Members on the Record (Automated) for Mon July 25, 2022

Last updated on Mon July 25, 2022 at 02:08 PM Washington DC time.


Israel - Palestine

Levin (D-MI-9) 07/24/2022: Retweet of @danielmarans – “New: Rep. Andy Levin wants Rep. Haley Stevens to reject the support of AIPAC's super PAC. I briefly asked Speaker Pelosi yesterday if she had a reaction to that appeal and the spending in the race more generally: Speaker Pelosi Declines To Comment On Super PAC Spending In Michigan Primary | HuffPost Latest News via @HuffPostPol

Levin (D-MI-9) 07/24/2022: Tweet – “Tonight I'll join @mehdirhasan on @MSNBC to talk about the influx of Republican billionaires' money in my Democratic primary for #MI11. Tune in at 8 PM ET. Link to quoted tweetTonight on the @MehdiHasanShow on @MSNBC: - @NicholsUprising on Josh Hawley & the Big Lie - Congressman @Andy_Levin on the AIPAC campaign against him - @sandylocks on the GOP's demonizing of Critical Race Theory - @uche_blackstock on Biden, Covid, & monkeypox Live from 8pm ET. (Link to twitter.com)

Levin (D-MI-9) 07/24/2022: Tweet – “.@AIPAC and their dark money super PAC has spent $3M+ to defeat me in my primary in #MI11—all because I stand up for human rights. I'll be live with @mehdihasan on @MSNBC soon to discuss.

Levin (D-MI-9) 07/24/2022: Retweet of @jacobkornbluh – “My latest on #MI11: Rep. @Andy_Levin, two-term Jewish congressman, is getting help from his progressive allies — Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Mark Pocan — as he pushes back against mass spending by @AIPAC Under attack by AIPAC, Jewish congressman turns to progressive allies – The Forward | forward.com

Levin (D-MI-9) 07/24/2022: Retweet of @mikalforpontiac – “BREAKING NEWS: @HaleyLive declined to go on The @MehdiHasanShow to speak to the MILLIONS of dollars of Dark Money AIPAC has spent on her behalf to attack Congressman @Andy_Levin.

Levin (D-MI-9) 07/24/2022: Retweet of @mehdirhasan – “"I'm not just Jewish, I'm one of 2 former synagogue presidents in Congress... I'm really Jewish. But AIPAC can't stand the idea that I am the strongest Jewish voice in Congress standing for... human rights for the Palestinian people." @RepAndyLevin to me: Link to video

Levin (D-MI-9) 07/24/2022: Retweet of @mehdirhasan – “"AIPAC's completely gone off the rails and they are trying to end my career because I won't fall in line with their view of what it means to be pro-Israel." @RepAndyLevin to me on @MSNBC tonight: Link to video

Levin (D-MI-9) 07/24/2022: Retweet of @jacobkornbluh – “Levin says, “AIPAC has completely gone off the rails and they are trying to end my career because I won't fall in line with their view of what it means to be pro-Israel.” Under attack by AIPAC, Jewish congressman turns to progressive allies – The Forward | forward.com

Levin (D-MI-9) 07/25/2022: Retweet of @jstreetdotorg – “"Think what this means if the Democratic party allows Republican billionaires to come in here and dominate Dem primaries... Every right-wing cause can come in and spend money to curate who they want running the Democratic party." - @Andy_Levin on @MehdiHasanShow w/ @mehdirhasan Link to quoted tweet

Newman (D-IL-3) 07/24/2022: Retweet of @mehdirhasan – “"I'm not just Jewish, I'm one of 2 former synagogue presidents in Congress... I'm really Jewish. But AIPAC can't stand the idea that I am the strongest Jewish voice in Congress standing for... human rights for the Palestinian people." @RepAndyLevin to me: Link to video


Iran

Risch (R-ID) 07/25/2022: Tweet – “I'm proud to welcome a new group of talented and ambitious interns. From Russia's invasion of Ukraine, to a rising China, & threats from Iran, there are endless opportunities to learn. We're happy to have their help. Learn more about SFRC internships. ⬇️ Internships | About | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations   Link to image

Tuberville (R-AL) 07/25/2022: Tweet – “.@SenSchumer's focus is on passing partisan policies when we could be providing critical funding to our military. I'm with @JimInhofe. #FY23NDAA has bipartisan support, and it's time to bring it to the floor. Link to quoted tweetChina. Russia. Iran. North Korea. Terrorists. Inflation. A recruitment crisis. We are facing the most serious set of national security challenges I've seen in my lifetime. Congress can respond by passing the #FY23NDAA. I urge @SenSchumer to bring this bill to the floor ASAP.


