Members on the Record (Automated) for Sat July 30, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Castro (D-TX-20) 07/29/2022: Tweet – “Thank you to the Abu Akleh family for meeting with me to discuss the need for a thorough and transparent U.S. investigation into the death of Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. Those responsible for her death must be held accountable. #JusticeforShireen Link to image”

Levin (D-MI-9) 07/29/2022: Retweet of @democracynow – “Congressmember Andy Levin is facing attacks from AIPAC for supporting a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. "What you have here is a real threat to the Democratic Party being able to choose our own nominees that we send to the general election in November." Link to video”

Levin (D-MI-9) 07/29/2022: Retweet of @ArielElyseGold – “Shabbat Shalom to everyone. Except AIPAC whose pouring gobs of money into trying to oust @Andy_Levin, the most Jewy-Jew in Congress, because he supports human rights for Palestinians. Link to image”

Levin (D-MI-9) 07/29/2022: Retweet of @SummerForPA – “.@AIPAC has made their mission targeting progressives for their right-wing corporate donors. They spent millions attacking me & are spending millions against @Andy_Levin in #MI11. Our movement must be united against corporate power. Sign up to make calls Organizing for Victory with Andy Levin! · Andy Levin for Congress on Mobilize... | mobilize.us”

Levin (D-MI-9) 07/29/2022: Retweet of @Bsamuels0 – “PONTIAC, Mich. - Out here covering the highly contentious Michigan Democratic primaries, which have evolved into a referendum on how U.S. Jews talk about Israel and AIPAC's unprecedented role. Tonight: @Andy_Levin, @BernieSanders, @RashidaTlaib and @dashboardmusic Link to image”

Levin (D-MI-9) 07/29/2022: Retweet of @daveweigel – “Bernie Sanders is heading to Michigan today to campaign with Andy Levin and Rashida Tlaib, as AIPAC's super PAC works to defeat the Jewish sponsor of the Two-State Solution Act. My story from PONTIAC... In Michigan, a pro-Israel group works to beat a Jewish Democrat... | washingtonpost.com”

Levin (D-MI-9) 07/30/2022: Retweet of @Bsamuels0 – “My first dispatch from Michigan: @BernieSanders, @Andy_Levin and @RashidaTlaib rally ahead of Election Day on Tuesday, warning about the implications of pro-Israel SuperPACs' unprecedented spending in Democratic primary races Progressive Dems rally behind Michigan primary candidate facing AIPAC-backed rival... | haaretz.com”

Levin (D-MI-9) 07/30/2022: Tweet – ““There is something profoundly wrong in our political system when a handful of billionaires, through super PACs that spend millions of dollars, try to defeat progressive candidates for Congress. That is not what democracy is about. That is what oligarchy is about.” @BernieSanders Link to quoted tweetMy first dispatch from Michigan: @BernieSanders, @Andy_Levin and @RashidaTlaib rally ahead of Election Day on Tuesday, warning about the implications of pro-Israel SuperPACs' unprecedented spending in Democratic primary races (Progressive Dems rally behind Michigan primary candidate facing AIPAC-backed rival... | haaretz.com)”

Long (R-MO-7) 07/29/2022: Retweet of @HananyaNaftali – “Apple wants to be part of Israel's success story! 🇮🇱🍎 #BDSFail Link to video”

Long (R-MO-7) 07/29/2022: Retweet of @HananyaNaftali – “An old photograph of the Damascus Gate in the Old City of Jerusalem. Link to image”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 07/29/2022: Tweet – “LR @RepMcCaul “I am appalled but not surprised that a member of the UN's anti-Israel Commission openly espouses anti-Semitic, anti-Israel vitriol. The US must prioritize efforts to end this one-sided, open-ended Commission.” Israel, US decry rights monitor's remarks as 'antisemitic'... | apnews.com“”

McCollum (D-MN-4) 07/29/2022: Retweet of @RepRashida – “Thank you @theIMEU, @jvplive, @theCCR and @CPJMENA for their incredible supporting Shireen's family, and @Ilhan @RepPressley @RepAOC @RepAndreCarson @BettyMcCollum04 @RepMarieNewman for joining them today in solidarity with their fight for justice. We will never quit.”

