Members on the Record (Automated) for Wed April 27, 2022

Last updated on Wed April 27, 2022 at 12:46 PM Washington DC time.


Israel - Palestine

García (D-IL-4) 04/26/2022: Tweet – “Israeli police have escalated attacks against Palestinians, injuring hundreds of worshipers in attacks at one of the holiest Muslim sites during Ramadan. I wholeheartedly condemn this violence, and call on Israel to denounce these attacks and cease from any further provocation. Link to quoted tweetIsraeli police stormed the Al-Aqsa mosque in occupied East Jerusalem injuring at least 30 Palestinians for "throwing stones." At least 14 have been hospitalized. Just yesterday Israeli police injured 30 Palestinians at the mosque to clear the way for Israeli groups to tour. (Link to twitter.com)

Tlaib (D-MI-13) 04/27/2022: Retweet of @RepChuyGarcia – “Israeli police have escalated attacks against Palestinians, injuring hundreds of worshipers in attacks at one of the holiest Muslim sites during Ramadan. I wholeheartedly condemn this violence, and call on Israel to denounce these attacks and cease from any further provocation. Link to quoted tweet

Tlaib (D-MI-13) 04/26/2022: Retweet of @AADAFund – “We are proud to support the first Palestinian-American woman elected to Congress, @RashidaTlaib, for all her work fighting for Justice and human rights for all. Help us support great candidates at: AADAF | Arab American Democratic Action Fund

Torres (D-NY-15) 04/26/2022: Twitter thread – “Antisemitic violence has risen to the highest levels ever recorded by @ADL. There's nothing accidental about the latest surge in Antisemitism—fueled by a constant barrage of conspiracy theories and vicious lies too often told about the Jewish community & the Jewish state. Link to quoted tweet📈BREAKING 📈 Antisemitic incidents in the U.S. soared to a record high last year. This 34% increase is a deeply troubling indicator of our country's trajectory. Learn more >> (Audit of Antisemitic Incidents 2021 | adl.org) (Link to twitter.com) Combating Antisemitism is not the sole responsibility of the Jewish community. It is a moral burden that all of us should bear.


Syria

Chabot (R-OH-1) 04/27/2022: Retweet of @RepJoeWilson – “Very disappointed that the @StateDept has failed to publicly release the report required by law today detailing the wealth and corruption of the brutal Assad family.

Wilson (R-SC-2) 04/26/2022: Tweet – “Very disappointed that the @StateDept has failed to publicly release the report required by law today detailing the wealth and corruption of the brutal Assad family.


Iran

Cruz (R-TX) 04/26/2022: Tweet – “Iran is trying to murder former Trump Admin officials while the Biden Admin is trying to do a deal that would give them billions of dollars. I asked Sec. Blinken 3 times if they've at least asked Iran to stop those terror plots, and if Iran said no. He refused to answer. Link to video

Cruz (R-TX) 04/27/2022: Retweet of @Doranimated – “Great question | Sen. Cruz asks Sec. Blinken: Did you ask the Iranians to stop trying to murder @mikepompeo and did they tell you, “No we're gonna keep trying to murder him”? Link to video

Cruz (R-TX) 04/26/2022: Retweet of @nowthisnews – “After reports of threats to former members of the Trump administration, Sen. Ted Cruz asked Sec. Antony Blinken if current U.S. officials told Iran to ‘stop trying to murder the former Secretary of State [Mike Pompeo]' Link to video

Demings (D-FL-10) 04/27/2022: Twitter thread – “With all the drama of the day, a lot happens in Congress that you never hear about. For example, yesterday we voted on legislation to help small business owners get mentorship and training, and create a one-stop webpage for small businesses to learn about federal rules. Today we'll vote on things like fishery protection, courthouse ethics, global malnutrition, a potential National Asian American History Museum, the semiconductor supply chain, holding Russia and Iran accountable, and more. Democracy can be messy, but the work goes on.

