Members on the Record (Automated) for Thu June 09, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Auchincloss (D-MA-4) 06/09/2022: Retweet of @BurtonJM – “Strong, and greatly appreciated, message from ⁦@RepAuchincloss⁩ re Boston BDS map of Jewish groups, saying it has ‘potential to incite violence.' #mapoli (⁦@J_Insider⁩) Boston BDS map of Jewish groups has ‘potential to incite violence,' Auchincloss says | jewishinsider.com”

Auchincloss (D-MA-4) 06/09/2022: Tweet – “Boston BDS & the Mapping Project are tapping into millennia-old antisemitic tropes. To name names & keep lists, which has a sinister resonance to the targeting of Jews throughout history, is irresponsible. They need to take down the map & apologize Boston BDS map of Jewish groups has ‘potential to incite violence,' Auchincloss says... | jewishinsider.com”

Auchincloss (D-MA-4) 06/09/2022: Retweet of @J_Insider – “.@RepAuchincloss denounced the chart, created and circulated by a Boston pro-BDS group, that alleged Jewish groups were connected to a network of government, media and police Boston BDS map of Jewish groups has ‘potential to incite violence,' Auchincloss says | jewishinsider.com”

Auchincloss (D-MA-4) 06/09/2022: Retweet of @AIPAC – “Thank you @RepAuchincloss for your moral leadership and outspoken opposition to the discriminatory anti-Israel, anti-peace BDS campaign. Link to quoted tweet”

Auchincloss (D-MA-4) 06/09/2022: Retweet of @DemMaj4Israel – “Thank you, @RepAuchincloss, for speaking out and condemning this blatant and dangerous antisemitism from Boston BDS and the Mapping Project. Link to quoted tweet”

Auchincloss (D-MA-4) 06/09/2022: Retweet of @RWPUSA – “On January 6 we learned how fragile democracy can be. Rep. @JakeAuch exposes another extremist group for inciting hate and potential violence. Frightening. Boston BDS map of Jewish groups has ‘potential to incite violence,' Auchincloss says Boston BDS map of Jewish groups has ‘potential to incite violence,' Auchincloss says... | jewishinsider.com”

Auchincloss (D-MA-4) 06/09/2022: Retweet of @J_Insider – “Read today's #DailyKickoff: Auchincloss blasts Boston BDS map Full briefing 👇 Daily Kickoff: Auchincloss blasts Boston BDS map... | jewishinsider.com”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 06/09/2022: Retweet of @kpbarall – “@Hadassah supports the DEFEND Act, which will strengthen cooperative defense across strategic allies in the Middle East to protect Israel and its neighbors against growing threats from Iran and its proxies. Link to quoted tweet”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 06/09/2022: Retweet of @jinsadc – “5/5 JINSA commends the strong bipartisan support in both the House and the Senate in championing the Abraham Accords @SenatorLankford @SenatorBooker @RepDavidTrone @RepAnnWagner @RepJimmyPanetta @RepDonBacon U.S. Proposes Helping Israel, Arab States Harden Air Defenses Against Iran... | wsj.com”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 06/09/2022: Retweet of @AIPAC – “The Senate and House Abraham Accords Caucuses just introduced an important bipartisan bill that: ✔️Strengthens Israeli-Arab cooperation ✔️Promotes regional stability ✔️Counters the Iranian threat A strong U.S.-Israel relationship fosters peace and regional stability. Link to quoted tweet”

Ernst (R-IA) 06/08/2022: Tweet – “TOMORROW: The Senate and House Abraham Accords Caucus will unveil a bipartisan, bicameral effort to help combat Iranian aggression in the Middle East.   Stay tuned for more.”

Ernst (R-IA) 06/09/2022: Tweet – “TODAY at 9:30AM ET/8:30AM CT ⤵️ I'm joining my fellow Abraham Accords Caucus members to unveil our new effort to bolster peace in the Middle East. Link to quoted tweetTOMORROW: The Senate and House Abraham Accords Caucus will unveil a bipartisan, bicameral effort to help combat Iranian aggression in the Middle East.   Stay tuned for more.”

