Members on the Record (Automated) for Sat August 20, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Bacon (R-NE-2) 08/20/2022: Retweet of @AIPAC – “The 2015 Iran deal (JCPOA) didn't permanently prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. “In [2028, 2029, 2030 Iran will] have advanced centrifuges that enrich uranium fairly rapidly, and at that point the breakout times would have shrunk almost down to zero.”-President Obama”

Bush (D-MO-1) 08/19/2022: Tweet – “The Israeli army's recent attack on Palestinian human rights groups is horrifying and part of a prolonged attempt to silence orgs documenting Israel's violence against Palestinians. @POTUS must immediately condemn this latest repression of Palestinian civil society. Link to quoted tweet🚨BREAKING: Israeli forces raided and sealed shut our Ramallah-area office early this morning, leaving a notice taped to the door ordering the office closed declaring DCIP an illegal organization. #StandWithThe6 Read the news alert » (Israeli forces raid and seal shut DCIP office, leaving official notice declaring organization unlawful... | bit.ly) (Link to twitter.com)”

Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 08/19/2022: Twitter thread – “After recent antisemitic comments by a member of the United Nations Commission of Inquiry into Israel, I'm urging for the Commission to be defunded and for the @UN to revoke antisemitism within its system. Bipartisan group in Congress calls for UN Commission of Inquiry to be disbanded... | jns.org These comments should have no place at the United Nations and clearly demonstrate the lack of impartiality and disproportionate focus on Israel by the COI.”

Jayapal (D-WA-7) 08/19/2022: Tweet – “The family of Palestinian American Shireen Abu Akleh — killed while reporting 100 days ago today — deserves answers. We must uphold press freedom everywhere and demand accountability and #JusticeForShireen.”

Levin (D-MI-9) 08/19/2022: Tweet – “The world is safer without Iranian nuclear weapons. A renewed Iran nuclear deal will keep it that way. It's time to get this done and #ReSealTheDeal! Link to quoted tweetFormer head of Israeli military intelligence @HaymanTamir: signing a new nuclear deal will definitely make sure the Iran won't have a nuclear bomb at least until 2030 and even after that it won't be allowed to develop a military nuclear capability (Link to twitter.com)”

McCollum (D-MN-4) 08/19/2022: Retweet of @RepPressley – “Weeks ago, I led a letter to the @StateDept on Israel's criminalization of 6 Palestinian human rights orgs. Today they were senselessly raided & shuttered. Baseless accusations have serious consequences, & the U.S. must urge Israel to reverse course. U.S. says Israeli info on Palestinian NGOs not enough, 'concerned' over raids... | haaretz.com”

McGovern (D-MA-2) 08/19/2022: Tweet – “I'm deeply disturbed by Israeli authorities' pre-dawn raid & shut down of 7 Palestinian NGOs, including Defense of Children-Palestine. The @StateDept must unambiguously condemn this latest persecution of human rights & humanitarian groups in the West Bank. Palestinian Rights Groups Raided by Israeli Soldiers... | nytimes.com”

Newman (D-IL-3) 08/19/2022: Tweet – “Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was killed while reporting. It's unacceptable that @SecBlinken and @POTUS have yet to launch a US investigation 100 days later. My colleagues and I will continue to press until accountability and #JusticeForShireen is realized. Link to quoted tweetIt's been 100 days since my beloved aunt Shireen Abu Akleh was killed by an Israeli soldier. It's been 100 days without meaningful action from the US government. My family's demands remain the same: launch a US investigation that leads to accountability. #JusticeForShireen (Link to twitter.com)”

Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY-14) 08/19/2022: Retweet of @RepPressley – “Weeks ago, I led a letter to the @StateDept on Israel's criminalization of 6 Palestinian human rights orgs. Today they were senselessly raided & shuttered. Baseless accusations have serious consequences, & the U.S. must urge Israel to reverse course. U.S. says Israeli info on Palestinian NGOs not enough, 'concerned' over raids... | haaretz.com”

Pocan (D-WI-2) 08/19/2022: Tweet – “I'm with the nine countries in the EU on this. The US should condemn this action as well. They have not proven anything but the fact they can stifle free speech. And that can have risky side effects making conditions less safe for everyone in Israel and Palestine. Link to quoted tweet9 country joint statement slamming Israel's raid on Palestinian human rights organizations. (Link to twitter.com)”

