Members on the Record (Automated) for Sun August 28, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Cornyn (R-TX) 08/28/2022: Tweet – “'This is not what Biden promised': Lapid slams EU's Iran nuclear deal proposal 'This is not what Biden promised': Lapid slams EU's Iran nuclear deal proposal... | haaretz.com”

Syria

Jacobs (D-CA-53) 08/27/2022: Tweet – “Couldn't have said it better myself. We need to have a national reckoning about an effective strategy in Syria that's in line with our Constitution. Link to quoted tweetOf note from Sen. Chris Murphy's statement on US strikes against Iran-backed forces in Syria: “It is past time for a rethink about the wisdom of having so many Americans so thinly spread across the region.” (Link to twitter.com)”

Murphy (D-CT) 08/27/2022: Retweet of @DanDePetris – ““It is past time for a rethink about the wisdom of having so many Americans so thinly spread across the region,” Sen. @ChrisMurphyCT (D-Conn.) said in a statement Thursday…” Fighting between U.S. troops and militias draws scrutiny to Syria role... | washingtonpost.com”

Iran

Bacon (R-NE-2) 08/27/2022: Tweet – “Biden must prohibit Raisi from setting foot on U.S. soil at the UN General Assembly next month while Tehran actively plots to murder Americans on our own soil. @POTUS must also reject any “deal” that gives Tehran more money to spread terrorism & violence. It's time to make Iran think twice about harming US citizens... | ow.ly”

Cruz (R-TX) 08/28/2022: Tweet – “The effect of a Biden Iran deal will be a gift of a nuclear arsenal for the Ayatollah. #Verdict Link to video”

Cruz (R-TX) 08/28/2022: Tweet – “Right now, the State Department is paying millions of dollars to protect former Trump administration officials from Iranian assassination attempts. Meanwhile, the Biden administration continues to negotiate with the Iranians for a nuclear deal. It's indefensible. #Verdict Link to video”

Fallon (R-TX-4) 08/27/2022: Tweet – “We CANNOT allow Iran the ability the obtain nuclear weapons -- period.”

Saudi Arabia

Swalwell (D-CA-15) 08/27/2022: Tweet – “What did Jared promise them for the $2 Billion? Report: Jared Kushner's $2 Billion Saudi Check Appears Even More Comically Corrupt Than Previously Thought... | vanityfair.com”

Turkey

Burchett (R-TN-2) 08/27/2022: Tweet – “Check out Turkey and his boy Tater on my new podcast. #AdultBeverage Link to quoted tweetMy latest episode of Tennessee Talks is now available! I sat down with Turkey McNew, native East Tennessean and owner of Turkey's Dry Dock, to talk about his business and life on Norris Lake! Click below to watch: (Tennessee Talks with Tim Burchett: Randall "Turkey" McNew... | youtube.com)”

Tunisia

Coons (D-DE) 08/27/2022: Tweet – “Met with President Saied in Tunis last week to raise concerns about efforts to undermine the nation's democracy and were encouraged by his promise to hold inclusive elections this year and protect freedom of speech and assembly. These commitments are crucial to Tunisia's future. Link to image”

Pakistan

Castro (D-TX-20) 08/27/2022: Retweet of @ianbremmer – “1,000 pakistanis dead over 10 million (!) displaced climate change causing extreme flood conditions Link to video”

Swalwell (D-CA-15) 08/27/2022: Tweet – “My heart goes out to the people of Pakistan. Floods & landslides caused by heavy monsoon rains have affected over 33M people & killed nearly 1,000. As the Rep for one of the largest Pakistani-American communities in the country, my office stands ready to support any way we can. Link to quoted tweetAt least 903 people have died in Pakistan from severe rains and flooding this summer, Pakistan's Minister for Climate Change told CNN (Over 900 killed by Pakistan's extreme rains and floods this summer... | cnn.it)”

Titus (D-NV-1) 08/27/2022: Tweet – “I call on the government of Pakistan to respect the rule of law and protect the human rights of its citizens. As Pakistan continues to recover from devastating floods, we must push to ensure the principles of democracy are protected.”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Crist (D-FL-13) 08/27/2022: Retweet of @EricLynnFL – “Another Nazi display, right here in Pinellas. We must all condemn these acts of Antisemitism as hate must have no home in Pinellas, Florida, or in USA. If you don't speak out against hate, antisemitism, & Nazis, they will keep coming back. Maybe that's what some candidates want. Link to video”

Meng (D-NY-6) 08/28/2022: Tweet – “Thank you to @Free_Synagogue for inviting me to one of its recent Shabbat services. Great to also meet and welcome its new Rabbi. Link to image”

Torres (D-NY-15) 08/27/2022: Twitter thread – “A tweet dripping with Antisemitism. The normalization of Antisemitism is a sign of how poisonous our politics has become. Link to image Thank you to my future constituent—@EytanSaenger—for flagging the despicably Antisemitic tweet from @NoIDCNY. Link to reply@RitchieTorres This is incredibly bad faith of you Ritchie. But since we're posting receipts, would you like to talk about this? (Link to twitter.com) @brianpmangan What a dumb response. First: a Mayoral race in Buffalo has nothing to do with my tweet denouncing Antisemitism. Second: I am NYC Congressman. As a general rule, I weigh in on races pertaining to NYC or the US Congress. A Mayoral race in Buffalo has bearing on neither. Link to reply@RitchieTorres Congressman, we're on the same side here. I'm glad you answered my question. No need to further inflame emotions on here by calling it “dumb” that I'd dare ask. @brianpmangan You ascribe “bad faith” to me and then accuse me of inflaming emotions? You have some nerve.”

