Members on the Record (Automated) for Tue August 23, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Ernst (R-IA) 08/23/2022: Retweet of @jinsadc – “"Biden's new Iran deal would lift sanctions on the very organizations raising bounties to kill Americans," JINSA fellow @GLNoronha told @Kredo0 @FreeBeacon. "That will help Iran raise the funds to kill American dissidents and officials." #JCPOA Biden Sanctions Relief Will Fund Iranian Terror Plots, Former U.S. Official Says... | freebeacon.com”

Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-8) 08/23/2022: Tweet – “On Sunday, I visited the Congregation Kneseth Israel of Elgin to present them with the commemoration of their 130th anniversary and their countless contributions to our community I recently entered into the Congressional Record. Link to image”

McCollum (D-MN-4) 08/22/2022: Tweet – “IDF attacks on organizations aiding Palestinian children and advocating for human rights cannot stand. The Biden Administration must stand up for the rights of these advocacy organizations. Congresswoman calls on White House to condemn Israeli closures of Palestinian NGOs... | middleeasteye.net”

Weber (R-TX-14) 08/23/2022: In reply to TweetSeeing double? This is Lt. Ella Amir and Lt. Shira Amir. These twin sisters are serving together as commanders in the IDF Officers Course. Thank you, Lt. Ella and Lt. Shira, for making twice the impact! 🇮🇱 (Link to twitter.com) – “@IDF Keeping Israel safe at twice the pace!”

Syria

Schakowsky (D-IL-9) 08/22/2022: Retweet of @AssyrianPolicy – “The API welcomes a Congressional letter spearheaded by Rep. @janschakowsky and @RepBarbaraLee raising concerns about the expropriation of Assyrian lands in Iraq. Other signatories include @RepJoshHarder, @RepAnnaEshoo, and @RepAndyLevin. Read the letter: Link to PDF | bit.ly   Link to image”

Lebanon

Blackburn (R-TN) 08/22/2022: Tweet – “Big day for Wilson County! @thermofisher's investment in a new bioproduction manufacturing site in Lebanon will create around 1,400 new jobs and impact many lives. @GovBillLee @TNECD @MayorHutto @SenatorHagerty Link to image”

Hagerty (R-TN) 08/22/2022: Tweet – “It's a great day for Lebanon & Wilson County! @thermofisher's investment will change hundreds of lives through hundreds of good-paying jobs. Honored to join them to celebrate the opening of their new manufacturing facility that will impact lives & livelihoods for years to come. Link to image”

Iran

Banks (R-IN-3) 08/22/2022: Tweet – “Iran announced it will continue to try to murder Americans on US soil, even if Biden gives them billions in sanctions relief through a new Iran deal. You CAN'T negotiate with terrorists! Link to quoted tweetIran's Foreign Ministry spokesman: Issue of taking revenge against murderers of Qasem Soleimani can't be forgotten and isn't negotiable. Iran will use all its facilities to bring his murderers to justice. This issue has nothing to do with JCPOA.”

Banks (R-IN-3) 08/23/2022: Tweet – “President Biden can't stop Congress nor a future GOP admin from reimposing Iran sanctions. If Iran is looking for "guarantees," I guarantee conservatives will work to reverse any of Biden's sanctions relief. My Max Pressure Act with over 130+ cosponsors would do just that.”

Cornyn (R-TX) 08/23/2022: Tweet – “For completeness, should include 40 year high inflation, spiking crime, open borders, fentanyl epidemic, disastrous Afghanistan exit, surrendering to Iran on nukes… . Link to quoted tweetWe're delivering for working families — and we're only getting started. (Link to twitter.com)”

Cotton (R-AR) 08/23/2022: Tweet – “Iran is trying to assassinate American officials on American soil. Yet Biden is poised to give Iran billions in sanctions relief that will be used to fund more terror. Unconscionable.”

Cruz (R-TX) 08/22/2022: Retweet of @Kredo0 – “JUST IN: Biden Sanctions Relief Will Fund Iranian Assassination Plots -- Biden poised to unwind sanctions on state-funded group offering multi-million bounty on Rushdie, political opponents Biden Sanctions Relief Will Fund Iranian Terror Plots, Former U.S. Official Says... | freebeacon.com”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 08/23/2022: Tweet – “Why are we negotiating with Iran? Especially as we uncover assassination attempts of U.S. presidents, officials, citizens, journalists, & activists by the Iranian Regime. Every time Iran comes to the table with more demands & I fear Biden will return with more concessions. Link to video”