Ernst (R-IA) 06/09/2022: Tweet – “🚨NOW🚨: I am unveiling my bipartisan DEFEND Act. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Senator Joni Ernst - Ernst, Abraham Accords Caucus Unveil Proposal to...”

Frankel (D-FL-21) 06/09/2022: Tweet – “I spoke with @USAmbUN about the need for U.S. engagement to combat anti-Israel bias & antisemitism within the @UN_HRC & @UNRWA, & expressed my continued support for UN organizations focused on empowering women & girls, such as the @UNFPA & @UN_Women. Watch our discussion: Link to video”

Letlow (R-LA-5) 06/08/2022: Tweet – “At today's @HouseAppropsGOP subcommittee hearing, we questioned @USAmbUN about what the United States is doing to push back against the UN Human Rights Council's unfair targeting of Israel. Link to video”

Maloney (D-NY-12) 06/08/2022: Tweet – “The Commission of Inquiry's report to @UN_HRC continues to demonstrate a clear and undeserved bias against Israel. This report will do nothing to advance prospects for a two-state solution. UN probe blames Israel for perpetuating conflict with Palestinians... | timesofisrael.com”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 06/08/2022: Twitter thread – “LR @RepMcCaul: "It is no surprise that this one-sided commission produced a one-sided report to promote the longstanding anti-Israel bias of the UN Human Rights Council, which continues to whitewash real crises like the CCP's ongoing genocide against the Uyghurs. "This open-ended commission is a dangerous example of how UN agencies and international organizations can be unfairly weaponized against democracies. The United States must reject these distortions and stand with our ally Israel."UN probe blames Israel for perpetuating conflict with Palestinians... | tinyurl.com”

Rice (D-NY-4) 06/08/2022: Tweet – “Glad to see @StateDept calling out the UNHRC's Commission of Inquiry's report on Israel for what it is: a biased one-sided report that does nothing to promote peace. This obsession with demonizing Israel must stop. Link to quoted tweetThe U.S. seeks a negotiated two-state solution between Israelis and Palestinians. The @HRC's open-ended, biased, and vaguely defined Commission of Inquiry on the situation in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza does not advance prospects for that peace. (The UN Human Rights Council's Commission of Inquiry on the Situation in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza - United States Department of State)”

Rogers (R-AL-3) 06/09/2022: Tweet – “Another example of why Congress must pass my legislation to withdraw the United States from the United Nations. The UN is completely worthless and their anti-Israel bias is disgusting. UN continues to show bias against Israel - editorial”

Rosen (D-NV) 06/09/2022: Tweet – “I'm joining my Abraham Accords Caucus colleagues to introduce bipartisan legislation to integrate the defense capabilities of our allies in the Middle East, so that we can collectively defend against growing missile & drone threats from Iran & its proxies. Tune in. ⬇️ 📺 Link to quoted tweet🚨NOW🚨: I am unveiling my bipartisan DEFEND Act. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ (Senator Joni Ernst - Ernst, Abraham Accords Caucus Unveil Proposal to...)”

Schatz (D-HI) 06/09/2022: Tweet – “This is horrific and dangerous, and will imperil people. Link to quoted tweet“Boston BDS map of Jewish groups has ‘potential to incite violence,' Auchincloss says” (Boston BDS map of Jewish groups has ‘potential to incite violence,' Auchincloss says | jewishinsider.com)”

Tlaib (D-MI-13) 06/08/2022: Retweet of @RepRashida – “Social media has been one of the only places for us to get first-hand accounts from Palestinians about the occupation & violence they face. That's why I'm writing to urge @Facebook, @instagram, @Twitter & @tiktok_us to cease censorship and ensure Palestinian voices are heard. Link to image”

Wagner (R-MO-2) 06/09/2022: Tweet – “Tune in now to watch our Abraham Accords Caucus press conference. Link to quoted tweet🚨NOW🚨: I am unveiling my bipartisan DEFEND Act. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ (Senator Joni Ernst - Ernst, Abraham Accords Caucus Unveil Proposal to...)”