Omar (D-MN-5) 07/29/2022: Tweet – “We won't stop fighting for justice and accountability for the family of Shireen Abu Akleh. Link to video”

Omar (D-MN-5) 07/29/2022: Tweet – “We need is an independent U.S. investigation into the murder of American citizen Shireen Abu Akleh. This is about our values as Americans. This is about whether we truly mean what we say when we talk about a human rights centered foreign policy. Link to quoted tweet'When someone you love is killed in a senseless way, anyone would want answers' — Shireen Abu Akleh's family met with Secretary of State Antony Blinken, asking for accountability and justice in the wake of the journalist's death (Link to twitter.com)”

Rubio (R-FL) 07/29/2022: Tweet – “Antisemitism is par for the course at the United Nations. It must be condemned and those responsible for such blatant lies should be held accountable. UN official: Social media largely controlled by Jewish lobby, NGOs... | jpost.com”

Titus (D-NV-1) 07/29/2022: Tweet – “I'm proud to be endorsed by @DemMaj4Israel PAC and grateful for their work to keep an open dialogue on a peaceful two-state solution. The relationship between the U.S. and Israel is critical. In Congress, I'll continue to support it. Link to image”

Tlaib (D-MI-13) 07/29/2022: Retweet of @commondreams – “"When Americans are killed abroad it is more or less standard procedure for our government to open an investigation," says @RepRashida discussing Shireen Abu Akleh's killing. "But when the murderers wear Israeli uniforms, there is complete silence." House Dems and Shireen Abu Akleh's Family Urge US to 'Hold Her Killers Accountable'... | cdreams.news”

Tlaib (D-MI-13) 07/29/2022: Twitter thread – “Israel is an apartheid state, engaged in racist oppression against Palestinians. @statedept has failed to find the truth. Shireen & her family deserve justice. When Americans are killed abroad our government investigates. But when the murderers wear Israeli uniforms? Silence. Link to video Thank you @theIMEU, @jvplive, @theCCR and @CPJMENA for their incredible supporting Shireen's family, and @Ilhan @RepPressley @RepAOC @RepAndreCarson @BettyMcCollum04 @RepMarieNewman for joining them today in solidarity with their fight for justice. We will never quit.”

Syria

Hill (R-AR-2) 07/29/2022: Tweet – “Glad to see my bill to disrupt & dismantle Assad's narcotics production & trafficking in Syria pass the House Foreign Affairs Cmte. Captagon cripples local populations & serves to fuel hostilities/finance the Assad regime @HouseForeignGOP @HouseForeign RELEASE: Rep. Hill Applauds Committee Passage of his Bill to Disrupt and Dismantle Assad's Narcotics Production and Trafficking... | hill.house.gov”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 07/29/2022: Retweet of @RepFrenchHill – “Glad to see my bill to disrupt & dismantle Assad's narcotics production & trafficking in Syria pass the House Foreign Affairs Cmte. Captagon cripples local populations & serves to fuel hostilities/finance the Assad regime @HouseForeignGOP @HouseForeign RELEASE: Rep. Hill Applauds Committee Passage of his Bill to Disrupt and Dismantle Assad's Narcotics Production and Trafficking... | hill.house.gov”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 07/29/2022: Tweet – “LR @RepMcCaul: "@SenateForeign & I sent a letter on the need for transparent reporting on Assad's narco-trafficking. We need a full accounting of Assad's sources of income & the role his regime plays in the Middle East's dangerous drug trade." Read more⬇️ McCaul and Risch Send Letter on Assad Regime's Role in Drug Trafficking - Committee on Foreign Affairs”

Risch (R-ID) 07/29/2022: Tweet – “In the face of a global shortage of wheat, the new axis of evil between #Putin & #Assad is displaying callous indifference to the suffering of others. #Lebanon should never have allowed this ship to dock, and should forcibly remove the stolen goods to be returned to #Ukraine. Link to quoted tweetSyrian ship carrying 'stolen Ukrainian barley, flour' docks in Lebanon, Ukrainian embassy says (Syrian ship carrying 'stolen Ukrainian barley, flour' docks in Lebanon, Ukrainian embassy says... | reut.rs) (Link to twitter.com)”

