Members on the Record (Automated) for Tue September 06, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Bacon (R-NE-2) 09/06/2022: Tweet – “🚨🚨🚨 ENDORSEMENT ALERT 🚨🚨🚨 The @RJC has endorsed my campaign for re-election! From my time in the Air Force helping stand up missile defense in Israel to my time in Congress championing the security and prosperity of the Jewish community, I'm honored by this endorsement. Link to image”

Blackburn (R-TN) 09/05/2022: Tweet – “The USA stands with Israel. 🇺🇸🇮🇱”

Blackburn (R-TN) 09/05/2022: Tweet – “The attempts to unravel the U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital will not be tolerated.”

Blackburn (R-TN) 09/06/2022: Tweet – “We must stand with our ally, Israel, and ensure Iran – a member of the New Axis of Evil – never acquires a nuclear weapon.”

Blackburn (R-TN) 09/06/2022: Tweet – “Joe Biden has consistently chosen America's enemies over our allies. I will always stand with Israel.”

Carson (D-IN-7) 09/06/2022: Tweet – “This report doesn't address the key questions around Shireen Abu Akleh's death and falls short of what we expect when a U.S. citizen is killed on foreign soil. I am proud to continue leading the #JusticeForShireen Act, and I reiterate my call for an independent investigation. Link to quoted tweetJerusalem (CNN)—The IDF have ​admitted for the first time that there is a "high possibility" Palestinian-American Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was shot and killed by Israeli fire while covering an Israeli military operation in Jenin in May. (Israeli military admits Shireen Abu Akleh likely killed by Israeli fire​​​​, but won't charge soldiers... | cnn.com)”

Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 09/05/2022: Twitter thread – “I led a bipartisan group of 50 Members expressing our deep concerns to @POTUS about a potential agreement with Iran, the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism, and urging the Administration not to act before consulting with Congress. Bipartisan letter urges Biden: No Iran Deal before consulting Congress... | m.jpost.com We must not reduce terrorism-related sanctions on the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps or allow Russia to have a role in Iran's nuclear capabilities. We need to address the threat of a nuclear-armed Iran, stand strong against terrorists, and protect American values and allies.”

Jackson (R-TX-13) 09/05/2022: Tweet – “Radical Democrats will NEVER have their way with destroying the U.S.-Israel relationship! Israel will ALWAYS be one of our country's greatest allies!!”

Long (R-MO-7) 09/06/2022: Retweet of @MarshaBlackburn – “We must stand with our ally, Israel, and ensure Iran – a member of the New Axis of Evil – never acquires a nuclear weapon.”

Luria (D-VA-2) 09/05/2022: Tweet – “I enjoyed visiting with students and parents at the New Jerusalem Back to School event today! Thank you to New Jerusalem and the members of the community who made the event a success! Link to image”

Swalwell (D-CA-15) 09/05/2022: Retweet of @ElaineLuriaVA – “I enjoyed visiting with students and parents at the New Jerusalem Back to School event today! Thank you to New Jerusalem and the members of the community who made the event a success! Link to image”

Van Hollen (D-MD) 09/05/2022: Tweet – “The crux of the “defense” in this IDF report is that a soldier was “returning fire” from militants. But investigations @NYTimes @AP @CNN @washingtonpost & @UN found no such firing at the time. This underscores need for independent US inquiry into this American journalist's death. Link to quoted tweetThe Israel Defense Forces maintains it cannot rule out the possibility that journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was killed by Palestinian gunfire, but it admits it is more likely an Israeli soldier was responsible (Israel admits 'highly probable' soldier mistakenly killed journalist Shireen Abu Akleh... | haaretz.com)”

Iran

Bacon (R-NE-2) 09/05/2022: Tweet – “Shortsighted decisions, incoherent diplomacy, and absolute acquiescence toward Iranian demands have imperiled America's national security. That is why America needs a course correction in the Middle East. Read my latest op-ed ⬇️ America needs a course correction in the Middle East... | ow.ly”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 09/06/2022: Retweet of @IAC_NE – “Insightful commentary by Congressman @RepDonBacon. “America needs a course correction in the Middle East” Tehran should be held accountable. NO appeasement. NO foreign war. Time has come for the US to support Iran's ppl & their organized resistance. #NoVisa4Raisi Link to quoted tweet”

Davidson (R-OH-8) 09/06/2022: Twitter thread – “#StopTheCartels My bill would designate them as enemies of our country, enabling sanctions against individuals or companies providing them support. Intelligence collection would be on par with ISIS or Iran, and other measure would further disrupt cartels. How Two Mexican Drug Cartels Came to Dominate America's Fentanyl Supply... | wsj.com   Link to reply@WarrenDavidson Fine. Better designate MAGA Republicans like you and your fellow “Freedom” caucus members enemies of our country as well. You're doing more damage to our country than the cartels ever could. @chasethebone Don't be evil. Link to image”

