Members on the Record (Automated) for Sun August 14, 2022

Last updated on Sun August 14, 2022 at 12:44 PM Washington DC time.

Israel - Palestine

Bacon (R-NE-2) 08/14/2022: Retweet of @JGreenblattADL – “Conspiracy theories, polarization, illiberalism & #antisemitism are all factors contributing to the increasingly hostile assault on the reputation & legitimacy of the Jewish & democratic state of Israel. Learn more in this must-read piece by Ken Jacobson. Anti-Zionism — why now?... | blogs.timesofisrael.com”

Deutch (D-FL-22) 08/14/2022: Tweet – “At least eight people, including five Americans, were injured in a shooting near the Western Wall in Jerusalem today. I condemn this awful act of terror & am praying for the victims' full and quick recovery. America stands with Israel now & always. 🇺🇸🇮🇱”

Long (R-MO-7) 08/14/2022: Tweet – “5 Americans among victims in Jerusalem mass shooting: officials... | nypost.com”

Long (R-MO-7) 08/14/2022: Retweet of @netanyahu – “רעייתי שרה ואני דואבים על פטירתו של צביקה פיק, מגדולי אמני ישראל. הייתה בו שמחת חיים שבאה לידי ביטוי בשיריו הנפלאים. צביקה היה ויהיה חלק בלתי נפרד מפסקול חיינו. אנו שולחים תנחומים מעומק הלב למשפחתו. יהי זכרו ברוך.”

Long (R-MO-7) 08/14/2022: Retweet of @HananyaNaftali – “🚨 It's 2:00AM in Israel and we are having a terror attack in our capital Jerusalem. I have one request from you guys >> Link to video”

Long (R-MO-7) 08/14/2022: Retweet of @mishtal – “Not a word from @amnesty or @AmnestyUK on the Salman Rushdie attack ... Amnesty's last tweet criticised India Amnesty UKs last tweet criticised Israel. Both nations are targets of the Islamists. But they don't get out of bed for Salman Rushdie. Wonder why...”

Maloney (D-NY-12) 08/14/2022: Tweet – “I am absolutely horrified and saddened by the terrorist attack which injured five Americans in Israel near the Western Wall. I condemn terrorism in all its forms. Seven Injured in Shooting in Jerusalem... | nytimes.com”

Maloney (D-NY-18) 08/14/2022: Tweet – “We're praying for the victims of this senseless and cowardly act of terror, including the Americans who were brutally targeted. All of us who love visiting Israel and the holy city of Jerusalem feel the pain of these innocent families. 🙏🇺🇸🇮🇱 American family among injured in Jerusalem shooting attack... | cnn.com”

Schiff (D-CA-28) 08/14/2022: Tweet – “Deeply disturbed by the terror attack in Jerusalem, which left 8 wounded — among them American citizens. I'm praying for peace, justice, and a swift recovery for those who were injured. This violence must end - with protection for Israel and peace for all.”

Velázquez (D-NY-7) 08/14/2022: Tweet – “The violence is unacceptable and has now led to a tragic loss of life of members of our own Williamsburg community. It must stop. There must be peace. Link to quoted tweetTEHILLIM: Four Members of Williamsburg Family Shot In Jerusalem Terror Attack – Father Critical Four members of a Williamsburg family were among the 7 victims shot in the Jerusalem terror attack on motzei shabbos. READ FULL STORY ON YWN: (4 Family Members from Williamsburg Shot Near Kosel - The Yeshiva World)”

Syria

Long (R-MO-7) 08/14/2022: Retweet of @JackPosobiec – “Obama and Hillary were running guns from Libyan jihadists to Syrian jihadists and when they got caught they let an ambassador and an entire CIA site get wiped out rather than admit it”

Lebanon

Chabot (R-OH-1) 08/13/2022: Tweet – “Team Chabot was well represented by South Lebanon Vice Mayor Maryan Harrison at the Warren County Veterans Picnic today! Thank you Maryan! #OH01 Link to image”

Iran

Blackburn (R-TN) 08/13/2022: Tweet – “Iran has been plotting for the death of Salman Rushdie since 1989 and offered a bounty to anyone who assassinates him. Yesterday, he was attacked on stage. Meanwhile, the Biden administration is open to having additional talks with this dangerous, terrorist regime.”

