Members on the Record (Automated) for Mon May 02, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Boyle (D-PA-2) 05/02/2022: Retweet of @Sifill_LDF – “Never forget that this man was yucking it up in the Oval Office w/President Trump the day after Trump fired then-FBI Director Comey, & according to U.S. officials,Trump revealed classified info we hadn't even shared w/our allies. Trump revealed highly classified information to Russian foreign minister and ambassador... | washingtonpost.com   Lavrov compares Zelenskyy to Hitler, 'who also had Jewish blood'... | haaretz.com”

Cohen (D-TN-9) 05/02/2022: Tweet – “Israel demands apology after Russia says Hitler had Jewish roots | Reuters AS the Ukrainian sailor replied,”Russian …..go f—k yourself.” Israel denounces Lavrov's Hitler comments, summons Russian ambassador... | reuters.com”

Cruz (R-TX) 05/01/2022: Twitter thread – “Is it any surprise that the next generation of NYT “journalists” made the “brave” decision to attack Israel? Harvard has a long & sorry tradition of anti-Semitism: from its anti-Jewish quotas in the 50s to this shameful embrace of #BDS Link to quoted tweetFrom @CrimsonOpinion Editorial Board: “Palestinians, in our board's view, deserve dignity and freedom. We support the Boycott, Divest, and Sanction movement as a means to achieving that goal.” Read the staff editorial here. (In Support of Boycott, Divest, Sanction and a Free Palestine | Opinion | The Harvard Crimson) 2/x The Senate UNANIMOUSLY condemned #BDS as anti-Semitism, when it passed the Cruz-Kaine resolution: Link to PDF | cruz.senate.gov 3/x “Whereas antisemitism has included attacks on the livelihood of Jews including prohibitions on land ownership, campaigns to boycott, confiscate or destroy Jewish businesses, and denial of the ability of Jews to practice certain professions….” 4/x Cruz-Kaine Anti-Semitism Resolution Unanimously Passes Senate | Senator Ted Cruz”

Herrell (R-NM-2) 05/02/2022: Tweet – “Great to meet you, Livia! I am proud to be a strong supporter of Israel and her people. Link to quoted tweetIt was nice to finally meet a long time friend of The State of Israel, @RepHerrell. Thank you for always standing with us. (Link to twitter.com)”

Long (R-MO-7) 05/01/2022: Retweet of @HananyaNaftali – “This is not the Europe of 1939. This is Jerusalem 2022. A Jewish man is attacked in the streets of the old city - for being Jewish. #Antisemitism Link to video”

McCollum (D-MN-4) 05/02/2022: Twitter thread – “Millions of Palestinians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem are subject to repressive conditions under military occupation that systematically violates human rights. Faith leaders join McCollum in calling for end to child incarceration... | mondoweiss.net My bill would not have been written had it not been for the support of human rights groups, churches, synagogues, mosques, and other people of great faith here in the United States. It is a work that we do here at home and with Palestinians and also Israelis.”

Syria

Delgado (D-NY-19) 05/02/2022: Tweet – “Was humbled to hold a ceremony this past weekend to rename the Pine Plains Post Office in honor of Senior Chief Petty Officer Shannon M. Kent. SCPO Kent, a Dutchess County native, was killed in Syria during her 5th combat deployment in 2019. We honor her bravery and sacrifice. Link to video”

Iran

Banks (R-IN-3) 05/02/2022: Tweet – “.@JoeBiden gave a Soleimani associate & Iranian terror apologist Parviz Parastui a visa. And if Biden delists the #IRGC as a Foreign Terrorist Org, thousands of terrorists will be able to cross our border. Insanity! Iranian Actors' US Tour Sparks Political Controversy... | iranintl.com”

Cornyn (R-TX) 05/01/2022: Retweet of @ChadPergram – “Foreign Affairs Cmte Chair Menendez to colleague Bret Baier on potential Iran deal: “No deal is better than a bad deal.” Says removing Iran's status as a terrorist nation could “be a stumbling block””

