Members on the Record (Automated) for Mon May 16, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Bowman (D-NY-16) 05/16/2022: Retweet of @justicedems – “WATCH: Why have Republican-funded groups like DMFI and AIPAC spent millions of dollars to try to beat progressives like @SummerForPA, @JCisnerosTX, @BernieSanders, @ninaturner, and @JamaalBowmanNY in primaries? Link to video”

Casten (D-IL-6) 05/15/2022: Tweet – “Not only am I horrified by the shooting of Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, but I'm deeply disturbed by the attacks by Israeli police on mourners. Both atrocious attacks warrant thorough investigation. Israeli forces storm Jerusalem hospital as coffin of slain journalist emerges... | theguardian.com”

Casten (D-IL-6) 05/15/2022: Retweet of @Bsamuels0 – “.@SeanCasten: "Not only am I horrified by the shooting of Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, but I'm deeply disturbed by the attacks by Israeli police on mourners. Both atrocious attacks warrant thorough investigation" U.S. lawmakers decry Israeli police violence at Palestinian reporter's funeral... | haaretz.com”

Cramer (R-ND) 05/16/2022: Tweet – “It was great to meet with Dan Rosen & Yehuda Neuberger from @AIPAC! We discussed the importance of a strong relationship with Israel and what America can do to assist in promoting peace in the area. Link to image”

Evans (D-PA-3) 05/16/2022: Retweet of @JerusalemDemsas – “Ambitious plan from Team Biden on housing out this morning! Their hope is that these reforms will lead to the construction of 1.5 million homes over the next 5 years. Still digging into the details but a few things I want to draw out: President Biden Announces New Actions to Ease the Burden of Housing Costs | The White House”

Long (R-MO-7) 05/15/2022: Retweet of @HananyaNaftali – “I'm waiting to board my flight back home to Israel and with me waiting a monk, a Rabbi and a Muslim couple. This is Israel. People of all faiths are happy and protected. ✡️✝️☪️”

Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-23) 05/15/2022: Tweet – “I'm heartbroken by Shireen Abu Akleh's tragic death. A swift, thorough, objective probe and accountability into her death and her producer's injuries is needed. My condolences to her loved ones. Journalists must work without fear of violence. Press freedoms are vital.”

Young (R-IN) 05/16/2022: Twitter thread – “Why is the Administration delisting Terror Groups that have targeted our Spanish, Japanese, Israeli, and Egyptian allies? @SecBlinken must answer for this. US set to remove 5 groups from foreign terrorism blacklist... | apnews.com If under a national security waiver, what is the justification? If it is alleged that groups have changed their conduct, where is the evidence of that?”

Syria

Griffith (R-VA-9) 05/15/2022: Tweet – “With the help of several kids, we made a splash at the 2022 Trail Days Hiker Parade in Damascus yesterday. Also known as the Squirt Gun Parade! Link to image”

Iran

Donalds (R-FL-19) 05/16/2022: Retweet of @LibertyIranian – “We feel that it's important for the Iranian people to know U.S. politicians support them. Please see below for a 2021 IAL video clip from @RepDonaldsPress. "I fully support the Iranian people standing up for their freedom and rights." #IranProtests #IranProtests2022 Link to video”

Fallon (R-TX-4) 05/16/2022: Tweet – “I look forward to the day when the Iranian people are free from persecution by their own government. Link to quoted tweetWATCH: "Hopefully we will have a day when the Iranian people will be free." @RepPatFallon expressed his support for the Iranian people to @Bryan_E_Leib during an IAL Meet & Greet in February 2022. #IranProtests #IranProtests2022 (Link to twitter.com)”

Perry (R-PA-10) 05/16/2022: Tweet – “The Voice of America cannot be the voice of oppression, and fraud waste and abuse. It's long past time for Congress to look into the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM). @HouseForeign @HouseForeignGOP Link to quoted tweet.@freedomcaucus Chair @RepScottPerry sent a letter to the leadership of the @HouseForeign demanding a congressional oversight hearing of @VOANews @VOAIran. The letter was addressed to Chairman @RepGregoryMeeks and Ranking Member @RepMcCaul. We support this letter 100%. (Link to twitter.com)”

Saudi Arabia

Long (R-MO-7) 05/16/2022: Tweet – ““#Saudi #oil giant @Aramco's first-quarter profits surge 80%.” As our dependence on foreign oil increases, so do their profits. #JoeBidenYouDidThis #DrillBabyDrill”

