Members on the Record (Automated) for Thu July 21, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Biggs (R-AZ-5) 07/20/2022: Tweet – “It was an honor meeting with representatives from @CUFI in Washington. I have stood strong in support of Israel and will continue to do so. Link to image”

Chabot (R-OH-1) 07/20/2022: Tweet – “Recently, I met with members of the @JewishCinti to discuss issues impacting the Jewish community locally and across the country, as well as the importance of the U.S.-Israel relationship. Thank you for the informative discussion. Link to image”

Ernst (R-IA) 07/20/2022: Tweet – “Thank you @CUFI for your advocacy and for your support of the #DEFENDAct, which seeks to bolster peace in the Middle East. Link to image”

Grassley (R-IA) 07/20/2022: Retweet of @ChuckGrassley – “Met w Iowa members of Christians for Israel Link to image”

Long (R-MO-7) 07/20/2022: Retweet of @mschlapp – “It was such an honor to hold ⁦@CPAC⁩ Israel! Next year in Jerusalem! Link to image”

Newman (D-IL-3) 07/20/2022: Tweet – “Yes Donna, you have joined our team of members of Congress and candidates AIPAC and DMFI are so very terrified of they have to buy elections to beat us. Please remember: “the only good thing about right wing extremists is that they don't know when to stop”😉✔️ Link to quoted tweetPlus the more than $600,000 AIPAC has given directly to @glenniveymd and $300,000 from DMFI, they've spent $7 million dollars to keep me out of Congress. I'm honored that @AIPAC is so scared of me they think they need to spend so much against me. #7milliondollarwoman (Link to twitter.com)”

Newman (D-IL-3) 07/21/2022: Retweet of @_Goldwasser_ – “AIPAC is opposed to democracy. They are backing 109 MOCs who joined the insurrectionists' cause. For AIPAC, American politics is just a system to game in aid of preserving Jewish rule from the River to the Sea while trampling on Palestinians' human rights.”

Wicker (R-MS) 07/20/2022: Tweet – “Yesterday I met with Madison residents Pastor Jason Dillon and his son Jared from @CUFI. I have urged the Biden Administration to help Israel defend itself, and I will continue fighting to protect them. Link to image”

Syria

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 07/20/2022: Tweet – “How can @POTUS even think about selling fighter jets to Turkey after Erdogan poses with tyrants Iran's Raisi and Russia's Putin today? He undermines NATO sanctions on Russia, threatens our counterterrorism activities in Syria & bullies our allies in Mediterranean. Link to image”

Iran

Banks (R-IN-3) 07/20/2022: Retweet of @Kredo0 – “SCOOP — GOP Leaders Battle Biden Decision to Allow Terror-Tied Foreigners Into US — Feds currently do not ask on immigration forms if a person is tied to Iran/IRGC. New bill would change that GOP Battles Biden Decision That Made It Easier for Terrorists to Enter US... | freebeacon.com”

Emmer (R-MN-6) 07/21/2022: Retweet of @RepYoungKim – “Promoting U.S. energy independence would: ✔️Lower costs of gas & utilities ✔️Support our national security ✔️Benefit the environment Instead, the Biden administration is looking to other countries like Saudi Arabia, Venezuela & Iran.”

Kim (R-CA-39) 07/20/2022: Tweet – “Promoting U.S. energy independence would: ✔️Lower costs of gas & utilities ✔️Support our national security ✔️Benefit the environment Instead, the Biden administration is looking to other countries like Saudi Arabia, Venezuela & Iran.”

Long (R-MO-7) 07/21/2022: Tweet – “The bigger question is, what has the #Biden administration done well? From Afghanistan, to #BidenFlation, to helping Iran procure nuclear weapons, to the baby formula shortage, since #Democrats took office, we've taken 2 steps back as a nation. Link to quoted tweetWhat is the biggest failure of the Biden presidency?”

Mast (R-FL-18) 07/21/2022: Tweet – “Our adversaries are not remotely afraid of Joe Biden. They are walking all over him. Rep. Mast to Newsmax: 'Nobody' Believes Biden Would Destroy Iran's Nukes, if Challenged... | newsmax.com”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 07/20/2022: Tweet – “What a slap in the face to every American energy worker 🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏻‍♀️ Biden admin official touts Iran nuclear deal as a way to bring US gas prices down... | foxbusiness.com”

Murphy (D-CT) 07/21/2022: Tweet – “It's hard to overstate what a complete, unmitigated disaster Trump's Iran policy was. Just a total, foreseeable debacle. Link to quoted tweetOn Iran, Burns says breakout time to develop enough fissile material to make a weapon can be measured in weeks. (Was about a year under Iran deal.) But best intel estimate is that Iran hasn't resumed its weaponization activities, that is actually building a weapon.”