Saudi Arabia

McGovern (D-MA-2) 08/22/2022: Tweet – “The #Saudi regime shows its true colors by sentencing #SalmaAlShebab to 34 years for tweeting. For Mohammed bin Salman even the most peaceful dissent equals terrorism. Hard to see how stronger relations with this brutal regime are in the U.S. interest. Saudi woman given 34-year prison sentence for using Twitter... | theguardian.com”

Turkey

Pallone (D-NJ-6) 08/22/2022: Tweet – “As Russia continues to wage a ruthless war in Ukraine, Turkey is doubling down on its support for Putin's oppressive regime. The U.S. cannot allow Erdogan to play both sides. He has turned his back on NATO and is bankrolling Putin's deadly campaign. Turkey doubles Russian oil imports, filling EU void... | reuters.com”

Sudan

Gosar (R-AZ-4) 08/22/2022: Tweet – “Child genital mutilation has been deemed a human rights violation by the UN for some time now. Whether done in Southern Sudan for religious reasons or LA for psychological reasons it's still genital mutilation and still immoral. And should be a crime. Link to quoted tweetMy opponent openly and proudly supports child genital mutilation Katie Hobbs champions castrating our young boys and performing mastectomy and hysterectomy surgeries on our young girls What is wrong with you, @katiehobbs? (Link to twitter.com)”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Clarke (D-NY-9) 08/22/2022: Tweet – “Here at Team Yvette, we're so grateful for such a tight-knit, vibrant community. It was a pleasure to attend the #OneCrownHeights Festival this weekend with Yvette, local families, vendors, artists, and more! Link to quoted tweetChildren and parents enjoyed the day of fun at the OneCrownHeights Festival held at Brower Park, with Jewish singers, kosher meat and ice cream. Full Story, Photos (Community Enjoys OneCrownHeights Festival... | ift.tt)”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 08/22/2022: Retweet of @azcopinions – “Kari Lake still hasn't rescinded her endorsement of Jarrin Jackson. What's she waiting for (besides Tuesday's Oklahoma runoff election to be over)? Still waiting for Kari Lake to rescind her support of a gay bashing, antisemitic 'patriot'... | rssfeeds.azcentral.com”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 08/22/2022: In reply to TweetIn 2012, the United Nations General Assembly unanimously voted to ban female genital mutilation In 2022, the Democrat Nominee for Governor (@katiehobbs) proudly supports the practice and lists it on her website Very “progressive” of her. – “@KariLake @katiehobbs So you had the whole weekend to look into @JarrinJackson and his homophobic, antisemitic statements. Why haven't you formally pulled your endorsement? Send out a tweet stating your position since you are tweeting about other stuff now.”

Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 08/22/2022: Retweet of @ADLPhiladelphia – “The appalling antisemitic flyering in Brigantine, NJ is further evidence of the record level of hate and extremism occurring throughout our region and country. ADL is working with Brigantine officials and law enforcement to find those responsible for this incident. Our statement: Link to image”

Horsford (D-NV-4) 08/22/2022: Tweet – “It was a honor to watch my friend, Senator @RosenforNevada accept an award for her relentless work fighting antisemitism. Hate of any kind is not tolerated in our great state of Nevada, therefore I stand w/ Senator Rosen & her contributions to the @ADL_Nevada. Link to image”

Jacobs (D-CA-53) 08/22/2022: Tweet – “Thank you to the South Bay Historical Society for inviting me to visit the RUTH: Remember Us The Holocaust exhibit at the Chula Vista Heritage Museum, showcasing the vitally important history of Holocaust survivors from the South Bay. Link to image”

Omar (D-MN-5) 08/22/2022: Retweet of @keithellison – “There is no world in which wearing masks to protect ourselves and others during a deadly pandemic is like the systematic Nazi genocide of 6M Jews. None, ever. Making that comparison isn't misspeaking—it can only be intentional and it's shameful. Link to quoted tweet”

Salazar (R-FL-27) 08/22/2022: Tweet – “The Miami community has one message for Roger Waters: Your anti-semitism and hatred is NOT welcome here in our city. Link to quoted tweetMiami Jewish group slams Pink Floyd's @rogerwaters before his concert tonight @JewishMiami (Link to hrld.us) (Link to twitter.com)”

Zeldin (R-NY-1) 08/23/2022: Tweet – “Violent antisemitism is on the rise in NYC & must always be called out. Religious freedom must be strongly defended. Pro-criminal laws & policies need to be reversed. Lax DAs & judges must better deliver justice. Law enforcement must be given every tool needed to do their jobs. Link to quoted tweetTwo Jewish men sprayed with fire extinguisher in possible NYC hate crimes: cops (Two Jewish men sprayed with fire extinguisher in possible NYC hate...... | trib.al) (Link to twitter.com)”