Fallon (R-TX-4) 05/02/2022: Tweet – “Just another example of why we must stop the nuclear negotiations with Iran IMMEDIATELY! Link to quoted tweet.@JoeBiden gave a Soleimani associate & Iranian terror apologist Parviz Parastui a visa. And if Biden delists the #IRGC as a Foreign Terrorist Org, thousands of terrorists will be able to cross our border. Insanity! (Iranian Actors' US Tour Sparks Political Controversy... | iranintl.com)”

Steube (R-FL-17) 05/02/2022: Tweet – “Last week, I questioned @SecBlinken during a House Foreign Affairs hearing about his mishandling of the Afghanistan withdrawal & the admin's dangerous negotiations with Iran. Their inability to make informed foreign policy decisions makes America appear weak on the world stage. Link to video”

Steube (R-FL-17) 05/02/2022: GETTR Post – “Last week, I questioned Sec. Blinken during a House Foreign Affairs hearing about his mishandling of the Afghanistan withdrawal & the admin's dangerous negotiations with Iran. Their inability to make informed foreign policy decisions makes America appear weak on the world stage.”

Stewart (R-UT-2) 05/02/2022: Twitter thread – “President Biden's Disinformation Governance Board will promote more mistrust than it prevents. It isn't the government's job to referee political debate. Leave that to the free exchange of ideas in the public square, especially in this age of hyper-polarization. And unsurprisingly, the board has already become a tool for partisan politics. Its executive director has said, “Unless we mitigate our own political polarization...we will continue to be an easy target for any malign actor—Russian or Iranian, foreign or domestic—to manipulate.” She believes that we must all fall in line because of the many grave threats - domestic as well as foreign - out there. In short, "incorrect" political opinions become a national-security threat. Apparently, no one in the Biden Administration has read George Orwell.”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Brown (D-OH-11) 05/01/2022: Tweet – “For generations, Jewish Americans have played an integral role in shaping each chapter of the American story. This Jewish American Heritage Month, we honor their contributions and celebrate our Jewish brothers and sisters who make Ohio—and our great nation—stronger.”

Bush (D-MO-1) 05/02/2022: Tweet – “Wishing our Jewish community members in St. Louis a happy Jewish American Heritage Month! My office honors and celebrates our Jewish community, and we stand in partners in protecting our Jewish siblings, including in the work to dismantle anti-Semitism in all its forms.”

Cohen (D-TN-9) 05/01/2022: Retweet of @RepCohen – “Never forget the 6 million Jews and countless others murdered during the Holocaust. On #YomHashoah, pause to think of their memories, renew our commitment to democratic pluralism, and vow to stand up against violence, intolerance and mistruth. #NeverAgain”

Demings (D-FL-10) 05/01/2022: Tweet – “Each May during Jewish American Heritage month, we recognize the significant impact that Jewish Americans have made in the United States both in our past and will make in our future. Like so many others, the Jewish history is one of overcoming struggle and promoting equality.”

Foster (D-IL-11) 05/02/2022: Tweet – “America is great today because of its diversity, understanding, and inclusion. Let us remember that during Jewish American Heritage Month as we celebrate the extraordinary contributions of Jewish Americans and work to combat antisemitism. #JAHM2022”

Gomez (D-CA-34) 05/01/2022: Tweet – “Today marks the first day of #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth, where we recognize the vital contributions and unwavering resilience of the Jewish community in our country. Throughout this month, I'll be highlighting Jewish Americans making a difference in #CA34. Stay tuned! Link to image”

Horsford (D-NV-4) 05/01/2022: Tweet – “This month we celebrate the contributions of Jewish Americans and renew our commitment against anti-Semitism. Happy #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth! Link to image”

Hoyer (D-MD-5) 05/01/2022: Twitter thread – “I join in observing Jewish American Heritage Month, celebrating the history and heritage of Jewish Americans & the vibrant communities they have built in our country & advancing the work of ensuring that antisemitism has no place in American society. Hoyer Statement on Jewish American Heritage Month... | bit.ly As we celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month together, I hope that Jewish people in our country and around the world will enjoy the blessings of liberty, security, and peace throughout this month and at all times.”

