Members on the Record (Automated) for Sat April 02, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 04/01/2022: Tweet – “Watch the video! Link to quoted tweetMatt Gaetz tweeting about notorious #Pegasus mercenary spyware. Haven't watched his video, but the text... is accurate. 2022 is a strange timeline. (Link to twitter.com)”

McClintock (R-CA-4) 04/01/2022: Tweet – “The recent surge of terrorism against Israel is yet another reminder that the forces of barbarity, brutality and backwardness are on the march. Those who stand against them deserve our material and moral support.”

Murphy (D-FL-7) 04/01/2022: Tweet – “Iran threatens the U.S., our ally Israel, & global peace and security. Proud to introduce the Keeping Israel Safe from Iranian Proxies Act with @RonnyJacksonTX. We must assess the military capabilities of Iranian-backed terror groups so we have the info we need to combat them. Link to quoted tweetPolitical News: U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson R-Texas district 13 and U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy D-Florida introduced the bipartisan "Keeping Israel Safe from Iranian Proxies Act" on Thursday. (U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson Introduces Israel related bill... | bit.ly)”

Syria

Green (R-TN-7) 04/01/2022: Tweet – “Assad has the power to put an end to Russia's recruitment of mercenaries from Syria. We must address this now before Putin can recruit others. Link to quoted tweetHundreds of Syrian fighters are en route to join Russian forces in Ukraine, effectively returning the favor to Moscow for helping President Bashar al-Assad crush rebels in an 11-year civil war, according to two people monitoring the flow of mercenaries. (Syrian Mercenaries Deploy to Russia en Route to Ukrainian Battlefields... | nyti.ms)”

Iran

Bacon (R-NE-2) 04/01/2022: Tweet – “Met with the Kurdistan Ambassador to the US, Bayan Sami Abdul Rahman, to discuss Iran's recent launching of ballistic missiles into their capital, Irbil. This is an egregious act of unprovoked aggression. We need improved air defense capabilities in the area. Link to image”

Banks (R-IN-3) 04/01/2022: Tweet – “Biden wants to sidestep Congress to give IRGC terrorists billions AND let them cross our border. Insanity! New Iran Nuclear Deal Could Allow Iranian Terrorists Into U.S. | freebeacon.com”

Blackburn (R-TN) 04/01/2022: Tweet – “Biden's new Iran Nuclear Deal is filled with loopholes that let known terrorists enter and stay in the U.S.”

Blackburn (R-TN) 04/02/2022: Tweet – “The Biden administration intends to allow terrorists to slip through the cracks with the new Iranian Nuclear Deal.”

Cornyn (R-TX) 04/02/2022: Retweet of @Sen_JoeManchin – “WATCH: I will not support risking our energy security and reliability by depending on hostile nations like Iran and Venezuela to produce for us when we have here in America the abundant natural resources that our nation and our allies desperately count on. Link to video”

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 04/01/2022: Retweet of @DailyCaller – “"If sanctions worked the way they're supposed to, Venezuela would be the jewel of South America, Cuba would be the Caribbean Garden of Eden, Iran would be like a welcoming place for us all" - @repmattgaetz Link to video”

Lankford (R-OK) 04/01/2022: Tweet – “The White House is currently trying to renegotiate the Iran Nuclear Deal through Russian representatives. If that sounds like an April Fool's joke, it isn't. I firmly oppose any re-entry into the Iran Nuclear Deal. Lankford Says Re-instating the Iran Nuclear Deal Is Not the Right Direction for Our Nation... | lankford.senate.gov”

Lankford (R-OK) 04/01/2022: GETTR Post – “The White House is currently trying to renegotiate the Iran Nuclear Deal through Russian representatives. If that sounds like an April Fool's joke, it isn't. I firmly oppose any re-entry into the Iran Nuclear Deal. Lankford Says Re-instating the Iran Nuclear Deal Is Not the Right Direction for Our Nation | U.S. Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma”