Risch (R-ID) 04/26/2022: Tweet – “Today, I asked @SecBlinken how @StateDept plans to combat pressing int'l issues such as reopening our embassy in #Ukraine, #Beijing's response to #COVID19, supporting #Taiwan, an #Iran nuclear deal, the global food crisis, & #pandemic preparedness. More: Ranking Member Risch Opening Statement at Hearing to Review FY2023 State Department Budget Request | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations

Romney (R-UT) 04/26/2022: Tweet – “Iran is hell-bent on having a nuclear weapon. We must make it very clear that there will be a heavy price paid for pursuing that path. The Administration needs to be clear-eyed: A weak Iran Deal would pose a great threat to our national security and interests in the region. Link to video

Tenney (R-NY-22) 04/27/2022: Tweet – “Senior Biden Admin officials like Special Envoy for Iran Malley still have not testified publicly about ongoing nuclear negotiations with Iran. Today, I led a letter calling on Pres. Biden to ensure his Admin is transparent w/ Congress & the American ppl. Lawmakers to Biden: No More Secret Negotiations with Iran... | freebeacon.com

Tenney (R-NY-22) 04/27/2022: Retweet of @Kredo0 – “SCOOP: Lawmakers Order Biden Admin to Cease its Secret Negotiations with Iran — Admin refuses to tell American public about the deal it's negotiating with Tehran Lawmakers to Biden: No More Secret Negotiations with Iran... | freebeacon.com

Young (R-IN) 04/26/2022: Retweet of @ElizHagedorn – “Sen. Young: Do you commit that the IRGC's FTO designation won't be lifted as part of any deal? Blinken: "The only way I can see it being lifted is if #Iran takes steps necessary to justify the lifting of that designation. It knows what it would have to do."


Egypt

Gohmert (R-TX-1) 04/26/2022: Tweet – “Today marks 100 years of the United States and #Egypt working together as diplomatic and trading partners. There is more work to do to deal with various challenges, especially since all the snubs by the Obama administration. We can accomplish so much through mutual cooperation.

Reschenthaler (R-PA-14) 04/26/2022: Tweet – “I'd like to recognize our friends in Egypt upon the centennial anniversary of the partnership between our two countries. A strong U.S. & Egypt relationship is critical to regional security & benefits both our nations. I look forward to strengthening ties in the future.


Iraq

Slotkin (D-MI-8) 04/26/2022: Twitter thread – “This is progress - there's now another 9 cancers that our @DeptVetAffairs will recognize as being tied back to burn pits — so our veterans won't have to fight for the recognition and care they deserve. Link to quoted tweetThe Biden administration is issuing a rule that will add nine rare respiratory cancers to its list of presumptive service-connected disabilities for veterans exposed to toxins in burn pits during their military service. (Biden administration adds nine rare respiratory cancers with ties to burn pits to list of service-connected disabilities... | cnn.it) The U.S. burns all our trash in war zones, and those who served in places like Iraq & Afghanistan have inhaled those toxic fumes during their service — many came back with respiratory cancers & other unusual issues. Burn pits are the Agent Orange of the 9/11 generation.


Turkey

Kim (R-CA-39) 04/26/2022: Retweet of @ARAMAC_DC – “Armenian Caucus Member, @repyoungkim (R-CA), commemorates the 107th year of the Armenian Genocide by remembering the 1.5 million lives that were killed by Ottoman Turkey. ⁠ ⁠ Armenian Americans are grateful for your solidarity with the Armenian people. Link to image

Pallone (D-NJ-6) 04/26/2022: Tweet – “This is an affront to justice but doesn't come as a surprise given the repressive nature of the Erdogan regime that continues to trample civil rights & use the court as a political weapon. Osman Kavala & other Turkish political prisoners like him should be released immediately. Link to quoted tweetA Turkish court convicted Osman Kavala, a well-known philanthropist and prominent opponent of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, of trying to violently overthrow the government and sentenced him to life in prison without parole. (Prominent Erdogan Critic Is Convicted and Sentenced to Life Over Protests... | nyti.ms)

Titus (D-NV-1) 04/26/2022: Retweet of @ARAMAC_DC – “Armenian Caucus Member, @repdinatitus (D-NV), commemorates the 107th year of the Armenian Genocide by remembering the 1.5 million Armenian lives that were killed by Ottoman Turkey. ⁠ ⁠ Armenian Americans are grateful for your solidarity with the Armenian people. Link to image


Jewish, Anti-semitism

Adams (D-NC-12) 04/27/2022: Retweet of @RepLawrence – “Today is #YomHaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. On this day, we honor the millions of live lost and recommit ourselves to the fight against anti-Semitism and hatred of all kinds. #NeverAgain

Adams (D-NC-12) 04/27/2022: Retweet of @RepSchneider – “Today we mark #YomHaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. We honor all those murdered by forever remembering the evil of the Nazis and making sure “Never Again” are not mere words.   As the late Eli Wiesel famously said, “To forget the victims means to kill them a second time.”

