Members on the Record (Automated) for Sat August 06, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Aguilar (D-CA-31) 08/05/2022: Tweet – “I'm proud to stand with our ally Israel as it combats deadly terror attacks on its people. Through my seat on @AppropsDems, I will always support funding for Iron Dome.”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 08/05/2022: Tweet – “This is why I support the U.S. resupplying the Israelis with the Iron Dome weapon system that intercepts these rockets and protects Israeli citizens. @AIPAC @RJC Link to quoted tweetIDF: 80 rockets fired from Gaza. Only 46 reached Israeli territory. 33 of these were intercepted. No casualties”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 08/05/2022: Retweet of @AIPAC – “Thank you @DonJBacon for standing with our ally Israel as it protects its citizens from terrorism. 🇺🇸🇮🇱 Link to quoted tweet”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 08/05/2022: Retweet of @manuelrajunov – “.@RepDonBacon is champion of 🇺🇸 🇮🇱 relationship and I am proud to call him my friend and ally in this fight to keep our ally safe and America strong. Link to quoted tweet”

Barr (R-KY-6) 08/05/2022: Tweet – “Praying for the Israeli people being targeted by terrorist rockets. Attacks like these reinforce the need for U.S. support of Israel and the Iron Dome to protect Israeli civilians. Rockets shot from Gaza to Israel... | jpost.com”

Biggs (R-AZ-5) 08/05/2022: Tweet – “Israel has every right to defend itself from terrorism. The United States will continue to support our ally during these troubling times.”

Correa (D-CA-46) 08/05/2022: Tweet – “The Iron Dome saves lives & allows Israel to defend itself. America stands with Israel.”

Cruz (R-TX) 08/05/2022: Tweet – “Our Israeli allies have a moral obligation to defend themselves and their citizens against these genocidal Iran-backed terrorists. The US must and will continue to stand with them. Link to quoted tweetThe IDF continues to strike terrorist targets in the Gaza Strip, including 6 Islamic Jihad military posts. A number of Islamic Jihad operatives were neutralized during the strikes. LTG Aviv Kohavi has instructed the IDF to enter emergency mode, opening the High Command Post.”

Cruz (R-TX) 08/05/2022: Tweet – “Since Biden took office, he's been ideologically committed to alienating our allies & empowering enemies. Biden has abandoned our friends in Israel, Ukraine, Hong Kong, & Taiwan. In Russia, Iran, Venezuela, China, and Cuba those who want to harm Americans have gained strength. Link to video”

Curtis (R-UT-3) 08/05/2022: Tweet – “This purely defensive system protects the lives of not only Israelis but Palestinians, too. I am proud to have supported recent efforts to replenish the Iron Dome so that it can continue to be effective. Link to quoted tweet📸 The Iron Dome shooting down rockets from Gaza and protecting our citizens. #OperationBreakingDawn #IsraelUnderFire (Link to twitter.com)”

Deutch (D-FL-22) 08/05/2022: Tweet – “Palestinian Islamic Jihad is a terrorist organization funded by Iran. They've fired at least 80 rockets at Israel tonight. And they're targeting civilians. America supports Iron Dome because it saves lives. We condemn these terror attacks. America stands with Israel. 🇺🇸 🇮🇱 Link to quoted tweetIron Dome in action, saving lives, as it intercepts PIJ rockets fired at Israel from Gaza! (Link to twitter.com)”

Dingell (D-MI-12) 08/05/2022: Tweet – “Concerned about the renewed violence in Gaza and Israel, which threatens civilians and has the potential for broader escalation. We must continue to support efforts to reduce tensions in the region and protect innocent lives. At least 7 dead after Israel strikes targets, kills militant leader in Gaza... | washingtonpost.com”

Frankel (D-FL-21) 08/06/2022: Tweet – “Last night, Israel's Iron Dome intercepted over 60 rockets from Palestinian Islamic Jihad. This is exactly why it's so important that we continue to support & fund the Iron Dome. Israel has a right to defend herself. We stand with our friend and ally in the Middle East. 🇺🇸🇮🇱”

Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 08/05/2022: Tweet – “Palestinian Islamic Jihad has killed Americans and is one of Iran's many terrorist proxies. We must address the threat of a nuclear-armed Iran, stand strong against terrorists, and protect American values and our allies. Link to quoted tweetToday, Iranian President Raisi met with the leader of Palestinian Islamic Jihad, in Tehran. Palestinian Islamic Jihad is a brutal terrorist organization with one goal: the destruction of Israel. Its entire budget comes from Iran's terror regime. So does its violent ideology. (Link to twitter.com)”

Hoyer (D-MD-5) 08/05/2022: Tweet – “Israel, like all countries, has a right to defend itself against terrorist organizations that indiscriminately target civilians. I join with others in urging against actions that escalate the situation and will be monitoring closely.”

Issa (R-CA-50) 08/05/2022: Tweet – “Islamic Jihad fired more than 100 rockets at Israel from the Gaza Strip today. Let's be clear: Israel has the right to self defense — and the right to stop terrorists targeting civilians in their homeland. This is an urgent time to support Israel and stand by our ally.”

Lesko (R-AZ-8) 08/06/2022: Tweet – “Israel has a sovereign right to defend itself from terrorists who seek its destruction. I stand with our ally Israel, and I strongly condemn the Palestinians' use of innocent people as human shields and their continued attacks against innocent Israeli citizens.”

Letlow (R-LA-5) 08/05/2022: Tweet – “Israel absolutely has the right to defend themselves. The American people will always stand by our ally as they combat radical Islamic terrorists. Link to quoted tweetThe IDF continues to strike terrorist targets in the Gaza Strip, including 6 Islamic Jihad military posts. A number of Islamic Jihad operatives were neutralized during the strikes. LTG Aviv Kohavi has instructed the IDF to enter emergency mode, opening the High Command Post.”

Lieu (D-CA-33) 08/05/2022: Tweet – “Palestinian Islamic Jihad is a terrorist organization that has killed Americans and Israelis. Israel has the right to defend itself from indiscriminate rockets that PIJ is firing at civilians. The US stands ready to assist our ally to de-escalate the situation and restore peace.”

Maloney (D-NY-12) 08/05/2022: Tweet – “I am monitoring the unfolding situation in Israel and Gaza. I hope that peace will be restored soon.”

Maloney (D-NY-12) 08/05/2022: Twitter thread – “I voted to supply Israel with tools like Iron Dome to defend herself from attack. Over the past day that investment has saved lives as missiles were intercepted from Gaza. Announcing Operation Breaking Dawn in Gaza, IDF launches strikes on terror targets... | timesofisrael.com Congress must continue to support Israel which has been and continues to be one of our closest allies.”

Maloney (D-NY-12) 08/05/2022: Tweet – “Proud to support Iron dome funding that's saving lives right now for our ally. Link to quoted tweetIsrael unleashed a wave of airstrikes in Gaza on Friday. The strikes killed at least eight people, including a senior militant, and wounded another 40, Palestinian officials said. (Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 8, including senior militant... | politico.com)”

Maloney (D-NY-18) 08/05/2022: Tweet – “I will always support Israel's right to defend herself and have backed funding for the Iron Dome for situations like this, where it's saving countless lives.”

Massie (R-KY-4) 08/05/2022: Tweet – “Israel receives $3.8 billion of foreign aid from hard working American taxpayers each year. That vote was to send them another (unbudgeted) $1 billion. A majority of my constituents don't think Israel needs more of their money, so I voted for my constituents. Link to quoted tweetThe Iron Dome saves lives. Here's a reminder of those who voted against it. Democrats: @RashidaTlaib @CoriBush @AyannaPressley @IlhanMN @JesusGar @RepMarieNewman @RepAndreCarson @RepRaulGrijalva Republicans: @RepThomasMassie”

