Members on the Record (Automated) for Fri August 05, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Deutch (D-FL-22) 08/04/2022: Retweet of @RepTedDeutch – “Horrified that Iran arrested several members of the Baha'i faith, incl. religious leaders, on charges of spying for Israel w/o offering evidence of illegal activity. These unjust detentions are part of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of religious minorities, incl. the Baha'i.”

Jacobs (D-CA-53) 08/04/2022: Tweet – “I loved joining kids in the Jerusalem-San Diego Zoo exchange program and my friend and mentor Susan Davis to talk about the importance of listening to people who have different experiences than ours, and why young people's voices are so important right now. Link to image”

Marshall (R-KS) 08/04/2022: Retweet of @AmbHerzog – “Wrapped up this week in Congress with meetings today with @senatorwicker & Senator @rogermarshallMD. We discussed the continued threat from Iran & opportunities to deepen bilateral and regional cooperation. Thank you, Senators, for your strong support of Israel-U.S. relations. Link to image”

Sanders (I-VT) 08/05/2022: Tweet – “Recently, I had the opportunity to speak to a group of courageous young people from Israel and Palestine who are working to build a better, more peaceful future. As yet another round of conflict threatens to erupt, I urge you to listen to what they have to say. Link to video”

Steube (R-FL-17) 08/04/2022: Tweet – “I introduced legislation to cut US funding for the COI because of their ongoing, blatant bias towards Israel. The prejudicial comments of COI member Miloon Kothari further underscore the need for elimination of the COI. The US must stand against antisemitism and lead this effort. Link to quoted tweetJINSA applauds congressional condemnation of @UN_HRC Commission of Inquiry member Miloon Kothari's prejudicial comments about Israel. @RepDLamborn @Kat_Cammack @DesJarlaisTN04 @RepHartzler @RepJimBanks @RepGregSteube @RepGusBilirakis @RepRonnyJackson 1/ (Congressman Lamborn Leads Bipartisan Letter Condemning Antisemitism in the United Nations Human Rights Council... | lamborn.house.gov)”

Wicker (R-MS) 08/04/2022: Tweet – “Great seeing Israel's @AmbHerzog today. Our commitment to Israeli security is unwavering and we look forward to deepening our security partnership in the years ahead. Link to image”

Wicker (R-MS) 08/04/2022: Retweet of @AmbHerzog – “Wrapped up this week in Congress with meetings today with @senatorwicker & Senator @rogermarshallMD. We discussed the continued threat from Iran & opportunities to deepen bilateral and regional cooperation. Thank you, Senators, for your strong support of Israel-U.S. relations. Link to image”

Lebanon

Dingell (D-MI-12) 08/04/2022: Tweet – “2 yrs after the Beirut port explosion, Lebanon is on the road to recovery but continues to face a humanitarian crisis that has left many without access to food, water, or medical care.   The international community must come together now to deliver lifesaving aid to Lebanon. Link to image”

LaHood (R-IL-18) 08/04/2022: Tweet – “Today we remember the lives lost in the tragic 2020 Port of Beirut blast. As the US continues to aid the Lebanese people, the government must act swiftly to finish its investigation & support judicial reforms. In Congress, I will continue to support the US-Lebanon relationship. Link to image”

Meeks (D-NY-5) 08/04/2022: Tweet – “CM @RepGregoryMeeks: Today marks two years since the horrific Beirut port explosion. As we remember those who perished, I repeat my calls for an independent, impartial investigation, and continued US support for the Lebanese people. 2 years later, hope for justice in Beirut explosion fades... | apnews.com”

Risch (R-ID) 08/04/2022: Tweet – “It's been two years since an explosion decimated the port of #Beirut. Despite urgent calls for reforms & #Hezbollah losses in recent elections, #Lebanon continues to freefall. Lebanon's political leaders must break from Hezbollah & demonstrate the courage to implement change.”