Scott (R-FL) 08/19/2022: Twitter thread – “.@RogerWaters is set to perform in Miami, but we won't ignore his long history of gross anti-semitism and hatred for Israel. Floridians stand with our Jewish community, and no one, including rock stars, should be surprised when we are disgusted by such hateful rhetoric. The Florida Holocaust Museum Criticizes Pink Floyd's Roger Waters for Antisemitism - The Florida Holocaust Museum”

Tlaib (D-MI-13) 08/19/2022: Retweet of @commondreams – “"The silence by our country is enabling more death and violence," said @RepRashida. Tlaib Says Biden Must 'Hold Israel Accountable' for Raid on Palestinian Rights Groups... | cdreams.news”

Tlaib (D-MI-13) 08/19/2022: Retweet of @RepMarieNewman – “Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was killed while reporting. It's unacceptable that @SecBlinken and @POTUS have yet to launch a US investigation 100 days later. My colleagues and I will continue to press until accountability and #JusticeForShireen is realized. Link to quoted tweet”

Tlaib (D-MI-13) 08/19/2022: Retweet of @LinaAbuAkleh – “It's been 100 days since my beloved aunt Shireen Abu Akleh was killed by an Israeli soldier. It's been 100 days without meaningful action from the US government. My family's demands remain the same: launch a US investigation that leads to accountability. #JusticeForShireen Link to video”

Syria

Risch (R-ID) 08/19/2022: Tweet – “8 years after James Foley's horrific death, his murderer has finally been held accountable and sentenced. The U.S. will continue to advocate for #pressfreedom abroad and accountability for the brutal #Assad regime. Ex-Briton 'Isis Beatle' sentenced to life in prison... | bbc.com”

Lebanon

Hassan (D-NH) 08/19/2022: Tweet – “If you're looking for a good meal in Lebanon, stop by the Karibbean! Great to hear from folks today about how we can support small, local businesses. Link to image”

Iran

Bacon (R-NE-2) 08/19/2022: Retweet of @OrgIAC – “WATCH🎥: @RepDonBacon addresses #FreeIran2022 and supports a secular, democratic, non-nuclear Iran. #1988Massacre #HumanRights #NoVisa4Raisi Don Bacon (R-NE) Addresses the Free Iran 2022... | youtu.be   Link to image”

Banks (R-IN-3) 08/19/2022: Tweet – “Iran keeps on trying to kill Americans, and the media is upset by the “new hurdles” those murder attempts have created for the Biden admin… Shameful! Iran deal tantalizingly close but US faces new hurdles... | apnews.com”

Tenney (R-NY-22) 08/19/2022: Tweet – “The Iranians want billions in ransom payments for American hostages while refusing to stop targeting American citizens. If Biden thinks this is a good deal, we're in trouble. Here's a better policy: ZERO sanctions relief for a terrorist regime actively trying to kill Americans.”

Saudi Arabia

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 08/19/2022: In reply to Tweet@davenewworld_2 Do you live in Arizona and Texas?? Did you know your politicians sold you out to Saudi Arabia? @RubenGallego, this is something people who live in Arizona need to watch! – “@malawiflames @davenewworld_2 Yep not just the Saudis too many countries are buying critical farm land. Link to reply@RubenGallego @davenewworld_2 Holy cow! I wasn't expecting a response 😆Thank you 🙏🏾 That said, there are people from Arizona in the comments who had no idea this happened. Can you gather more dits and go on a popular radio or podcast in AZ to talk about this? Reps keep saying, “America First.” It's a lie! @malawiflames @davenewworld_2 I will soon but it is a major problem. China is buying critical farmland and Saudis are buying water intensive crop land. Food security is as important as micro chips.”