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 04/02/2022: Retweet of @Sen_JoeManchin – “WATCH: I will not support risking our energy security and reliability by depending on hostile nations like Iran and Venezuela to produce for us when we have here in America the abundant natural resources that our nation and our allies desperately count on. Link to video”

Manchin (D-WV) 04/02/2022: Tweet – “WATCH: I will not support risking our energy security and reliability by depending on hostile nations like Iran and Venezuela to produce for us when we have here in America the abundant natural resources that our nation and our allies desperately count on. Link to video”

Mast (R-FL-18) 04/02/2022: Tweet – “This week in Washington: A plan for more spending, even as inflation continues to spike, and an attempt to circumvent the Constitution in search of a new Iran Deal. All this and more in the latest #WeekInReview: Link to video”

Meuser (R-PA-9) 04/01/2022: Tweet – “The Biden Administration continues to choose Venezuela over Pennsylvania, Tehran over Texas, and OPEC over Oklahoma in an attempt to solve their self-inflicted energy crisis. They continue to ignore the most obvious solution; unleashing America's domestic energy production. Link to video”

Palmer (R-AL-6) 04/01/2022: Tweet – “Why is Biden turning to enemy regimes like Iran & Venezuela for oil when we could produce it? My colleagues & I introduced a resolution condemning the Administration for seeking oil from foreign dictators, & calling for prioritizing US energy independence: Palmer Introduces Resolution Condemning the Biden Administration for Turning to Venezuelan and Iranian Oil | Congressman Gary Palmer”

Steube (R-FL-17) 04/01/2022: Tweet – “If this administration actually cared about American workers, why would they rather source oil from socialists and terrorists? I joined my colleagues today in condemning the Biden administration for seeking oil from Venezuela and Iran. Steube Condemns Biden Administration for Seeking Venezuelan and Iranian Oil... | steube.house.gov”

Saudi Arabia

Casten (D-IL-6) 04/02/2022: Twitter thread – “Imagine a world where Fox News praises the President for negotiating a deal that raised the price of oil by 24%. That of course, was what happened 2 years ago today, and we need to talk about it to understand the @GOP hypocrisy about today's gasoline prices. Thread: 1/ I am of course talking about April 2, 2020 when Trump threatened to remove US troops from Saudi Arabia unless they cut oil production. "...a diplomatic victory for the White House" Special Report: Trump told Saudi: Cut oil supply or lose U.S. military support - sources | Reuters 2/ Oil prices surged in response to anticipated production cuts. Oil surges 24% for best day on record after Trump tells CNBC Saudis, Russia reach agreement... | cnbc.com 3/ And Fox, as noted, praised his skill at deal making. Trump plays key role in brokering historic oil deal... | foxbusiness.com 4/ To state the obvious, oil is a global commodity, with prices in Peoria set based on global supply/demand balances. Pressuring the Saudis to slash supply predictably tightened markets, raising consumer prices at the pump and boosting oil company profits. 5/ The @GOP praised this approach because given the choice between cutting prices to consumers or boosting oil company profits they will ALWAYS favor the latter. 6/ They won't phrase it that way of course, but you can't name a time when they have advocated for increasing global supply or reducing global demand. They oppose clean energy BECAUSE it is cheap. 7/ You can't make money selling oil to someone with a well insulated home, PV on the roof and an EV in the garage. Consumers benefit, but the oil companies don't. 8/ Fast forward 2 years. We simply take it for granted that the clean energy incentives in @POTUS energy plan will not get a single Republican vote - for all the reasons noted above. There is no bipartisan support for maximizing the supply of cheap energy to American consumers. 9/ And meanwhile, what is on the mind of the Ranking (@GOP) member of the House climate committee today? SPR releases that would lower gasoline prices for American consumers. Graves Statement on Biden Administration Anticipated Tapping of Emergency Oil Reserves – Again... | garretgraves.house.gov 10/ This is part of a very complete whole. Pressure foreigners to cut oil supply and increase prices. Block Americans from accessing the technologies they need to avoid those prices. And criticize the President for adding supply to lower those prices. 11/ Does this sound partisan? It is! Not because I'm trying to be partisan but because an entire party is committed to cutting oil supply and increasing oil demand. 12/ I do not apologize for being committed to making sure Americans have access to cheap, clean energy - but beware of anyone who prioritizes both-sides bipartisanship over that goal. 13/ And the media needs to do a much better job: A landlord who says "I'm doubling your rent to make you rich" deserves no more credibility than a politician who says "I'm boosting demand and cutting supply to lower prices" 14/ So let's now imagine a world where all the praise heaped on TFG when he fixed the "problem" of cheap oil was redirected to the current situation where all CLAIM to agree that rising gasoline prices are a problem that demands action. 15/ Should Biden threaten to remove all our Saudi military support until they ramp up production? Should Biden block the construction / operation of domestic oil and gas export terminals to decouple US prices from global markets? 16/ Should the US massively ramp up renewable, efficiency and EV deployment to slash fossil fuel demand and lower consumer prices? Should the US ramp up SPR releases to provide temporarily relief at the pump? 17/ There are reasons why some of those questions are a bit more nuanced, and I don't want to suggest all are a yes. But it is worth noting that no one in the @GOP is demanding we do ANY of them. It's not complicated to understand why. 18/ Given a choice between your wallet and oil company balance sheets, they will always take from the former to subsidize the latter. /fin”