Iran

Bacon (R-NE-2) 08/04/2022: Retweet of @IAC_NE – “Our sincere thanks to Congressman Bacon for his inspiring speech at the #FreeIran2022 World Summit! Remarks by @RepDonBacon, detailing #HRes118 (H.Res.118 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): Expressing support for the Iranian people's desire for a democratic, secular, and nonnuclear Republic of Iran and condemning violations of human rights and state-sponsored terrorism by the Iranian Government. | Congress.gov | Library of Congress) with support of over 250 members of the House, for a democratic, secular, non-nuclear Republic in #Iran. Link to quoted tweet”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 08/05/2022: Retweet of @IranNewsUpdate1 – “#Westand4FreeIran I absolutely condemn the #Iranian regime's atrocities, both within Iran and around the world. I support a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear #Iran. @Maryam_Rajavi has this vision for her country, 🇺🇸Rep. @DonJBacon.Link to video”

Buchanan (R-FL-16) 08/05/2022: Tweet – “First it was their disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal. Then they failed to provide Ukraine with military assistance ahead of Russia's invasion. Now the Biden WH wants to rejoin the failed Iran deal as their regime threatens to “turn New York into a heap of rubble from hell."”

Carter (R-GA-1) 08/05/2022: Retweet of @IranNewsUpdate1 – “#Westand4FreeIran The rights of the #Iranian people are in jeopardy and I support any peaceful effort to establish a secular, democratic republic of #Iran that respects the religious freedoms of her people, 🇺🇸Rep. @Buddy_Carter.Link to video”

Cruz (R-TX) 08/04/2022: Retweet of @JasonMBrodsky – “U.S. senators today are rightfully calling on @POTUS to deny an entry visa to #Iran's president for #UNGA. Consider this scene: the U.S. Secret Service would be tasked with protecting a figure whose government is actively trying to assassinate American citizens on U.S. soil. Link to image”

Jayapal (D-WA-7) 08/04/2022: Retweet of @USProgressives – “When our options are diplomacy to reduce tensions or escalating the threat of a disastrous war, negotiations must be successful. Progressives in Congress strongly support efforts to restore an Iran deal — and as this new poll shows, so do the American people. From @RepJayapal 👇 Link to image   Link to quoted tweet”

Egypt

Cohen (D-TN-9) 08/05/2022: Retweet of @HelsinkiComm – “.@HelsinkiComm Co-Chair & @oscepa Special Rep on #PoliticalPrisoners @RepCohen calls for the release of the Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah, requests @StateDept to make securing his release a priority. CO-CHAIRMAN COHEN CALLS FOR THE RELEASE OF ALAA ABD EL-FATTAH... | csce.gov”

Iraq

Fleischmann (R-TN-3) 08/04/2022: Twitter thread – “The PACT Act is an important bill that will get care to our veterans exposed to burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan. These men and women answered the call to serve after 9/11, and our nation owes them the health care they deserve. (1/2) Link to quoted tweetToday I sat down with Congressman Chuck Fleischmann @RepChuck We discussed the Senate passing the PACT Act that will help veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxins (Link to twitter.com) As many as 3.5 million veterans exposed to toxins from the Cold War to the Vietnam War to present day will get care through this bill. I was proud to support this bill. We cannot forget any of our veterans whose health has been affected because of their military service. (2/2)”

Ryan (D-OH-13) 08/05/2022: Tweet – “Dale King knows a thing or two about doing his part: after two tours in Iraq, he came home to Ohio and started a business where he hires people in recovery from addiction. JD Vance and his bogus non-profit? They're just playing a part. Link to video”

Libya

Guthrie (R-KY-2) 08/05/2022: Tweet – “I'm proud to support awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to recognize the service & sacrifice of 4 heroic Americans who lost their lives during the attack on the Benghazi Embassy. This bill passed the House ahead of the 10-year anniversary of the attack. House passes bill awarding Congressional Gold Medal to Americans who died in Benghazi attack... | thehill.com”

Horn of Africa

Omar (D-MN-5) 08/04/2022: Retweet of @UWDAction – “We're endorsing @IlhanMN for re-election to Congress! Rep. Ilhan Omar is a Somali refugee, longtime community organizer, and two-term congresswoman who doesn't compromise her pro-immigrant values in elected office. Link to image”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Allred (D-TX-32) 08/04/2022: Tweet – “Texas is the greatest state in the nation because of our diversity and welcoming spirit. We have no tolerance for fear-mongering. Orban's fascism is antithetical to our shared Texas values & his anti-semitic and homophobic remarks are unwelcome in Dallas. Hungary's leader addresses CPAC amid blowback to ‘mixed race' speech... | washingtonpost.com”

Blackburn (R-TN) 08/04/2022: Tweet – “The flyers distributed to driveways in West Nashville are anti-Semitic. I support a full and thorough investigation into the origins of these materials. The responsible actors must be held accountable. Mayor's office, Nashville leaders condemn antisemitic messages found in West Nashville... | tennessean.com”

Morelle (D-NY-25) 08/05/2022: Twitter thread – “Great to meet with residents of The Summit at @JewishSLife last night to discuss the challenges facing older Americans. Link to image Everyone deserves the opportunity to age with dignity and stability, which is why I'm fighting to lower the cost of prescription medication and protect critical programs like Medicare and Social Security.”