Egypt

Beyer (D-VA-8) 07/20/2022: Tweet – “NEW: reporting by the New York Times confirms that thousands of prisoners have been held in pretrial detention in Egypt, often for very long periods of time. Egypt's Revolving Jailhouse Door: One Pretrial Detention After Another... | nytimes.com My statement with Egypt Human Rights Caucus co-Chair @RepMalinowski: Egypt Human Rights Caucus Co-Chairs' Statement On Investigative Report Confirming Widespread, Lengthy Pretrial Detentions In Egypt... | beyer.house.gov   Link to image”

Malinowski (D-NJ-7) 07/20/2022: Retweet of @RepDonBeyer – “NEW: reporting by the New York Times confirms that thousands of prisoners have been held in pretrial detention in Egypt, often for very long periods of time. Egypt's Revolving Jailhouse Door: One Pretrial Detention After Another... | nytimes.com My statement with Egypt Human Rights Caucus co-Chair @RepMalinowski: Egypt Human Rights Caucus Co-Chairs' Statement On Investigative Report Confirming Widespread, Lengthy Pretrial Detentions In Egypt... | beyer.house.gov   Link to image”

Saudi Arabia

Balderson (R-OH-12) 07/20/2022: Retweet of @HouseCommerce – “Last week, President Biden went to Saudi Arabia to beg for more oil. It's just the latest example of how he's destroyed America's energy independence and made us reliant on foreign regimes like China and OPEC+ for our energy.”

Chabot (R-OH-1) 07/20/2022: Tweet – “New Blog Post: Begging the Saudis Begging the Saudis... | stevechabot.com”

Chabot (R-OH-1) 07/20/2022: Tweet – “"As a direct result of these policies, we've seen the price of gas at the pump more than double since Biden took office." #OH01 Begging the Saudis... | stevechabot.com”

Cloud (R-TX-27) 07/20/2022: Tweet – “Rather than unleashing American energy, Biden went to Saudi Arabia to beg for oil even though they produce it with much higher carbon emissions. This isn't about combating the "climate crisis." It's about pushing the new Liberal World Order. Link to video”

Joyce (R-OH-14) 07/21/2022: Tweet – “In 2019 the US was a net total energy exporter for the 1st time since 1952. @POTUS quickly reversed that, going hat in hand to Saudi Arabia after canceling domestic oil/gas leases the Obama Admin supported. It's time to unleash American energy and regain our energy independence. Link to video”

Levin (D-MI-9) 07/20/2022: Tweet – “The UAE must immediately release Asim Ghafoor, a U.S. citizen and former lawyer for Jamal Khashogghi. He is being unjustly detained after he was convicted in absentia and denied due process. @POTUS must urgently demand his release.”

Long (R-MO-7) 07/21/2022: Tweet – “#Democrats continue to redefine the phrase 'beating a dead horse' with another J6th hearing today. While conveniently ignoring: ✅#BidenFlation ✅An impending #Recession ✅Baby formula shortage ✅Reliance on #Saudi oil ✅Hunter Biden's business schemes with the "big guy"”

Long (R-MO-7) 07/21/2022: GETTR Post – “#Democrats continue to redefine the phrase 'beating a dead horse' with another J6th hearing today. While conveniently ignoring: ✅#BidenFlation ✅An impending #Recession ✅Baby formula shortage ✅Reliance on #Saudi oil ✅Hunter Biden's business schemes with the "big guy"”

Iraq

Titus (D-NV-1) 07/20/2022: Retweet of @KRG_USA – “@BayanRahman and @repdinatitus, member of @HouseForeign & @HomelandDems, discussed the irresponsible artillery attack on the vacation resort in Zaxo today, where tourists were killed and injured due to the PKK-Turkey conflict. They also discussed other security challenges in Iraq Link to image”

Turkey

Sarbanes (D-MD-3) 07/20/2022: Tweet – “Today marks 48 years since Turkey's brutal invasion of Cyprus. We must hold Turkey accountable for its ongoing belligerence toward the Cypriot people and help secure the reunification of Cyprus in a bi-zonal, bi-communal federation. Sarbanes Statement on the 48th Anniversary of Turkey's Illegal Invasion of Cyprus... | sarbanes.house.gov”

Tunisia

Murphy (D-CT) 07/20/2022: Tweet – “President Saied has repeatedly said he's “committed to democracy”, but every unilateral step he's taken since he seized power has moved Tunisia further away from democracy while the economy crumbles. The world needs to pay attention. Opinion | Stop Tunisia's slide to one-man rule by President Kais Saied - The Washington Post”

Yemen

Stevens (D-MI-11) 07/20/2022: Twitter thread – “#WomenOwnedWednesday catering business roundtable with Culinary Services by Angela, Riley's Catering, and My Nana's Kitchen to learn more about their work and experience during the pandemic. Their dedication to food and giving back to the community is truly inspiring. Link to image Thank you to Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co. in Troy for hosting today's conversation!”