McClain (R-MI-10) 08/05/2022: Tweet – “Israel is a great ally of the United States, and we must always support the Iron Dome that has saved countless lives. America will always stand with Israel 🇮🇱 🇺🇸”

Miller-Meeks (R-IA-2) 08/05/2022: Tweet – “Touring Israel with my family several years ago we saw the Iron Dome in action. Proud to support replenishment and maintenance of the Iron Dome from indiscriminate rocket attacks. Link to quoted tweet📸 The Iron Dome shooting down rockets from Gaza and protecting our citizens. #OperationBreakingDawn #IsraelUnderFire (Link to twitter.com)”

Nadler (D-NY-10) 08/05/2022: Twitter thread – “Today, Israel took out Taysir al-Jabari, the top commander of the Iran-backed terrorist group Palestinian Islamic Jihad, PM Lapid announced, to "remove a concrete threat against Israeli civilians." Al-Jabari was responsible for a number of serious terrorist attacks against Israel Islamic Jihad has responded by launching rockets into Israel. Like any country, Israel has the right to defend itself. I continue to closely monitor the situation and pray that broader escalation is avoided. As I've always said when we've led the fight for funding, peace happens when civilians are safe, and the Iron Dome is a critical tool for protecting the Israeli civilian population—Jews and Arabs alike—from terrorist attacks.”

Napolitano (D-CA-32) 08/05/2022: Tweet – “Israel has every right to defend itself & protect its people against Palestinian terrorism. The U.S. stands ready to assist our ally to de-escalate the situation in Gaza & restore peace.”

Padilla (D-CA) 08/05/2022: Twitter thread – “Israel has a right to defend itself, as it did with an airstrike against a senior commander of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, one of Iran's many terrorist proxies. With rockets being fired into Israel in response, I'm thankful to see Iron Dome saving Israeli & Palestinian lives. Link to quoted tweetThe Israeli military launched strikes on targets in Gaza on Friday, a statement from the Israeli army said. The statement made clear the targets belong to Islamic Jihad, the smaller of the two main militant groups in Gaza. (Israel launches strikes on Islamic Jihad targets in Gaza... | cnn.it) I urge the @StateDept and partners in the region to work to de-escalate the situation in Gaza to prevent further violence and urge Iran to reign in its proxy.”

Rice (D-NY-4) 08/05/2022: Tweet – “I stand with Israel as it defends its citizens from terror attacks. And I'm proud to have supported funding for Iron Dome which is saving lives right now.”

Roy (R-TX-21) 08/05/2022: Retweet of @IDF – “RAW FOOTAGE: This is the moment a barrage of rockets was fired from Gaza toward Israeli civilians. This is what terrorism looks like: Link to video”

Steube (R-FL-17) 08/05/2022: Tweet – “My support is with the people of Israel and Israel's leaders as they work to protect innocent civilians in their country from Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Rockets shot from Gaza to Israel... | m.jpost.com”

Tenney (R-NY-22) 08/05/2022: Twitter thread – “🧵Today, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), an Iranian-backed terrorist group, once again launched a barrage of rockets into Israel. These terrorists continue to incite violence and fire missiles from Gaza targeting innocent Israeli civilians. I condemn this violent aggression. While the PIJ is doing everything in its power to kill civilians and spread violence across the region, Israel continues to do everything in its power to protect its people, promote stability, and preserve its democracy. This situation underscores the importance of the ironclad bond between the United States and Israel. 🇺🇸 🇮🇱 The US-funded Iron Dome is crucial to Israel's defenses, which is why I continue to support its critical funding, even while far-left Democrats try to eliminate it. The United States stands in strong solidarity with #Israel and the Jewish people as they exercise their right to defend themselves from violent terrorist organizations.”

Titus (D-NV-1) 08/05/2022: Tweet – “The United States supports Israel and their unequivocal right to defend themselves. Hoping for peace and calm following this action to protect civilians under threat.”

