Members on the Record (Automated) for Thu May 19, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Levin (D-MI-9) 05/18/2022: Tweet – “It was a pleasure to host Israeli intelligence expert and former Mossad director Efraim Halevy for a briefing with House colleagues. We had a productive discussion on Iran nuclear deal negotiations, a two-state solution and ways to further peace between Israelis and Palestinians. Link to image”

Levin (D-MI-9) 05/19/2022: Retweet of @EvanTraylor – “Let's help keep @Andy_Levin in Congress!! We need his strong moral leadership on so many issues, including Israel/Palestine. Link to quoted tweet”

Levin (D-MI-9) 05/19/2022: Tweet – “Thanks @TVietor08 and @brhodes for the important work you do to uplift Palestinian voices and educate American audiences on the occupation. And thanks for shining a light on the attacks I'm facing for speaking truthfully about it, too. Link to quoted tweetThanks again to ⁦@JalalAK_jojo⁩ for joining me today to talk about the life and legacy of Shireen Abu Akleh. ⁦@brhodes⁩ and I also cover the latest from Ukraine, Biden's Cuba policy, covid in North Korea, Eurovision and the Queen's Jubilee. (‎Pod Save the World: The Killing of Shireen Abu Akleh on Apple Podcasts... | podcasts.apple.com)”

Levin (D-MI-9) 05/19/2022: Retweet of @AbdulElSayed – “Great episode - and loved the special shout-out to @Andy_Levin for speaking truth on Palestinian rights. Link to quoted tweet”

Levin (D-MI-9) 05/19/2022: In reply to TweetGreat episode - and loved the special shout-out to @Andy_Levin for speaking truth on Palestinian rights. (Link to twitter.com) – “@AbdulElSayed 🙏🙏🙏”

Loudermilk (R-GA-11) 05/18/2022: Twitter thread – “The Democrats in Washington are increasingly more anti-Israel and, in too many cases, anti-Semitic. Tlaib, Squad introduce resolution recognizing 'catastrophe' of Israel's creation... | foxnews.com I will continue to stand with Israel, as our greatest ally in the Middle East, and I oppose all attempts to paint a false picture of their history and existence.”

Omar (D-MN-5) 05/18/2022: Retweet of @mehdirhasan – “"Yes, that is how some Israeli historians have described what happened to the Palestinians in 1948: as ethnic cleansing!" My @MehdiHasanShow commentary on @RashidaTlaib's attempt to get Congress to commemorate the 'Nakba,' the Palestinian 'catastrophe': Link to video”

Omar (D-MN-5) 05/18/2022: Retweet of @allinwithchris – “.@chrislhayes on how AIPAC is spending millions to sway races: "They recognize that Israel is not the top issue for the voters—so what they did instead was launch an almost comically disingenuous attack claiming Summer Lee is ‘not a real Democrat.'" Link to video”

Syria

Warren (D-MA) 05/18/2022: Twitter thread – “The 2019 US airstrike in Syria is among the most devastating instance of civilian harm. We need accountability & transparency—and that's why I called for an investigation into this strike. We can't continue accepting civilian death & harm as a cost of war. Pentagon Faults Review of Deadly Airstrike but Finds No Wrongdoing - The New York Times I'll be reviewing the Pentagon's report carefully. Investigations must be independent and comprehensive, including interviewing witnesses on the ground. I recently reintroduced a bill to prevent future civilian harm & hold leaders accountable when failing to follow laws of war. I've been fighting to enhance transparency & I'm glad more Pentagon officials understand our moral & strategic imperative to prevent civilian casualties. But we must do more. It's critical that this year's annual defense bill include my bills. Warren introducing legislation to address civilian harm from military operations... | thehill.com”

Iran

Boozman (R-AR) 05/18/2022: Twitter thread – “Gas prices are again at a record high – for the 9th-straight day – and diesel also keeps climbing, meaning the cost of everyday goods will keep rising because it's more expensive to transport them. The answer is staring us in the face. Pres. Biden must unleash American energy. Link to video We need to make it much easier to lease, go forward with oil & gas exploration, and allow pipelines that deliver them in a very environmentally sensitive way to proceed. We don't need to beg Venezuela & Iran to produce more oil in exchange for US wealth. Link to quoted tweetAAA: Arkansas average gas price sees another record high of $4.11 (AAA: Arkansas average gas price sees another record high of $4.11... | trib.al)”