Long (R-MO-7) 05/16/2022: Tweet – “#JoeBidenYouDidThis #Saudi #oil giant ⁦@aramco⁩ first-quarter profits surge 80% | ⁦@FoxBusiness⁩ Saudi oil giant Aramco's first-quarter profits surge 80% | Fox Business”

Pallone (D-NJ-6) 05/15/2022: Tweet – “Big Oil companies worldwide are raking in record profits while ripping off consumers at the pump. The House will take action this week to hold price gougers here in the United States accountable and to help lower costs for consumers. Saudi Aramco Posts Record Quarterly Profit on Surging Oil Prices... | wsj.com”

Iraq

Crapo (R-ID) 05/16/2022: Twitter thread – “This #MilitaryMonday, I honor CSM Bobby Earley, a member of the @IDNationalGuard & resident of Idaho Falls. Having deployed to Iraq twice, Earley has received various awards, including the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal & Combat Action Badge. Thank you for your service! Link to image Read more on my website here⬇️ Military Monday 2022 | U.S. Senator Mike Crapo of Idaho”

Nehls (R-TX-22) 05/16/2022: Tweet – “Interesting. You voted to invest $40 billion into the Ukraine conflict last week. When did you change your mind? Is this the “right” war? Link to quoted tweetI remember a time when it was “unacceptable” to question the Iraq War. All of Congress was wrong, including both GOP & Dem Party, and led my generation into a disastrous + wrong war that virtually all would come to regret, except for the one member who stood up: Barbara Lee.”

Turkey

Fallon (R-TX-4) 05/16/2022: Tweet – “Having unvetted people flooding into our country is a national security risk. Make no mistake about it, Biden's policies are causing this crisis. Link to quoted tweetNEW: Border Patrol in El Paso sector report there were more than 1,200 illegals crossings in their sector yesterday alone. They included Haitians, Cubans, Nicaraguans, and some from Turkey. @FoxNews (Link to twitter.com)”

McCarthy (R-CA-23) 05/16/2022: Retweet of @BillFOXLA – “NEW: Border Patrol in El Paso sector report there were more than 1,200 illegals crossings in their sector yesterday alone. They included Haitians, Cubans, Nicaraguans, and some from Turkey. @FoxNews Link to image”

Horn of Africa

Bass (D-CA-37) 05/15/2022: Tweet – “Yesterday we knocked doors in Highland Park, Baldwin Hills, Northridge, Little Ethiopia, Venice and South Park. Join us today at 1 PM in Van Nuys, Boyle Heights, Baldwin Hills, Beverlywood and Mar Vista! Nothing can beat people power. Join us! Volunteer Opportunities, Events, and Petitions Near Me · Karen Bass for Mayor on Mobilize... | mobilize.us   Link to image”

Greene (R-GA-14) 05/16/2022: Tweet – “Biden should secure our own border w/ American tax dollars instead of pursuing military engagement in foreign countries & doing the bidding of the military industrial complex. Approx 50 known terrorists were caught trying to enter since Biden took office, how many weren't? Link to quoted tweetBreaking News: President Biden approved a plan to redeploy hundreds of ground forces into Somalia, reviving an open-ended U.S. counterterrorism operation. The move largely reverses Donald Trump's decision to withdraw most troops from the country. (Biden Approves Plan to Redeploy Several Hundred Ground Forces Into Somalia... | nyti.ms)”

Nehls (R-TX-22) 05/16/2022: Tweet – “How much will this cost? Link to quoted tweetBREAKING: Pres. Biden signs an order authorizing the military to deploy hundreds of Special Operations forces inside Somalia—reversing the decision by Pres. Trump to withdraw nearly all 700 ground troops stationed there.”

Omar (D-MN-5) 05/15/2022: Tweet – “Congratulations @HassanSMohamud for winning the Presidency of Somalia and congratulations to the Somali people. You are all winners. The country needs all of you to work together as it moves forward from decades of instability. Guul iyo gobinimo aan idiin rajeynayaa ❤️ #Somalia”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Boyle (D-PA-2) 05/16/2022: Retweet of @Liz_Cheney – “The House GOP leadership has enabled white nationalism, white supremacy, and anti-semitism. History has taught us that what begins with words ends in far worse. @GOP leaders must renounce and reject these views and those who hold them.”

Brown (D-OH) 05/15/2022: Tweet – “My heart breaks for the families of the victims in the Buffalo mass shooting. The gunman's ideology of white supremacy, replacement theory, and anti-Semitism are sickening and must be condemned. This hatred and racism has no place in our country.”

