Members on the Record (Automated) for Sun August 07, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Bacon (R-NE-2) 08/07/2022: Retweet of @GabeGroisman – “While Islamic Jihad shoots rockets at Israel, I went to the Western Wall with @benshapiro. Tonight the Jewish people commemorate the destruction of the Jewish Temples that once stood behind us, and remind the world that the Jewish people are still standing, and standing strong. Link to image”

Barragán (D-CA-44) 08/06/2022: Tweet – “Thoughts are with Israeli people & innocent Palestinians that have been put in harms way by Iran backed Islamic Jihad. I stand with our ally Israel as she has a right to defend herself from terrorist & direct strikes. The Iron Dome is critical to that defense & to save lives.”

Brownley (D-CA-26) 08/06/2022: Tweet – “Israel has the right to defend itself, and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad is a terrorist organization that has indiscriminately killed Israelis and Americans. I call on the Biden Administration to engage in the region to deescalate the situation and restore peace.”

Ernst (R-IA) 08/06/2022: Tweet – “I stand with Israel exercising its right to self-defense, and I will continue to oppose the Iranian regime. Lifting sanctions on Iran will drastically increase its material support for terrorist groups, including the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. IDF says 350 rockets fired by Islamic Jihad at Israel, 94 fall short in Gaza, 29 fall in sea... | timesofisrael.com”

Flores (R-TX-34) 08/06/2022: Tweet – “The American people stand with Israel and condemn the over 400 rockets launched at the Israeli people from Gaza. Thank God the Iron Dome System is saving lives.”

Garcia (D-TX-29) 08/06/2022: Tweet – “Israel has a right to defend itself against terrorist organizations that indiscriminately target civilians. Praying for peace! I will be monitoring closely. Israel strikes Gaza amid soaring tensions with militants... | apnews.com”

Garcia (R-CA-25) 08/06/2022: Tweet – “Praying for the Israeli troops and civilians this weekend. They are fighting Islamic Jihad terrorists who are acting as Iranian proxies. Israel has a right to defend itself and should. These threats are seeking to destroy the State of Israel and kill innocent Israelis.”

Hagerty (R-TN) 08/06/2022: Tweet – “As the Biden Admin meets with Iran's diplomats to revive the disastrous nuclear deal & unfreeze many tens of billions in sanctioned Iranian funds, I stand with Israel as it actively defends itself against Iran-funded terrorists bent on destroying it. 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.”

Hinson (R-IA-1) 08/06/2022: Tweet – “Praying for the people of Israel who are under attack from an Iranian-backed terrorist proxy. These attacks show the importance of continued US support for the Iron Dome to save civilian lives. The United States stands with Israel.”

Levin (D-CA-49) 08/06/2022: Tweet – “I fully support Israel's right to defend itself from an Iran-backed terrorist organization that targets civilians. It is important that parties in the region look for ways to deescalate the conflict and prevent more violence.”

Long (R-MO-7) 08/07/2022: Retweet of @HananyaNaftali – “🚨 BREAKING: Iron Dome intercepts rockets fired above Jerusalem region.”

Long (R-MO-7) 08/07/2022: Retweet of @HananyaNaftali – “🔵 I'm In a Bomb Shelter in Israel as Rockets Rain Down 🚀 #Israel #غزه_تحت_القصف #IsraelUnderAttack Link to video”

Long (R-MO-7) 08/07/2022: Retweet of @HananyaNaftali – “Reports of another failed launch of a rocket by Islamic Jihad in Jabalia. One woman was killed and several injured. You can guess who is going to be blamed for this. #OperationBreakingDawn Link to image”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 08/06/2022: Tweet – “LR @RepMcCaul “Israel has a right to self defense. I support our friend and ally as it protects itself from terrorist violence.””

Schneider (D-IL-10) 08/07/2022: Twitter thread – “Over the last few days, Palestinian Islamic Jihad has launched more than 500 rockets at civilian targets in Israel, seeking to provoke a wider war. Israel has every right, and full responsibility, to defend her citizens and territory from attack. PIJ is a terrorist organization that not only threatens Israel but puts Palestinians in Gaza at grave risk. The US stands united with our ally Israel.”