Wagner (R-MO-2) 06/09/2022: Twitter thread – “I have always said that the Abraham Accords would transform Middle Eastern security, at last enabling responsible states to work together to keep each other safe from Iran's destabilizing and violent agenda. Wagner, Abraham Accords Caucus Introduce Bill to Unite Middle East Partners Against Iranian Aggression | Congresswoman Ann Wagner I am hopeful we are witnessing the beginning of a new era of peace and prosperity in the Middle East. To further these accomplishments and safeguard that peace and prosperity, I am proud to support the DEFEND Act. Wagner, Abraham Accords Caucus Introduce Bill to Unite Middle East Partners Against Iranian Aggression | Congresswoman Ann Wagner This legislation will ensure the United States leads our Middle Eastern allies and partners in the creation of an integrated air and missile defense capability to deter an aggressive and erratic Iran. Wagner, Abraham Accords Caucus Introduce Bill to Unite Middle East Partners Against Iranian Aggression | Congresswoman Ann Wagner”

Syria

Risch (R-ID) 06/08/2022: Tweet – “Until the regime, and it's #Russian and #Iranian backers, are held to account for their crimes in #Syria, this will never be over. We must condemn any effort to normalize Bashar al-Assad. Assad is not normal, he's a brutal & murderous dictator. Ranking Member Risch Questions Witnesses on Panel One at Hearing on U.S.-Syria Policy... | youtube.com”

Iran

Burchett (R-TN-2) 06/09/2022: Tweet – “Thank you ⁦@VoiceofAmerica7⁩ for talking with us about the horrible situation in Iran. Link to image”

Cohen (D-TN-9) 06/09/2022: Tweet – “I was in the House Gallery when Trump's insurrectionists came to overthrow the election. I shouted to my Republican colleagues: “Call Trump! Tell him to call off his revolutionary guard!” I look forward to hearing what the January 6 Committee has found. Link to video”

Cotton (R-AR) 06/09/2022: Tweet – “Nothing to see here. Link to quoted tweetIran is removing 27 cameras used by IAEA to monitor nuclear sites, says agency head Grossi, a move he warned could be a “fatal blow” to the stalled international negotiations to restore the 2015 nuclear deal. From @kfahim (Iran will remove 27 cameras from nuclear sites, U.N. watchdog says... | washingtonpost.com)”

Deutch (D-FL-22) 06/09/2022: Twitter thread – “Pleased to see the IAEA Board of Governors adopt a resolution censuring Iran submitted by the US & our European partners which criticizes Iran's consistent failure to answer the IAEA's outstanding questions regarding uranium particles found at undeclared Iranian nuclear sites. Iran's failure to answer the IAEA's questions is particularly egregious considering Iran agreed to a 3-month plan to resolve this in March. Iran's refusal to be forthcoming raises further questions about how any nuclear deal w/ Iran could possibly be verifiable & enforceable. This censure resolution is an important step to address Iran's confrontational behavior towards the IAEA,counter Iran's increasingly escalatory nuclear behavior, and strengthen the int'l nuclear non-proliferation movement which must ensure that Iran never gets a nuclear weapon.”