Boozman (R-AR) 05/19/2022: Retweet of @SwarkToday – “Boozman demands more action from President Biden to reduce gas prices, says no to talks with Venezuela, Iran Boozman demands more action from President Biden to reduce gas prices, says no to talks with Venezuela, Iran - SWARK Today via @@swarktoday”

Manchin (D-WV) 05/19/2022: Tweet – “The Administration is talking to OPEC, Iran & Venezuela about increasing oil output while at the same time blocking increased energy production at home. What does this say to producers here in America? Is this really in our best interest? Link to video”

Scott (R-FL) 05/19/2022: Tweet – “🚨WATCH🚨 I just secured a MAJOR commitment from Biden's Energy Secretary. @SecGranholm: “The United States will not be importing any oil from Iran or Venezuela.” 👀⬇️ Link to video”

Zeldin (R-NY-1) 05/18/2022: Tweet – “The Biden Admin's ridiculous "disinformation board" is apparently now ending. Good riddance! It was an idea that the North Korean government may think was brilliant, but we don't live in North Korea, Iran, or Cuba.”

Egypt

Deutch (D-FL-22) 05/19/2022: Tweet – “I condemn the two recent attacks against Egyptian soldiers in the Sinai and express my condolences to the Egyptian people. The US-Egypt counterterrorism partnership is critical, and we stand with Egypt against terror and violence.”

Duckworth (D-IL) 05/18/2022: Twitter thread – “Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander stories are American stories. We belong here. Mindy Kaling, Bowen Yang, Margaret Cho, Sen. Tammy Duckworth and more on belonging in America... | today.com For me, the pivotal realization that the strength of our nation lies in our diversity happened when I was a young platoon leader and First Lieutenant, participating in Operation Brightstar, a NATO training exercise, in Egypt. At the time, I was the only woman officer in the unit—and the only Asian American in a command position. Someone asked one of my guys if they could look at our aircraft, and he said “you gotta go talk to her.” They asked “who? The little Asian girl?” "Yeah, she's the boss.” That moment crystalized the power of America for me. Just the fact that our guys were taking orders from a woman—an Asian American woman—shows the power of America and our diversity. We're all American, we respect each other and it's important the rest of the world sees that.”

Saudi Arabia

Loudermilk (R-GA-11) 05/18/2022: GETTR Post – “In Feb, Pres. Biden turned to Saudi to help alleviate the fallout from his admin's war on American energy. Today, the Saudi oil giant Aramco is the richest company in the world, recently surpassing Apple. This is just another example of Biden's ‘America last' agenda.”

Malinowski (D-NJ-7) 05/18/2022: Tweet – “Any signaling to Saudi Arabia that we are afraid of what they might do to us weakens US leverage in all of our dealings with that country. -TM Lawmakers question Khashoggi Ban as Saudi prince visits US... | al-monitor.com”

Iraq

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 05/18/2022: Tweet – “OMFG!!!! Link to quoted tweetFormer President George W. Bush: “The decision of one man to launch a wholly unjustified and brutal invasion of Iraq. I mean of Ukraine.” (Link to twitter.com)”

Greene (R-GA-14) 05/18/2022: Tweet – “Remember when America went to war in Iraq bc of “weapons of mass destruction?” Fentanyl is a weapon of mass destruction. And the number 1 cause of death of Americans ages 18-45, over 100K people now! But Biden refuses to protect Americans from this weapon of mass destruction.”

Moulton (D-MA-6) 05/19/2022: Tweet – “Well, we finally agree. George W. Bush calls Iraq invasion ‘unjustified and brutal' before correcting gaffe - The Washington Post”

Omar (D-MN-5) 05/18/2022: Retweet of @mehdirhasan – “"I'm not laughing & I am guessing nor are the families of the 1000s of American troops & the 100s of 1000s of Iraqis who died in that war." My response to George W. Bush's bizarre Freudian slip, confusing Ukraine & Iraq, while hosting #MSNBCPrime tonight: Link to video”

Omar (D-MN-5) 05/18/2022: Tweet – “When your guilty consciousness catch up to you and you end up confessing but no one cares to hold you to account. The laughing is disturbing/telling of who this man & his audience are. No care for the thousands of U.S troops & hundreds of thousands of Iraqis who died in his war. Link to quoted tweetFormer President George W. Bush: “The decision of one man to launch a wholly unjustified and brutal invasion of Iraq. I mean of Ukraine.” (Link to twitter.com)”

Scott (R-SC) 05/19/2022: Tweet – “Capt. Kimberly Hampton was the first casualty in Iraq from South Carolina and the first female military pilot in U.S. history to die from being shot down by hostile fire. She represents the best — not just of South Carolina, but of our entire country. #MilitaryAppreciationMonth Link to video”

Turkey

Bacon (R-NE-2) 05/18/2022: In reply to Tweet@RepDonBacon is there anything the US can do to help speed along the NATO process for Sweden and Finland? Can the US propose a rule change where we don't need a consensus for a new member to join? Turkey is blackmailing them. – “@Yankee18Michael We will discuss and help push along.”