Tlaib (D-MI-13) 08/05/2022: Retweet of @MairavZ – “Israel just struck Gaza unprovoked and killed several people including a child while mediation efforts were underway and this is the US response Link to quoted tweet”

Tlaib (D-MI-13) 08/05/2022: Retweet of @KhaledBeydoun – “Her name is Alaa Qaddoum. She was 5-years old. She was killed today in Gaza. Link to image”

Torres (D-CA-35) 08/06/2022: Tweet – “As a member of @AppropsDems, I was proud to have voted for additional funding for the Iron Dome, which protects civilians and saves lives. I'll continue to stand with Israel as it defends itself against terror attacks targeting civilians in their homeland.”

Torres (D-NY-15) 08/05/2022: Tweet – “Thank God for Iron Dome, which I proudly voted for. Defending civilians from indiscriminate rocket fire is a no-brainer. Link to quoted tweet📸 The Iron Dome shooting down rockets from Gaza and protecting our citizens. #OperationBreakingDawn #IsraelUnderFire (Link to twitter.com)”

Vargas (D-CA-51) 08/05/2022: Tweet – “The Iron Dome saves lives & allows Israel to defend itself. America stands with Israel. 🇺🇸🇮🇱 Rockets shot from Gaza to Israel... | jpost.com”

Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-23) 08/05/2022: Tweet – “As warning sirens sound in cities across Israel, we send unwavering support to our ally as she works to protect her people from terrorism. I will continue to support funding for Iron Dome, which is saving countless Israeli and Palestinian lives. Link to quoted tweetThis Islamic Jihad rocket launcher in Gaza was ready to fire toward Israeli civilians. We targeted it before they could—and the rocket launch failed. (Link to twitter.com)”

Zeldin (R-NY-1) 08/06/2022: Tweet – “Israel has an inherent right of self-defense. The United States must continue standing shoulder to shoulder with our great ally and beacon of light and freedom in the Middle East. 🇺🇸🇮🇱”

Iran

Bacon (R-NE-2) 08/05/2022: Tweet – “"Negotiations" with Tehran resume and the U.S. isn't even at the table. Who is? Russia & China. Guess who this deal will benefit... not Americans. @SpeakerPelosi should bring my bill HR 8439 to a vote so Americans & their representatives have the final say Iran nuclear talks resume in last-ditch effort to secure deal... | wapo.st”

Ernst (R-IA) 08/05/2022: Tweet – “No leader complacent in the mass murder of innocent civilians & knowingly involved in assassination campaigns against U.S. officials should be allowed to step foot in our country. @SenTomCotton & I are working to prevent Iran's pres from attending the U.N. General Assembly in NYC Link to image”

Mast (R-FL-18) 08/05/2022: Tweet – “Iran continues to push the envelope - this time claiming it has the capabilities to make an atomic bomb - and yet the Biden Adminstration is still considering re-entering Obama's nuclear deal. Reckless and stupid. Link to image”

Iraq

Murkowski (R-AK) 08/05/2022: Twitter thread – “I'm dedicated to supporting and advocating for Alaska's veterans. I'm thankful for their support, including Chugiak's Kyle Kaiser. 🇺🇸 Kyle served in the Army & did combat tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. I'm grateful for his service to our nation. Link to video I'm for Alaska's veterans, always. Veterans - Kyle | Lisa Murkowski for U.S. Senate | Alaska”

Libya

Casey (D-PA) 08/06/2022: Tweet – “Her party already had a huge rally on January 6, 2021. And look how that turned out. Link to quoted tweetWhen asked her main priorities if elected to Congress, Sarah Palin says she wants to reopen the investigation into Hillary's emails, Benghazi, and “Congress should be having these huge, badass rallies on the steps of the Capitol ..they should be having fireside chats.” (Link to twitter.com)”

Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 08/05/2022: Tweet – “Huge badass rallies on the Capitol steps is still not going to be rock bottom for candidates i bet. Link to quoted tweetWhen asked her main priorities if elected to Congress, Sarah Palin says she wants to reopen the investigation into Hillary's emails, Benghazi, and “Congress should be having these huge, badass rallies on the steps of the Capitol ..they should be having fireside chats.” (Link to twitter.com)”