Diaz-Balart (R-FL-25) 06/08/2022: Twitter thread – “During the #SummitAmericas, the Biden Admin should: 🧵 1. Include civil society, independent journalists, human rights activists, former political prisoners, & independent labor activists, particularly from totalitarian countries where these brave heroes are the true leaders. 2. Refuse all attempts to legitimize illegitimate, unelected dictatorships that perpetrate egregious human rights abuses and threaten U.S. national security interests. 3. Emphasize the malign influence posed by #CCPChina, #Russia, #Cuba, #Iran, #Nicaragua, and the #Maduro regime in our hemisphere. 4. Coordinate strategies for nearshoring and bringing critical manufacturing to the Americas so that we are not held hostage by dangerous adversaries for energy, medicines, tech, and other basic necessities. 5. Galvanize other countries in the Americas to support us in strengthening democracy, liberty, and human rights and opposing tyranny.”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 06/09/2022: Twitter thread – “LR @RepMcCaul: "I am glad the IAEA censured Iran for its obstructionism. It is telling that Russia and the PRC opposed the censure – they cannot be trusted to negotiate a nuclear deal. The Iranian regime responded by further limiting the IAEA's visibility of its nuclear work. "The regime is obviously violating international norms to further its malign activities. We need to focus on overwhelming economic pressure to compel them to stop."”

Menendez (D-NJ) 06/09/2022: Tweet – “ICYMI: #SFRC Chairman Menendez statement on yesterday's @iaeaorg vote to censure Iran for its glaring lack of cooperation & transparency regarding its undeclared nuclear materials: Link to image”

Risch (R-ID) 06/08/2022: Tweet – “Iran's censure at the @iaeaorg Board of Governors meeting today is a long-overdue step. #Iran responded to this censure with the removal of IAEA monitoring equipment – making it clear yet again that the regime is acting in bad faith. Link to quoted tweet#BREAKING IAEA adopts resolution critical of Iran, diplomats say (Link to twitter.com)”

Saudi Arabia

Cotton (R-AR) 06/09/2022: Tweet – “The same PGA that partnered with China is attacking golfers for playing in a tournament funded by Saudi Arabia. What a joke.”

Fischbach (R-MN-7) 06/09/2022: Tweet – “Biden has been begging dictators and foreign adversaries for help easing gas prices. Why? We have the ability to increase our own gas production and lower prices right here in the USA! Biden officials in Saudi Arabia for talks on oil, planned visit... | axios.com”

Huffman (D-CA-2) 06/08/2022: Tweet – “This trip is a terrible idea. ‘Pariah' no more? Democrats grit their teeth over Biden's Saudi trip... | politico.com”

Long (R-MO-7) 06/08/2022: Retweet of @ClayTravis – “How many sports media members currently grilling pro golfers about joining the LIV tour would leave their current jobs for $100k in extra pay a year for a Saudi Arabian owned sports media company? I'm going with 100%.”

Libya

Swalwell (D-CA-15) 06/09/2022: Retweet of @glennkirschner2 – “Cause and effect. 2 + 2 = 4 Fox propaganda inspires misunderstanding of events & discontent resulting in violence. They broadcast the Benghazi hearings but refuse to expose their viewers to the attack on our democracy they inspired. Time to fix this. Link to quoted tweet”

Whitehouse (D-RI) 06/09/2022: Tweet – “Fox News Unable to Air January 6th Hearings Owing to Reruns of Benghazi Hearings... | newyorker.com”

Tunisia

Deutch (D-FL-22) 06/08/2022: Retweet of @HouseForeign – “CM @RepGregoryMeeks: Deeply concerned by the recent mass dismissal of judges in Tunisia. This represents another in a series of democratic rollbacks and a major blow to Tunisia's judicial independence. Tunisia's president sacks 57 judges, accuses them of corruption... | reuters.com”

United Arab Emirates

Romney (R-UT) 06/08/2022: Retweet of @UAEEmbassyUS – “Thank you @MittRomney for the inspiring tour of @washdctemple this PM. The UAE is proud to welcome the future @Ch_JesusChrist Temple in Dubai – the first Temple in the Middle East. The Dubai Temple joins a diverse gathering of other religions in the UAE: Dubai to welcome Middle East's first Mormon temple... | bit.ly   Link to image”

Yemen

Deutch (D-FL-22) 06/08/2022: Tweet – “I commend the announcement of a 2-month extension to the UN-mediated truce in Yemen, which provides a lifeline to millions of Yemenis. I urge all parties to continue to work towards an inclusive political settlement to the war & end this brutal conflict.”

