Members on the Record (Automated) for Wed May 18, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Allred (D-TX-32) 05/17/2022: Twitter thread – “After the hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel, we must do all we can to keep our places of worship safe. FEMA has security grants to help, but Texas closed its application process prematurely. Today, I'm urging the Governor to reopen the process for these vital grants. Link to image Rabbi Cytron-Walker has called for more security grants to help protect places of worship, and I've led a bipartisan effort in Congress to increase the level of funding for these grants, helping to secure an increase of funding this year. Read more: Allred Leads Texas Representatives in Urging Governor to Reopen Security Grants for Places of Worship After Closing Prematurely | Representative Colin Allred”

Banks (R-IN-3) 05/17/2022: Tweet – “Israel, the only Jewish state in the world, is America's closest ally. Will @SpeakerPelosi condemn this disgusting anti-Semitism or is Democrat leadership now totally in lockstep with The Squad? Shameful and dangerous! Tlaib, Squad introduce resolution recognizing 'catastrophe' of Israel's creation | Fox News”

Blackburn (R-TN) 05/18/2022: Tweet – “How would you classify this anti-Semitic speech from the squad? Tlaib, Squad introduce resolution recognizing 'catastrophe' of Israel's creation... | foxnews.com”

Bowman (D-NY-16) 05/17/2022: Tweet – “No one should be driven from their home. Today, I'm proud to be an original sponsor of a resolution recognizing the Palestinian Nakba, which commemorates the 74th anniversary of the tragedy where 700,000 Palestinians fled and were expelled from their homes, making them refugees.”

Castro (D-TX-20) 05/17/2022: Retweet of @RepColinAllred – “After the hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel, we must do all we can to keep our places of worship safe. FEMA has security grants to help, but Texas closed its application process prematurely. Today, I'm urging the Governor to reopen the process for these vital grants. Link to image”

Cotton (R-AR) 05/18/2022: Tweet – “Radical Islamic terrorists shouldn't be rewarded for killing innocent people, and banks should be held responsible for processing any sort of terrorist payments. Palestinians Pay Terrorists as Biden Pumps Millions Into Government... | freebeacon.com”

Diaz-Balart (R-FL-25) 05/17/2022: Retweet of @AJCGlobal – “We commend @RepDWSTweets, Rep. @MarioDB, @RepLeeZeldin, and @RepSchneider for introducing a resolution condemning antisemitism and commemorating #JewishAmericanHistoryMonth. Thank you for being a model for the bipartisan effort to combat hatred of all kinds.”

Emmer (R-MN-6) 05/17/2022: Tweet – “Absurd & dangerous. Tlaib, Squad introduce resolution recognizing 'catastrophe' of Israel's creation... | foxnews.com”

Fletcher (D-TX-7) 05/18/2022: Twitter thread – “Only 4 months ago, the events at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville made apparent why nonprofits need security. This week, I joined @RepColinAllred and our Texas colleagues in questioning Governor Abbott's decision to close the Nonprofit Security Grant Program's application period before FEMA could notify the public that applications were open. Link to image”

Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 05/17/2022: Tweet – “The killing of Palestinian-American journalist, Shireen Abu Akela is tragic and heartbreaking. There must be a full investigation with submission of all forensics and cooperation from all parties.”

Levin (D-MI-9) 05/17/2022: Retweet of @JessRBrownMD – “Thank you for your leadership @RepAndyLevin @NCJW #JewishRallyForRepro @jstreetdotorg Link to image”

Levin (D-MI-9) 05/17/2022: Retweet of @DrShushan – “Of course the Mensch-in-Chief @RepAndyLevin is at the #JewishRallyForRepro along with @NCJW and our @jstreetdotorg leaders! Link to quoted tweet”

Levin (D-MI-9) 05/17/2022: Retweet of @taliabenamy – “Proud today to rally with these incredible people, and to stand up as Jews in support of abortion justice. We will not go back. #JewishRallyForRepro @NCJW @jstreetdotorg (1/2) Link to image”

Levin (D-MI-9) 05/17/2022: Retweet of @maxberger – “Given the flood outside money by AIPAC, crypto and billionaires, it'd be a great night for progressives if @SummerForPA wins in PA-12 and @JamieforOregon wins in OR-5. Still more big match-ups to come in @JCisnerosTX race in TX and @Andy_Levin's race in MI.”