Adams (D-NC-12) 04/27/2022: Retweet of @RepJoeMorelle – “Today we recognize #YomHaShoah, a solemn day of remembrance to honor the Jewish community and the six million innocent lives lost during the Holocaust. Hate and intolerance have no place in our society, and we will continue to fight back against those who seek to divide us. Link to image

Adams (D-NC-12) 04/27/2022: Retweet of @davidcicilline – “Before #YomHashoah begins tonight, I was honored to joined with the @HolocaustMuseum in remembrance of the six million. Thank you to the survivors who joined us for this memorial and for sharing your stories. #WeRemember Link to video

Beatty (D-OH-3) 04/27/2022: Retweet of @RepSchneider – “Today we mark #YomHaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. We honor all those murdered by forever remembering the evil of the Nazis and making sure “Never Again” are not mere words.   As the late Eli Wiesel famously said, “To forget the victims means to kill them a second time.”

Beyer (D-VA-8) 04/27/2022: Retweet of @RepSchneider – “Today we mark #YomHaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. We honor all those murdered by forever remembering the evil of the Nazis and making sure “Never Again” are not mere words.   As the late Eli Wiesel famously said, “To forget the victims means to kill them a second time.”

Bourdeaux (D-GA-7) 04/27/2022: Tweet – “Today on Yom HaShoah we remember the lives taken during the Holocaust. Their stories, their suffering, their courage live on in our memories and in their honor we renew our commitment to relieve suffering and pursue justice.

Bourdeaux (D-GA-7) 04/27/2022: Tweet – “We can either learn from history or be doomed to repeat it. As we remember victims of the Holocaust, I'm reminded that there are still many forces that wish to divide our country and world, but our differences make us stronger. We must never forget.

Brown (D-OH-11) 04/26/2022: Tweet – “Antisemitic incidents hit all time highs in Ohio and across America last year. This is beyond troubling. We can and must do more to combat antisemitism, whenever and wherever it arises. That includes strengthening and expanding the Nonprofit Security Grant Program. Link to quoted tweet📈BREAKING 📈 Antisemitic incidents in the U.S. soared to a record high last year. This 34% increase is a deeply troubling indicator of our country's trajectory. Learn more >> (Audit of Antisemitic Incidents 2021 | adl.org) (Link to twitter.com)

Cammack (R-FL-3) 04/27/2022: Tweet – “During Holocaust Days of Remembrance Week, we take a moment to remember the more than six million Jews we lost during a horrific genocide. There are events all week at the Holocaust Museum in D.C. to recognize this week Visit United States Holocaust Memorial Museum... | ushmm.org for more. Link to image

Carson (D-IN-7) 04/27/2022: Retweet of @RepSchneider – “Today we mark #YomHaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. We honor all those murdered by forever remembering the evil of the Nazis and making sure “Never Again” are not mere words.   As the late Eli Wiesel famously said, “To forget the victims means to kill them a second time.”

Castor (D-FL-14) 04/27/2022: Retweet of @RepSchneider – “Today we mark #YomHaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. We honor all those murdered by forever remembering the evil of the Nazis and making sure “Never Again” are not mere words.   As the late Eli Wiesel famously said, “To forget the victims means to kill them a second time.”

Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL-20) 04/27/2022: Retweet of @RepSchneider – “Today we mark #YomHaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. We honor all those murdered by forever remembering the evil of the Nazis and making sure “Never Again” are not mere words.   As the late Eli Wiesel famously said, “To forget the victims means to kill them a second time.”

Cicilline (D-RI-1) 04/27/2022: Tweet – “Before #YomHashoah begins tonight, I was honored to joined with the @HolocaustMuseum in remembrance of the six million. Thank you to the survivors who joined us for this memorial and for sharing your stories. #WeRemember Link to video

Clark (D-MA-5) 04/27/2022: Retweet of @RepSchneider – “Today we mark #YomHaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. We honor all those murdered by forever remembering the evil of the Nazis and making sure “Never Again” are not mere words.   As the late Eli Wiesel famously said, “To forget the victims means to kill them a second time.”

Clyburn (D-SC-6) 04/27/2022: Tweet – “This #HolocaustRemembranceDay, we honor the lives of the six million Jewish people and many more who were killed during the Holocaust. We must never forget what happened, and we must use our memory of this history to prevent future atrocities.