Cheney (R-WY-0) 05/16/2022: Tweet – “The House GOP leadership has enabled white nationalism, white supremacy, and anti-semitism. History has taught us that what begins with words ends in far worse. @GOP leaders must renounce and reject these views and those who hold them.”

Connolly (D-VA-11) 05/16/2022: Retweet of @Liz_Cheney – “The House GOP leadership has enabled white nationalism, white supremacy, and anti-semitism. History has taught us that what begins with words ends in far worse. @GOP leaders must renounce and reject these views and those who hold them.”

Cruz (R-TX) 05/15/2022: Twitter thread – “Yesterday's shooting in Buffalo, NY was an appalling act of hate, and the killer must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Heidi and I are praying for the families of the victims. 1/x The racism and antisemitism that purportedly motivated this killer are profoundly anti-American. We must stand united as a country in the face of such attacks. 2/x This country needs more heroes like security guard Aaron Salter, Jr., a retired police officer, who fought back, and lost his life, defending those around him. 3/x”

Gillibrand (D-NY) 05/15/2022: Tweet – “Yesterday, ten innocent people were murdered in Buffalo, victims of a shooting fueled by hate, racism and anti-Semitism. I joined @TheRevAl to address domestic terrorism, online extremism and the ceaseless cycle of gun violence plaguing our country. Sen. Gillibrand: "We need to figure out how we can create the possibility of a less divided nation"... | msnbc.com”

Greene (R-GA-14) 05/16/2022: Tweet – “Now the Dems make you tweet their divisive and dangerous lies, all so you can raise money from Democrat donors as you try to cling to your seat. And you actually comply. How pathetic. Link to quoted tweetThe House GOP leadership has enabled white nationalism, white supremacy, and anti-semitism. History has taught us that what begins with words ends in far worse. @GOP leaders must renounce and reject these views and those who hold them.”

Higgins (D-NY-26) 05/15/2022: Retweet of @ADL – “Yesterday's attack was another "predictable attack by an avowed white supremacist who imbibed hateful conspiracy theories online and then turned to violent action, this time targeting mostly Black victims." More from @JGreenblattADL ⬇️ ADL Says Buffalo Shooter Latest in A Long Line of White Supremacist Terrorists Who Embraced Racist, Antisemitic “Great Replacement Theory”... | adl.org”

Jones (D-NY-17) 05/16/2022: Retweet of @Liz_Cheney – “The House GOP leadership has enabled white nationalism, white supremacy, and anti-semitism. History has taught us that what begins with words ends in far worse. @GOP leaders must renounce and reject these views and those who hold them.”

Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 05/16/2022: Retweet of @Liz_Cheney – “The House GOP leadership has enabled white nationalism, white supremacy, and anti-semitism. History has taught us that what begins with words ends in far worse. @GOP leaders must renounce and reject these views and those who hold them.”

Levin (D-MI-9) 05/16/2022: Tweet – “As a longtime advocate for gun reform and avid warrior for racial justice, I am devastated by the massacre this weekend in Buffalo. It's particularly concerning that the shooter was motivated by a dangerous, antisemitic conspiracy theory. Levin Condemns White Supremacist Terror Attack in Buffalo | Representative Andy Levin”

Lieu (D-CA-33) 05/16/2022: Tweet – “Why are @GOPLeader and MAGA Republican @EliseStefanik refusing to condemn the vile, racist and anti-Semitic replacement theory? #mondaythoughts Link to quoted tweetAll Republicans have to do is say they renounce the white supremacist replacement theory and condemn it. And they can't. Tells you everything about the modern GOP. What more do you need to see?”

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 05/15/2022: Tweet – “Congratulations to David Sorkin, former CEO of the @JCCstatenisland on being honored by the organization tonight! Under your 15 years of leadership, the Jewish Community Center has expanded its programs and presence on #StatenIsland and our community is grateful. Link to image”

Maloney (D-NY-18) 05/16/2022: Tweet – “Every May, we mark Jewish American Heritage Month to honor the rich culture and history of the American Jewish community. Jewish Americans have shaped our nation for the better and, while we celebrate those contributions, we must also recommit to fighting antisemitism. #JAHM Link to image”

Pascrell (D-NJ-9) 05/16/2022: Tweet – “My colleague has it right. You can draw a direct line from the dangerous rhetoric and incitement of trump and gop leaders and the violence of rampaging neo-nazis, militia maniacs, Capitol insurrectionists and other rightwing domestic terrorists. Link to quoted tweetThe House GOP leadership has enabled white nationalism, white supremacy, and anti-semitism. History has taught us that what begins with words ends in far worse. @GOP leaders must renounce and reject these views and those who hold them.”