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 05/17/2022: Twitter thread – “As the daughter of a Greek immigrant, it was a tremendous honor to walk the Prime Minister of my father's homeland into the House Chamber for his historic address. @kmitsotakis Link to image I was inspired by Prime Minister Mitsotakis' words about democracy & freedom which are the foundation & core principles that unite our two nations, and that it is incumbent upon those of us serving in government today to preserve our ideals for future generations. Link to image The Greece-U.S. bond has only been strengthened over the last two centuries. We must continue to stand together against aggression, whether it comes from an adversary like Russia or a NATO ally like Turkey that conducts military flyovers over Greece & violates international law. I'm pleased that Prime Minister Mitsotakis reiterated his calls to @POTUS & Congress that a two-state solution for Cyprus is unacceptable, & cautioned Congress against approving sales of defense equipment to aggressors in the Eastern Mediterranean Region... ...particularly on the heels of reports that the Biden Administration will ask Congress to approve the sale of 80 modernization kits to Turkey so it can upgrade existing warplanes, air-to-air missiles, and radar equipment. The United States-Greece relationship remains stronger than ever, and I look forward to working with my colleagues and Hellenic partners to solidify and strengthen that relationship even further. 🇺🇸🇬🇷”

Mast (R-FL-18) 05/17/2022: Tweet – “Why is Biden pouring taxpayer dollars into the Palestinian territories to “set conditions for a viable two-state solution” when they've admitted they don't support it? Here's the USAID Administrator admitting that the Palestinian Authority wouldn't even try to make it work: Link to video”

McCollum (D-MN-4) 05/17/2022: Tweet – “I am a proud co-sponsor of this resolution authored by @RashidaTlaib. The cause of peace, justice, human dignity, and a better future for Palestinians demands we recognize and acknowledge the traumas inflicted upon them. US Congress: Rashida Tlaib introduces Nakba resolution... | aljazeera.com”

Newman (D-IL-3) 05/18/2022: Retweet of @_Goldwasser_ – “AIPAC & DMFI are pro-occupation, pro-apartheid. They are pro-Israel only if you desire Israel's future to be continued occupation & apartheid. If you believe in Israel as described in its Decl of Independence — equality for all its inhabitants — they are decidedly anti-Israel.”

Omar (D-MN-5) 05/17/2022: Retweet of @maxberger – “This race really shows what an impact AIPAC's SuperPAC money had on progressive vs moderate races. It looks like @JamieforOregon will take out an incumbent - because outside SuperPACs "only" spent $785,001 on her race. They spent at least $3m in PA-12, NC-1 and NC-4. Link to quoted tweet”

Omar (D-MN-5) 05/17/2022: Retweet of @AdamGreen – “Reminder: @AIPAC didn't run ads against @SummerLee about Israel, their supposed mission. They called Summer a bad Democrat, a lie and especially rich coming from a group that endorsed dozens of insurrectionist Republicans in Congress. Her current 47 vote lead in #PA12 is sweet. Link to quoted tweet”

Price (D-NC-4) 05/17/2022: Tweet – “It was a pleasure to participate in @jstreetdotorg's National Leadership Summit yesterday! I joined a panel discussion with @Rep_Stansbury on the current political landscape regarding policy towards Israel, moderated by J Street President, @JeremyBenAmi. Link to image”

Risch (R-ID) 05/17/2022: Tweet – “I welcome the news that @usairforce will participate in a joint exercise with our #Israeli partners. The Chariots of Fire exercise is an important, and long-overdue, show of deterrence in the face of #Iran's continued aggression and nuclear enrichment. Report: US refuelers to take part in largescale Israeli drill for strike on Iran... | timesofisrael.com”