Cohen (D-TN-9) 04/27/2022: Tweet – “As sate senator,in 1986,I passed a bill to create the Tennessee Holocaust Commission .It has proven to be one of the best in the country.Teachers are trained to teach Holocaust history.Never Forget! Link to quoted tweetToday we mark #YomHaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. We honor all those murdered by forever remembering the evil of the Nazis and making sure “Never Again” are not mere words.   As the late Eli Wiesel famously said, “To forget the victims means to kill them a second time.”

Cárdenas (D-CA-29) 04/27/2022: Retweet of @RepSchneider – “Today we mark #YomHaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. We honor all those murdered by forever remembering the evil of the Nazis and making sure “Never Again” are not mere words.   As the late Eli Wiesel famously said, “To forget the victims means to kill them a second time.”

DeSaulnier (D-CA-11) 04/27/2022: Retweet of @RepSchneider – “Today we mark #YomHaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. We honor all those murdered by forever remembering the evil of the Nazis and making sure “Never Again” are not mere words.   As the late Eli Wiesel famously said, “To forget the victims means to kill them a second time.”

Deutch (D-FL-22) 04/26/2022: Tweet – “From synagogues to community centers to schools, new @ADL audit confirms that antisemitism is on the rise w/190 incidents in FL alone in 2021. We must fight antisemitism in all its forms so 2022 does not follow this trend. Read my full statement here: Deutch Statement on ADL's Audit of Antisemitic Incidents - Ted Deutch   Link to quoted tweet📈BREAKING 📈 Antisemitic incidents in the U.S. soared to a record high last year. This 34% increase is a deeply troubling indicator of our country's trajectory. Learn more >> (Audit of Antisemitic Incidents 2021 | adl.org) (Link to twitter.com)

Escobar (D-TX-16) 04/27/2022: Retweet of @RepSchneider – “Today we mark #YomHaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. We honor all those murdered by forever remembering the evil of the Nazis and making sure “Never Again” are not mere words.   As the late Eli Wiesel famously said, “To forget the victims means to kill them a second time.”

Eshoo (D-CA-18) 04/27/2022: Tweet – “Today on #YomHaShoah we mourn the six million Jews and countless others whose lives were taken in the Holocaust. This #HolocaustRemembranceDay we must continue to denounce hate and antisemitism. #NeverAgain can we allow evil to hold such power.

Espaillat (D-NY-13) 04/27/2022: Tweet – “Today we mark #YomHaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. We must never forget the six million Jews whose lives were taken in the Holocaust, and we cannot allow their memories to fade. Our fight to dismantle hate and anti-Semitism must continue—always. Link to image

Evans (D-PA-3) 04/27/2022: Retweet of @RepSchneider – “Today we mark #YomHaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. We honor all those murdered by forever remembering the evil of the Nazis and making sure “Never Again” are not mere words.   As the late Eli Wiesel famously said, “To forget the victims means to kill them a second time.”

Evans (D-PA-3) 04/27/2022: Tweet – “Today we pause to mark #YomHaShoa and remember the millions lost during the Holocaust. Let us carry their memories with us forever and teach their stories to future generations. We must never forget. Link to image

Feinstein (D-CA) 04/27/2022: Tweet – “#YomHaShoah is an important day to remember the 6 million Jews murdered in the Holocaust. Especially at a time when there has been a recent rise in antisemitic hate crimes, it's incumbent upon every person to condemn hatred and bigotry whenever it appears.

Frankel (D-FL-21) 04/26/2022: Tweet – “The @ADL's data on rising antisemitic incidents is worrying. As we near Holocaust Remembrance Day, it is critical we continue to do the work of combatting antisemitism & standing up to hate. I'm thankful we have Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt to lead the efforts here & abroad. Link to quoted tweet📈BREAKING 📈 Antisemitic incidents in the U.S. soared to a record high last year. This 34% increase is a deeply troubling indicator of our country's trajectory. Learn more >> (Audit of Antisemitic Incidents 2021 | adl.org) (Link to twitter.com)

Frankel (D-FL-21) 04/27/2022: Retweet of @RepSchneider – “Today we mark #YomHaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. We honor all those murdered by forever remembering the evil of the Nazis and making sure “Never Again” are not mere words.   As the late Eli Wiesel famously said, “To forget the victims means to kill them a second time.”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 04/27/2022: Tweet – “Today is Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. As we remember and mourn the over six million Jewish people and countless others murdered by the Nazi regime, let us recommit ourselves to #NeverAgain allowing such evil to take root.

