Members on the Record (Automated) for Fri April 22, 2022

Last updated on Fri April 22, 2022 at 12:46 PM Washington DC time.


Israel - Palestine

Frankel (D-FL-21) 04/21/2022: Tweet – “Great conversation with @Hadassah members today on Congress' work to combat antisemitism, stand with Israel, protect women's health, and more. Link to image

Khanna (D-CA-17) 04/21/2022: Twitter thread – “Team Khanna recently celebrated the opening of the SJSU exhibit “Beyond Duty: Diplomats Recognized as Righteous Among the Nations.” Link to image The stories of both courage by diplomats who helped thousands escape the Holocaust and resilience of the survivors should inspire us all. Thanks to Hillel of Silicon Valley and Israeli Consul General Shlomi Kofman for sponsoring.

McCollum (D-MN-4) 04/21/2022: Retweet of @nwttac – “A special congratulations to @VoteBetty, who introduced #HR2407 and #HR8050 in the House, and is a true champion for Palestinian children's rights. Link to image


Iran

Cruz (R-TX) 04/21/2022: Tweet – “no. Link to quoted tweetBiden admin gives Iran ‘proposal' to wave sanctions on its military force that has killed hundreds of Americans (Biden admin gives Iran ‘proposal' to wave sanctions on its military force that has killed hundreds of Americans | Joe Pags)

Rubio (R-FL) 04/22/2022: Tweet – “Tomorrow marks four years since U.S. citizen Emad Shargi was unjustly detained in #Iran. Emad remains in the notorious Evin Prison under false charges. Sen. Rubio calls for his immediate release and safe reunification with his family. #FreeEmad #ExpressionNOToppression Link to image


Saudi Arabia

Kelly (R-PA-16) 04/21/2022: Retweet of @MarcellusGas – “Congressman @MikeKellyPA on @ButlerRadio ⤵️ "Pennsylvania the Saudi Arabia of natural gas. We have a wonderful opportunity with Marcellus Shale. Let's not put policies in place to make it cost more to take it out of the ground then to sell it. Rep. Kelly Visits WISR To Discuss Range Of Issues - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA


Iraq

Gallagher (R-WI-8) 04/21/2022: Retweet of @mikepompeo – “Proud to endorse Mike Gallagher for reelection! He is a leading voice on the need to confront the Chinese Communist Party, and having served in the Marines during two deployments to Iraq, he is a strong conservative leader who will champion American values here at home! Link to image

Gallagher (R-WI-8) 04/22/2022: Retweet of @cav_pac – “Today, Secretary Mike Pompeo endorsed Mike Gallagher for reelection in Wisconsin's 8th District: "Having served in the Marines during two deployments to Iraq, Mike Gallagher is a strong conservative leader who will champion American values here at home!" Link to video


Turkey

Connolly (D-VA-11) 04/21/2022: Tweet – “Thank you to the American Turkish Friendship Association for having me as your guest tonight for Iftar. Breaking today's fast together as brothers and sisters. Link to image


Morocco

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 04/22/2022: Tweet – “Nicole joined Moroccan American House in #Brooklyn for an Iftar dinner last night. The US-Morocco relationship is a strong one and we celebrate the growing Moroccan-American community in our district. #RamadanMubarak Link to image

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 04/22/2022: Tweet – “I appreciate the Moroccan-American community inviting me to their Iftar dinner in #Brooklyn last night. #RamadanKareem 🇺🇸 🇲🇦 Link to image


Horn of Africa

Bourdeaux (D-GA-7) 04/21/2022: Tweet – “I helped create @SBAgov's Community Navigator Pilot Program through the #ARPA to take care of small businesses. Congratulations to @RESCUEorg, @RefugeeNetwork_, @SomaliACC & @TheLAA on their $800,000 award to deliver recovery resources to GA refugee & immigrant entrepreneurs!

Levin (D-MI-9) 04/22/2022: Twitter thread – “I'm pleased to see @POTUS' new program, “Uniting for Ukraine,” to welcome Ukrainian refugees and others fleeing Russia's aggression. (1/2) Link to quoted tweetTune in as I provide an update on our efforts to support the people of Ukraine and announce additional assistance. (Link to twitter.com) It's critical that the United States remains a haven for those seeking safety and to that end I will continue to call on @POTUS to open our doors to those from Haiti, Afghanistan, Burma, Somalia and the many other places where people's lives are endangered by conflict.