Schakowsky (D-IL-9) 05/18/2022: Retweet of @Bsamuels0 – “Several key U.S. lawmakers addressed thousands at the @NCJW- organized Jewish Rally for Abortion Justice, including: @SenBlumenthal, @RepAndyLevin, @RepJudyChu, @janschakowsky, @HaleyLive, @RepMaloney and @DWStweets 'A day of hope': Thousands at Jewish rally against overturning Roe v. Wade - U.S. News - Haaretz.com”

Schneider (D-IL-10) 05/18/2022: Retweet of @AJCGlobal – “We commend @RepDWSTweets, Rep. @MarioDB, @RepLeeZeldin, and @RepSchneider for introducing a resolution condemning antisemitism and commemorating #JewishAmericanHistoryMonth. Thank you for being a model for the bipartisan effort to combat hatred of all kinds.”

Scott (R-FL) 05/17/2022: Retweet of @thehill – “Sen. Rick Scott: "I can give you pictures from all over the world. This is Panama. They've got plenty of baby formula, and this is the United States - no baby formula. I can give you pictures from Canada, Israel Brazil, all over the world. There's plenty of formula out there." Link to video”

Scott (R-FL) 05/17/2022: Tweet – “Israel is our great ally & the continued anti-Semitism from radical socialists in the House is horrific. These are @SpeakerPelosi's Democrat members. Does she agree with them? If not, she must immediately condemn this. Link to quoted tweetTlaib, Squad introduce resolution recognizing 'catastrophe' of Israel's creation (Tlaib, Squad introduce resolution recognizing 'catastrophe' of Israel's creation | Fox News)”

Scott (R-FL) 05/17/2022: Tweet – “This is anti-Semitism, plain and simple. They're not even trying to hide it anymore. Israel is our strongest ally in the Middle East and we must do everything in our power to support them. Period. Link to quoted tweetTlaib, Squad introduce resolution recognizing 'catastrophe' of Israel's creation (Tlaib, Squad introduce resolution recognizing 'catastrophe' of Israel's creation... | fxn.ws)”

Wagner (R-MO-2) 05/18/2022: Tweet – “This resolution is shameful and offensive. It's sad that in 2022, there are still people in power who refuse to accept the legitimacy of the Jewish state. I stand with Israel and against this blatant anti-Semitism. Tlaib, Squad introduce resolution recognizing 'catastrophe' of Israel's creation... | foxnews.com”

Zeldin (R-NY-1) 05/17/2022: Tweet – “The “Squad” just proposed a reso in Congress to force the US to formally recognize “Nakba”, labeling the creation of Israel a “catastrophe”. They never miss an opportunity to dangerously promote its antisemitic, anti-Israel agenda. Link to image”

Zeldin (R-NY-1) 05/17/2022: GETTR Post – “Members of the far-left “Squad” just introduced a resolution in Congress to force the US to formally recognize “Nakba”, labeling the creation of Israel as a “catastrophe”. This is just the latest in a long line of antisemitic, anti-Israel statements, policies and actions by the most radical voices in the Democratic Party. Whether it's supporting the antisemitic BDS movement, falsely accusing Israel of war crimes, or suggesting that support for Israel by members of Congress is “all about the Benjamins”, the “Squad” never misses an opportunity to dangerously promote its antisemitic, anti-Israel agenda.”

Syria

Inhofe (R-OK) 05/17/2022: Tweet – “Biden conceded to terrorists by removing al-Gamaa al-Islamiya from the terrorism list. Al-Gamaa's leader, 'The Blind Sheikh,' plotted to attack tunnels & bridges in NYC. Al-Gamaa sent jihadis to Syria.   If @POTUS gets away w/ lifting this designation, he will lift the IRGC's. Link to image”

Lebanon

Cicilline (D-RI-1) 05/17/2022: Tweet – “Very encouraged to see so many in Lebanon seizing the opportunity to make their voices heard at the ballot box. Now, the newly elected Lebanese government must pass reforms to help their country through the current political and economic crises. Hezbollah Loses Majority Bloc in Lebanon Election, Results Show... | nytimes.com”