Gonzalez (D-TX-15) 04/27/2022: Tweet – “Today we stand in solidarity with our Jewish community as we mark #YomHaShoah and remember the lives taken and forever changed by the #Holocaust. We must always stand up in the face of tyranny and bigotry to ensure these horrible events are not repeated.

Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 04/26/2022: Tweet – “I'm absolutely disgusted and heartbroken. We cannot and shall not stand for antisemitism anywhere in our communities. We must take concerted efforts at every level of government to stop this in New Jersey and across the country. Hate crimes against Jews hit record level in N.J. and nationwide last year... | nj.com

Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 04/27/2022: Tweet – “On Yom HaShoah, we honor and remember the six million Jews killed by the Nazis during the Holocaust. We must always stand strong against anti-Semitism, hatred, and intolerance in all forms. #NeverForget Link to image

Granger (R-TX-12) 04/27/2022: Tweet – “On Yom HaShoah, we are reminded of the horrors of the Holocaust, and we vow to never forget. #NeverAgain. Link to image

Houlahan (D-PA-6) 04/27/2022: Tweet – “Rick, a Navy vet in our community, is right: “Freedom's light glows brighter when we stand up for others whose freedom is under attack, when we demand truth & transparency, and when we advocate for a unified US response to aggression.” LETTER: Story on Houlahan's ties to Ukraine hits home – Daily Local | dailylocal.com   Link to quoted tweetI'm deeply proud of my heritage. My father's experience as a holocaust survivor punctuates our responsibility to fight tyranny. I encourage everybody to read about my dad, his miraculous journey, and what his story tells us about today's war. (Rep. Houlahan and her father talk roots in Ukraine... | dailylocal.com)

Johnson (D-TX-30) 04/27/2022: Retweet of @RepSchneider – “Today we mark #YomHaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. We honor all those murdered by forever remembering the evil of the Nazis and making sure “Never Again” are not mere words.   As the late Eli Wiesel famously said, “To forget the victims means to kill them a second time.”

Kelly (D-IL-2) 04/27/2022: Twitter thread – “On this Holocaust Remembrance Day let us take a moment to acknowledge, respect and honor those who were murdered and whose lives were changed forever in one of the most heinous instances of genocide and hate our world has ever seen. Link to image We must recognize the impact of these events, and work to teach our future about the painful lessons of the past. Join me in remembrance, faith and healing as we unite in taking a stand against any forms of anti-Semitism, racism and bigotry spreading hate in our world today.

Kim (D-NJ-3) 04/26/2022: Twitter thread – “Earlier this month, Congressman Kim visited the Moore Library at Rider University to take part in their new immersive, educational, virtual reality experience funded by the American Rescue Plan. Link to image The Moore Library is using this funding to create engaging VR experiences to educate our neighbors on the Holocaust, Black history, the refugee experience, the racial justice movement, & homelessness. In April, visitors can even tour the Anne Frank House.

Kim (D-NJ-3) 04/27/2022: Tweet – “Today we recognize #YomHaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, by remembering the the millions of innocent lives lost during the Holocaust. In their honor, we recommit ourselves to rejecting hate, intolerance, and racism to create a better world for us and future generations.

Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-8) 04/27/2022: Tweet – “I was honored to join the ceremony today commemorating Holocaust Memorial Day (“Yom Hashoah”) to remember the six million Jews and millions of others murdered during the Holocaust. Link to image

Langevin (D-RI-2) 04/27/2022: Tweet – “Today, we mark #YomHaShoah in memory of the 6 million Jews who were murdered in the Holocaust. In 2022, the global Jewish population is still less than it was in 1939, a painful reminder that the effects of the Holocaust are with us every day. We must never forget.

Larsen (D-WA-2) 04/27/2022: Retweet of @RepSchneider – “Today we mark #YomHaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. We honor all those murdered by forever remembering the evil of the Nazis and making sure “Never Again” are not mere words.   As the late Eli Wiesel famously said, “To forget the victims means to kill them a second time.”

Lawrence (D-MI-14) 04/27/2022: Tweet – “Today is #YomHaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. On this day, we honor the millions of live lost and recommit ourselves to the fight against anti-Semitism and hatred of all kinds. #NeverAgain

Levin (D-CA-49) 04/27/2022: Tweet – “On #HolocaustRemembranceDay, we mourn the six million Jews and countless others who were brutally murdered during one of the darkest chapters in human history. It's on each of us to keep their memory alive. We must also consciously work to end antisemitism in all forms.