Jacobs (D-CA-53) 05/02/2022: Tweet – “This #JewishAmericanHistoryMonth let's celebrate the countless ways Jewish Americans have contributed to our country and reaffirm our commitment to combating antisemitism here and abroad. From my family to yours Happy #JAHM2022”

Long (R-MO-7) 05/02/2022: Retweet of @HananyaNaftali – “Russian FM Lavrov claims Zelensky has Jewish blood 'just like Hitler.' He distorts history for Putin's political agenda and portrays Jews as Nazis. This is outrageous. Putin's empire is going down.”

Meng (D-NY-6) 05/01/2022: Tweet – “In May, we celebrate the amazing cultural and societal contributions the Jewish community has provided our nation. As we continue to celebrate #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth we must fortify our commitment to combatting antisemitism in the U.S. & around the world. #JAHM2022”

Ossoff (D-GA) 05/02/2022: Retweet of @MadelineTV – “Senator @ossoff is speaking on his family members that survived and died in the Holocaust and the violence still happening in the world today. @cbs46 Link to image”

Payne (D-NJ-10) 05/02/2022: Tweet – “May is Jewish American Heritage Month. It is a time to celebrate the faith and culture of Jewish Americans as well as their continued contributions to our nation. Link to image”

Pelosi (D-CA-12) 05/01/2022: Tweet – “American Jews are a vital and vibrant thread in the fabric of our great nation's tapestry. Against a dangerous and rising tide of antisemitism globally, we celebrate our diversity and commit to condemning and confronting hate wherever it exists. –NP #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth”

Rice (D-NY-4) 05/02/2022: Tweet – “This #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth, we recognize the vast contributions the Jewish community has made to this country, and commit to protecting the American right to worship safely and without fear. I pledge to continue the fight against antisemitism at home and around the globe. Link to quoted tweetMay is #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth, a time to recognize the history of Jewish contributions to American culture and acknowledge the diverse achievement of the Jewish community in the US. Explore this resource to ​honor the month. ⬇️(Jewish American Heritage Month Resources... | adl.org)”

Titus (D-NV-1) 05/01/2022: Tweet – “Today is the start of #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth. This is a time to honor the extraordinary contributions of Jewish Americans and work to combat antisemitism. Let's celebrate what makes our country great: diversity, understanding, and inclusion. #JAHM2022 #OurSharedHeritage Link to image”

Torres (D-CA-35) 05/01/2022: Tweet – “Throughout the month of May, we honor the contributions that Jewish Americans provide to the fabric of our diverse country. This #JAHM2022, let's remain committed to combatting antisemitism across the country and the world.”

Trone (D-MD-6) 05/02/2022: Tweet – “This #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth, we stand with the Jewish community. Last year alone, there were at least 332 anti-Semitic incidents in Maryland. This is shameful and unacceptable — we must stand together against hate and antisemitism. 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)”

Velázquez (D-NY-7) 05/02/2022: Tweet – “Jewish American Heritage Month we celebrate the impact Jewish Americans have made to our country. Jewish Americans culture & values have shaped our society, & their resiliency has helped our country during difficult times. This month we honor their place in NYC & across the US. Link to image”

Williams (D-GA-5) 05/01/2022: Tweet – “Thank You @RabbiP and the Green Road Synagogue for your support of my colleague @ShontelMBrown! You have 2 days #OH11! Let's Go! Link to quoted tweetSee you Sunday. Please share with everyone you know. And yes, bring your children! Register here: (Eastside Community Rally & Canvass Kickoff with Congressman Hakeem Jeffries · Shontel for Congress... | mobilize.us) @ShontelMBrown @RepShontelBrown @RepJeffries @NikemaWilliams (Link to twitter.com)”

Afghanistan

Meijer (R-MI-3) 05/01/2022: Retweet of @JimLaPorta – “Before the day is done — @USMC Sgt. Nicole Gee would have been 24-years-old today. She was one of the 13 American service members killed during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. She posted this photo to her Instagram from Kabul. She wrote simply: “I love my job.” Link to image”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 05/01/2022: Retweet of @HALOTrustUSA – “In Afghanistan, IEDs continue to make it one of the deadliest places in the world for civilians. Thank you @RepStephenLynch & @michaelgwaltz for leading an appropriations letter supporting the removal of these lethal devices, & to the 51 other House Members that signed on! Link to image”