Sherman (D-CA-30) 08/06/2022: Twitter thread – “Americans stand with #Israel as our ally works to defend its citizens from the terror attacks that are being perpetrated by the heinous Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist organization. (1/2) We are seeing how our long-standing support for #Israel is saving countless innocent civilian lives from indiscriminate rocket attacks through the #IronDome. The U.S. stands ready to further assist our ally as they work to defend their citizens and their right to exist. (2/2)”

Stevens (D-MI-11) 08/07/2022: Tweet – “The U.S proudly stands with our ally Israel. 🇺🇸🇮🇱”

Stevens (D-MI-11) 08/06/2022: Retweet of @RitchieTorres – “Thank God for Iron Dome, which I proudly voted for. Defending civilians from indiscriminate rocket fire is a no-brainer. Link to quoted tweet”

Weber (R-TX-14) 08/06/2022: Retweet of @IDF – “🚨 Sirens sounding in the city of Tel Aviv🚨 Link to image”

Weber (R-TX-14) 08/06/2022: Retweet of @IDF – “Do YOU know what the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization in Gaza is? Watch to find out: Link to video”

Weber (R-TX-14) 08/06/2022: Retweet of @IDF – “1/ OPERATIONAL RECAP: Aug 5: 🔺4:16pm - IDF targets Tayseer Jabari, Islamic Jihad's Northern Gaza Division Commanding Officer & other Islamic Jihad terrorists 🔺4:32pm - IDF announces Operation “Breaking Dawn” 🔺7:02pm - IDF targets Islamic Jihad terrorist and military posts”

Weber (R-TX-14) 08/06/2022: Retweet of @TOIAlerts – “Live update: IDF says 350 rockets fired by Islamic Jihad at Israel, 94 fall short in Gaza, 29 fall in sea IDF says 350 rockets fired by Islamic Jihad at Israel, 94 fall short in Gaza, 29 fall in sea... | dlvr.it”

Weber (R-TX-14) 08/06/2022: Retweet of @IDF – “5/ 🔺 Overnight - IDF and Israeli security forces apprehend 19 Islamic Jihad terrorist suspects in Judea and Samaria 🔺7:00am - 160 rockets fired into Israel since the start of the operation 🔺 9:49am - IAF targets 2 Islamic Jihad terrorists preparing to fire mortars from Gaza”

Weber (R-TX-14) 08/06/2022: Tweet – “The number of rockets being launched into our great ally Israel is unacceptable. Those terrorist regimes will & must be held accountable. The U.S. must stand behind & with Israel. Together we will never back down. Israel & the U.S. - stronger together & stronger forever!”

Weber (R-TX-14) 08/07/2022: Tweet – “Thank you IDF for your humanitarian beliefs! It's not easy to deal with evil terrorists who do not value human life. GOD bless the IDF & Israel. We pray for the peace of Jerusalem! Link to quoted tweetWatch what happened when the Israeli Air Force spotted a civilian next to an Islamic Jihad terrorist target in Gaza: (Link to twitter.com)”

Wicker (R-MS) 08/06/2022: Tweet – “Iranian funded terrorists continue to launch rockets into Israeli civilian territory. I stand with our Israeli friends as they defend their country. Link to quoted tweetIn the past 24 hours, Islamic Jihad terrorists have fired more than 500 rockets from Gaza targeting Israeli civilians. A majority of these rockets were intercepted by Iron Dome. Israel has the right to defend itself and won't allow these terrorists to threaten Israeli lives. (Link to twitter.com)”

Syria

Lesko (R-AZ-8) 08/07/2022: Twitter thread – “(1/2) I am proud to represent such a thriving Assyrian-American community in AZ-08. Today is Assyrian Martyrs Day to honor the Assyrians who have been victims of genocide, persecution, and other atrocities throughout the world. (2/2) I introduced a resolution to commemorate the Semele Massacre of 1933, when Iraqi armed forces massacred around 3,000 unarmed Assyrian men, women, and children. We must bring attention to such atrocities to prevent them from ever happening again. Lesko Reintroduces Resolution to Commemorate the Semele Massacre... | lesko.house.gov”

McClain (R-MI-10) 08/07/2022: Tweet – “On Assyrian Remembrance Day, we honor those who have fallen victim to the Assyrian genocide, mass atrocities, and religious persecution. Join me in recognizing and remembering them all today. #AssyrianRemembranceDay Link to image”

Lebanon

Chabot (R-OH-1) 08/06/2022: Tweet – “Enjoyed my visit to the Lebanon Blues Festival this afternoon! Great to see so many people enjoying the festivities this weekend! #OH01 Link to image”

Iran

Babin (R-TX-36) 08/06/2022: Tweet – “Rejoining the Iran Nuclear Deal won't stop this regime's reign of terror.   It'll actually empower them… and use your tax dollars to do it. Iran vows to build nukes if provoked, turn New York into ‘hellish...... | nypost.com”

Cotton (R-AR) 08/06/2022: Retweet of @KatieBrittforAL – “The last thing we need is a “deal” to lift sanctions and give billions to a terrorist regime. President Biden should end negotiations now. #alsen Iran Renews Threats to Assassinate Secretary of State Pompeo... | freebeacon.com”