Afghanistan

Clyde (R-GA-9) 08/05/2022: Tweet – “Joe Biden's failures: ❌ Recession ❌ Skyrocketing crime ❌ 40-year high inflation ❌ Open southern border ❌ Weakness on the world stage ❌ Killed U.S. energy independence ❌ Botched Afghanistan withdrawal Americans deserve BETTER.”

Ernst (R-IA) 08/05/2022: Tweet – “🚨Right now our open Southern border leaves us tremendously exposed. The most devastating event would be an organized terrorist attack from Afghanistan in the U.S. via our border. The Biden admin must not ignore Border Patrol's concerns, and must protect our homeland.”

Graham (R-SC) 08/04/2022: Twitter thread – “If the circumstances surrounding the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan weren't so horrific, it would be amusing to hear the Taliban deny they had any knowledge that al-Qaeda leader Zawahiri was staying in Kabul in a guest house of a top aide to the second in command of the Taliban. Their response is not only an insult to our intelligence, it tells us all we need to know about the “new Taliban”— they are the old Taliban. Taliban say they didn't know Ayman al-Zawahiri was in Kabul after al Qaeda leader killed in U.S. drone strike... | cbsnews.com We need to adjust our policies quickly to avoid another 9/11, because a broken border and a terrorist safe haven in Afghanistan are a formula for disaster. I see no plan to fix our broken border and I only see growing radical Islamic presence in Afghanistan.   As FBI Director Wray said today, al-Qaeda and other radical Islamic groups very much desire hitting the American homeland.”

Green (R-TN-7) 08/04/2022: Tweet – “.@NYTimes needs to explain why it gave evil a platform to stand on.  Critics recall Taliban leader's 2020 New York Times op-ed after link established to slain al-Zawahiri... | foxnews.com”

Hawley (R-MO) 08/04/2022: Tweet – “According to new whistleblower allegations obtained by Sens. Hawley and Johnson, 300+ individuals evacuated from Afghanistan to the U.S., despite being on a DoD watchlist including known suspected terrorists. Today, Sen. Hawley asked the FBI director how this happened. Link to video”

Hawley (R-MO) 08/05/2022: Retweet of @WashTimes – “Josh Hawley and Ron Johnson say hundreds of Afghan evacuees reached U.S. without any vetting GOP senators say hundreds of Afghan evacuees reached U.S. without any... | trib.al”

Hawley (R-MO) 08/04/2022: Retweet of @mrctv – “Sen. @HawleyMO asks the FBI Director about whistleblower reports of agency personnel being instructed to cut corners when processing Afghan evacuees Link to video”

Hawley (R-MO) 08/04/2022: Tweet – “NEW whistleblower allegations - hundreds of Afghan evacuees who appeared on DOD terror watch list allowed to enter the U.S. ⁦@SenRonJohnson⁩ and I lay out what we've learned Link to image”

Hawley (R-MO) 08/04/2022: Tweet – “New evidence from whistleblower suggests there are hundreds of Afghan evacuees in US flagged as suspected terrorists FBI 'actively' investigating Afghan evacuees in US flagged as suspected terrorists, security threats: Wray... | foxnews.com”

Johnson (R-WI) 08/04/2022: Retweet of @HawleyMO – “NEW whistleblower allegations - hundreds of Afghan evacuees who appeared on DOD terror watch list allowed to enter the U.S. ⁦@SenRonJohnson⁩ and I lay out what we've learned Link to image”

Kim (R-CA-39) 08/04/2022: Tweet – “Nearly one year after the Biden administration's withdrawal from Afghanistan, the State Department refuses to provide information on the status of Americans, allies & U.S. equipment still in the hands of the Taliban. That's why I'm leading the RESCUES Act. GOP lawmakers demand greater oversight of chaotic Afghanistan evacuation... | foxnews.com”

Mast (R-FL-18) 08/04/2022: Tweet – “The Taliban “claims” it didn't know the head of al Qaeda was in Kabul. Just like they “claimed” they would let people get to the airport. Just like they “claimed” girls would still go to school. Reminder: the White House “claimed” the US would be able to work with the Taliban.”