Jewish, Anti-semitism

Bacon (R-NE-2) 04/21/2022: Retweet of @TheBelaaz – “🇺🇦 — NEW: Rabbi Margeretten's @Tzedek_Assoc organization purchased 21 ambulances from nearby European countries and has launched a rescue mission. 16 of these ambulances are already in Ukraine & are actively evacuating elderly holocaust survivors as well as cancer patients. Link to video

Long (R-MO-7) 04/22/2022: Retweet of @HananyaNaftali – “Igbo Jews celebrate Passover in Anambra State, Nigeria. ✡️ Photos: Community of HaShem, Worldwide Link to image

Scott (R-FL) 04/22/2022: Tweet – “This week, I met w/ U.S. military in Germany & Lithuania, visited a refugee center & honored Holocaust victims in Poland & met with many high-level gov't officials. I did a lot of listening & delivered a simple message: We #StandWithUkraine & will never tolerate tyranny 🇺🇸🇺🇦 Link to video


Afghanistan

Kim (R-CA-39) 04/21/2022: Twitter thread – “At Camp Pendleton I caught up with @USMC Sgt. David Nick Traylor, one of our service members wounded in Afghanistan at the Kabul airport from #LaHabra. He hopes to join the Riverside County Sheriff's Department to honor his friend Cpl. Hunter Lopez who was killed in the attack. Link to image We are the land of the free because of the sacrifices of our service members and their families. Read more about Cpl. Hunter Lopez, one of the 13 brave fallen heroes who gave everything to save lives of Americans and Afghan allies in Kabul. 🙏🇺🇸 Indio resident Hunter Lopez, 22, among Marines killed in Kabul airport attack... | pe.com

McGovern (D-MA-2) 04/21/2022: Retweet of @ErinTiernan – “US @RepMcGovern visits Ansaar of Worcester where he visits with recently resettled Afghan evacuees. “We are delighted that you are here,” he says. #mapoli @masslivenews Link to image

Miller-Meeks (R-IA-2) 04/21/2022: Tweet – “The Biden Administration still has not properly alleviated the humanitarian crisis that followed their inept withdrawal from Afghanistan. Miller-Meeks: Continuing our support... | iowatorch.com

Murray (D-WA) 04/21/2022: In reply to TweetLocally the unit was involved in the COVID-19 response, supported the wildfire fighting effort and the presidential inauguration. Airmen also supported Operation Allies Welcome at JB McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, helping support vulnerable Afghans resettling in the U.S. – “@WANationalGuard Thanks for showing me around and for your service. What you all do is so important to our communities and state—and I'll always do whatever I can to support our National Guard members in the other Washington.

Risch (R-ID) 04/21/2022: Tweet – “I am outraged by the attacks on schools in #Afghanistan. I pray for the families of those murdered. All children in Afghanistan, including girls, should be able to attend school without fear of violence.

Tillis (R-NC) 04/21/2022: Tweet – “Today our bipartisan delegation traveled to Pristina, Kosovo to join @USAmbKosovo Hovenier for a tour of Camp Liya. There, we met with American soldiers serving in Kosovo and members of the team vetting Afghan evacuees for entry into the United States. Link to image


Other - Middle East

Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 04/21/2022: Retweet of @andymilburn8 – “'I'm a Former Marine Training Ukrainians—The Russians Are Worse Than ISIS' "I'm a former Marine training Ukrainians—the Russians are worse than ISIS"... | newsweek.com

Slotkin (D-MI-8) 04/21/2022: Tweet – “Great news - I've known Lt. Gen. Wolff for many years, having worked with him at the NSC under President Bush & again at the Pentagon. He is a dedicated patriot, a terrific leader & an excellent choice for the critical task of coordinating our security assistance to Ukraine. Link to quoted tweetNEW: Biden administration has named LTG (Ret) Terry Wolff to coordinate the military assistance for Ukraine. “His experience as the deputy for the defeat ISIS coalition will be amazing in making sure this coalition maintains momentum,” a senior admin official told me.