Moore (R-UT-1) 08/06/2022: Retweet of @iran_policy – “21.@RepBlakeMoore: I Support @Maryam_Rajavi's ten-point plan for the future of Iran, which calls for the universal right to vote, free elections, a market economy, gender, religious, and ethnic equality, and a non-nuclear #Iran. Excerpts of speech: Link to video”

Iraq

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 08/06/2022: Retweet of @JWoolard01 – “Finished this book: They Called Us "Lucky": The Life and Afterlife of the Iraq War's Hardest Hit Unit by ⁦⁦@RubenGallego⁩ Definitely recommend it and gave it 5 stars on Goodreads. They Called Us "Lucky": The Life and Afterlife of the Iraq War's Hardest Hit Unit by Ruben Gallego... | goodreads.com”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 08/06/2022: Tweet – “Thank you! Link to quoted tweetFinished this book: They Called Us "Lucky": The Life and Afterlife of the Iraq War's Hardest Hit Unit by ⁦⁦@RubenGallego⁩ Definitely recommend it and gave it 5 stars on Goodreads. (They Called Us "Lucky": The Life and Afterlife of the Iraq War's Hardest Hit Unit by Ruben Gallego... | goodreads.com)”

Gonzales (R-TX-23) 08/07/2022: Tweet – “OEF/OIF veterans finally have meaningful legislation to help with their ailments from the wars in Afghanistan & Iraq. This is the start of what we must do for a generation of warriors who fought and defeated terrorists for two decades. 🇺🇸 Link to quoted tweetWar, Burn Pits, Resentment, and Grace: A Natural Imbalance (War, Burn Pits, Resentment, and Grace: A Natural Imbalance... | buff.ly)”

Gosar (R-AZ-4) 08/06/2022: Tweet – “Exactly. No efforts at peace talks or deescalation. Just threats, bromides, propaganda and naive war mongering from our state dept and Biden Regime. All at our expense; still reeling from trillions wasted in Afghanistan and Iraq. To defend UKR borders. Ours remain open. Link to quoted tweetThe precious liberal world order is so important it requires about 70% graft for Ukrainian oligarchs. This is why Biden & Zelensky never talk about deescalation, that would turn the $ machine off. Biden is the dangerous confluence of greed, incompetence, malice & hubris. (Link to twitter.com)”

Turkey

Pallone (D-NJ-6) 08/06/2022: Tweet – “While the rest of NATO is united in our commitment to holding Russia accountable for the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, Erdogan is in Sochi to meet with Putin and help him avoid sanctions.   Erdogan continues to turn his back on the U.S. and cannot be trusted as an ally. Link to quoted tweetPutin and Erdogan agree to boost cooperation, some rouble payments for gas (Putin and Erdogan agree to boost cooperation, some rouble payments for gas... | reut.rs) (Link to twitter.com)”

Sudan

Leahy (D-VT) 08/06/2022: Tweet – “The White House needs a new policy in S. Sudan that supports an inclusive political dialogue to establish an interim admin to build consensus on political and constitutional matters, end violence, save lives, unite the nation, and prepare for elections. Statement On The Need for Peace and Democracy in South Sudan | U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy of Vermont”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Castor (D-FL-14) 08/06/2022: Tweet – “Fighting antisemitism is everyone's responsibility - the duty we have to one another to ensure safe communities, human rights and dignity for all. These hateful messages make us more determined to support each other and build a stronger #TampaBay. #UniteAgainstHate Link to quoted tweetIn yet another disgusting addition to 2022's list of antisemitic incidents in the Tampa Bay Area, more antisemitic flyers were distributed to St. Petersburg residents today. These flyers emphasize white supremacist and Nazi symbols while advocating for Replacement Theory... (Link to twitter.com)”

Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL-20) 08/06/2022: Tweet – “Yesterday was a great day! 💪🏾 Link to quoted tweetSpent my Fri•Yay with @EducationFdnPBC @girlscouts @JewishPalmBeach @Sheila4Congress and Principal Alleyne @1220RooseveltEL y/d ❤️ We distributed books, backpacks, smiles and fist pumps!! Y/d was a GOOD day!! (Link to twitter.com)”

Afghanistan

Bacon (R-NE-2) 08/06/2022: Tweet – “The President said the Afghan government would survive at least two years, and if it fell he promised to get out the interpreters who served by our side and threatened with their lives by the Taliban. This was a colossal failure and a broken promise. Visa program failures leave Afghan allies vulnerable... | washingtonexaminer.com”

Mast (R-FL-18) 08/06/2022: Tweet – “This White House abandoned our allies. Visa program failures leave Afghan allies vulnerable... | washingtonexaminer.com”

Other - Middle East

Smucker (R-PA-11) 08/06/2022: Tweet – “This week I joined WDAC to discuss the death of Al-Qaeda leader Al-Zawahari and Speaker Pelosi's visit to Taiwan. Listen in! Link to video”