Members on the Record (Automated) for Mon May 09, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Bacon (R-NE-2) 05/08/2022: In reply to Tweet@RepDonBacon @AIPAC You mean AIPAC is your friend because they pay you to vote for my tax money going to bomb civilians in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria. #WarCrimes #Apartheid – “@attyjpiv @AIPAC Israel and its citizens are a number one target of terrorists. I'll stand with Israel and it's defense needs.”

Long (R-MO-7) 05/09/2022: Retweet of @HananyaNaftali – “Adam Levine, the lead singer of Maroon 5, was spotted at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. They will hold a concert in Tel Aviv tomorrow. Super exciting! Link to image”

Syria

Crow (D-CO-6) 05/08/2022: Tweet – “This reporting reinforced the need for accountability for military operations. We can & must do better. @ewarren, @RoKhanna, @SaraJacobsCA, @Malinowski, & I just introduced legislation to ensure more transparency at @DeptofDefense around civilian deaths in US military operations Link to quoted tweetThe Civilian Casualty Files—A1 of today's @nytimes—is the culmination of 5 years of investigation: at airstrike sites in Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan, a years-long legal battle with the Pentagon, 1,311 military 'assessments' and scores of interviews... (Hidden Pentagon Records Reveal Patterns of Failure in Deadly Airstrikes... | nytimes.com) (Link to twitter.com)”

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 05/08/2022: GETTR Post – “Mexican cartels have killed more Americans than Syria and we bombed them.”

Iran

Quigley (D-IL-5) 05/08/2022: Tweet – “Trump's decision to pull out of the JCPOA in '18 was a dangerous mistake. When we operate as isolationists, we leave ourselves and our allies vulnerable. The Biden Admin has worked tirelessly to regain international legitimacy & prove to the world that the US is true to its word.”

Egypt

McCaul (R-TX-10) 05/08/2022: Tweet – “LR @RepMcCaul “Sending my condolences to our Egyptian partners after this terrible attack.” Link to quoted tweetThe U.S. condemns today's terrorist attack in the Sinai targeting members of the Egyptian military. We remain Egypt's strong partner in confronting terrorism in the region. We express our condolences to those who lost loved ones in this heinous attack. (The United States Condemns Terrorist Attack in Sinai, Egypt  - United States Department of State)”

Iraq

Levin (D-MI-9) 05/09/2022: Tweet – “The previous president's campaign to mass-deport people born in Iraq was such a grave injustice. We still have 100s of individuals worrying that every knock on the door could lead to the instant breakup of their family — and even their death alone in Iraq. Iraqi immigrants still stuck in Trump's cruel and pointless purgatory - The Boston Globe”

Slotkin (D-MI-8) 05/08/2022: Twitter thread – “This #MothersDay, I want to share the most important lesson I learned from my mom: you don't ask, you don't get. That advice has carried me through my career, my personal life, and everything in between. Link to image I've been thinking about my mom a lot lately as we process the news of a draft Supreme Court opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade. It's hard to imagine how upset she'd be — I know she is rolling in her grave thinking about the ways that we're turning back the clock on women's freedom to make choices about their lives. My mom was lively, spirited, and ahead of her time in so many ways. She taught me to be independent, assertive, and to seek out opportunities to challenge myself, to push myself, and to grow. I can remember very specific instances when this mattered: In 2005, I was working as the intelligence briefer to the ambassador in Iraq. I remember the day he told me he would soon be nominated to be the first Director of National Intelligence. I asked if I could work for him. His response? “We leave for DC on Monday.” It was a tough thing to ask – my heart was racing the entire time – but I couldn't ignore my mom's voice in my head. It's what she would have wanted me to do. That opportunity led to many others. So that one question, and a lot of hard work, led me to where I am today.”

Turkey

Crow (D-CO-6) 05/09/2022: Tweet – “Had a productive meeting with the Turkish Ambassador. We discussed our strong NATO partnership, the need to respect civil society & rule-of-law, and our ongoing mutual support for Ukraine as they fight for their democracy. Link to quoted tweetAmbassador @HMuratMercan met with @RepJasonCrow of today. They focused on the Turkish-US cooperation in the face of war in #Ukraine as well as advancing our bilateral ties. @HASCDemocrats (Link to twitter.com)”

Horn of Africa

Doggett (D-TX-35) 05/09/2022: Tweet – “Pleased that we passed the BURMA Act this month in the House, but more is needed. As the world's focus is on Ukraine and the war crimes there, we must also devote time, attention, and resources to the violent, suppressive horrors in Myanmar and in Tigray. U.S. Rep. Meeks: Why Congress Must Pass the BURMA Act to Address Myanmar Crisis | foreignpolicy.com”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Bourdeaux (D-GA-7) 05/08/2022: Tweet – “On #VEDay we celebrate allied forces' victory over Nazism in Europe during World War II. I want to recognize all the soldiers and civilians who stood up against hate and fought for freedom. We must continue to stand against authoritarianism and anti-semitism across the world.”

Scanlon (D-PA-5) 05/09/2022: Retweet of @USJewishDems – “🚨 2022 ENDORSEMENT ALERT 🚨 In times of crisis, @marygayscanlon has fought for families in #PA05. She is ensuring access to healthcare, creating greater economic opportunities for her constituents, and defending our democracy. We're proud to endorse her. Link to image”

Smith (D-WA-9) 05/09/2022: Tweet – “May is #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth. This month, we honor the extraordinary contributions of Jewish Americans to the rich fabric of our nation. As we celebrate, we must also come together to fight against antisemitism that still persists around the world. #JAHM2022”

Swalwell (D-CA-15) 05/08/2022: Retweet of @GeorgeTakei – “Riiiiight. MTG Defends Her 'Jewish Space Lasers' Post From 2018: VIDEO - Comic Sands”

Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-23) 05/09/2022: Retweet of @EzraFriedlander – “Thank you @ChananWeissman for hosting and celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month at virtual @WhiteHouse event! Thank u @RepDWStweets for spearheading the creation of JAHM! The American Jewish community will forever be grateful! Cc: Greg Rosenbaum @weitzmanmuseum @Tzedek_Assoc Link to video”

Welch (D-VT-0) 05/09/2022: Tweet – “During Jewish American History Month, we celebrate the vibrancy and diversity of American Jewish life. This is a great time to learn about Vermont's rich Jewish history and traditions. To learn more, visit: A history of Jewish life in Vermont, in 5 chapters... | bit.ly”

Afghanistan

Blackburn (R-TN) 05/08/2022: Tweet – “I'm demanding answers from the Biden administration following a disclosure that reams of biometric data abandoned by the US during its botched withdrawal from Afghanistan are being used by the Taliban to target American allies Biden left behind. @Kredo0 The Taliban Is Using U.S. Biometric Data to Eliminate Allies. Congress Wants to Know How it Was Left Behind.... | freebeacon.com”

Keating (D-MA-9) 05/09/2022: Tweet – “We can and should support both #Ukraine and our Afghan allies by including the #AfghanAdjustmentAct in the Ukraine supplemental. The time is now. I'm proud to have worked with @afghanevac since its founding and I #StandWithVeterans who want to see this important act passed.”

Torres (D-CA-35) 05/08/2022: Tweet – “Some Mother's Days are extra special. In 2015, I had the honor of visiting military moms in Afghanistan. I will never forget this visit. Happy #MothersDay to all moms - and a special thanks to our moms in uniform. Link to image”