Kuwait

Allred (D-TX-32) 05/18/2022: Tweet – “When I visited Afghanistan and Kuwait in 2019, I heard firsthand the harmful effects of toxic burn pits on our service members. I applaud this bipartisan agreement to get veterans the care they need and look forward to working to get this done. Link to quoted tweetThis morning, @SVACDems Chairman @SenatorTester and @SVACGOP Ranking Member @JerryMoran agreed to a compromise to advance Chairman @RepMarkTakano's Honoring our PACT Act. Read Chairman Takano's full statement ⬇️ (Chairman Takano Statement on Senate Agreement To Advance His Historic Toxic Exposure Legislation... | veterans.house.gov) (Link to twitter.com)”

Yemen

Risch (R-ID) 05/18/2022: Twitter thread – “Today's @UN ministerial on #GlobalFoodSecurity is a welcome step to highlight a looming but avoidable crisis. The U.S. is the leading donor, but we can all work together to enact reforms and put #MoreFoodInFoodAid. I hope our partners step up to address this crisis alongside us. #Russia's war in #Ukraine is exacerbating a dire crisis. As food & shipping prices increase, so must our actions to mitigate a further humanitarian catastrophe. Hunger knows no borders & places like #Ethiopia, #HornofAfrica, #SouthSudan, #Afghanistan, & #Yemen cannot wait.”

Horn of Africa

Biggs (R-AZ-5) 05/18/2022: Tweet – “Biden does not have the authority to deploy American troops to Somalia. What is even our national interest here? I guess Biden didn't learn from Afghanistan. Link to video”

Meeks (D-NY-5) 05/18/2022: Twitter thread – “Chairs @RepGregoryMeeks and @RepKarenBass, and Ranking Members @RepMcCaul and Rep. Chris Smith issue joint statement regarding Somali presidential election⤵️ Link to image You can view the press release here: Meeks, McCaul, Bass, Smith Issue Joint Statement Regarding Somali Presidential Election... | foreignaffairs.house.gov”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Bowman (D-NY-16) 05/18/2022: Tweet – “Rabbi Robinson is an incredible member of our community, and we wanted to highlight him for Jewish Heritage Month. Check it out! Link to image”

Delgado (D-NY-19) 05/18/2022: Tweet – “During Jewish American Heritage Month, we honor our Jewish communities in New York and across the country. As we celebrate the contributions Jewish Americans provide to the rich fabric of our nation, we must work to combat antisemitism and hate.”

Deutch (D-FL-22) 05/18/2022: Tweet – “"In a few days, we will come to the end of #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth, but our efforts on behalf of the Jewish community should just be getting started." Read my full statement on today's passage of H.Res. 1125 here 👇 Deutch Statement on House Passage of Jewish American Heritage Month Resolution - Ted Deutch”

Hickenlooper (D-CO) 05/18/2022: Tweet – “This #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth, we celebrate the generations of Jewish Americans who have contributed enormously to our country's history and culture.”

Hoyer (D-MD-5) 05/18/2022: Tweet – “I spoke on the House Floor this afternoon in support of H. Res 1125, which honors Jewish American Heritage Month and condemns rising antisemitism and violence against Jewish Americans. I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to stand against bigotry and vote yes. Link to video”

Jones (D-NY-17) 05/18/2022: Tweet – “Ask him why. Link to quoted tweet420-1, House passed a resolution tonight condemning rising antisemitism. Massie the lone NO vote (Link to clerk.house.gov)”

Levin (D-MI-9) 05/18/2022: Twitter thread – “Jewish communities across the United States remain threatened by the scourge of antisemitism. Dangerous and harmful conspiracy theories, promoted by the far right, have endangered Jews across the country. Levin Votes to Pass Resolution Condemning Rise in Antisemitism | Representative Andy Levin It is incumbent upon all of us to combat hate-based movements that target the Jewish community and other marginalized groups.”