Zeldin (R-NY-1) 08/23/2022: GETTR Post – “Violent antisemitic hate is on the rise in the NYC area. Antisemitism needs to always be called out in every form. Religious freedom in our state and country must be strongly defended. Pro-criminal laws and policies need to be reversed. Lax DAs and judges need to do better with delivering justice. Law enforcement must be given every tool they need to do their jobs safely and effectively. Two Jewish men sprayed with fire extinguisher in possible NYC hate crimes: cops | nypost.com”

Afghanistan

Babin (R-TX-36) 08/22/2022: Tweet – “If Biden's disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan wasn't enough, he's now pushing to give terrorists your tax dollars. There's no limit to the idiocy. Biden admin pushing forward with talks return billions in frozen funding to Afghanistan: Report... | foxnews.com”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 08/22/2022: In reply to Tweet@RepDonBacon subsequently releasing 5K Taliban is a disastrous foreign policy, I hope will never be repeated. 3) These negotiations & releases led directly to what occurred during the withdrawal. 4) You, a leader, could've influenced a better outcome and did not. – “@ArmyVetMommy We passed a bill to stop the withdrawal, Trump vetoed it, we overturned veto. Biden then ignored it and executed the terribly botched retreat. In the end, the Buck stops with Biden. Link to reply@RepDonBacon (Link to twitter.com) @rodilew7 I criticized the previous president on this. In fact, I supported a bill that passed that restricted the withdrawal. Trump vetoed it and we overode the veto. Biden ignored the legislation and then gave us this terribly botched retreat that cost us 13 American lives. Link to reply@RepDonBacon What is your war plan? How many casualties? What would it cost? How would you pay for it? Wars are expensive. @DennisPCrawford We took no losses in 18 months until the botched retreat that cost us 13 servicemen's and women's lives. We had a strategy that was working until Biden broke it.”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 08/22/2022: Retweet of @HouseGOP – ““We have only begun to reckon with the far-reaching consequences of our disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan and the damage it has done to the nation" 1 year later, @RepDonBacon details Biden's botched Afghanistan withdrawal & demands accountability ⬇️ Biden's Afghanistan disaster, one year later... | washingtontimes.com”

Burchett (R-TN-2) 08/22/2022: Tweet – “The Biden administration evacuated 324 suspected terrorists but left Americans behind in Afghanistan. FBI 'actively' investigating Afghan evacuees in US flagged as suspected terrorists, security threats: Wray... | foxnews.com”

Ernst (R-IA) 08/22/2022: Tweet – “One year after the Afghanistan withdrawal, the Commander-in-Chief's promises remain empty. #PromisesMadePromisesBroken Biden's broken promises on Afghanistan one year after Taliban takeover... | foxnews.com”

Ernst (R-IA) 08/23/2022: Tweet – “The Taliban is currently enjoying the spoils of America's generosity. #PromisesMadePromisesBroken Link to video”

Ernst (R-IA) 08/22/2022: Retweet of @GOP – ““In the fallout of Afghanistan, President Biden has not only damaged our capacity to protect the homeland; he has cut the legs out of his own administration's promise to uphold human rights.”— @joniernst Biden's broken promises on Afghanistan one year after Taliban takeover... | foxnews.com”

Ernst (R-IA) 08/22/2022: Tweet – “Last year, Joe Biden made the erroneous claim that al-Qaeda was out of Afghanistan. Less than a month ago, an al-Qaeda leader was out on his patio in Kabul. The reality is: because of Biden's botched withdrawal, America's enemies are only more emboldened.”

Fallon (R-TX-4) 08/22/2022: Retweet of @RepMarkGreen – “The decision to unconditionally withdraw from Afghanistan without a plan was a political one, not a strategic one.”

Gooden (R-TX-5) 08/22/2022: Tweet – “Joe Biden wants to send billions in frozen funding to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. Was $7 billion in military equipment left behind not enough?”

Green (R-TN-7) 08/22/2022: Tweet – “The decision to unconditionally withdraw from Afghanistan without a plan was a political one, not a strategic one.”

Green (R-TN-7) 08/22/2022: Tweet – “The Biden Admin can say what it wants, but it can't hide from the fact that 13 servicemembers were killed, the Taliban is in control, Al-Qaeda has reemerged in the region, women & girls are back to having no freedoms, & billions in US equipment remain in the hands of terrorists.”