Cornyn (R-TX) 08/13/2022: Tweet – “Ya think? Alleged Iranian murder plot complicates Biden's path to nuclear deal Alleged Iranian murder plot complicates Biden's path to nuclear deal... | politi.co via @politico”

Saudi Arabia

Huffman (D-CA-2) 08/14/2022: Retweet of @Andy_Scollick – “The state-owned Saudi Aramco motto is "Where Energy is Opportunity". This authoritarian petrostate is profiting from the world's deadly addiction to #FossilFuels. You can hardly blame the drug dealer for putting up prices. It's up to us to kick the habit with #RenewablesNow. Link to quoted tweet”

Turkey

Pallone (D-NJ-6) 08/13/2022: Tweet – “It should come as no surprise to anyone that Erdogan and Putin are the perfect match. Turkey and Russia's economic difficulties are a direct result of these autocratic leaders. It's just more evidence we can't let Erdogan hide behind Turkey's status as a NATO ally. Link to quoted tweetTurkey's President Erdogan, is dealing with an imploding economy. Russian President Putin is bogging down in Ukraine and dealing with tough economic sanctions. The mutual challenges have pushed the two men closer together than ever. (Erdogan and Putin: Complicated Relations With Mutual Benefits... | nyti.ms)”

Pakistan

Suozzi (D-NY-3) 08/14/2022: Twitter thread – “Happy 75th Pakistan Independence Day! Today, let us celebrate the contributions that the Pakistani-American community has made throughout the United States. (1/2) Link to image I have had the privilege of seeing these first-hand throughout my years in public service and I extend my best wishes to all who are celebrating on Long Island, in New York, and across the world. Pakistan Zindabad! (2/2)”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Meng (D-NY-6) 08/13/2022: Tweet – “It is more important than ever that we teach all our kids the history of the Holocaust. This law will help our state address antisemitism at its roots and build a more just and equitable New York for generations to come. @nily @AnnaMKaplan New York to monitor compliance with Holocaust education requirements, honor survivors... | nydailynews.com”

Newman (D-IL-3) 08/14/2022: In reply to Tweet@Marie4Congress I guess you just don't like Jewish candidates Marie eh – “@AustonWhite3 Let me ask my Jewish husband and family and ask what they think- I ‘ll report back”

Omar (D-MN-5) 08/13/2022: Retweet of @mehdirhasan – “The right, which went after a bunch of brown Democratic women over antisemitism, is perfectly fine for this to be happening - and with their leaders' incitement, in fact. Never take them seriously on backing law enforcement and judges, or opposing antisemitism, ever again. Link to quoted tweet”

Scott (R-FL) 08/13/2022: Tweet – “We can never tolerate antisemitism. It is disgusting & has no place in our country. Hate will do nothing to bring the answers & transparency the American people demand. Link to quoted tweetThe Florida judge who approved the FBI search of Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence has faced an onslaught of antisemitic attacks and threats online, some of which targeted the synagogue he belongs to. (Florida judge who approved FBI search of Mar-a-Lago faces barrage of anti-Semitic online attacks... | politico.com)”

Afghanistan

Bacon (R-NE-2) 08/13/2022: Retweet of @DefenseOne – “4 in 5 Afghans Who Worked for the US Have Faced Taliban Threats, Poll Finds 4 in 5 Afghans Who Worked for the US Have Faced Taliban Threats, Poll Finds... | buff.ly Link to image”

Banks (R-IN-3) 08/14/2022: Retweet of @michaelgwaltz – “The older brother of one of the 13 KIA in Kabul recently killed himself at his little brother's memorial. Please pray for his family. There MUST be accountability for this continued carnage. Link to quoted tweet”

Banks (R-IN-3) 08/14/2022: Retweet of @thehill – “Retired Gen. Jack Keane says "we're right back where we started" in Afghanistan one year after withdrawal Retired Gen. Jack Keane says ‘we're right back where we started' in Afghanistan one year after withdrawal... | trib.al Link to image”

Gonzales (R-TX-23) 08/13/2022: Retweet of @michaelgwaltz – “if you are a family member or veteran of Afghanistan and going to a dark place, PLEASE call a buddy or 988.”

Mast (R-FL-18) 08/14/2022: Tweet – “📺 I'm joining @MariaBartiromo on @SundayFutures to discuss where we stand one year after Biden's disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. Tune in now.”

McCarthy (R-CA-23) 08/14/2022: Tweet – “Inflation is zero. Border is secure. Men can be pregnant. Afghanistan was a success. A recession is not a recession. Don't fall for the lies of the Left.”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 08/14/2022: Tweet – “TUNE IN 📺LR @RepMcCaul is about to joint @margbrennan on @FaceTheNation on CBS to unveil his interim report on the Biden administration's decision to withdraw from #Afghanistan and the fallout that caused. Link to image”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 08/13/2022: Twitter thread – “The older brother of one of the 13 KIA in Kabul recently killed himself at his little brother's memorial. Please pray for his family. There MUST be accountability for this continued carnage. Link to quoted tweetHeartbreaking: Shana Chappell, who lost her son LCpl. Kareem Nikoui in the attack during the Afghanistan evacuation last year, announced her son Dakota died this morning. Link to the GoFundMe she set up: (Service For Dakota, organized by Shana Chappell... | gofundme.com) #SuicideAwareness (Link to twitter.com) if you are a family member or veteran of Afghanistan and going to a dark place, PLEASE call a buddy or 988.”