Iran

Bacon (R-NE-2) 05/18/2022: Tweet – “Iranians want a government that respects their human rights. Iranians want freedom and a government that they can respect. We hope to see someday soon an Iran that safeguards its citizens freedoms, that is secular, nuclear weapons free and at peace with its neighbors. Link to quoted tweetUnfolding Revolution in Iran- 05/17/2022 City of Golpayegan, Isfahan Province protesters chant "We don't want a regime based on IRGC (terror)" (Link to twitter.com)”

Barr (R-KY-6) 05/17/2022: Twitter thread – “I am humbled and honored by the trust and confidence that Sixth District Republican voters once again placed in me tonight.  I'm running for re-election because our nation is in crisis and we need proven leaders now more than ever. Andy Barr wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Kentucky's 6th Congressional District - ABC 36 News If the people of the #KY06 give me the responsibility to continue to represent them in Congress this November, I will work hard to advocate for freedom over Socialism, to end inflation, and to promote KY's signature industries, including horses, bourbon and auto manufacturing. Finally, I will fight to protect our natl security by supporting policies that will secure our border, stop the war on domestic energy production & restore American energy dominance, & bolster our natl defense to deter our adversaries including Russia, Iran, & the CCP.”

Gooden (R-TX-5) 05/17/2022: Tweet – “Joe Biden is shipping pallets of baby formula to the border just like he helped ship pallets of cash to Iran.”

Murray (D-WA) 05/18/2022: Tweet – “Families need us to treat cybersecurity like the national security threat it is. As China, Iran, Russia, and other adversaries get more aggressive with their cyberattacks, we've got to make sure we aren't just keeping up here—but keeping ahead. Link to quoted tweetThe U.S. has seen a significant rise in cyberattacks on our critical infrastructure—ones that are increasingly professionalized & often sponsored or supported by foreign actors like China, Iran, & Russia. Chair @PattyMurray asked how we can better prevent & monitor these attacks. (Link to twitter.com)”

Risch (R-ID) 05/17/2022: Tweet – “Biden easing sanctions on the #Maduro regime will strengthen its criminal network, exacerbate the horrific humanitarian crisis, and allow malign actors like #Russia, #Iran, #Cuba, and others to continue intervening in our hemisphere. My full statement.⬇️ Risch: Biden Admin's Venezuela Policy is Incoherent | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations”

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 05/17/2022: Retweet of @LibertyIranian – “Thank you to @RepTenney & @HouseGOP Conference Chair @RepStefanik for your leadership in holding U.S. companies accountable for violating U.S. laws. U.S. companies that provide material support to sanctioned Iranian Regime officials are violating U.S. laws. @elonmusk @Twitter Link to image”

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 05/18/2022: Tweet – “While Twitter has banned Donald Trump, dangerous Iranian officials are still allowed to spread their Anti-Semitic message of hate and violence. I'm calling on @elonmusk to address the concerning presence of the terrorist Iranian regime on the platform. GOP Reps to Elon Musk: Stop Twitter ‘Support' for Iran Regime Accounts... | breitbart.com”

Saudi Arabia

LaMalfa (R-CA-1) 05/17/2022: Tweet – “Whose side is President Biden on? It's certainly not America's. President Biden shut down domestic gas and oil production while forcing us to pay top dollar for Saudi oil. Saudi oil tycoons are celebrating record profits while the American people pick up the tab. Link to quoted tweetA Saudi Arabian oil giant on Sunday reported skyrocketing profits as the Biden administration continues to cut U.S. oil production. Aramco celebrated record earnings of $39.5 billion in the first quarter of 2022. Via @jchristenson_ (Saudi Oil Profits Skyrocket as Biden Admin Cuts US Oil Production - Washington Free Beacon)”

Iraq

Delgado (D-NY-19) 05/17/2022: Tweet – “.@PatRyanUC is an incredible leader who always puts his country and community before politics. From serving in Iraq to leading Ulster County during the pandemic, Pat knows that delivering results is what truly matters. I'm honored to support him in the special election. Link to quoted tweetI'm thrilled to announce that I am running for Congress in the special election to succeed @AntonioDelgado this August! I have spent my entire life in service to this community, and I'm excited to continue that fight in Washington. Please retweet to spread the word >> (Link to twitter.com)”