Levin (D-MI-9) 04/27/2022: Twitter thread – “I urge my colleagues to reconcile with the findings in this report and recommit to calling out antisemitism in all its forms–loudly and consistently. We must continue building coalitions to fight antisemitism and battle all forms of hate, ignorance and bigotry. Link to quoted tweet📈BREAKING 📈 Antisemitic incidents in the U.S. soared to a record high last year. This 34% increase is a deeply troubling indicator of our country's trajectory. Learn more >> (Audit of Antisemitic Incidents 2021 | adl.org) (Link to twitter.com) Alarmingly, @ADL's audit found that antisemitic incidents increased across all categories—assault, harassment and vandalism. Further, attacks against Jewish institutions increased 61%, incidents at K-12 schools increased 106%, and incidents on college campuses increased 21%. Michiganders experienced more than double the number of antisemitic incidents in 2021 compared to 2020. .@ADL's latest report reveals what we all know to be true: the scourge of antisemitism continues to threaten Jews across the US. Whether worshipping in their synagogues, frequenting their local Jewish Community Centers, attending Jewish schools or just walking down the street, Jews face growing threats and hostility. I am grateful that the Senate finally confirmed Deborah @deborahlipstadt as Special Envoy to monitor and combat antisemitism around the world. @ADL's report reaffirms in the strongest terms how much work we have to do at home, as well.

Lieu (D-CA-33) 04/27/2022: Tweet – “Today, as we mark #YomHaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, #WeRemember the 6 million Jews murdered in the Holocaust. It was an honor to visit Holocaust Museum LA @hmla1961 to see its new exhibit and discuss how the lessons of the past relate to the crises of today. #NeverAgain Link to image

Lieu (D-CA-33) 04/27/2022: Retweet of @RepSchneider – “Today we mark #YomHaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. We honor all those murdered by forever remembering the evil of the Nazis and making sure “Never Again” are not mere words.   As the late Eli Wiesel famously said, “To forget the victims means to kill them a second time.”

Luria (D-VA-2) 04/27/2022: Tweet – “This morning I lit candles in memory of the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust. On Yom HaShoah, we must ensure that when we say “Never Again,” we mean it. #yizkor Link to image

Mace (R-SC-1) 04/27/2022: Tweet – “On #YomHaShoah, we remember the millions of Jewish people who were murdered by the Nazis, as well as those who survived. May we never forget, and never repeat.

Manning (D-NC-6) 04/27/2022: Twitter thread – “It was my honor to participate in a very meaningful Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony today with seven extraordinary survivors of the Holocaust. Link to image We heard from 97-year-old Frank Cohen who shared his remarkable escape from Germany as a young boy, his military service during WWII, & his long military career in the US. Each Congressperson in attendance took turns reading the names of people who had perished in the Holocaust.

McCollum (D-MN-4) 04/27/2022: Retweet of @RepSchneider – “Today we mark #YomHaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. We honor all those murdered by forever remembering the evil of the Nazis and making sure “Never Again” are not mere words.   As the late Eli Wiesel famously said, “To forget the victims means to kill them a second time.”

Meng (D-NY-6) 04/27/2022: Twitter thread – “Grateful to join friends & Jewish community leaders on Monday to discuss how Jewish & Asian American communities can continue to work together on community-based approaches to combat hate crimes. Thanks @NYPDHateCrimes @QueensDAKatz @QJCCTweets @JCRCNY @StandWithUs @stophatenyc Link to image According to a new @ADL audit, 2021 was the highest year on record for antisemitic incidents. A 34% increase from 2020 & the highest since ADL began tracking antisemitic incidents in 1979, underscoring that we still have much work to do in combatting hate.