Pressley (D-MA-7) 08/19/2022: Retweet of @StarburnsAudio – “.@amandaseales talks to Massachusetts Congresswoman @AyannaPressley about why movement-builders should never talk down to people, & why she doesn't like the term "low-information voters". Get the full episode of #SmallDoses: Small Doses with Amanda Seales... | link.chtbl.com #SmartFunnyAndBlack #democrats Link to video”

Iraq

Heinrich (D-NM) 08/19/2022: Twitter thread – “When he served two tours in Iraq, NM Air National Guard veteran Master Sergeant Jessey Baca was exposed to open burn pits and developed constrictive bronchiolitis. Jessey and his wife, Maria, have been leading voices in the fight for VA health benefits for toxic exposed vets. I met with Jessey and Maria in New Mexico so I could thank them for their tireless work that led to the historic passage of the PACT Act. It's an honor to know them and stand alongside them in this fight. Link to image”

Kuwait

Hoeven (R-ND) 08/19/2022: Tweet – “Today we honored @NDNationalguard members as they returned home from Kuwait. Thank you for your service, welcome home and congratulations on a mission well done. Link to image”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 08/19/2022: Twitter thread – “Only reason @KariLake supports an antisemite or a homophobe for office is because she is both. Link to quoted tweetOklahoma state Senate candidate @JarrinJackson, who says “Jews will go to hell,” “I'm not beholden to Jews or any other group” and “I ain't owned by the Jews,” announced an endorsement yesterday from @KariLake. (Link to twitter.com)   Link to reply@RubenGallego Are we playing the guilt by association game, @RubenGallego? How's your friend Eric doing? Did he introduce you to Fang Fang? (Link to twitter.com) @KariLake Just say whether you agree with the candidate you endorsed. Should “jews go to hell” ? Link to reply@RubenGallego Are we playing the guilt by association game, @RubenGallego? How's your friend Eric doing? Did he introduce you to Fang Fang? (Link to twitter.com) @KariLake Hi still here. Are you still endorsing the Anti-Semite? Link to reply@RubenGallego @KariLake Wow u are so wrong you putting out a smear campaign @KJAZ49 @KariLake It is not a smear. The guy hates Jews. He publicly said it and she still endorses him. Link to reply@RubenGallego @KariLake At least she has bigger ballz than you...but that really doesn't take much @BetaPsi77 @KariLake So your ok with her being an antisemite and homophobe as long as she has big “ballz”. Link to reply@RubenGallego @KariLake If you want to play this game, denounce Louis Farrakhan, Ruben. @arizona_melissa @KariLake Hi I denounce Louis Farrakhan… waiting for Kari to denounce the antisemite she endorsed… Link to reply@RubenGallego @SethAbramson @KariLake She endorsed him? For real?? @Stahl4Congress @SethAbramson @KariLake And has stuck to him!”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 08/19/2022: Twitter thread – “Hi Kari so the candidate you endorsed said “Jews will go to hell” do you agree with that statement? Link to quoted tweet@RubenGallego Are we playing the guilt by association game, @RubenGallego? How's your friend Eric doing? Did he introduce you to Fang Fang? (Link to twitter.com)   Link to reply@RubenGallego on behalf of the Jews: "Hell isn't real" @princbutter_cup Ahh I know but she doesn't”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 08/19/2022: Retweet of @RubenGallego – “@KariLake Just say whether you agree with the candidate you endorsed. Should “jews go to hell” ?”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 08/19/2022: Tweet – “The candidate you endorsed said “Jews will go to hell.” @KariLake do you agree with him? Link to quoted tweet@RubenGallego Are we playing the guilt by association game, @RubenGallego? How's your friend Eric doing? Did he introduce you to Fang Fang? (Link to twitter.com)”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 08/19/2022: Twitter thread – “Hey did you finally break 25% percent in an election? When you do I will respond to you. Good luck next election. Link to quoted tweet@RubenGallego @KariLake Your “party” is the anti semite party. The irony of you, a Liberal Democrat that sides with The Squad, talking about this is laughable   Link to reply@RubenGallego You want to take guns from Jews and you are calling others anti-semites? Lolololol you are a 🤡 @warisbadmkay That makes no sense.”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 08/19/2022: Tweet – “.@KariLake and fake cowboy @RealMarkFinchem are endorsing this homophobe and antisemite. Why? Jarrin Jackson has history of homophobic, antisemitic Telegram posts Oklahoma Senate candidate Jarrin Jackson posts homophobic, antisemitic remarks on social media... | oklahoman.com”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 08/19/2022: Twitter thread – “Imagine losing your shit defending a bigot… just ditch the fucker. Why keep endorsing a bigot unless you are trying to keep the bigot vote. ⁦@KariLake⁩ Arizona GOP candidate melts down after being confronted for endorsing lawmaker who says 'Jews will go to hell'... | rawstory.com   Link to reply@RubenGallego @KariLake If we ever meet in person, I hope you let me buy you a beer!! @St0kedd00d @KariLake Bourbon…”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 08/19/2022: Tweet – “Another @KariLake supporter. ⬇️⬇️ Link to quoted tweet@KariLake @RubenGallego Semitism think they are special. They destructive They dont believe in Jesus”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 08/19/2022: Retweet of @BillKristol – “"Lake endorsed Jarrin Jackson—an OK legislator who has proclaimed that 'the Jews' are evidence that 'evil exists' and that 'Jews will go to hell.'" RGA says they'll spend big on Lake's behalf. Seems like every GOP governor should be asked about this. Arizona GOP candidate melts down after being confronted for endorsing lawmaker who says 'Jews will go to hell'... | rawstory.com”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 08/19/2022: Retweet of @akaJimmyBoy – “ARIZONA "Only reason @KariLake supports an antisemite or a homophobe for office is because she is both," tweeted Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) in response to the news of Lake's endorsement of Jackson." Arizona GOP candidate melts down after being confronted for endorsing lawmaker who says 'Jews will go to hell'... | rawstory.com”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 08/19/2022: Tweet – “.@KariLake still endorsing this bigot ⬇️ Link to quoted tweetOklahoma state Senate candidate @JarrinJackson, who says “Jews will go to hell,” “I'm not beholden to Jews or any other group” and “I ain't owned by the Jews,” announced an endorsement yesterday from @KariLake. (Link to twitter.com)”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 08/20/2022: Retweet of @RawStory – “Arizona GOP candidate melts down after being confronted for endorsing lawmaker who says 'Jews will go to hell' Arizona GOP candidate melts down after being confronted for endorsing lawmaker who says 'Jews will go to hell'... | rawstory.com”