Yemen

Deutch (D-FL-22) 04/01/2022: Tweet – “"We welcome news of a two-month truce to the #Yemen conflict. This is an important step for millions of Yemenis suffering as a result of this conflict." Read my joint statement with @RepGregoryMeeks here 👇 Link to quoted tweetChair @RepGregoryMeeks, Chair @RepTedDeutch release joint statement on Yemen truce: (Meeks, Deutch Release Joint Statement on Yemen Truce... | foreignaffairs.house.gov) (Link to twitter.com)”

Khanna (D-CA-17) 04/01/2022: Tweet – “Promising news. Let's build on this progress and seize this opportunity to secure a durable political solution to make sure this ceasefire marks the end of the war and the beginning of a new era for Yemen. Yemen govt to help with release of prisoners, open Sanaa airport in truce moves... | reuters.com”

Lieu (D-CA-33) 04/01/2022: Tweet – “Finally some good news in Yemen. I hope the truce holds. Link to quoted tweet(Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden welcomed the announcement on Friday of a two-month truce in the conflict in Yemen. "The ceasefire must be adhered to, and as I have said before, it is imperative that we end this war," Biden said in a statement.”

Meeks (D-NY-5) 04/01/2022: Tweet – “Chair @RepGregoryMeeks, Chair @RepTedDeutch release joint statement on Yemen truce: Meeks, Deutch Release Joint Statement on Yemen Truce... | foreignaffairs.house.gov   Link to image”

Horn of Africa

McCaul (R-TX-10) 04/01/2022: Tweet – “LR @RepMcCaul: “Finally. Now we need to see the humanitarian response scaled up and lifesaving aid convoys freely navigating #Tigray and the region daily.” Food convoy heads to Ethiopia's Tigray, 1st since December... | abcnews.go.com”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 04/02/2022: Tweet – “LR @RepMcCaul: “Saddened to see the destruction caused by the #HargeisaMarketFire. The people of #Somaliland are resilient and will rebuild after this devastation. The U.S. should work with our partners in Hargeisa to assess how we can help.””