Titus (D-NV-1) 07/29/2022: Retweet of @indefchristians – “@indefchristians met with @repdinatitus today to discuss the issues facing the Syriac-Assyrian-Chaldean Christians of Iraq and rally support for the recently detained #Maronite Archbishop El-Hajj. Thank you @repdinatitus for your steady support for persecuted religious minorities Link to image”

Iran

Ernst (R-IA) 07/29/2022: Tweet – “Why is the Biden admin ignoring requests from a U.S. ally on key information regarding Iranian terrorist activity?   I have some ideas… READ Biden is stalling an investigation of Iranians linked to terrorism. Ernst wants to know: is his push for a nuclear deal the reason? | U.S. Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa”

Gonzales (R-TX-23) 07/30/2022: Retweet of @IraniaRodz – “🇺🇸 Weekend of Action has begun! Let me know if you're ready to knock door for @monica4congress, @VoteDrGuerra or @MayraFlores2022 in Cameron county! #LeadRight #LoneStarHerd #GOP #RGV #RedWave #TexasVictory #TX15 #TX34 Link to image”

Egypt

Malinowski (D-NJ-7) 07/29/2022: Tweet – “Tom was proud to lead this letter with @RepDonBeyer, asking British MPs to prioritize the detention of UK citizen Alaa Abdel-Fattah to ensure he is released from Egyptian prison immediately. Link to quoted tweetToday, Egypt Human Rights caucus co-chairs @RepMalinowski & @RepDonBeyer released a letter alongside 12 colleagues expressing solidarity with British MPs in pursuing the release of Egyptian-British political prisoner @Alaa Abdel-Fattah, who is unjustly imprisoned in Egypt. (Link to twitter.com)”

Saudi Arabia

Casten (D-IL-6) 07/29/2022: Retweet of @RonFilipkowski – “9/11 families are running an ad condemning Trump for hosting the Saudi golf tour this week. Link to video”

Levin (D-MI-9) 07/30/2022: Retweet of @RepRaskin – “American lawyer Asim Ghafoor apparently committed the “crime”of representing Jamal Khashoggi, so now he languishes in a Dubai prison on dubious charges. The Emirati government must give Ghafoor attorney access to a lawyer and U.S. officials RIGHT NOW. We're watching.”

Malinowski (D-NJ-7) 07/29/2022: Tweet – “Today, the Saudi-backed LIV Tour starts its golf tournament in Bedminster. Read Tom's statement below opposing the tournament and standing with the 9/11 families⬇️ Representative Malinowski Issues Statement Opposing Use of Bedminster Golf Club by Saudi Golf League... | malinowski.house.gov”

Omar (D-MN-5) 07/30/2022: Retweet of @RonFilipkowski – “9/11 families are running an ad condemning Trump for hosting the Saudi golf tour this week. Link to video”

Raskin (D-MD-8) 07/29/2022: Tweet – “American lawyer Asim Ghafoor apparently committed the “crime”of representing Jamal Khashoggi, so now he languishes in a Dubai prison on dubious charges. The Emirati government must give Ghafoor attorney access to a lawyer and U.S. officials RIGHT NOW. We're watching.”

Roy (R-TX-21) 07/29/2022: Tweet – “If the shoe fits………. and while we are at it, maybe register with DOJ under the Foreign Agent Registration Act. Link to quoted tweet“DO IT FOR THE SAUDI ROYAL FAMILY!” a heckler yelled as Phil Mickelson prepared to hit his first shot at the LIV Golf event at Trump Bedminster. He had to step away from the ball.”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Levin (D-MI-9) 07/30/2022: Tweet – “Uvalde: AR-15 Buffalo: AR-15 Poway Synagogue: AR-15 Tree of Life Synagogue: AR-15 Waffle House: AR-15 Parkland: AR-15 Las Vegas: AR-15 San Bernardino: AR-15 Sandy Hook: AR-15 Aurora: AR-15 This week, I voted to ban assault weapons.”