Murphy (D-CT) 08/19/2022: Tweet – “You thought the GOP House candidate who wants to legalize murdering FBI agents is bad. They also have this guy too! It hasn't always been like this. There used to be normal Republicans. But these are the kind of people the GOP is attracting these days. Link to quoted tweetOklahoma state Senate candidate @JarrinJackson, who says “Jews will go to hell,” “I'm not beholden to Jews or any other group” and “I ain't owned by the Jews,” announced an endorsement yesterday from @KariLake. (Link to twitter.com)”

Portman (R-OH) 08/19/2022: Retweet of @OperBenjamin – “Help us remember 2nd Lt. Kenneth E. Robinson today. Hailing from Ohio, Lt. Robinson was a U.S. Jewish airman and bombardier in #WWII with the 533 Bomber Squadron, 381st Bomber Group (Heavy) based out of Essex, England. 1/5. Link to image”

Zeldin (R-NY-1) 08/19/2022: Tweet – “Freedom of religion includes the ability to attend a place of worship without fear of hate or harassment. The continued rise of antisemitism in New York, throughout our country, and around the world needs to be unequivocally identified, called out and crushed in every form. Link to quoted tweet🚨 HITLER 🚨 Is the message Holocaust Survivors who saw and experienced the atrocities of WWII have have to see at Congregation Bet Shalom this morning when they go to pray. Happening right here in our own backyards. America in 2022. (Link to twitter.com)”

Afghanistan

Banks (R-IN-3) 08/20/2022: Retweet of @RepBrianMast – “12 years ago, I lost my legs in Kandahar, the last stronghold of the Taliban before it fell 2001. A year ago, I had to watch the Taliban march across that same place with American military equipment. President Biden's catastrophic withdrawal was a betrayal to all servicemembers. Link to image”

Comer (R-KY-1) 08/19/2022: Retweet of @RepJamesComer – “The Biden Administration's disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan jeopardized the safety of Americans & cost taxpayers far too much money. It's important for Congress to conduct meaningful oversight. Democrats have turned a blind eye. Republicans will get answers. @FoxBusiness Link to video”