Meeks (D-NY-5) 04/01/2022: Retweet of @WFP_Ethiopia – “BREAKING NEWS 🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛🚛 WFP-led convoys to #Tigray are back on the road & making steady progress! Just arrived in Erepti & will soon cross into Tigray, bringing in over 500 mt of urgently needed WFP/partner food & nutrition supplies for communities on edge of starvation. Link to video”

Meeks (D-NY-5) 04/01/2022: Tweet – “CM ⁦@RepGregoryMeeks: Encouraged to see incremental steps toward allowing humanitarian assistance into Tigray. This is a fraction of the need, so I hope substantially more aid trucks flow into the region soon. Aid convoy enters Ethiopian territory controlled by Tigray forces for first time in 3 months - WFP”

Omar (D-MN-5) 04/02/2022: Tweet – “My heart breaks for the victims of this fire and all the people of Hargeisa, particularly on the first night of Ramadan. Somaliland: Fire Guts Waheen Market in Hargeisa : Somaliland SUN... | somalilandsun.com”

Titus (D-NV-1) 04/02/2022: Twitter thread – “This week I joined my colleagues in cosponsoring HR 6600, the Ethiopia Stabilization, Peace, and Democracy Act. Two convoys were finally able to deliver vital humanitarian supplies to Tigray and Afar over the past few days. While this is welcome news we must continue to push for a permanent end of hostilities so more crucial aid can be delivered to allow for more crucial aid to be delivered to the thousands who have been displaced by this conflict.”

Pakistan

Inhofe (R-OK) 04/01/2022: Tweet – “NEWS: @JimInhofe and Armed Services Committees leadership announced their selections for the Afghanistan War Commission. Sen. Inhofe selected former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Central Asia Colin Jackson. U.S. Senator for Oklahoma... | inhofe.senate.gov”

Sherman (D-CA-30) 04/01/2022: Twitter thread – “Dr. Asif Mahmood @DrMahmood40 brought the tweet below to my attention and I found it concerning. Today the State Department Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs assured me in writing "There is no truth to these allegations." (1/2) Link to quoted tweetUS under Secretary of State did call outgoing Amb DrAsad to deliver a demarche for Pak govt: he told amb as long as PM @ImranKhanPTI is PM relations with Pakistan can't improve & if he goes Pak canbe forgiven for its mistakes. Outrageous official communication! All must condemn. The State Department also commented: “The United States has no position on and does not comment on Pakistan's internal process. We respect and support Pakistan's constitutional process and rule of law.” (2/2)”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Balderson (R-OH-12) 04/01/2022: Twitter thread – “[1/2] All children deserve to feel safe, especially at school. That is why I am a fierce advocate for enhanced security assistance for our faith-based institutions. When those tasked with protecting our kids purvey vile threats and intimidation, it is all-the-more disturbing. Link to quoted tweetThomas Develin worked as a private security guard for Columbus Torah Academy. (Columbus man arrested after allegedly making anti-Semitic threats on social media... | 10tv.com) [2/2] This is a sobering reminder of the anti-Semitic sentiments that persist in our society and reinforces the need for continued vigilance in combating bigotry.”

Barr (R-KY-6) 04/01/2022: Tweet – “There is no better advocate for the Jewish community in Kentucky than @BluegrassRabbi. His leadership throughout the Commonwealth for the Jewish faith is staunch and impactful. It is always a pleasure to sit down and talk with him. Thank you for your friendship, rabbi. Link to image”

Craig (D-MN-2) 04/01/2022: Retweet of @USJewishDems – “🚨ENDORSEMENT ALERT🚨 JDCA is proud to endorse @staceyabrams @gretchenwhitmer @valdemings @TimRyan @SusieLeeNV @StevenHorsford @JoshShapiroPA @Tony4WI @CheriBeasleyNC @sharicedavids @AngieCraigMN @CarolynBMaloney @spmaloney @DelgadoforNY19 @jaredpolis @SteveSisolak @DrKimSchrier Link to image”