United Arab Emirates

Green (D-TX-9) 08/05/2022: Twitter thread – “Bipartisan Texas Representatives and I sent the letter below to @POTUS requesting his help in securing Asim Ghafoor's release and due process. Mr. Ghafoor was tried in-absentia without notice or legal counsel in the UAE. Such a trial is a gross violation of justice. Link to image @JacksonLeeTX18 @JoaquinCastrotx @RepGonzalez @RepVeasey @RepCuellar @RepEBJ @RepFletcher @RepSylviaGarcia @RepLloydDoggett @RepEscobar @RepFletcher @TXRandy14”

Horn of Africa

Merkley (D-OR) 08/05/2022: Tweet – “It's an important development that Special Envoy Hammer was able to travel to Tigray and see firsthand the suffering there. I echo his calls for the immediate restoration of basic services in Tigray and for an inclusive political dialogue that resolves this conflict. Link to quoted tweetThe @EUinEthiopia & U.S. Special Envoys for the Horn of Africa H.E. Annette Weber & H.E. Mike Hammer traveled on their first joint mission to Mekelle, Tigray to encourage the launch of talks between the FGoE and the TPLF under @_AfricanUnion auspices. (Link to twitter.com)”

Sherman (D-CA-30) 08/05/2022: Twitter thread – “This week I, along with @SenBooker @Ilhan and 19 of our colleagues, urged USAID and State PRM to support vulnerable #Ethiopian refugees who have fled into #Sudan by providing additional durable housing, food support, and other humanitarian needs. (1/2) Link to image These refugees have already endured war, human rights abuses and enforced starvation. Now they face additional displacement from flooding, insufficient food and medical care. Supporting these refugees as they rebuild their lives is critical to building peace in #Ethiopia. (2/2)”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Brown (D-MD-4) 08/05/2022: Tweet – “Terrible. Symbols of hate and antisemitism have no place in our communities. As Marylanders, we have to stand united against hate and discrimination. Link to quoted tweetSo this happened in the heart of District 11. It's despicable - whoever is responsible should be held to account. I hope this is not an omen for how this campaign season will proceed. (Link to twitter.com)”

Afghanistan

Budd (R-NC-13) 08/05/2022: Tweet – “We lost 13 service members and yet we still do not have any transparency on the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. Unacceptable. Father of Marine killed in Afghanistan withdrawal: This was the cost of our deal with Taliban... | foxnews.com”

Feinstein (D-CA) 08/05/2022: Tweet – “This week a group of my colleagues and I were briefed by the State Department and USAID on the status of women in Afghanistan. They have suffered setback after setback since the Taliban returned to power. We must do everything possible to help women and girls in Afghanistan.”

Hice (R-GA-10) 08/06/2022: Retweet of @Rep_Clyde – “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.”

Leahy (D-VT) 08/05/2022: Tweet – “It's been a year since we brought American troops home from Afghanistan. Unfortunately, many of our partners and others remain in Afghanistan amid ongoing threats. My staff and I continue to work on helping them get to safety, so we can #FinishTheMission.”

Steube (R-FL-17) 08/05/2022: Tweet – “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. Link to video”

Other - Middle East

Kelly (D-IL-2) 08/05/2022: Tweet – “To @TheDemocrats! —CHIPs Act passed to bring down costs —Leader of al-Qaeda eliminated —Most significant gun safety reform in nearly 30 years —Generational infrastructure investments —All jobs lost in the pandemic recovered —PACT Act for veterans care passed Thank you”

Plaskett (D-VI-0) 08/06/2022: Retweet of @TheDemocrats – “—CHIPs Act passed to bring down costs —Leader of al-Qaeda eliminated —Most significant gun safety reform in nearly 30 years —Generational infrastructure investments —All jobs lost in the pandemic recovered —PACT Act for veterans care passed Thanks, President Biden 🇺🇸 Link to image”