Morelle (D-NY-25) 04/27/2022: Tweet – “Today we recognize #YomHaShoah, a solemn day of remembrance to honor the Jewish community and the six million innocent lives lost during the Holocaust. Hate and intolerance have no place in our society, and we will continue to fight back against those who seek to divide us. Link to image

Murphy (D-FL-7) 04/27/2022: Tweet – “Today is Holocaust Remembrance Day. We honor the victims of the Nazis—killed simply for being Jewish. And we recommit ourselves to the cause of combatting rising anti-Semitism at home and abroad. Link to image

Murphy (R-NC-3) 04/27/2022: Tweet – “On Holocaust Remembrance Day, we pause to remember and mourn the six million Jews and millions of others who were killed by the Nazis during the Holocaust. We vow to #NeverForget. #YomHashoah

Napolitano (D-CA-32) 04/27/2022: Retweet of @RepSchneider – “Today we mark #YomHaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. We honor all those murdered by forever remembering the evil of the Nazis and making sure “Never Again” are not mere words.   As the late Eli Wiesel famously said, “To forget the victims means to kill them a second time.”

Norcross (D-NJ-1) 04/27/2022: Tweet – “Today is #YomHashoah in which we remember the 6 million men, women, and children of the Jewish faith killed in the Holocaust. Tonight and everyday we vow #NeverAgain. #HolocaustRemembranceDay Link to image

Pallone (D-NJ-6) 04/26/2022: Tweet – “The disturbing trend of rising antisemetism in New Jersey is unacceptable.   We must work together to eradicate hate against the Jewish community and strongly condemn all forms of religious bigotry. Hate crimes against Jews hit record level in N.J. and nationwide last year... | nj.com

Payne (D-NJ-10) 04/27/2022: Tweet – “Today is Holocaust Remembrance Day. It is a time to honor the millions who were murdered during the horrors of the Nazi regime. We must continue to protect human rights worldwide to "never again" experience such a genocide. #YomHaShoah Link to image

Perlmutter (D-CO-7) 04/27/2022: Retweet of @RepSchneider – “Today we mark #YomHaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. We honor all those murdered by forever remembering the evil of the Nazis and making sure “Never Again” are not mere words.   As the late Eli Wiesel famously said, “To forget the victims means to kill them a second time.”

Rice (D-NY-4) 04/27/2022: Retweet of @RepSchneider – “Today we mark #YomHaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. We honor all those murdered by forever remembering the evil of the Nazis and making sure “Never Again” are not mere words.   As the late Eli Wiesel famously said, “To forget the victims means to kill them a second time.”

Rice (D-NY-4) 04/27/2022: Tweet – “The number of reports of assaults, vandalism, and harassment targeting Jewish communities and individuals in the United States was the highest on record in 2021, according to a report by @ADL. We must take a stand against the rising tide of antisemitism. Reports of anti-Semitism in the US hit the highest number on record in 2021, Anti-Defamation League says | CNN

Ruppersberger (D-MD-2) 04/27/2022: Retweet of @RepSchneider – “Today we mark #YomHaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. We honor all those murdered by forever remembering the evil of the Nazis and making sure “Never Again” are not mere words.   As the late Eli Wiesel famously said, “To forget the victims means to kill them a second time.”

Scanlon (D-PA-5) 04/27/2022: Retweet of @RepSchneider – “Today we mark #YomHaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. We honor all those murdered by forever remembering the evil of the Nazis and making sure “Never Again” are not mere words.   As the late Eli Wiesel famously said, “To forget the victims means to kill them a second time.”

Schakowsky (D-IL-9) 04/27/2022: Retweet of @RepSchneider – “Today we mark #YomHaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. We honor all those murdered by forever remembering the evil of the Nazis and making sure “Never Again” are not mere words.   As the late Eli Wiesel famously said, “To forget the victims means to kill them a second time.”

Schneider (D-IL-10) 04/27/2022: Tweet – “Today we mark #YomHaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. We honor all those murdered by forever remembering the evil of the Nazis and making sure “Never Again” are not mere words.   As the late Eli Wiesel famously said, “To forget the victims means to kill them a second time.”

Stevens (D-MI-11) 04/27/2022: Tweet – “Incredibly moved by today's #YomHaShoah Holocaust Remembrance event. May we all take a moment to honor the innocent lives lost. Thank you to the survivors who bravely share their stories today so that history will never repeat itself. #WeRemember Link to image

Suozzi (D-NY-3) 04/26/2022: Twitter thread – “I will continue to stand with my Jewish friends, speak with law enforcement officials, support legislation to provide funding for security and education, and do everything I can to stop this anti-semetic violence Reports of anti-Semitism in the US hit the highest number on record in 2021, Anti-Defamation League says | CNN Hate and violence cannot be tolerated or explained. It is wrong and must be stopped.