Frankel (D-FL-21) 04/01/2022: Tweet – “April is a special month for members of the Muslim, Jewish, & Christian communities. Ramadan, Passover, & Easter give those who observe an opportunity for reflection, renewal, & rebirth. I wish all a healthy, peaceful, & meaningful holiday. Link to video”

Lee (D-NV-3) 04/01/2022: Retweet of @USJewishDems – “🚨 2022 ENDORSEMENT ALERT 🚨 Rep. @SusieLeeNV fights tirelessly for her constituents in #NV3. She is a fearless advocate for education and bringing good-paying jobs to her district. We're proud to endorse her for re-election this November. Link to image”

Ryan (D-OH-13) 04/02/2022: Tweet – “Grateful for the heroic work of @OHNationalGuard, @ColumbusPolice, and @Ohio_OHS officials. Hate and antisemitism will never be tolerated, and we must fight to stop it wherever it arises. Columbus Torah Academy security guard arrested for online threats... | columbusjewishnews.com”

Ryan (D-OH-13) 04/01/2022: Retweet of @USJewishDems – “🚨 2022 ENDORSEMENT ALERT 🚨 Rep. @TimRyan is dedicated to addressing the issues Jewish voters care about most. He is fighting to strengthen Medicare, create jobs, & raise wages. Rep. Ryan has long been a friend to Jewish Americans, and we are proud to endorse him. Link to image”

Afghanistan

Crow (D-CO-6) 04/01/2022: Tweet – “Congress did the right thing by creating a nonpartisan, independent commission to examine 20 years of war in Afghanistan. These leaders will help bring accountability and transparency to America's longest war – ensuring we never make the same mistakes again. Link to quoted tweetThe American people deserve an honest assessment of U.S. policy in Afghanistan. Today, Chairman @RepAdamSmith and the leaders of the @SASCDems, @HASCRepublicans, and @SASCGOP announced their selections for the Afghanistan War Commission. Learn more:”

Durbin (D-IL) 04/01/2022: Tweet – “This apparent November 2021 video of Mark Frerichs—who has been held captive in Afghanistan for more than two years—is an urgent reminder to the Administration to do everything in its power to bring him home to his family in Illinois. A New Video Shows a Missing American Hostage Pleading for Help in Taliban Custody... | newyorker.com”

Ernst (R-IA) 04/01/2022: Tweet – “Each day that passes under Taliban rule turns back the clock on progress made by generations of Afghan women. New Taliban Rules Impose Chaperones on Afghan Women... | wsj.com”

Ernst (R-IA) 04/01/2022: Tweet – “My visit to the @UN today with @SenatorShaheen & @SenatorCollins conveyed the importance of the United States' and the international communities' commitment to protecting the rights of Afghan women and girls. Read more: Ernst, Collins, Shaheen Lead Bipartisan CODEL to UN Headquarters to Discuss Support for Afghan Women and Girls - Press Releases - Senator Joni Ernst   Link to image”

Feinstein (D-CA) 04/01/2022: Tweet – “It's not surprising that the Taliban has reneged on a commitment, but it's very alarming that it's willing to dismiss the rights and education of half Afghanistan's population. Read our letter to President Biden: Link to quoted tweetThe Taliban's reneging on a commitment to allow girls to attend secondary school is emblematic of their broader assault on women's rights. Proud to lead fellow women Senators in a call to @POTUS to work w/ Congress in support of Afghan women & girls. (Link to twitter.com)”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 04/01/2022: Tweet – “Their opinion is duly noted, I will weigh their judgement based on their 20 year analysis of the war in Afghanistan. Also welcome to the civilian run military the Commandant is correct & he has the votes in Congress. @usmc ⁦@CMC_MarineCorps⁩ How two dozen retired generals are trying to stop an overhaul of the Marines... | politico.com”

Garcia (R-CA-25) 04/01/2022: Tweet – “Biden has failed to develop any sort of national security strategy. It's become a pattern – we've watched the Taliban take over Afghanistan and Putin invade Ukraine on his watch. Now China is getting ready to capitalize on our weakness. Biden's Lack Of Strategy On Ukraine Shows He's Got None For U.S. Either... | thefederalist.com”