Donalds (R-FL-19) 08/20/2022: Retweet of @RNCResearch – “ONE YEAR AGO: Joe Biden refused to commit to staying past the August 31 deadline to rescue ALL Americans stranded in Afghanistan, saying "we'll make that judgment as we go." He made the "judgment" to leave hundreds of Americans behind. Link to video”

Ernst (R-IA) 08/19/2022: Retweet of @millermeeks – “1 yr ago today, President Biden promised to evacuate every American in Afghanistan before final withdrawal of forces. In reality, he left 1000's of American citizens, interpreters & BILLIONS of US military equipment behind for the Taliban. A disaster that persists today.”

Green (R-TN-7) 08/19/2022: Twitter thread – “The botched withdrawal from Afghanistan will forever be a stain on the Biden administration. @RepMcCaul's report details a stunning lack of preparation, incompetence at the highest levels of government, /1 and a complete disregard for our servicemembers and Afghan allies. /2 Link to PDF | gop-foreignaffairs.house.gov”

Green (R-TN-7) 08/19/2022: Tweet – “Not only did President Biden break his promise—he ABANDONED over 1,000 Americans in Afghanistan. Link to quoted tweetPresident Biden BROKE his promise to evacuate every American from Afghanistan before the final withdrawal. This is a catastrophic failure in leadership, and the American people deserve answers. (One year ago, Biden promised to 'stay' in Afghanistan until 'all' Americans got out. He didn't keep his word... | foxnews.com)”

Kim (R-CA-39) 08/19/2022: Tweet – “Private groups stepped up where the State Department failed to prepare to save lives following the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan. They shouldn't face more hurdles from the bureaucracy. That's why I introduced the RESCUES Act to get accountability. GOP lawmakers demand greater oversight of chaotic Afghanistan evacuation... | foxnews.com”

Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 08/19/2022: Tweet – “Calling balls and strikes: I still am angry at how we left Afghanistan, and the WH posture there. I'm mad at Pompeo and Trump for the setup. I give great credit to the WH posture on Ukraine. Started slow, but we're stepping up. Still need more, but good so far. Now F-16s”

Kustoff (R-TN-8) 08/19/2022: Tweet – “.@JoeBiden broke his promise to evacuate every single American in Afghanistan before the final withdrawal of forces. The American people deserve answers into the Biden Administration's disastrous failure in leadership. One year ago, Biden promised to 'stay' in Afghanistan until 'all' Americans got out. He didn't keep his word... | foxnews.com”

Long (R-MO-7) 08/19/2022: Tweet – “C.B.D. Chaotic, Botched, Deadly. In this week's Long's Short Report, I look back one year after the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan allowed Kabul to fall into Taliban hands, and 13 American servicemembers were killed. Representative Billy Long... | bit.ly”

Luetkemeyer (R-MO-3) 08/19/2022: Twitter thread – “This Monday was the 1 year anniversary of one of the biggest foreign policy failures in American history: our rushed withdrawal from Afghanistan. We left at least 600 Americans, Afghan allies, interpreters who risked their lives, & U.S. embassy employees to fend for themselves. Removing our entire military presence from that country in a matter of days after two decades there was outrageously irresponsible, and resulted in the loss of American lives. Now, the Taliban controls the entire country with brutal force.Columns | U.S. Representative Blaine Luetkemeyer”

Mast (R-FL-18) 08/19/2022: Tweet – “With the Taliban in control, Afghanistan has become the Club Med for terrorists. The world is less safe today than it was twelve months ago.”