Torres (D-NY-15) 08/27/2022: In reply to TweetI love getting lectures on antisemitism from people who are not qualified to speak on semitism, let alone antisemitism. Anyone who's even half-literate knows the author's intent was irony. Grow up, Ritchie. (Link to twitter.com) – “@JoshForNY I am not only qualified but also obligated to denounce hate, no matter what form it takes. By the way, did it ever occur to you that casually suggesting that a Congressman of color is half-literate might come off as racist? @JoshForNY People of color, no matter how accomplished, will often have their intelligence casually disparaged by the likes of @JoshForNY.”

Torres (D-NY-15) 08/28/2022: Retweet of @JeffreyDinowitz – “I've been the target of antisemitic attacks from both the far right and the far left. This tweet from an extremist, anonymous account selectively singles out two Jewish politicians and is disgusting. It's a classic display of antisemitism and should be condemned. Link to image”

Afghanistan

Cornyn (R-TX) 08/27/2022: Tweet – “What a debacle The U.S. Looks Poised to Leave Vulnerable Afghans Behind Again... | thedispatch.com”

Cruz (R-TX) 08/27/2022: Tweet – “Of course they did. Link to quoted tweetNBC, ABC, CBS morning shows skip one-year mark since Kabul airport terror attack left 13 Americans dead (NBC, ABC, CBS morning shows skip one-year mark since Kabul airport terror attack left 13 Americans dead... | fxn.ws)”

Franklin (R-FL-15) 08/27/2022: Tweet – “One year ago, 13 of our servicemembers lost their lives in Afghanistan. This was a direct result of the White House disregarding DoD's recommendations and listening to the State Department, instead. Congress has a sacred duty to honor their memory and investigate why it happened. Link to image”

Lesko (R-AZ-8) 08/27/2022: Tweet – “When Republicans win back the majority, we will hold the Biden Administration accountable for its botched withdrawal from Afghanistan. The American people deserve answers. Republicans will find out the truth.”

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 08/27/2022: Retweet of @ByronDonalds – “BREAKING: Biden said he has NOT contacted the families of the 13 service members killed in Kabul one year ago today. Shameful.”

Mast (R-FL-18) 08/28/2022: Tweet – “During all my years in the Army & serving in Afghanistan, this is a headline that truly hurts to see. The Taliban is now well equipped with American weapons and are celebrating in the streets due to Biden's botched withdrawal that took place a year ago. This is an embarrassment. Link to image”

Moore (R-UT-1) 08/27/2022: Tweet – “I appreciated this piece by @JayEvensen in @Deseret. In the debates over what went wrong during those final hectic days in Afghanistan, it can be easy to lose sight of the lives that were forever changed by a hero's last moments while serving his country. #utpol Link to quoted tweetMarine Staff Sgt. Taylor Hoover left a lasting mark on a refugee couple from Afghanistan, right before a suicide bomber killed him. | By @JayEvensen (Opinion: One year later, the death of a hero still resonates... | deseret.com)”

Roy (R-TX-21) 08/27/2022: Tweet – “America is worth fighting for. God bless Lance Cpl. Nikoui, his family, and all those impacted by this tragedy a year ago. Link to quoted tweetFALLEN PATRIOT: One year has passed since Shana Chappell lost her 20-year-old son, Lance Cpl. Kareem Nikoui, to an explosion at the airport in Kabul. (HEROES OF KABUL: Lance Cpl. Kareem Nikoui believed America was worth fighting for, fallen Marine's mom says... | fxn.ws) (Link to twitter.com)”

Roy (R-TX-21) 08/28/2022: Tweet – “Speaks for itself. Link to quoted tweet.@JenGriffinFNC: “Do you think troops will have to be sent back to Afghanistan?” Retired Gen. McKenzie: “That's a difficult question…the threat is growing in Afghanistan, and it's merely a matter of time.” @FoxNewsSunday”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 08/28/2022: Tweet – “Was Biden misinformed or misleading the American people? We will find out! Link to quoted tweetBiden Aug. 20, 2021: “What interest do we have in Afghanistan at this point with al Qaeda gone?” Retired Gen. McKenzie today: “al Qaeda is still present in Afghanistan and also ISIS,” former Centcom commander who oversaw withdrawal tells @JenGriffinFNC on @FoxNewsSunday”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 08/28/2022: Retweet of @FoxNews – “.@michaelgwaltz: If GOP takes the House, new speaker must prioritize hearings on botched Afghanistan withdrawal Biden's botched Afghanistan withdrawal: We need a serious investigation on what happened and why... | fxn.ws”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 08/28/2022: Tweet – “There are still many unanswered questions about Afghanistan that deserve public investigative hearings in a GOP majority. Accountability is coming. Link to quoted tweet.@michaelgwaltz: If GOP takes the House, new speaker must prioritize hearings on botched Afghanistan withdrawal (Biden's botched Afghanistan withdrawal: We need a serious investigation on what happened and why... | fxn.ws)”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 08/28/2022: Tweet – “These are just a fraction of unanswered questions from Biden's Afghanistan debacle. Still ZERO accountability. See my OpEd 👇 on why the GOP must investigate. Link to image   Link to quoted tweet.@michaelgwaltz: If GOP takes the House, new speaker must prioritize hearings on botched Afghanistan withdrawal (Biden's botched Afghanistan withdrawal: We need a serious investigation on what happened and why... | fxn.ws)”