Horn of Africa

Omar (D-MN-5) 07/20/2022: Retweet of @HarunMaruf – “Somalia President @HassanSMohamud to fly to Arusha (Tanzania) on Thursday to seek support for Somalia's efforts to join the East African Community (EAC). @TheVillaSomalia said joining the EAC would be a major opportunity for Somalia in trading and travels within the EAC. Link to image”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

LaHood (R-IL-18) 07/20/2022: Tweet – “Great to host @FCBayernUS in the US Capitol to display their Venerated-Persecuted-Forgotten exhibit which explores their history during the Holocaust. The power of soccer & all sports is vast, & we must continue to work together to stamp out antisemitism & hate across the globe. Link to quoted tweet🗣 "We as FC Bayern have a responsibility to talk about the past." FC Bayern shared the "Venerated-Persecuted-Forgotten" Exhibition at Capitol Hill in a powerful session yesterday. 🇺🇸 #AudiFCBTour”

Afghanistan

Ernst (R-IA) 07/21/2022: Tweet – “I went to the Southern border and what I saw was horrific. READ⬇️ ‘More dead bodies' than Afghanistan: Veterans say southern... | washingtontimes.com”

Hawley (R-MO) 07/20/2022: Tweet – “The White House coverup on Afghanistan continues - almost a year after a Missourian was killed at Abbey Gate, the Biden Admin won't agree to public hearings or ANY accountability for their debacle. But yet they want the Senate to give special treatment to their nominees. No way”

Long (R-MO-7) 07/20/2022: Retweet of @HawleyMO – “The White House coverup on Afghanistan continues - almost a year after a Missourian was killed at Abbey Gate, the Biden Admin won't agree to public hearings or ANY accountability for their debacle. But yet they want the Senate to give special treatment to their nominees. No way”

Panetta (D-CA-20) 07/20/2022: Twitter thread – “Great to see Ronald Moultrie, Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security, and Gilbert Cisneros, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel & Readiness, at the Defense Language Institute in Monterey. Improving the linguist training pipeline | Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center @DLIFLC language specialists have regularly briefed U.S. Presidents on ongoing conflicts around the world, from the Afghanistan war to the Russia-Ukraine crisis.”

Shaheen (D-NH) 07/20/2022: Twitter thread – “Yesterday, GOP obstruction prevented the Senate Foreign Relations Committee from advancing a critical nominee – the Ambassador to the Office of Global Women's Issues – which has been without an ambassador for 1,635 of the last 2,007 days. Let's talk about what this means. 🧵 The Office works to advance initiatives to achieve gender equality. When we talk about protecting Afghan women from Taliban retribution, this is what we're talking about. When we talk about breaking down barriers around education & entrepreneurship for women – this is that role. GOP members of the committee held this urgently needed nominee because either they don't understand the Office or they are so beholden to the anti-choice agenda seized by their party that they don't seem to care about what they are even opposing. GWI does not provide health care programming and there is no secret agenda. The obsession over controlling women's bodies has become so entrenched in GOP policies they cannot support basic, fundamental efforts to empower women. That is telling. They opposed a role meant to support women so they could pass a faux litmus test on abortion. Extreme party politics are seizing control of our urgent policy priorities and it has to stop. The lives & safety of these women are more important than any talking point. The GOP should immediately stop this grandstanding which only further limits the ability of the U.S. to prioritize the health, safety, education and success of women in vulnerable nations. This is no time for ill-informed party politics.”

Other - Middle East

Cohen (D-TN-9) 07/20/2022: In reply to TweetCLDP fellow Mariam Khayata is a graduate of @RhodesCollege with a B.A. in international studies and political science and a minor in Middle East and Islamic studies. This summer, she's bringing her perspective to her internship in the office of @RepCohen. (Link to twitter.com) – “@mpac_national @RhodesCollege Very good intern helping our office. Lucky to have her in the 901”