Rush (D-IL-1) 05/16/2022: Tweet – “Way👏🏿To👏🏿Go👏🏿Liz👏🏿 Link to quoted tweetThe House GOP leadership has enabled white nationalism, white supremacy, and anti-semitism. History has taught us that what begins with words ends in far worse. @GOP leaders must renounce and reject these views and those who hold them.”

Swalwell (D-CA-15) 05/15/2022: Tweet – “This. All of this. Link to quoted tweetWe don't need gun control. We just need to avoid churches, malls, supermarkets, mosques, concerts, synagogues, cinemas, parks, pre-schools, middle schools, high schools, college campuses, mass transportation, the outdoors in general… (1/513)”

Swalwell (D-CA-15) 05/16/2022: Tweet – “👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 Link to quoted tweetThe House GOP leadership has enabled white nationalism, white supremacy, and anti-semitism. History has taught us that what begins with words ends in far worse. @GOP leaders must renounce and reject these views and those who hold them.”

Torres (D-NY-15) 05/15/2022: Retweet of @jacobkornbluh – “Rep. @RitchieTorres speaking at the COJO of Flatbush legislative breakfast says: “Fighting racism should never be the sole responsibility of the Black community, just like fighting antisemitism should never be the sole responsibility of the Jewish community.” #BuffaloMassacre”

Zeldin (R-NY-1) 05/15/2022: Tweet – “Yesterday's Buffalo tragedy was a brutal reminder of the raw, violent hate on the rise in NY. Asian Americans have been killed in NYC with knives, hands, and hammers. 3 Jews were assaulted this past week in Brooklyn. Sikhs have been beaten up. This all must end, in every form.”

Zeldin (R-NY-1) 05/15/2022: GETTR Post – “Yesterday's Buffalo tragedy was a brutal reminder of the raw, violent hate on the rise in NY. Asian Americans have been killed in NYC with knives, hands, and hammers. 3 Jews were assaulted this past week in Brooklyn. Sikhs have been beaten up. This all must end, in every form.”

Afghanistan

Cotton (R-AR) 05/16/2022: Tweet – “Only the Strong will tell the story of how Democrats have sabotaged American power over the past 100 years. From the Bay of Pigs to Vietnam, Mogadishu, and Afghanistan—it's not bad luck. It's decline by design. Check it out here: Only the Strong... | twelvebooks.com   Link to video”

Johnson (R-LA-4) 05/16/2022: Retweet of @RepMalliotakis – “I represent hundreds impacted by 9/11 & I believe ALL victims, not a few selected by @POTUS, should be compensated equitably. Proud to work with @Jim_Jordan & @RepMikeJohnson to expose @POTUS' efforts to line the pockets of politically connected lawyers. Biden's Afghan-funds order puts the interests of lawyers over US...... | nypost.com”

Jordan (R-OH-4) 05/15/2022: Retweet of @RepMalliotakis – “I represent hundreds impacted by 9/11 & I believe ALL victims, not a few selected by @POTUS, should be compensated equitably. Proud to work with @Jim_Jordan & @RepMikeJohnson to expose @POTUS' efforts to line the pockets of politically connected lawyers. Biden's Afghan-funds order puts the interests of lawyers over US...... | nypost.com”

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 05/15/2022: Retweet of @RepMalliotakis – “I represent hundreds impacted by 9/11 & I believe ALL victims, not a few selected by @POTUS, should be compensated equitably. Proud to work with @Jim_Jordan & @RepMikeJohnson to expose @POTUS' efforts to line the pockets of politically connected lawyers. Biden's Afghan-funds order puts the interests of lawyers over US...... | nypost.com”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 05/16/2022: Tweet – “I trust this terrorist's “pledges” as far as I can throw him. @amanpour, ask him about the thousands of American/Afghan soldiers & civilians killed at his direction. Link to quoted tweetTune in for my exclusive interview with one of the Taliban's top leaders, the secretive Sirajuddin Haqqani, Afghanistan's Acting Interior Minister. He pledges girls' secondary schools will open soon and says his country will never be a terrorist threat to the US. 7pCET @cnni (Link to twitter.com)”