Horn of Africa

Hagerty (R-TN) 06/08/2022: Tweet – “The Chinese Communist Party's global military network continues to grow. China established a base in Djibouti, is now building one in Cambodia & surely looking elsewhere around the world. The U.S. & our partners must counter this threat.China secretly building PLA naval facility in Cambodia, Western officials say... | washingtonpost.com”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Bowman (D-NY-16) 06/08/2022: Retweet of @davidcicilline – “Too many people in positions of power have normalized & legitimized the underlying principles of this vile, racist, xenophobic, nativist, & antisemitic conspiracy theory. Proud to colead this effort and make clear the @LGBTEqCaucus stands with all those targeted by this hatred. Link to quoted tweet”

Bowman (D-NY-16) 06/08/2022: Retweet of @RepAndyLevin – “The great replacement “theory” is pure white supremacy rooted in antisemitism and racist hate. As an avid warrior for racial and social justice, I'm proud to join @RepBowman's resolution to condemn such a vile falsehood.”

Bowman (D-NY-16) 06/08/2022: Twitter thread – “I just passed a resolution condemning the Great Replacement Theory for the first time in history. The resolution passed 218-205 in the House. I received widespread support from the Democratic caucus… 🧵 including CBC Chairwoman Beatty, CHC Chairman Ruiz, CAPAC Chairwoman Chu, Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Chairman Cicilline, CPC Chair Jayapal, Rep. Higgins, Rep. Takano, and Rep. Raskin who co-led the resolution along with a diverse coalition of members of… Congress who co-sponsored the resolution. The “Great Replacement Theory” has been the root cause of a string of hateful mass murders and terrorist acts around the world from Buffalo, NY to Christchurch, New Zealand. This resolution is an exercise of Congress' duty to acknowledge and condemn acts of racial violence and the beliefs that are used to falsely justify them, as well as reaffirm the federal government's responsibility to combat white supremacy in all… forms, with a coordinated whole-of-government approach. Gun violence is an existential threat to us all, but it takes deep hate and brainwashing to kill people simply for their race, religion or national origin. We must tackle both gun reform and fight against hate of all kind to truly eradicate these shocking and shattering mass killings. Congress cannot sit by idly and pretend not to see the impact of the Great Replacement Theory in fueling these acts of terrorism. Today, I am proud to stand here and lead the introduction of this resolution that condemns the Great Replacement Theory as a white supremacist conspiracy theory that seeks to murder minorities, Jews, Muslims and immigrants alike. I am proud to be joined by my distinguished colleagues and fellow Democrats in taking a first step towards a future that is led by love and truth, not hate and lies. Thank you to all our co-leads @RepJayapal @RepRaulRuizMD @RepJudyChu @RepRaskin @RepMarkTakano @RepBeatty @RepCicilline and @RepBrianHiggins”

Bowman (D-NY-16) 06/09/2022: Tweet – “Hate is learned and so is love. We can't allow white supremacy to thrive killing people of color, immigrants, Muslims & Jews. Dems must stop standing by & fight right wing fear-mongering. House Democrats Dared Republicans to Oppose White Supremacy Measure. They Obliged.... | nytimes.com”

Cicilline (D-RI-1) 06/08/2022: Tweet – “Too many people in positions of power have normalized & legitimized the underlying principles of this vile, racist, xenophobic, nativist, & antisemitic conspiracy theory. Proud to colead this effort and make clear the @LGBTEqCaucus stands with all those targeted by this hatred. Link to quoted tweetWe must ensure our federal government condemns white supremacy and hate crimes. My resolution condemns the great replacement "theory" and commits our government to actively working against white supremacy to protect our communities and establish #nomorehate nationally. (Link to twitter.com)”

Doyle (D-PA-18) 06/08/2022: Tweet – “2009: Stanton Heights police ambush (3 dead) 2016: Wilkinsburg picnic (6 dead) 2018: Tree of Life Synagogue (11 dead) 2022: East Allegheny AirBnB (2 dead) All in Pittsburgh. All involved assault weapons. We can & must pass gun safety reform & work to #EndGunViolence.”