Long (R-MO-7) 05/17/2022: Tweet – “Suuurrrprise Suuurrrprise Suuurrrprise... Link to quoted tweetTwenty years after the United States invested blood and treasure in liberating Iraq from the rule of Saddam Hussein, China is attempting to lock up control of Iraq's oilfields. (Two Decades After Iraq War Began, China Colonizes Iraq's Oilfields | trib.al)”

Turkey

Burchett (R-TN-2) 05/18/2022: Tweet – “Greek leader warns Congress against weapons sales to Turkey | The Hill Greek leader warns Congress against weapons sales to Turkey | The Hill”

Yemen

Williams (D-GA-5) 05/18/2022: Tweet – “I'm proud to be #HBCUmade and I will never pass up the chance to shout out HBCUs and Black excellence in higher education. Thank you so much to @thepropelcenter ambassador and @SpelmanCollege student Sanaa Rowser for the wonderful chat. Link to image”

Horn of Africa

Buck (R-CO-4) 05/17/2022: Tweet – “Exhibit no. 10,000,000: Congress needs to do its job and take back its constitutional war powers. Biden Approves Plan to Redeploy Several Hundred Ground Forces Into Somalia... | nytimes.com”

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 05/17/2022: Tweet – “BREAKING: Gaetz calls out "progressives" for not opposing American hostility in Somalia Link to video”

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 05/18/2022: Tweet – “There are fewer members of Al-Shabaab that there were viewers of CNN+ Yet Biden has restarted American hostilities in Somalia. Link to quoted tweetThe Biden administration announced it is restarting a “persistent” U.S. troop presence in Somalia, citing the threat of al-Shabaab. (President Joe Biden Sends U.S. Troops Back into Somalia... | trib.al)”

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 05/17/2022: GETTR Post – “BREAKING: Gaetz calls out "progressives" for not opposing American hostility in Somalia”

Jacobs (D-CA-53) 05/17/2022: Tweet – “Leaving Afghanistan was not the end to our forever wars. U.S. troops have been in Somalia for decades - without an authorization - and yet Al-Shabab continues to adapt. The Biden Administration needs to devise a strategy that actually addresses the drivers of conflict. Link to quoted tweetPresident Joe Biden has approved a request by the Pentagon to redeploy US troops to Somalia in an effort to counter the terrorist group al-Shabaab, a senior administration official says. (Biden approves plan to redeploy US troops to Somalia... | cnn.it)”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 05/17/2022: Twitter thread – “LR @RepMcCaul in response to the Biden administration's intended plans to redeploy troops to Somalia ⬇️ Link to image Find the full statement here⬇️McCaul on Admin Decision to Redeploy Troops to Somalia - Committee on Foreign Affairs”

Menendez (D-NJ) 05/18/2022: Tweet – “Ousting journalists won't hide the truth. Millions in #Tigray still lack access to basics like food, medicine & internet. Prime Minister Abiy must end the siege NOW. SFRC Approves Ethiopia Peace and Stabilization Act with Overwhelming Bipartisan Support | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations   Link to quoted tweetWhere there is no free press, there is no accountability. We are dismayed by the revocation of media credentials and expulsion of @TheEconomist journalist and ongoing harassment of journalists in #Ethiopia. #FactCheck #FreePress”

Sherman (D-CA-30) 05/17/2022: Twitter thread – “.@PowerUSAID heads our international aid efforts at @USAID and is famous for her work on genocide. At today's @HouseForeign hearing, I called on her to provide more aid to the people of #Tigray and Tigrayan refugees in Sudan. (1/2) Sherman to USAID Admin. Powers: "People of Tigray Need More Aid"... | youtube.com Most important is that we put real pressure on the governments of Eritrea and #Ethiopia to let more food in -- we need 100 trucks everyday. (2/2)”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Frankel (D-FL-21) 05/17/2022: Tweet – “Today's #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth highlight is our new Special Envoy for Monitoring & Combating Anti-Semitism, Deborah Lipstadt. I'm thankful to have this renowned Holocaust historian, professor, & author leading the effort to combat the scourge of antisemitism globally. Link to image”

Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 05/17/2022: Tweet – “It was great to stop by Bris Avrohom and speak with Rabbi Mordechai Kanelsky and Rabbi Mendel Zaltzman! I'm always grateful for the time I spend with North Jersey's great congregations. Gottheimer Visits Bris Avrohom of Fair Lawn... | jewishlink.news”

Levin (D-MI-9) 05/17/2022: Tweet – “It was so fulfilling to attend the @NCJW Jewish Rally for Abortion Justice. It was incredibly moving and powerful to see so many members of my community here today. I am ready to fight like hell for the right of every American to access an abortion! 💪🏻 #JewishRallyForRepro Link to image”

Levin (D-MI-9) 05/17/2022: Retweet of @tamaranitai – “The @NCJW DC #JewishRallyForRepro was SO powerful. Still processing the speakers. One of my favorite moments: A very enthusiastic @RepAndyLevin: “When I heard there was a Jewish reproductive rights rally I said PUT IT ON MY CALENDAR.” BIG synagogue President / Jewish dad energy!”

Levin (D-MI-9) 05/17/2022: Twitter thread – “On a local radio show, I pointed to the rising number of Americans that believe in replacement theory since its embrace by the GOP. The hosts told me, a Jewish man who is implicated in these conspiracies, that I was wrong and was advocating for open borders. Absurd. (1/3) The proliferation of this racist, antisemitic theory must be taken seriously. It endangers the Jewish community, the Black community and other communities of color. (2/3) Analysis | Nearly half of Republicans agree with ‘great replacement theory' This is precisely why we must build resilient communities to fight white supremacy, antisemitism and all forms of hate. (3/3)”

Levin (D-MI-9) 05/18/2022: Tweet – “Abortion bans are against my religion. #JewishRallyForRepro 📷: @giligetz Link to image”

Lieu (D-CA-33) 05/17/2022: Tweet – “When is GOP Rep @EliseStefanik going to apologize for promoting the vile, hateful and anti-Semitic replacement theory? White replacement theory is used by hate groups to justify hate crimes. Link to quoted tweetThe rise of hate groups and the increase in the number of hate crimes in the United States is an epidemic, writes @SociologistRay. (Preventing racial hate crimes means tackling white supremacist ideology... | brook.gs)”

Lieu (D-CA-33) 05/17/2022: Tweet – “Dear GOP Rep @EliseStefanik: Since you promote the racist great replacement theory, please answer the following two basic questions: -Which Jewish person do you believe brought me to America? -Which white person do you believe I somehow replaced? Link to quoted tweetSeth Meyers: “With prominent figures on the right embracing and parroting the dangerous white nationalist conspiracy theory known the Great Replacement, it's worth noting that in addition to being deeply racist, bigoted and dehumanizing, it's also stupid." (Seth Meyers Blames Tucker Carlson for Inspiring Buffalo Shooting... | trib.al)”

Luján (D-NM) 05/17/2022: Tweet – “All of us have the power and responsibility to stamp out despicable, racist, anti-semitic, and nativist conspiracies like “replacement theory.” By speaking out against these hateful ideologies, we slowly take out the oxygen that keeps them alive. This shouldn't be up for debate.”

Newman (D-IL-3) 05/17/2022: Tweet – “@Old_Ironpaws @GilforCongress I am not running in Gil's race and my husband is a Jewish American. My family is a known military family and I work with Vets frequently. Please do your research before you choose to be disrespectful .”