Egypt

Young (R-IN) 07/25/2022: Tweet – “This week, we observe National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day & honor Korean War veterans. During the conflict, the Air Force commissioned Cairo Skywatch Tower in Tippecanoe County. Volunteers maintained 24-hour watch in the days before a national radar system. #MarkerMonday Link to image


Turkey

Pallone (D-NJ-6) 07/24/2022: Tweet – “It's clear that the U.S. and NATO cannot trust Erdogan to consistently act in the best interests of the alliance. This is exactly why I led House passage of an amendment to block the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey. It's past time Erdogan take NATO membership seriously. Link to quoted tweetPresident Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey assisted in brokering an agreement to unblock Ukrainian grain. But for the Biden administration, he remains a source of substantial irritation — a military ally often at odds with the agenda of his Western allies. (Turkey's Leader Remains a Headache for Biden Despite Aiding in Ukraine Deal... | nyti.ms)


Bahrain

McGovern (D-MA-2) 07/24/2022: Tweet – “The travel ban imposed by #Bahrain on @NabeelRajab has been lifted. Long overdue, but still welcome news. Link to quoted tweet@tequieremos Travel ban is lifted & spent my weekend out of the country for the first time in many years (Link to twitter.com)


Jewish, Anti-semitism

Castor (D-FL-14) 07/24/2022: Tweet – “Such a horrendous display of hatred has no place anywhere, esp the streets of #Tampa. You embarrass yourself w your ignorance. Keep your symbols of antisemitism, prejudice &fascism off our streets, & know that our community is united against such bigotry. Neo-Nazis protest outside a conservative student event in Tampa... | wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu

Luria (D-VA-2) 07/24/2022: Tweet – “These Antisemitic flyers found today in VA Beach are disgraceful. We are better then this. Link to quoted tweetPeople in the Middle Plantation community in Virginia Beach woke up to these pamphlets in their yard. A neighbor here tells me it's disheartening. Hear more on @WAVY_News at 6. (Link to twitter.com)

Luria (D-VA-2) 07/24/2022: Tweet – “These Antisemitic flyers distributed in Virginia Beach today are disgusting. Our community is better than this. Link to quoted tweetPeople in the Middle Plantation community in Virginia Beach woke up to these pamphlets in their yard. A neighbor here tells me it's disheartening. Hear more on @WAVY_News at 6. (Link to twitter.com)

Murphy (D-CT) 07/25/2022: Tweet – “When Republicans constantly talk about the danger of multiculturalism and the need for Christian supremacy, people listen. Link to quoted tweetHorrifying to see swastika flags and antisemitic signs being displayed earlier today at the Tampa Convention Center outside of Turning Point USA's #SAS2022 conference. (Link to twitter.com)


Afghanistan

McCarthy (R-CA-23) 07/24/2022: Tweet – “What are the true origins of COVID? Why were parents designated as domestic terrorists? Why was our withdrawal from Afghanistan such a catastrophe? Dems in Congress refuse to even ask the questions, but when Repubs retake the majority, we will hold the Biden admin accountable.

Spartz (R-IN-5) 07/24/2022: Tweet – “Rebekah Koffler @rebekah0132, former DIA Intelligence Analyst, raised similar concerns on @FoxNews this morning - without US leadership, Ukraine is now turning into another Afghanistan. @POTUS Biden has a duty to the American & Ukrainian people dying for their freedoms to lead! Link to video

Stewart (R-UT-2) 07/25/2022: Retweet of @GOPLeader – “What are the true origins of COVID? Why were parents designated as domestic terrorists? Why was our withdrawal from Afghanistan such a catastrophe? Dems in Congress refuse to even ask the questions, but when Repubs retake the majority, we will hold the Biden admin accountable.

Swalwell (D-CA-15) 07/24/2022: In reply to TweetMy current reach-to (back of my desk) @CIA & related books. Some others (esp. those linked to Afghanistan & Special Forces) are downstairs. Any other recommendations? (Link to twitter.com) – “@tobyharnden @CIA All the Shah's Men