Levin (D-MI-9) 06/08/2022: Tweet – “The great replacement “theory” is pure white supremacy rooted in antisemitism and racist hate. As an avid warrior for racial and social justice, I'm proud to join @RepBowman's resolution to condemn such a vile falsehood.”

Levin (D-MI-9) 06/08/2022: Retweet of @emilyctamkin – “Just re-upping this interview with/piece on @Andy_Levin and progressive politics generally and vis a vis Jewishness in his primary race, no reason Rep. Andy Levin: "I'm not going to be intimidated. I don't care how much money they throw at the race."... | newstatesman.com”

Raskin (D-MD-8) 06/08/2022: Tweet – “White Replacement ‘Theory' is a toxic lie, combining racism, anti-Semitism and paranoid conspiracy theory into a dangerous intoxicant for extremists. Thanks to @RepBowman for leading the House's forceful condemnation of this lethal propaganda. Link to image”

Roy (R-TX-21) 06/08/2022: Retweet of @cindyscorners – “.@chiproytx is correct #stopantisemitism #endjewishhate #Holocaust Link to quoted tweet”

Roy (R-TX-21) 06/08/2022: Tweet – “No. Link to quoted tweetAny suggestion that more guns could have prevented the Holocaust are profoundly anti-Semitic, immoral and flat out wrong. You should apologize for your disgraceful remarks @chiproytx. (Link to twitter.com)”

Roy (R-TX-21) 06/08/2022: Retweet of @CBelikoff – “@chiproytx God Bless you, @chiproytx. You are right. Signed, a Jew whose great uncles were unarmed and assassinated by Nazis.”

Afghanistan

Bishop (R-NC-9) 06/09/2022: Tweet – “Biden's State Department didn't botch the Afghanistan evacuation because of a lack of diversity. They botched it because of a lack of competence. Nothing has changed. Link to quoted tweetEXCLUSIVE: State Department Prepares To Announce Worldwide Racial Equity Chief, Leaked Email Shows Read it here first: (EXCLUSIVE: State Department Prepares To Announce Worldwide Racial Equity Chief, Leaked Email Shows... | dailycaller.com)”

Long (R-MO-7) 06/09/2022: Tweet – “If the # Democrats didn't have the #Jan6th reality show, they'd have to talk about #BabyFormula #GasPrices #BorderSecurity #Fentanyl #AfghanistanWithdrawal, etc. #Woke policies are ruining our country. Link to video”

Other - Middle East

Casten (D-IL-6) 06/08/2022: Tweet – “Every single Republican complaining on the floor right now about why our problems are just that we took God out of our classrooms was, if memory serves, fuming about the threat of Sharia law a few years ago. Same God, FYI. The problem ain't God. It's the guns.”

Ernst (R-IA) 06/09/2022: Tweet – “A beautiful morning on Capitol Hill to join in a unified front and show of commitment to security in the Middle East. Thank you to my colleagues in Congress on both sides of the aisle for coming together in support of the DEFEND Act. Link to image”

Grassley (R-IA) 06/08/2022: Twitter thread – “As drone technology advances and drone usage becomes more widespread, it's imperative that we modernize the law to deter criminal activity. Grassley, Kelly, Cassidy Lead Bipartisan Bill to Criminalize Dangerous Drone Activity | U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa The Drone Act of 2022 won't stifle all the positive aspects of drone innovation. It will give law enforcement the tools it needs to go after terrorists and drug cartels that use drones to advance their criminal enterprises. Grassley, Kelly, Cassidy Lead Bipartisan Bill to Criminalize Dangerous Drone Activity | U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa Momentum continues to build on @ChuckGrassley's Drone Act as @RepGallagher and his colleagues introduced identical legislation in the House of Representatives: Gallagher Introduces Drone Act... | gallagher.house.gov”