Levin (D-MI-9) 05/18/2022: Twitter thread – “White replacement theory has deep antisemitic origins, rooted in notions that Jews are conspiring to replace white Americans with members of minority communities. (1/2) This grotesque theory, beyond its blatant xenophobia, has inspired targeted killings of Jews, including the 2018 Pittsburgh Tree of Life synagogue shooting and Poway synagogue shooting in 2019.”

Lieu (D-CA-33) 05/19/2022: Tweet – “Not only is the replacement theory promoted by GOP Rep @EliseStefanik racist, it's also stupid. The theory claims Jews are bringing immigrants to replace white people. I'm an immigrant. My parents are not Jewish. And I didn't somehow “replace” a white person. #thursdayvibes Link to quoted tweetIt's been a busy week, but did I mention that @EliseStefanik ran ads promoting white replacement theory?”

Lofgren (D-CA-19) 05/18/2022: Tweet – “Antisemitism and other forms of hate continue to be a stain on our society. I was honored to preside on the floor as the House strongly condemned antisemitism today. Link to image”

Lowenthal (D-CA-47) 05/19/2022: Twitter thread – “Federal law enforcement agencies report that domestic violent extremists pose a steady & evolving threat of violence to our communities & especially to minority institutions. Just this weekend domestic terrorists killed 10 people in Buffalo & another in Laguna Woods. 1/4 As threats & attacks have moved from one community to the next, the underlying drivers for domestic violent extremism—anti-government sentiment, racism, & anti-Semitism—have remained constant. We must give our law enforcement agencies the tools, data, & training they need. 2/4 That is why last night I voted to pass the bipartisan Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act, which provides the resources & tools that law enforcement & our communities need to combat these threats. It also creates 3 domestic terrorism-focused offices within the FBI, DOJ, & DHS. 3/4 In addition, it provides funding to allow the FBI, DOJ, & DHS to assist state, local & tribal law enforcement agencies in understanding, detecting, deterring, & investigating acts of domestic terrorism & white supremacy. 4/4”

Maloney (D-NY-12) 05/18/2022: Tweet – “Jewish women have been at the forefront of the reproductive choice movement because the Jewish religion respects an individual's right to choose. I was proud to speak with my Jewish allies @ncjw yesterday to say wholeheartedly #BansOffOurBodies More than 1,000 Jews rally outside the US Capitol in support of abortion rights - Jewish Telegraphic Agency”

Manning (D-NC-6) 05/18/2022: Tweet – “Great to meet with my friend Special Envoy Deborah Lipstadt @StateSEAS to discuss fighting growing antisemitism and protecting Jewish communities worldwide. Congress has a bipartisan commitment to strengthening American leadership in the global fight against antisemitism. Link to image”

Moulton (D-MA-6) 05/18/2022: Twitter thread – “The murders in #Buffalo are a horrible tragedy and a warning. Far-right extremism isn't just a red-state problem. These Neo-Nazis present a real threat here in deep blue Massachusetts, too. Their ideology is dangerous & it's time to call them what they are: #DomesticTerrorists Link to quoted tweetFor months, @GBHNewsCIR has been looking into accelerating anti-Semitic, racist & homophobic activities by neo-Nazis and the connections to right-wing "mainstream" beliefs. This is the state of the US today. #racism #Buffalo (It is happening here: Massachusetts has a growing neo-Nazi movement... | wgbh.org)   Link to reply@sethmoulton I bore witness to the kinds of damage unchecked nationalism can cause. If we don't confront it here and now, the American experiment itself will be on the chopping block. @citizen_rma Well said, Adam”

Omar (D-MN-5) 05/18/2022: Retweet of @MNSteveSimon – “This kind of ugly imagery fuels extremism, hatred, and violence. It has no place in Minnesota politics, and every candidate should condemn it. GOP-backed candidate for Minnesota secretary of state says Jewish incumbent is being controlled by Soros - Jewish Telegraphic Agency”

Roybal-Allard (D-CA-40) 05/18/2022: Tweet – “Anti-Semitic attacks and rhetoric must be met with a clear voice of condemnation. I will lend my voice to denounce Antisemitism today and every day and stand in solidarity with our Jewish communities in California and across our nation. Link to image”

Ryan (D-OH-13) 05/18/2022: Tweet – “Americans—particularly Black, Asian and Jewish Americans—are being killed by racist acts of violence. Today I voted on legislation that will provide law enforcement and our communities with more resources needed to combat domestic terrorism. Hate has no home here. Link to image”