Rounds (R-SD) 09/05/2022: Tweet – “Apparently, we struck a nerve. I will continue to speak out on the threat the current Russian regime poses to the free world. Further, I'll redouble efforts to pass my legislation which would ban Russia, China, North Korea and Iran from buying American farmland and ag businesses. Link to quoted tweetRussia imposed personal sanctions Monday on 25 Americans, including U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., and actors Sean Penn and Ben Stiller, in response to U.S. sanctions against Russians stemming from (Russia sanctions 25 more Americans, including Rounds... | rapidcityjournal.com)”

Iraq

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 09/05/2022: Retweet of @brospecfor – “@RubenGallego Najaf, Iraq, in Honduras Battalion AO Link to image”

Pakistan

Jackson Lee (D-TX-18) 09/05/2022: Retweet of @BBhuttoZardari – “Pleased to meet visiting US Congres Delegation led by Rep. @JacksonLeeTX18. Thanking 🇺🇸 govt, exchanged on: - short-term relief/rescue efforts & rehabilitation - Climate Justice, mitigation, resilience & adaptation. - Reaffirmed stronger🇵🇰🇺🇸partnership & continued engagement Link to image”

Jackson Lee (D-TX-18) 09/05/2022: Retweet of @PresOfPakistan – “President Dr. Arif Alvi conferred Civil Award, Hilal-e-Pakistan, upon US Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee in a special Investiture Ceremony at Aiwan-e-Sadr. Link to video”

Jackson Lee (D-TX-18) 09/05/2022: Retweet of @PresOfPakistan – “President Dr. Arif Alvi conferring Civil Award, Hilal-e-Pakistan, upon US Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee in a special Investiture Ceremony at Aiwan-e-Sadr. Link to image”

Jackson Lee (D-TX-18) 09/05/2022: Twitter thread – “After visiting the flood ravaged region impacting 33 million Pakistanis and after meetings discussing bringing more aid to Pakistan, I was humbled to receive this award. Link to quoted tweetPresident Dr. Arif Alvi conferring Civil Award, Hilal-e-Pakistan, upon US Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee in a special Investiture Ceremony at Aiwan-e-Sadr. (Link to twitter.com) But this flooding, being of biblical proportion, requires our continued work and commitment to help end this unspeakable suffering in Pakistan due to this catastrophic flooding!”

Suozzi (D-NY-3) 09/05/2022: Twitter thread – “Pakistani Flooding is Devastating. Today my Co-Chair of the Pakistan Congressional Caucus, Congresswoman @JacksonLeeTX18, @RepAlGreen and I met with the US Ambassador to Pakistan, Donald Blome…(1/3) Link to image …Pakistan Assembly Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, Chairman of the Senate Sadie Sanjrani, and Minister of Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman to discuss the devastation and what is necessary to address this climate change crisis and human tragedy. (2/3) A worldwide response to this devastating crisis will be required and the US is already leading the way. (3/3)”

Suozzi (D-NY-3) 09/05/2022: Tweet – “Pakistani Flooding is Devastating. In addition to meeting with Pakistani government officials, I also met with military leaders. This devastating humanitarian and climate crisis requires worldwide coordination and the US is already leading the way. Link to image”

Suozzi (D-NY-3) 09/05/2022: Twitter thread – “We are the first Congressional delegation to have visited Pakistan since the flooding began and America has been the first to step up to help. (1/3) Link to image I met with the Pakistan's Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, Foreign Minister, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, and Army Chief of Staff, Qamar Jared Baja to discuss the devastation and what needs to be done going forward. (2/3) I will also join with my Pakistani American constituents as we try to raise money on September 25th to help relieve the suffering. (3/3)”

Whitehouse (D-RI) 09/06/2022: Tweet – “People already connect Pakistan floods to climate change from developed nations. Won't be long til they connect it to fossil fuel corruption blocking solutions. Pakistan reels from ‘apocalyptic' floods, pleads for international aid... | washingtonpost.com”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Gonzales (R-TX-23) 09/06/2022: Retweet of @ANTHONYDESPO – “.@5TJT on my trip to border & mess @JoeBiden/Democrats created. Drug smugglers/vicious criminals/dangerous terrorists can move w/ease thx to Biden/Dems hands-off approach to border security. My opponent will be a rubber-stamp for these failed policies.Anthony D'Esposito Visits The Southern Border In Texas - The 5 Towns Jewish Times”

Afghanistan

Ernst (R-IA) 09/06/2022: Tweet – “The haphazard withdrawal from Afghanistan has made our country much more vulnerable. Link to video”

Loudermilk (R-GA-11) 09/06/2022: Tweet – “Discussing the border, Afghanistan withdrawal, and Biden's speech on the @toddstarnes radio show (8/30/22). Link to video”

Mast (R-FL-18) 09/06/2022: Tweet – “Joe Biden failed to plan for the withdrawal because he didn't want to know the risks of what could happen. Because of his bad leadership we are mourning 13 heroes. Rep. Mast to Newsmax: Biden's 'Idiotic' Evacuation to Blame for Deaths in Afghanistan... | newsmax.com”