Members on the Record (Automated) for Sun July 17, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Deutch (D-FL-22) 07/16/2022: Twitter thread – “The @POTUS visit to Jeddah is a critical opportunity to build a more integrated Middle East, reaffirm our commitment to human rights, & stabilize the US-Saudi relationship to ensure we continue to safeguard our regional interests and prevent Russia & China's expanding influence. President Biden will also participate in a summit with leaders from the GCC, Egypt, Iraq, and Jordan that will help advance key US interests including countering Iran's regional aggression, ending the war in Yemen, and addressing the global energy crisis. I support POTUS's longstanding work to improve and expand Israel's relationships with its Arab neighbors, which has already paid off as Saudi Arabia announced it will open its airspace to Israeli airlines. I look forward to seeing continued action and momentum emerge from Jeddah.”

Ernst (R-IA) 07/16/2022: Tweet – “NEWS: I was just sanctioned by Iran — the world's top sponsor of terrorism. This just pushes me to work that much harder to protect our country, advance the historic Abraham Accords, and support regional security efforts, like my #DEFENDAct.”

Garcia (D-TX-29) 07/17/2022: Retweet of @POTUS – “Every chance I get to work with Israel is a blessing. With my visit, I reaffirmed the United States' ironclad commitment to Israel's security and launched new technology partnerships. May Israel and the U.S. continue to prosper together for the benefit of the world. Link to video”

Gooden (R-TX-5) 07/17/2022: Tweet – “President Trump brokered peace agreements between Israel and Arab-Muslim countries. Joe Biden gave $316 million to the terrorist-sponsoring Palestinian regime.”

Levin (D-MI-9) 07/16/2022: Retweet of @NicholsUprising – “AIPAC is backing dozens of #January6th insurrectionist Republicans — including Jim Jordan — and “Great Replacement Theory” Republicans like Scott Perry. AND they're backing Haley Stevens in her primary race against progressive Democratic Rep. @Andy_Levin. Big Corporate Money Wants to Kick Andy Levin Out of Congress | The Nation”

Long (R-MO-7) 07/17/2022: Retweet of @netanyahu – “רעייתי שרה ואני שולחים תנחומים מעומק ליבנו למשפחתו של רס״ר ברק משולם ז״ל שנדרס הלילה למוות בזמן פעילות מבצעית. ברק היה שוטר אמיץ שתמיד חתר למגע כדי להציל חיים ולשמור על ביטחון אזרחי ישראל. אני מבקש לשלוח חיבוק חם לאלמנתו אריאלה ולשני ילדיהם הקטנים. יהי זכרו ברוך. Link to image”

Menendez (D-NJ) 07/16/2022: Twitter thread – “Good to see @POTUS prioritize regional integration on his trip to Israel, especially against the concerning backdrop of Iran's accelerating nuclear program. The 🇺🇸🇮🇱bond – rooted in shared commitment to advance regional peace, democracy & security – is unbreakable. Link to quoted tweetToday in Israel @POTUS and Israeli Prime Minster @YairLapid signed a Joint Declaration on the US-Israel Strategic Partnership. Learn more about it here: (The Jerusalem U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership Joint Declaration | The White House) Also welcome @POTUS' announcement of $316 million in new US assistance to Palestinians in the West Bank & Gaza, reaffirming our commitment to a two-state solution & to advance peace & security for all Israelis & Palestinians. FACT SHEET: The United States-Palestinian Relationship | The White House”

Pocan (D-WI-2) 07/17/2022: Tweet – “Big money is finding new ways to corrupt elections. @NicholsUprising tells the tale in one midwestern district. Spoiler alert: unless we fight this, our democracy could be at stake. Link to quoted tweetThe AIPAC-aligned United Democracy Project has now spent MORE THAN $2.4 MILLION on an outside effort to defeat US Rep. Andy Levin. That's more money than Levin has raised. There is something wrong with a politics where outside groups outspend candidates. (Big Corporate Money Wants to Kick Andy Levin Out of Congress... | thenation.com)”