Sarbanes (D-MD-3) 05/18/2022: Tweet – “Americans should not live in fear of violence fueled by hate, racism and anti-Semitism. I voted to provide new resources to prevent, investigate and prosecute domestic terrorism. Link to quoted tweet🚨🚨🚨 BREAKING: The House has PASSED H.R. 350, the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act. (Link to twitter.com)”

Schneider (D-IL-10) 05/18/2022: Tweet – “The House condemned rising antisemitism today in a strong bipartisan vote. I was honored to get to celebrate the vote with @deborahlipstadt, our Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism. Link to image”

Schneider (D-IL-10) 05/18/2022: Tweet – “There will be more shooters like those in Buffalo, in El Paso, and at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. We cannot sit idly by as domestic violence extremism spreads across our country. We must take action. Tonight, we will pass the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act. Link to video”

Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-23) 05/18/2022: Tweet – “The House strongly condemned antisemitism today by passing my resolution in a landslide bipartisan vote. As we honor Jewish contributions to American life for Jewish American Heritage Month, let's acknowledge antisemitism is no relic of the past. It's a very present danger. #JAHM Link to video”

Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-23) 05/18/2022: Tweet – “Today the House passed an unequivocal, bipartisan condemnation of antisemitism. Read my full statement: Wasserman Schultz Leads House in 420-1 Vote to Condemn Antisemitism... | wassermanschultz.house.gov”

Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-23) 05/19/2022: Tweet – “#Antisemitism is on the rise and we must call it out and put a stop to it now! The House strongly condemned antisemitism yesterday, passing my resolution in a landslide 420-1 bipartisan vote. That's a strong message against hate. Link to video”

Afghanistan

Auchincloss (D-MA-4) 05/18/2022: Twitter thread – “🧵 SIGAR again speaks truth to power. The U.S. military served courageously & competently in Afghanistan. But American & Afghan political leaders, of every stripe, failed to tell the truth or to plan ahead. Link to quoted tweetOnce the decision was made to pull the last Americans from Afghanistan, collapse was “inevitable,” the special inspector general said (‘A red light blinking': Watchdog thrashes Trump, Biden administrations for Afghanistan failures... | politico.com) .@JoeBiden inherited a Trump deal that left the Taliban in its strongest position since 9/11. The president had two choices: leave, or commit more blood & treasure indefinitely. He made the tough decision to leave. Like his predecessors, he did not plan ahead well. But unlike his predecessors, this president told the truth. I will always support his integrity and moral courage in ending a failed forever war.”

Fischer (R-NE) 05/19/2022: Twitter thread – “The IG report reaffirms many of the concerns I've been raising for months. ISIS-K is reconstituting its capabilities in Afghanistan, yet the Biden administration often downplays the obvious flaws in its ‘over-the-horizon' counterterrorism strategy. (1/3) Link to quoted tweetISIS-K has grown stronger and recruited more fighters since the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, U.S. Central Command said. (Islamic State in Afghanistan building capability to strike on US soil, Pentagon IG says... | stripes.com) This includes our lack of reliable partners on the ground, lack of intelligence and strike assets close to the battlefield, and lack of assured access to airspace. (2/3) This report should serve as a wakeup call to the administration. We must adequately address the shortcomings of the current U.S. approach to counterterrorism in Afghanistan. (3/3)”

Risch (R-ID) 05/18/2022: Tweet – “This report confirms what we already knew and published in February.⬇️ Link to PDF | foreign.senate.gov   Link to quoted tweetParanoia riddled the most senior levels of the Afghan government, and chaos overwhelmed the country's security forces in the days and months leading up to their collapse, according to a U.S. government watchdog report. (U.S. watchdog details collapse of Afghan security forces... | wapo.st)”

Other - Middle East

Meeks (D-NY-5) 05/18/2022: Tweet – “🚨LIVE NOW🚨 Join Chair @RepTedDeutch and the Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa and Global Counterterrorism for a discussion on Russia's invasion of Ukraine and its impact on the MENA region⤵️ The Impact of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine in the Middle East and North Africa... | foreignaffairs.house.gov   Link to quoted tweetWednesday @ 2:00pm ET: Chair @RepTedDeutch to host: "The Impact of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine in the Middle East and North Africa" Witnesses: @VCDNP's @HannaNotte; @CarnegieEndow 's @FWehrey; @CSISFood's @welshce; and @WashInstitute's @RumleyGM (The Impact of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine in the Middle East and North Africa... | foreignaffairs.house.gov)”