Titus (D-NV-1) 04/26/2022: Tweet – “2021 was the highest year on record for anti-Semitic incidents. This is unacceptable. We must stop hate in its tracks whenever and wherever we see it. @ADL Audit of Antisemitic Incidents 2021... | adl.org

Tonko (D-NY-20) 04/27/2022: Tweet – “Today on Yom HaShoah we remember the millions murdered during the horrors of the Holocaust. We stand with our Jewish friends and neighbors on this day and pledge to root out antisemitism and hate wherever it festers. #HolocaustRemembranceDay

Trahan (D-MA-3) 04/27/2022: Tweet – “This #HolocaustRemembranceDay, we join together to remember the millions of lives lost in the horror of the Holocaust. We will never forget. Today and every day, we recommit to the work to eradicate anti-Semitism and bigotry no matter where it arises.

Van Duyne (R-TX-24) 04/26/2022: Tweet – “This week, during the Days of Remembrance, we pause to remember the many victims of the Holocaust. We must #NeverForget and always fight against the rampant antisemitism that lingers to this day. Link to image

Vargas (D-CA-51) 04/27/2022: Retweet of @RepSchneider – “Today we mark #YomHaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. We honor all those murdered by forever remembering the evil of the Nazis and making sure “Never Again” are not mere words.   As the late Eli Wiesel famously said, “To forget the victims means to kill them a second time.”

Vargas (D-CA-51) 04/27/2022: Tweet – “#HolocaustRemembranceDay marks the time for us to mourn & remember the millions of Jewish people murdered during the Holocaust. We must always speak out against hatred & injustice, & recommit to welcoming those seeking safety.

Velázquez (D-NY-7) 04/27/2022: Tweet – “Today we mark #YomHaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. On this day we remember the six million Jews who were murdered, and we honor their memories by continuing to tell their stories. We must continue to fight to combat hate and anti-Semitism in whatever form it may take.

Wagner (R-MO-2) 04/26/2022: Tweet – “Anti-semitism of all forms must be condemned. All members of the Jewish community must know we stand with them. Antisemitic incidents spike by 34%, break US records in 2021 - ADL

Wild (D-PA-7) 04/27/2022: Tweet – “On #YomHaShoah, we remember the six million Jewish men, women, and children murdered in the Holocaust and the countless other victims of Nazi persecution. As we witness atrocities abroad, it's more important today than ever before to fulfill our pledge to never forget. Link to image


Afghanistan

Graham (R-SC) 04/26/2022: Twitter thread – “Just watched the video.    Unbelievable in so many ways, but clearly real and very troubling.  This is something you would expect in Afghanistan, not North Charleston.  Will provide any assistance necessary to get to the bottom of what happened.  Gunfire during North Charleston baseball games sends children, parents scrambling for cover... | postandcourier.com This shooting spree put many innocent people's lives in danger and it cannot go unanswered.  Those responsible should be brought to justice.     Thank God it does not appear innocent bystanders were hurt.

Lankford (R-OK) 04/26/2022: Twitter thread – “Religious liberty abuse is human rights abuse. We have constitutional protections for every American so that they can have a faith, live that faith or change their faith. I believe we should work with our partners in the US & abroad to make sure that important value extends to people everywhere. @USCIRF's Annual Report is one way we are able to shine light on religious liberty abuses & hold other nations accountable. Recommending the @StateDept designate Nigeria & Afghanistan as Countries of Particular Concern is a big step forward to hold their governments accountable for their persecution of people of faith. We must continue to call out persecution where we see it. Lankford Applauds 2022 USCIRF Report to Spotlight Worldwide Religious Liberty Concerns... | lankford.senate.gov

Lankford (R-OK) 04/26/2022: GETTR Post – “Religious liberty abuse is human rights abuse. We have constitutional protections for every American so that they can have a faith, live that faith or change their faith. I believe we should work with our partners in the US & abroad to make sure that important value extends to people everywhere. USCIRF's Annual Report is one way we are able to shine light on religious liberty abuses & hold other nations accountable. Recommending the State Dept. designate Nigeria & Afghanistan as Countries of Particular Concern is a big step forward to hold their governments accountable for their persecution of people of faith.

Scott (R-SC) 04/26/2022: Tweet – ““Leave no one behind” isn't just a slogan, it's a commitment we've made to protect our friends and allies who've stood by us. By ignoring our promises, President Biden is risking our nation's reputation on the world stage. We cannot forget our Afghan heroes and our promise to help them... | foxnews.com