Iran

Bacon (R-NE-2) 07/16/2022: Tweet – “First Russia, and now Iran has sanctioned me. A badge of honor. The regime in Iran terrorizes its own people and is largest exporter of terror in world. I yearn for the day when we have a democratic, secular and non-nuclear Iran that is at peace with its neighbors. @mdubowitz Link to image”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 07/16/2022: Retweet of @peymaneh123 – “@RepDonBacon @mdubowitz 🧵@A_Jafarzadeh Tehran designates 61 prominent Americans including 30 bi-partisan sitting Members of U.S. Congress for their opposition to the prior designation of the main Iranian opposition movement, the MEK, and to #Iran regime's killing of its members. Thread by @A_Jafarzadeh on Thread Reader App... | threadreaderapp.com”

Egypt

Murphy (D-CT) 07/16/2022: Tweet – “This is an extraordinary act of reporting, detailing the shadowy system of industrial scale political repression in Egypt. I hope @POTUS makes clear to Egyptian dictator el-Sisi today that U.S. aid cannot continue if this repression doesn't end. Egypt's Revolving Jailhouse Door: One Pretrial Detention After Another... | nytimes.com”

Saudi Arabia

Arrington (R-TX-19) 07/17/2022: Tweet – “The President continues to project weakness on the world stage. Pleading with the Saudis to increase oil and gas production, while mounting a full assault on American energy at home. World leaders do not respect Biden and America and our allies suffer as a result.”

Beyer (D-VA-8) 07/17/2022: Tweet – “The UAE's arrest of Northern Virginia human rights lawyer Asim Ghafoor, who represented Jamal Khashoggi, appears arbitrary and politically motivated. The UAE routinely imprisons critics, activists, and human rights advocates. The United States must stand for human rights in UAE. Link to quoted tweetA human rights group said that the United Arab Emirates has detained US citizen Asim Ghafoor, the former lawyer of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi (Ex-Khashoggi lawyer sentenced to 3 years in prison by UAE court, state media says - CNNPolitics)”

Biggs (R-AZ-5) 07/16/2022: Tweet – “Biden flew 7,000 miles to beg Saudi Arabia for oil and won't meet with oil producers in his own country. He continues to put America LAST. Link to image”

Burchett (R-TN-2) 07/16/2022: Tweet – “The ⁦@POTUS⁩ kisses the butt of the Saudi Prince and begs for oil he could be getting from America. #disgrace Biden exchanges fist bump with Saudi crown prince before controversial meeting... | yahoo.com”

Connolly (D-VA-11) 07/16/2022: Tweet – “Asim Ghafoor must immediately be released from this unjust detention. Link to quoted tweetUAE security agents have detained US citizen, DAWN Board Member @asimghaf at @DXB on what appears to be politically motivated in absentia conviction. DAWN demands UAE immediately release him, urges @POTUS to cancel scheduled meeting with UAE President MBZ.(UAE: Immediately Release Asim Ghafoor, Former Lawyer for Jamal Khashoggi and DAWN Board Member... | dawnmena.org)”

Cornyn (R-TX) 07/16/2022: Retweet of @SenDanSullivan – “President Biden was in Saudi Arabia continuing to beg dictators to produce more oil and gas amid skyrocketing prices. I told @larry_kudlow, @POTUS should be sending envoys to Alaska & Texas to hear how his administration can get its boot off their neck & unleash American energy. Link to video”

Inhofe (R-OK) 07/16/2022: Tweet – “My statement on President Biden's trip to Saudi Arabia ⬇️ Link to image”

Inhofe (R-OK) 07/16/2022: Tweet – “NEWS: @SASCGOP ranking member @JimInhofe reacts to @POTUS Biden's trip to Saudi Arabia ⬇️ U.S. Senator for Oklahoma... | inhofe.senate.gov”

Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-8) 07/16/2022: Tweet – “I call on @MohamedBinZayed to immediately release Asim Ghafoor, a U.S. citizen and former lawyer for Jamal Khashoggi. I also urge @POTUS to secure Ghafoor's swift and safe release. Rights group says UAE has detained U.S. lawyer who represented Khashoggi... | reuters.com”

Malinowski (D-NJ-7) 07/16/2022: Tweet – “There are some things we need from Saudi Arabia. They've got to do their part to stabilize the energy markets & I'm looking for some results out of this meeting on human rights. It doesn't matter if it's discussed in the meeting. What matters are the results. -TM Link to video”

Miller (R-IL-15) 07/17/2022: Tweet – “Remember when the fake news media told you the "adults are back in charge" and the Biden-Harris foreign policy people are "experts?" Another disastrous foreign trip for Biden. Trump gave us peace in the Middle East! Link to quoted tweetPresident Biden, returning to WH, says Saudi FM not telling truth Biden then chided reporter for asking about MBS fist bump, telling press to 'talk about something that matters' He proceeded to say he's 'hoping' inflation will go down and 'working on' freeing pot inmates (Link to twitter.com) (Link to twitter.com)”

Omar (D-MN-5) 07/17/2022: Tweet – “Saudi Arabia regularly imprisons, tortures, and kills advocates for human rights and political reform in their own country—especially women's rights advocates. We should be holding human rights abusers accountable, not meeting with them. Link to video”

Omar (D-MN-5) 07/16/2022: Tweet – “🚨🚨🚨 Link to quoted tweetI am seeking answers from the UAE government to what appears to be a politically motivated arrest of my constituent, Asim Ghafoor. Upholding fundamental rights, including due process protections, is critical to the U.S.-UAE relationship. (Rights group says UAE has detained U.S. lawyer who represented Khashoggi... | reuters.com)”

Sullivan (R-AK) 07/16/2022: Tweet – “President Biden was in Saudi Arabia continuing to beg dictators to produce more oil and gas amid skyrocketing prices. I told @larry_kudlow, @POTUS should be sending envoys to Alaska & Texas to hear how his administration can get its boot off their neck & unleash American energy. Link to video”

Wexton (D-VA-10) 07/16/2022: Tweet – “I am seeking answers from the UAE government to what appears to be a politically motivated arrest of my constituent, Asim Ghafoor. Upholding fundamental rights, including due process protections, is critical to the U.S.-UAE relationship. Rights group says UAE has detained U.S. lawyer who represented Khashoggi... | reuters.com”

Pakistan

Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1) 07/17/2022: Tweet – “Thank you Dr. Umar Farooq and the Association of Physicians of Pakistani-Descent of North America for honoring me as your legislator of the year! I look forward to continuing our work with @APPNA in celebrating ethnic diversity and ensuring healthcare access for all. Link to image”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Crist (D-FL-13) 07/16/2022: Retweet of @BenFriedman – “Great reception for @CharlieCrist at the @FlaDems Jewish Caucus meeting this afternoon. We can't win Florida without Jewish voters! #LeadershipBlue2022 #TeamCrist Link to video”

Wilson (D-FL-24) 07/16/2022: Tweet – “Whether it's aimed at us or our neighbors, it is our duty to speak out against hate and violence. Earlier this week, my staff joined members of our Jewish community at the Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center to commemorate the victims of the AMIA bombing 28 years ago this week. Link to image”

Other - Middle East

Johnson (R-WI) 07/17/2022: Retweet of @fox11news – “While President Biden spent his day handling international affairs, some Republicans like Senator Ron Johnson demand he return to the country to see what's happening at the U.S. - Mexico #Border WI leaders talk immigration policy during Biden Middle East visit... | fox11online.com”

Pallone (D-NJ-6) 07/16/2022: Tweet – “The U.S. should use every diplomatic tool available before getting involved in deadly and costly wars in the Middle East, but the President needs to hold autocrats in the region accountable and promote our democratic values. Biden to Define U.S. Middle East Vision Heavy on Diplomacy... | wsj.com”