Omar (D-MN-5) 05/17/2022: Retweet of @MinnesotaDFL – “BREAKING: this weekend at the @mngop convention, @KimCrockettSOS played a video that portrayed George Soros, a Jewish man, as a puppet master who is secretly controlling Minnesota's elections. The "Jewish puppet master" is a longstanding and deeply anti-Semitic trope. Link to video”

Rosen (D-NV) 05/17/2022: Tweet – “During #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth, we celebrate and recognize the many voices and contributions of Jewish Americans. As the first former president of a synagogue in the Senate, it was a pleasure to join my colleagues today in celebrating our shared heritage. Link to image”

Schneider (D-IL-10) 05/17/2022: Retweet of @ADL – “The deadly white-supremacist attack in #Buffalo is another in a long line of extremist-driven violence that threatens all of our communities, especially the Black, Brown & Jewish communities. Congress is considering 4 measures this week to mitigate this threat. Congress MUST...🧵”

Sherman (D-CA-30) 05/17/2022: Tweet – “The devastation in #Buffalo is a painful reminder of the tragedy that can ensue when racist, anti-Semitic, nativist conspiracy theories and other vile ideologies are not strongly rebuked in one resounding, unequivocal and united voice. Link to quoted tweetBreaking News: In an emotional speech in Buffalo, President Biden denounced Saturday's shooting as racist terrorism and criticized the use of hate speech for political gain. (Buffalo Shooting Live Updates: Biden Is Expected to Call for Stricter Gun Control... | nyti.ms) (Link to twitter.com)”

Stevens (D-MI-11) 05/17/2022: Tweet – “So inspired and humbled by the incredible turnout this morning at the National Council of Jewish Women Rally for Abortion Justice. Democratic women are leading the charge, standing up and fighting for our rights, and I'm proud to stand with this incredible group @NCJW! Link to image”

Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-23) 05/17/2022: Retweet of @USJewishDems – “🚨 Week of Action Spotlight 🚨 @RepDWStweets is a dear friend of JDCA, and we were thrilled to speak with her on how we can continue our partnership and advance our shared values in Congress. Link to image”

Afghanistan

Banks (R-IN-3) 05/17/2022: Retweet of @Kredo0 – “SCOOP: Threat of Chinese Invasion of Taiwan at All-Time High, GOP Warns -- Biden's bungled Afghan withdrawal, tepid support for Ukraine emboldens CCP's military, says @RepJimBanks & colleagues Threat of Chinese Invasion of Taiwan at All Time High, GOP Warns... | freebeacon.com”

Cruz (R-TX) 05/17/2022: Tweet – “The Biden Administration continues to appease and show weakness to practically every enemy of America: -China -Russia -The Taliban -Venezuela -Cuba It's incredibly dangerous.”

Gallagher (R-WI-8) 05/18/2022: Tweet – “Rep. Gallagher reacts to a new DoD Inspector General Report outlining the failures of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. "Our work has only just begun in terms of the oversight and the investigations we need to do here in Congress." Link to video”

Inhofe (R-OK) 05/17/2022: Tweet – “The @DeptofDefense Inspector General just confirmed what our military commanders have said all along: “Logistical challenges” & “limited intelligence” have prevented the military from conducting any over-the-horizon counterterrorism operations since we left Afghanistan. Link to quoted tweetThe Department of Defense is experiencing difficulties conducting its over-the-horizon capabilities in Afghanistan in the time since the U.S. military withdrew, according to the inspector general. (Pentagon watchdog finds problems with 'over the horizon' strategy in Afghanistan... | washex.am)”

Nehls (R-TX-22) 05/17/2022: Tweet – “Pallets of baby formula for illegals. Weapons for the Taliban. $40 Billion for Ukraine. 10% for the “Big Guy”.”

Slotkin (D-MI-8) 05/18/2022: Retweet of @albinkurti – “Grateful to @RepSlotkin for our meeting at the Capitol. She thanked our Govt for coming to the aid of Afghan refugees, and expressed her unequivocal support for the Republic of Kosova and its aspirations for membership in international & regional organizations, especially NATO. Link to image”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 05/18/2022: Tweet – “President Trump was right to want to send the military after the Mexican drug cartels that are terrorizing America just like we did in Colombia & Afghanistan. Read my @FoxNews op-ed to learn more about the tactics we can use to disable dangerous cartels' cash flow & operations👇 Link to quoted tweetOPINION: The time for drug cartels' reckoning has come (The time for drug cartels' reckoning has come | Fox News)”