Hawley (R-MO) 08/23/2022: Tweet – “Senator Hawley asked FBI Director Wray earlier this month, "of any of these nearly 400 individuals who apparently have been brought to this country despite having some connection to terrorism, have you interviewed any of them?" Hawley Grills Wray on Whistleblower Allegations that Biden Admin Cut Corners on Afghan Vetting... | hawley.senate.gov”

Kim (R-CA-39) 08/22/2022: Tweet – “Secretary Blinken told me in September 2021, WEEKS after the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, that "what we're trying to do right now is put in place a system that recognizes people to leave." This continues to be a strategic failure and a stain on our nation's word. Link to video”

Mast (R-FL-18) 08/22/2022: Tweet – “It's payday for the terrorists: Biden already gave the Taliban $7.1 billion in taxpayer-funded military equipment, and now he's going to let them have hundreds of millions more in aid? Biden admin pushing forward with talks return billions in frozen funding to Afghanistan: Report... | foxnews.com”

Mast (R-FL-18) 08/22/2022: Tweet – “One year after the withdrawal from Afghanistan, the dust has settled and it's clear just how many mistakes Joe Biden made. ❌ 13 servicemembers lost their lives. ❌ Millions are living under sharia law. ❌ The world is less safe. Link to video”

Meuser (R-PA-9) 08/23/2022: Tweet – “Tune in: I will join Shaun Kraisman and Emma Rechenberg on @newsmax TV's "National Report" after 9 to discuss the one year anniversary of the Afghanistan withdrawal, inflationary pressures frustrating Americans and Chinese interests buying our farmland. NewsmaxTV -- Live... | newsmaxtv.com”

Portman (R-OH) 08/23/2022: Twitter thread – “I joined @ChuckGrassley & @JimInhofe in sending a letter to the @FBI calling for transparency regarding Afghan evacuees who've been flagged as potential security threats after arriving in the US after vetting & screening failures. Home Security & Governmental Affairs... | bit.ly @ChuckGrassley @JimInhofe @FBI This letter follows our request in May for a briefing on the screening & vetting of Afghan evacuees and about the admin's failure to use all vetting tools available to prevent potential security threats. Home Security & Governmental Affairs... | bit.ly @ChuckGrassley @JimInhofe @FBI The American people deserve answers about this admin's decision to parole Afghans without adequate screening & to understand the FBI's role in assessing & investigating these expanding security concerns.”

Scott (R-FL) 08/23/2022: Tweet – “It's been one year since the U.S. suffered our most unforced & humiliating defeat in decades & there has been ZERO ACCOUNTABILITY FOR IT. @JoeBiden's #Afghanistan withdrawal was a disaster. It's time the American people get the answers they deserve. Sen. Rick Scott: One Year After Botched Afghanistan Withdrawal, Americans Still Need Answers... | rickscott.senate.gov”

Scott (R-SC) 08/22/2022: Tweet – “President Biden promised that we would get every single American out of Afghanistan. But he broke that promise when he left hundreds of them behind. When we take back the congressional majority, we will get the American people answers. One year ago, Biden promised to 'stay' in Afghanistan until 'all' Americans got out. He didn't keep his word... | foxnews.com”

Wicker (R-MS) 08/22/2022: Tweet – “A year ago today, President Biden said that we would get any American home from Afghanistan who wanted to return. The chaotic withdrawal became a national disgrace. Wicker Denounces Biden's Afghanistan Retreat... | wicker.senate.gov”

Zeldin (R-NY-1) 08/22/2022: Tweet – “As if $7.1 billion in US military equipment left for the Taliban during Biden's failed Afghanistan withdrawal was not enough of a fail. EXCLUSIVE U.S. commits to Afghan asset talks despite frustration with Taliban - sources”

Zeldin (R-NY-1) 08/22/2022: GETTR Post – “As if $7.1 billion in US military equipment left for the Taliban during Biden's failed Afghanistan withdrawal was not enough of a fail. Exclusive: U.S. commits to Afghan asset talks despite frustration with Taliban | reuters.com”

Other - Middle East

Cruz (R-TX) 08/22/2022: Tweet – “An incredibly important statement and a sign of seismic shifts across the Arab world.   Heartened to see this unequivocal condemnation of the terrorist attack on Rushdie.   Muslim World League chief says Rushdie attack ‘unacceptable' to Islam... | english.alarabiya.net”

Rubio (R-FL) 08/22/2022: Tweet – “American families like the Foleys, Muellers, and many others have suffered unimaginably after losing their loved ones to ISIS terrorism. Sen. Rubio is grateful to see justice served, and will continue to work to ensure accountability for those who kidnap and kill Americans. Link to quoted tweetBritish ISIS fighter El Shafee Elsheikh gets eight life sentences for his role in the hostage-taking and deaths of four Americans and several others. (Member of 'ISIS Beatles' given eight life sentences for role in hostage-taking, killing of Americans | CNN Politics)”