Steube (R-FL-17) 08/05/2022: GETTR Post – “Congress has been given no information of what has been operating in Afghanistan since the botched withdrawal. I call on the Administration to brief lawmakers as to what is really happening now in Afghanistan. I joined @NewsNation @ABonTV to discuss.”

Other - Middle East

Courtney (D-CT-2) 08/04/2022: Twitter thread – “This is heartbreaking news. I had the chance to work with @RepWalorski when we traveled to the Middle East together as part of a bipartisan group—she was sharp, well-researched, and you could tell through every interaction she was a good-hearted person.Indiana Republican Rep. Jackie Walorski is killed in car accident, McCarthy announces... | cnn.com Two of her staff also passed away yesterday—Zachery Potts, and Emma Thomson. These two people were beloved by their team, and by many others. My office and I are devastated for the family, friends, colleagues and staff of Rep. Walorski, and wishing them peace in the coming days.”

Escobar (D-TX-16) 08/05/2022: Retweet of @ChrisMurphyCT – “So in one single week Biden is going to: ✔️preside over an economy w the lowest unemployment in 50 years ✔️pass legislation radically lowering drug costs for millions of Americans ✔️kill the Al Qaeda leader Trump couldn't find ✔️pass the biggest clean energy bill ever”

Eshoo (D-CA-18) 08/04/2022: Tweet – “Azerbaijan's deadly drone strikes against Artsakh are a blatant violation of the 2020 ceasefire. I strongly condemn Azerbaijan's aggression & urge @StateDept to use every diplomatic tool available to prevent further escalation, including suspending U.S. military aid to Azerbaijan”

Moulton (D-MA-6) 08/04/2022: Tweet – “#China doesn't get to dictate who can and cannot visit #Taiwan. Beijing's latest actions are not only threatening to Taiwan but will destabilize the region. Taiwan is a vibrant democracy with a right to international partnerships. What is Beijing so afraid of? Link to quoted tweetChina fired multiple missiles around Taiwan, launching unprecedented military drills a day after a visit by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi (Suspected drones over Taiwan, cyber attacks after Pelosi visit... | reut.rs) (Link to twitter.com)”

Murphy (D-CT) 08/04/2022: Retweet of @seth_binder – “This is an incredibly important point made by @ChrisMurphyCT in today's hearing on China's role in MENA: "We should not deprioritize political and economic reform priorities in the Middle East for the sake of competing with China. Poor, corrupt, and unequal societies make for...”

Murphy (D-CT) 08/05/2022: Tweet – “So in one single week Biden is going to: ✔️preside over an economy w the lowest unemployment in 50 years ✔️pass legislation radically lowering drug costs for millions of Americans ✔️kill the Al Qaeda leader Trump couldn't find ✔️pass the biggest clean energy bill ever”

Pfluger (R-TX-11) 08/04/2022: Retweet of @mikepompeo – “@AugustPfluger spent twenty years fighting for America as a fighter pilot flying missions in the Middle East. He is the conservative, strong-military, America-first leader that the 11th District of Texas needs, and he has my full support! Link to image”

Stansbury (D-NM-1) 08/05/2022: Twitter thread – “As we grieve the unthinkable loss of Muhammad Afzaal Hussain, law enforcement has released new information that his shooting may be linked with the deaths of Mohammad Admadi and Aftab Hussein in our community. Contact law enforcement at 505-843-STOP if you have any information. We are working closely with federal, state, and local partners to protect our Muslim, immigrant, and Middle Eastern communities and bring those responsible to justice. Our communities will not tolerate hate in any form.”

Swalwell (D-CA-15) 08/05/2022: Retweet of @ChrisMurphyCT – “So in one single week Biden is going to: ✔️preside over an economy w the lowest unemployment in 50 years ✔️pass legislation radically lowering drug costs for millions of Americans ✔️kill the Al Qaeda leader Trump couldn't find ✔️pass the biggest clean energy bill ever”

Young (R-IN) 08/05/2022: Tweet – “The Chinese Communist Party is a challenge to American interests not just in the Indo-Pacific but across the Middle East, Africa, and other regions. As we seek to counter the CCP's influence, the U.S. must remain an engaged global partner for our allies. Link to video”