Peters (D-CA-52) 04/01/2022: Tweet – “Thank you to the Biden Admin. The heroic Afghans who fought beside U.S. forces for 20 years deserve a path to permanent legal status, and granting them TPS will protect them from returning to unsafe conditions while we work to pass an Afghan Adjustment Act.Biden Will Allow Afghan Immigrants In The US To Obtain Temporary Protected Status... | buzzfeednews.com”

Risch (R-ID) 04/01/2022: Tweet – “I welcome the release of U.S. naval reservist Safi Rauf and his brother Anees Khalil, after more than 100 days of arbitrary detention by the #Taliban. The Biden Admin must make the release of all American hostages, including Mark Frerichs, a top priority.”

Shaheen (D-NH) 04/01/2022: Tweet – “Just wrapped meetings at the @UN on support for Afghan women & girls. I'll continue leading bipartisan efforts w/@SenatorCollins & @SenJoniErnst to preserve the rights & safety of Afghan women under Taliban rule - especially amid the humanitarian crisis. Link to image”

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 04/01/2022: Tweet – “Joe Biden's disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan is what emboldened Putin to invade Ukraine. Biden's continued weakness on the world stage has plunged the world into chaos. Afghanistan debacle played role in Putin's Ukraine decision, general says | Washington Examiner”

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 04/01/2022: GETTR Post – “Joe Biden's disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan is what emboldened Putin to invade Ukraine. Biden's continued weakness on the world stage has plunged the world into chaos . Afghanistan debacle played role in Putin's Ukraine decision, general says | washingtonexaminer.com”

Other - Middle East

Bacon (R-NE-2) 04/01/2022: Retweet of @ASP – “Three years since the collapse of ISIS's territorial caliphate, what is their current status, territorial control, and influence? Hear @RepDonBacon & @RepGaramendi discuss the answers to these questions and more in this exclusive #ASPExplores interview. 👉 A Starting Point | l8r.it   Link to video”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 04/02/2022: Retweet of @KRG_USA – “Rep. @BayanRahman met with Congressman @RepDonBacon, Member of the Member of @HASCRepublicans. They discussed regional security threats, including the missile attack on Erbil. She thanked the Congressman for his support to #Kurdistan and concern to its peace and stability. Link to image”

Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 04/01/2022: Tweet – “Given the war in Ukraine, competition with China & the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, I'm concerned that the President's proposed defense budget may not fully address the looming threats against our national security & our country's interests abroad. Biden faces squeeze on defense spending from Democratic hawks and doves... | nbcnews.com”

Pelosi (D-CA-12) 04/01/2022: Twitter thread – “Today at sundown, Muslim communities in America and around the world joyfully welcome the Holy Month of #Ramadan. Each year, the emergence of the new moon brings a season of self-reflection, spiritual renewal and gratitude for life's blessings. For generations, America's large and diverse Muslim communities have been essential to our nation's success: whether serving on the frontlines of the pandemic, advancing the fight against injustice in our communities or enriching our cultural tapestry. Despite the invaluable contributions of Muslim Americans, Islamophobia continues to threaten our Muslim communities and undermine Americans' most cherished national values, with hate crimes against Muslims on the rise in recent years. The House has taken action to combat religious & racial discrimination, passing the NO BAN Act & Access to Counsel Act last year to protect civil rights & prevent executive abuses of authority. We must honor our nation's promise & send religious bigotry to the dustbin of history. As we continue to grapple with ongoing challenges, Ramadan serves as a powerful reminder to embrace the values of charity, selflessness and compassion for others. #RamadanMubarak to all who celebrate, and may this month bring peace and blessings to all. Pelosi Statement on the Beginning of Ramadan... | speaker.gov”