Members on the Record (Automated) for Mon April 18, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 04/18/2022: Tweet – “👀 Link to quoted tweetBREAKING: we @citizenlab found signs of a #Pegasus spyware infection at the 🇬🇧Prime Minister's office, 10 Downing St. We notified 🇬🇧. We'd found other infections within the Gov.. THREAD 1/ Must-read by @RonanFarrow: (How Democracies Spy on Their Citizens... | newyorker.com) (Link to twitter.com)”

Moore (R-UT-1) 04/17/2022: Tweet – “He is not here. He is risen! Happy Easter! I hope you all have a special day with loved ones. I don't know the first thing about photography, but I captured my favorite photo ever a couple months ago while on my trip to Israel. #utpol Link to image”

Newman (D-IL-3) 04/17/2022: Twitter thread – “During the holiest time for Muslims, Jews, and Christians around the world, we must pray for peace and understanding. I wholly condemn the violence perpetrated against more than 150 Palestinians worshiping at Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem. Israeli forces enter Jerusalem mosque during Ramadan prayers; more than 150 Palestinians injured... | usatoday.com The Israeli government must deescalate growing tensions and allow peaceful Palestinians the freedom to worship as they choose. Violence against Palestinians must not be met with more violence against Israelis. I implore the Biden administration to use every diplomatic avenue at its disposal to prevent further escalation in the region, ensure U.S. weapons were not used to carry out this or any other attack, and work to maintain enduring peace for Palestinians and Israelis alike. Ramadan Mubarak, Chag Sameach, and Happy Easter and God Bless to all who celebrate. I am praying for peace and harmony for all of my neighbors in Illinois' 3rd District and across the globe.”

Omar (D-MN-5) 04/17/2022: Retweet of @mehdirhasan – “"'Clashes' implies two equal sides [but] one side is the occupier, the other side is occupied; one side is throwing stones, the other side is firing stun grenades & rubber bullets." Me & @AymanM discussed Jerusalem media coverage live on @MSNBC tonight: Link to video”

Iran

Cárdenas (D-CA-29) 04/18/2022: Retweet of @OrgIAC – “Thank you @RepCardenas for your wonderful remarks as we reflect on #nowruz #Iran Happy Nowruz! (Iranian New Year) | Rep. Tony Cardenas (D-CA)   Link to image”

Saudi Arabia

Castro (D-TX-20) 04/17/2022: Retweet of @AymanMSNBC – “This week, The New York Times reported Jared Kushner secured a $2 billion investment from a fund led by the Saudi Crown Prince six months after leaving the White House. @jonathanalter tells @AymanM sources told him the original number was actually $10 billion. WATCH: Link to video”

Levin (D-MI-9) 04/18/2022: Tweet – “It is long past time that @POTUS share his review with Congress on U.S.-Saudi policy. The status quo is no longer tenable with the Kingdom's atrocities in Yemen and human rights violations & repression at home and abroad. Link to quoted tweetThe Saudi monarchy ruthlessly represses its citizens, targets critics worldwide, conducts a brutal war in Yemen & bolsters authoritarian regimes. America's unqualified support runs counter to our values & interests. It's just plain wrong. We're calling on @StateDept to act ➡️➡️ (Link to twitter.com)”

Omar (D-MN-5) 04/17/2022: Retweet of @DAWNmenaorg – “What happened to the Democratic Party holding Saudi Arabia to account? “Unfortunately, I don't think the Biden administration has shown any commitment to the promises it made to the American people,” @sarahleah1 tells @MehdiRHasan. Link to video”

Welch (D-VT-0) 04/18/2022: Retweet of @RepMcGovern – “The Saudi monarchy ruthlessly represses its citizens, targets critics worldwide, conducts a brutal war in Yemen & bolsters authoritarian regimes. America's unqualified support runs counter to our values & interests. It's just plain wrong. We're calling on @StateDept to act ➡️➡️ Link to image”

Iraq

Bacon (R-NE-2) 04/17/2022: Retweet of @SpencerGuard – “Number of American generals killed in Afghanistan in 20 YEARS of war: 1 (MG Harold Greene). Number killed in 8 YEARS of fighting in Iraq: 0 Number of Russian generals killed in Ukraine in 51 DAYS of war: 8”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 04/17/2022: Retweet of @nadineabasham – “● Download EBOOK ● ▶️ They Called Us "Lucky": The Life and Afterlife of the Iraq War's Hardest Hit Unit by Ruben Gallego ◀️ . . Title -> They Called Us "Lucky": The Life and Afterlife of the Iraq War's Hardest Hit Unit Rating ☛ 99 out of 100 based on 69370 user Link to image”

Horn of Africa

Omar (D-MN-5) 04/17/2022: In reply to Tweet@BinaShah @Mr_Evertz @IlhanMN @CPthreeio Only difference is only Muslim nonsense on Muslim flights. No churches or synagogues in Muslim countries. We're not dumb! – “@rs747948 @BinaShah @Mr_Evertz @CPthreeio There was a beautiful church near us in Somalia when I was a kid, not sure if it is still there because it got badly damaged during the war. My great-uncle was also Christian and there were many Catholics there when I was growing up. Don't believe everything you read in the news. Link to reply@IlhanMN It's Easter. @Cernovich Hope you had a beautiful Easter 🐣 my family did.”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Bass (D-CA-37) 04/17/2022: Tweet – “There is no place for anti-Semitism in Los Angeles. This cannot be tolerated and should be aggressively investigated and prosecuted. This week, the Jewish community should be celebrating Passover with family and friends — not worrying about their safety. Beverly Hills residents wake up to antisemitic fliers — again. Police are investigating... | latimes.com”

Brown (D-MD-4) 04/17/2022: Tweet – “This month and past week has been a special time for the Abrahamic religions: ☪️ Ramadan (Muslims) ✡️ Passover (Jews) ✝️ Holy Week, including Easter (Christians) May this be a reminder that we *can* coexist.”

Levin (D-MI-9) 04/17/2022: Twitter thread – “Since I was a kid, #Passover has always been my favorite Jewish holiday. We convened a mighty and joyous little Seder Friday night. We still have our frogs from when the kids were little to depict one of the ten plagues. Last night, Molly sang in our congregation's Zoom Seder. Link to image Here's to another year of reconnection, renewal and a renewed commitment to justice. And #pesachsameach from my family to yours.”

Afghanistan

Mast (R-FL-18) 04/18/2022: Tweet – “A reminder that there has been no accountability for Joe Biden's disaster in Afghanistan. No one has been fired, resigned or even apologized. Someone needs to take responsibility, and that someone is Joe Biden. ‘I Lost James.' An American Dad Hunts for His 8-Year-Old in the Chaos of Afghanistan's Fall.... | wsj.com”

Tiffany (R-WI-7) 04/18/2022: Tweet – “I warned last year that allowing thousands of poorly vetted foreigners into the US first and asking questions later would have consequences. President Biden's plan to further loosen entry restrictions at our border will only make a bad situation worse. Culture shock: Afghan evacuees run afoul of U.S. laws with domestic vi... | m.washingtontimes.com”

Other - Middle East

Katko (R-NY-24) 04/18/2022: Retweet of @HomelandGOP – “.@RepJohnKatko on the conviction of British ISIS member, El Shafee Elsheikh for the kidnapping and death of four Americans.👇 Link to image”