Levin (D-MI-9) 07/29/2022: Retweet of @Harbpeace – “.@AbdulElSayed joins progressive rally in Pontiac with @RashidaTlaib, @Andy_Levin and @BernieSanders. That's two Arab Muslims and two Jews. Link to image”

Levin (D-MI-9) 07/29/2022: Retweet of @lateitel – “im a jew 4 ⁦@Andy_Levin⁩ ⁦@jews4andy⁩ Link to image”

Luria (D-VA-2) 07/29/2022: Tweet – “Disgraceful that a fellow Virginian and Naval Academy graduate would make such comparisons. Every single elected official should condemn this. Link to quoted tweetBREAKING: Hung Cao compares reproductive healthcare to the atrocities of the Holocaust. “The Nazis did this. They'll take Jewish babies and just take the legs and just smash the babies and kill them." This is beyond offensive. (On abortion, Dems begin offensive in Va. as GOP renews old attacks... | washingtonpost.com)”

Meng (D-NY-6) 07/29/2022: Retweet of @capasadc – “Thank you to all who attended "A Conversation with @RepGraceMeng and @RepLoisFrankel” with the Congressional Jewish Staff Association today! It was great hearing from these wonderful congresswomen, and we're so grateful they took time out of their busy schedules to speak to us. Link to image”

Meng (D-NY-6) 07/29/2022: Retweet of @RepLoisFrankel – “What a lovely experience to chat with my good friend @RepGraceMeng & our next generation of leaders! Thank you to the Congressional Asian Pacific American Staff Association & the Congressional Jewish Staff Association for hosting us. Link to quoted tweet”

Wexton (D-VA-10) 07/29/2022: Tweet – “Comparing abortion to the horrors of the Nazis' atrocities against Jewish people is a disgusting and deeply offensive comment from my opponent—and an outrageous lie. This kind of extreme language shows just how far out of touch he is with #VA10 voters. Link to quoted tweetBREAKING: Hung Cao compares reproductive healthcare to the atrocities of the Holocaust. “The Nazis did this. They'll take Jewish babies and just take the legs and just smash the babies and kill them." This is beyond offensive. (On abortion, Dems begin offensive in Va. as GOP renews old attacks... | washingtonpost.com)”

Afghanistan

Bacon (R-NE-2) 07/29/2022: Tweet – “One of the worst hit victims of our terribly botched withdrawal from Afghanistan are the Afghan women. This Administration presided over a colossal disaster that emboldened our adversaries and hurt us with our allies. Link to quoted tweetDuring the 20 years of the Western-supported Afghan Republic, women's rights advanced notably, especially in education, writes FP's @lynnekodonnell. But the Taliban have rolled all that back. (Afghan Women Are Worse Off Than Ever... | buff.ly)”

Risch (R-ID) 07/29/2022: Tweet – “Women & girls in #Afghanistan are being detained, tortured, stripped of education & freedom of movement, & forced into underage marriage under #Taliban rule. Considering this comes following Biden's botched withdrawal, the admin must do more to protect those they left behind. Link to quoted tweetWomen and girls arrested for ‘moral corruption'. Peaceful protesters harassed, detained, and tortured. A huge increase in child, early and forced marriages. This is what's happening in Afghanistan less than a year after the Taliban takeover. Read more 👇 (Afghanistan: Taliban's ‘suffocating crackdown' destroying lives of women and girls – new report... | amn.st)”

Risch (R-ID) 07/29/2022: Tweet – “Amidst @UN reports that #alQaeda is resurging in #Afghanistan & maintains a close relationship with the #Taliban, not a cent should be released without guardrails against diversions to the Taliban or to terrorism. We must prevent another 9/11 on our watch. U.S. Delegation Meeting with Taliban Representatives on Afghan Central Bank Reserves - United States Department of State   Link to quoted tweetAyman al Zawahiri is alive; Taliban and Al Qaeda "remain close," UN reports - (Ayman al Zawahiri is alive; Taliban and Al Qaeda “remain close,” UN reports | FDD's Long War Journal) (Link to twitter.com)”