Mast (R-FL-18) 08/20/2022: Tweet – “12 years ago, I lost my legs in Kandahar, the last stronghold of the Taliban before it fell 2001. A year ago, I had to watch the Taliban march across that same place with American military equipment. President Biden's catastrophic withdrawal was a betrayal to all servicemembers. Link to image”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 08/19/2022: Tweet – “LR @RepMcCaul in @dcexaminer: “Biden specifically said he would have pulled out all of the troops against the advice of his own senior military advisers, the intelligence community & our allies whether the Doha agreement existed or not.” Via @JerryDunleavy House GOP defends report on Biden's botched Afghan withdrawal... | washex.am”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 08/19/2022: Tweet – “.@POTUS made many claims during the emergency evacuation from Afghanistan that we now know aren't true - here's a fact check of them. ⬇️ Fact Check: President Biden's False Claims on Afghanistan - Committee on Foreign Affairs”

Moulton (D-MA-6) 08/19/2022: Tweet – “.@RepChrisStewart and I will be on @FoxNews' @SpecialReport w/ @BretBaier in the 6 pm hour today. We'll discuss China, the #InflationReductionAct, Afghanistan and an update on our #988Lifeline. Tune in!”

Nehls (R-TX-22) 08/20/2022: Retweet of @RepBrianMast – “12 years ago, I lost my legs in Kandahar, the last stronghold of the Taliban before it fell 2001. A year ago, I had to watch the Taliban march across that same place with American military equipment. President Biden's catastrophic withdrawal was a betrayal to all servicemembers. Link to image”

Stewart (R-UT-2) 08/19/2022: Retweet of @sethmoulton – “.@RepChrisStewart and I will be on @FoxNews' @SpecialReport w/ @BretBaier in the 6 pm hour today. We'll discuss China, the #InflationReductionAct, Afghanistan and an update on our #988Lifeline. Tune in!”

Swalwell (D-CA-15) 08/19/2022: Tweet – “Mike — you grifted the CIA and DOD the entire time you were there. Are you running for president to serve America or for the housing? Link to quoted tweet.@adamkinzinger repeatedly asked me for job in Trump Admin (Air Force Sec, Amb), and for wife. Now attacks our Afghan plan that saw no US fatalities/no Taliban takeover/no Americans left behind. Adam, I enjoyed our work in Congress. What's happened to you? YOU should know better.”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 08/19/2022: Retweet of @Fla_Pol – “.@michaelgwaltz ads hammer Joe Biden on Afghanistan withdrawal Mike Waltz ads hammer Joe Biden on Afghanistan withdrawal... | is.gd #FlaPol”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 08/20/2022: Tweet – “Now that it's clear the Taliban lied about rejecting al Qaeda, only the @NRFafg remains to help us in the fight against international terrorism. The US should help them before we have no options left. 👊🇺🇸🇦🇫 Link to quoted tweetMy article, published by @ForeignAffairs, about the formation, aims, achievements & future of the National Resistance Front of Afghanistan (@NRFafg) led by @AhmadMassoud01. (What the Taliban Really Fear... | foreignaffairs.com)”

Welch (D-VT-0) 08/19/2022: Tweet – “I sat down with members of the Afghan refugee community in Vermont to hear about their experiences coming to the US. I was so happy to welcome these folks to our community and hear their insights on life in the Green Mountain State. Link to image”

Other - Middle East

Armstrong (R-ND-0) 08/19/2022: Tweet – “It was an honor to be in Devils Lake with the 835th of the @NDNationalGuard and their families welcoming them home. Their assignment spanned more than 10 months across 6 countries in the Middle East. We are grateful for their service and grateful they all made it home safely. Link to image”

Hassan (D-NH) 08/19/2022: Tweet – “The U.S. will always hold terrorists accountable. My prayers today are with the families of James, Peter, Steven, and Kayla. Islamic State ‘Beatle' El Shafee Elsheikh gets life term for deaths of US hostages - The Boston Globe”

Shaheen (D-NH) 08/19/2022: Twitter thread – “Today is an emotional day for the Foleys, Muellers, Kassigs & Sotloffs, but it is one they have fought hard for. My thoughts are with them & their loved ones - especially for the Foleys as the sentencing of James' murderer comes on the 8-year anniversary of his death. Link to quoted tweetBreaking News: A key member of an Islamic State cell known as the Beatles was sentenced to eight life terms without parole in the deaths of four Americans. (Islamic State Militant Sentenced to 8 Life Terms in Killing of U.S. Hostages... | nyti.ms) Ensuring that James, Kayla, Peter and Steven's killers face the full weight of the U.S. justice system has long been a top priority for me. This sentencing is an important step forward, but our work to ensure all who've committed these heinous crimes pay a price goes on.”