”

Qatar

LaHood (R-IL-18) 03/31/2022: Tweet – “Illinois is the proud home of @ussoccer. I went to the House Floor to congratulate the @USMNT on qualifying for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Coach Gregg Berhalter and the team have made their entire country proud! 🇺🇸 Link to video”

Swalwell (D-CA-15) 03/30/2022: Tweet – “🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Here we come! @USMNT has qualified and is headed to the @FIFAWorldCup in #Qatar! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸”

Horn of Africa

Beyer (D-VA-8) 03/30/2022: Tweet – “Today we held a @WaysMeansCmte hearing on @POTUS' trade policy agenda with testimony from @USTradeRep @AmbassadorTai. My questions focused on using trade policy, including AGOA, to help resolve the conflict in Ethiopia peacefully and deliver badly-needed humanitarian aid. Watch: Link to video”

Sherman (D-CA-30) 03/30/2022: Retweet of @SFRCdems – “My statement on #SFRC's passage of the Ethiopia Peace and Stabilization Act of 2022, our crucial bipartisan legislation to bolster the US' diplomatic, development & legal response to support democracy, human rights, peace & stability in #Ethiopia: Link to image”

Van Hollen (D-MD) 03/31/2022: Tweet – “In 1965, MDer Ron Dolecki was on an Army mission when he was taken prisoner in Eritrea, but the Army long refused to recognize him with a POW Medal. I've been working to right this & I'm proud the Army is finally giving him the recognition he's owed. Maryland veteran awarded POW medal, ending 18-year battle with Army... | baltimoresun.com”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Blunt (R-MO) 03/30/2022: Tweet – “I was honored to host American Friends of Lubavitch in the Kennedy Caucus Room this morning and commend Chabad for all they do to strengthen Jewish life in the U.S. and worldwide. Link to image”

Deutch (D-FL-22) 03/30/2022: Tweet – “The United States of America must be the international leader in the fight against global antisemitism. With Ambassador @deborahlipstadt now leading our effort, we will be. My colleagues, Ds and Rs, look forward to working with the Ambassador to fight antisemitism worldwide. Link to quoted tweetCONFIRMED: Deborah Lipstadt to be Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism, with the rank of Ambassador. By voice vote.”

Lawrence (D-MI-14) 03/30/2022: Tweet – “The Zekelman Holocaust Center provides vital educational services and historical preservation in #MI14. Grateful to help you in your mission to combat racism, antisemitism, and hatred of all kinds. Link to quoted tweetThank you Representative Brenda Lawrence for securing federal funding for our education programs. Our programs use the lessons of the Holocaust to inspire people to fight racism, antisemitism and all forms of hatred in our world today. #HolocaustEducation #museum @RepLawrence (Link to twitter.com)”

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 03/30/2022: Tweet – “The Jewish Community Center (JCC) of #StatenIsland received one of at least 18 bomb threats directed at JCCs and synagogues in nine states since the beginning of March. I urge these organizations to apply for available security grants: Rep. Malliotakis urges Staten Island nonprofits to apply for FEMA security grant... | silive.com”

Manning (D-NC-6) 03/31/2022: Tweet – “Congratulations to @deborahlipstadt, who was confirmed as US Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism. I look forward to working with Dr. Lipstadt to combat rising antisemitism around the globe.”

Ossoff (D-GA) 03/30/2022: Tweet – “WATCH: Sen. @ossoff took to the Senate Floor tonight to confirm Dr. Deborah Lipstadt to be United States Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating anti-Semitism. Link to video”

Ossoff (D-GA) 03/31/2022: Tweet – “WATCH: "Right now as we speak, the scourge of anti-Semitism is rising again in this country & around the world. If we mean the words ‘never again,' then at long last, Madam President, let's confirm Deborah Lipstadt to fight anti-Semitism on behalf of the U.S." -Sen. @ossoff Link to video”

Ossoff (D-GA) 03/31/2022: Retweet of @OrenOppenheim – “Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga, who is Jewish, introduced the vote in the Senate by invoking his own family history with antisemitism. Historian Deborah Lipstadt confirmed as envoy to combat antisemitism after push from Jewish groups... | abcnews.go.com”

Rosen (D-NV) 03/31/2022: Twitter thread – “Nearly two months ago, I introduced @deborahlipstadt in committee as part of her confirmation for @USEAntisemitism. 👉 Last night, she was finally confirmed by the full Senate! Link to quoted tweetHaving spent her career fighting antisemitism and Holocaust denial, @deborahlipstadt is the right pick for @StateDept Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism. It was my honor to introduce her at today's Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing. (Link to twitter.com) As the founder and co-chair of the Senate's Bipartisan Task Force for Combatting Antisemitism, I look forward to working closely with her in this fight. Link to image”

Torres (D-CA-35) 03/30/2022: Retweet of @allinwithchris – “The GOP is mad at Rep. Cawthorn—but not for reasons you may think. “At the very least we know where the line is: it's at key bumps. Appearing with Holocaust deniers is fine, but don't go telling people about Republican drug and sex parties," says Hayes. Rep. Cawthorn's ‘cocaine' and ‘orgies' remark finally too much for GOP... | on.msnbc.com”

Warnock (D-GA) 03/31/2022: Tweet – “Glad the Senate came together last night to confirm @EmoryUniversity's Deborah Lipstadt as the next U.S. envoy to combat antisemitism. Prof. Lipstadt is a brilliant and clear-eyed scholar, and I know she will work diligently to forcefully combat all forms of antisemitism.”

Afghanistan

Bishop (R-NC-9) 03/31/2022: Tweet – “.@SecBlinken, what about the U.S. citizens you left behind in Afghanistan? Will they be able to make this “important” update to their passports as well? Link to quoted tweetU.S. citizens will be able to select X as their gender marker on their U.S. passport book starting April 11. As we mark Transgender Day of Visibility, we mark this historic moment at the @StateDept as a meaningful step towards LGBTQI+ inclusivity. #TDOV”

Chabot (R-OH-1) 03/30/2022: Tweet – “"The Biden administration was warned this would happen. They apparently didn't care." #Afghanistan We Must Never Forget - Steve Chabot for Congress”

Crow (D-CO-6) 03/30/2022: Tweet – “To honor our promises to our Afghan partners & meet the urgent needs of Ukrainian refugees, our immigration system has to adapt. @RepGolden & I have been pressing @StateDept to use Visa Waivers/other tools to relieve bottlenecks & get folks to safety. Analysis | Some lawmakers worry Afghan refugees will be forgotten”

Zeldin (R-NY-1) 03/31/2022: GETTR Post – “Russia is committing war crimes against its sovereign neighbor, the United States has resorted to groveling to foreign dictators for oil, the Biden Administration is tripping over itself trying to reenter a badly flawed nuclear deal with the world's largest state sponsor of terror, and we're still not sure how many Americans are stuck in Afghanistan, but we all can rest easy at night knowing that the many biologists leading the U.S. State Department have made great advancements discovering a whole new gender that never existed before, Gender X. State Department will offer ‘X' gender marker for U.S. passports | politico.com”

Other - Middle East

Keating (D-MA-9) 03/31/2022: Tweet – “Watch live as @RepTedDeutch & I Chair a joint hearing of the Subcommittees on Europe, Energy, the Environment, and Cyber and the Middle East, North Africa, and Global Counterterrorism as we examine US policy and opportunities for collaboration in the Eastern Mediterranean. Link to quoted tweet🚨LIVE NOW🚨 Join us for a conversation on US policy in the Eastern Mediterranean (Opportunities and Challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean: Examining U.S. Interests and Regional Cooperation... | foreignaffairs.house.gov) (Link to twitter.com)”

Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 03/31/2022: Retweet of @AVindman – “These are anti-personnel drones, near useless in this mechanized/armored war. The provision of these drones is militarily irrelevant. This transfer is mainly to claim the U.S. is providing drones… not really. Send sustainable operational strike capabilities… #HereRightMatters Link to quoted tweet”