Members on the Record (Automated) for Sun September 11, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Bacon (R-NE-2) 09/10/2022: Retweet of @michaeldickson – “Israel is the only country outside of the US to have a #September11th memorial honoring every victim by name, built out of Ground Zero wreckage. 🇺🇸🇮🇱 Link to image”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 09/10/2022: Twitter thread – “I was just talking about this at my town hall. California politicians have been water hogs. Arizona shouldn't pay for their irresponsible water management. When mandatory cuts come Arizona should be credited for the voluntary steps it took under our drought contingency plan. Link to quoted tweetRep. @gregstantonaz goes after California's leaders for not doing their part to preserve Colorado River water. Stanton joined The Show to talk about it. (AZ Republicans and Democrats sign letters on Colorado River water... | bit.ly)   Link to image   Link to reply@RubenGallego Perhaps AZs politicians selling water rights to the Saudis was one of the dumbest, most corrupt stunts ever pulled. @stefsighs1 It's not the same water. The water we are in discussions about has to do with the Colorado river. California is part of a compact with other states on the Colorado river. They done nothing to reduce water intake even though Arizona has Link to reply@Fred05558988 @RubenGallego All I know is I live in LA and we do have water restrictions and conserving, So saying we're not doing nothing, I don't know abt that. @Alangalaxy213 @Fred05558988 The water that goes to Los Angeles does not come from the Colorado river. Link to reply@RubenGallego @Fred05558988 Cool so it's not LA thats all I care about, probably some red counties then. @Alangalaxy213 @Fred05558988 Imperial Valley mostly. Link to reply@RubenGallego As I said before taking water from California will change nothing. You need to find a better plan than this. Arizona needs to be independent of other states. Not depended upon. There are new technologies we can employ to solve our problems. Israel has come up with some solutions. @john_rohrbach07 But we're not taking one from California. California is taking water from the Colorado river system more so than it is allotted by The Colorado river compact. Link to reply@RubenGallego The solution will never be the Colorado River. @john_rohrbach07 It really is an all hands approach. But at a minimum we still had to conserve water on the Colorado river. Part of that is being responsible and cutting water usage like we have in Arizona. Link to reply@RubenGallego Sonora has to pay for the US “water hogging” the Colorado River. Water rights are never fair. @noahkutchin They are part of the water compact. Link to reply@RubenGallego You know very little of it actually gets down there, though. @noahkutchin Totally they get fucked. Link to reply@RubenGallego @ShawnInArizona We have water underground, in aquifers. Anyone questioning the preservation of commercial use of those? @RJMay3 @ShawnInArizona Yes, we had a few convos about it!”

Iran

Clarke (D-NY-9) 09/11/2022: Retweet of @cmclymer – “In the aftermath of 9/11, Iranians held a candlelight vigil in Mohseni Square in Tehran in remembrance of the victims. 60,000 soccer fans held a moment of silence before the start of a match. The beautiful response of Iranian citizens to that horror is consistently forgotten. Link to image”

Ernst (R-IA) 09/10/2022: Tweet – “I strongly condemn Iran's cyberattack against our NATO ally Albania. The Biden admin's reluctance to put stiffer sanctions on Iran has done nothing to deter the regime from continuing to attack our partners and allies. Albania reports 2nd cyberattack by Iran, on border systems... | abcnews.go.com”

Kim (R-CA-39) 09/10/2022: Retweet of @RepTonyGonzales – “Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has a record of terrorism & violating human rights. Due to these cruel & dangerous acts, I have joined @RepYoungKim in writing a letter to Biden urging that he deny Raisi the privilege of stepping onto American soil. Lawmakers urge Biden to deny Iranian president entry into US for UN meeting over 'gross violations' of rights... | fxn.ws”

Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 09/10/2022: Tweet – “Well said Link to quoted tweetRussia has Iran and North Korea. Ukraine has America and Europe. Who will outlast whom?”

Saudi Arabia

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 09/10/2022: In reply to Tweet@kjzzphoenix @RubenGallego @gregstantonaz Who sold water rights to the Saudis? – “@AM_McCarthy @kjzzphoenix @gregstantonaz Different water. But yes selling our water to any country is bad.”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 09/10/2022: Twitter thread – “Again not the same water. We are talking about water from the Colorado River, California has not helped in conservation of that water. Link to quoted tweet@RubenGallego (Saudi firm has pumped Arizona groundwater for years without paying. Time to pony up... | azcentral.com) waz up with this?   Link to reply@RubenGallego So it's okay then? TF outta here @CSWAGGY25 No I've actually spoken up against that also. But Arizona has done it's part when it comes to the Colorado river waters California has done nothing. Link to reply@RubenGallego We're not saying it's the same water, but...it's water, and once the groundwater that took hundreds of years to accumulate is gone...it's gone, so AZ needs to protect ALL its water. (As Colorado River Dries, the U.S. Teeters on the Brink of Larger Water Crisis... | propublica.org) @AM_McCarthy I don't disagree with that I agree that we need to have better groundwater management in the rule areas. @AM_McCarthy Rural* Link to reply@RubenGallego California should be held accountable then. But this water problem much like electricity needs to be looked at in other ways because conservation alone is it going to fix the problem that we all live in a desert with climate changing not for our benefit. Desalination plants! @CSWAGGY25 It's going to require a lot of things to happen. Including Arizona getting better about water conservation everywhere not just in areas where we take water from the Colorado river. Link to reply@RubenGallego Pointing fingers is about 30 years too late. @buaidh_no_bas90 We have been saying it for a while. And trying to pressure California to follow our lead in terms of drought contingency planning.”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 09/10/2022: In reply to TweetAnd…what about Arizona leasing its water rights to the Saudis? Is that California's fault too? (Link to twitter.com) – “@BryanMHolt It's not the same water. California has a treaty obligation to conserve water along the Colorado river. Link to reply@RubenGallego Ahh I see how that could be impactful. The entire Colorado River compact from 1922 was set up for failure from the start, too. @BryanMHolt That is legitimate point. But a minimum California should be meeting it's obligations Link to reply@RubenGallego Definitely. I wasn't aware of that. Appreciate the knowledge! @BryanMHolt NP.”

Long (R-MO-7) 09/11/2022: Retweet of @JackPosobiec – “Why was the Bush family so tied to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia?”

Iraq

Kaine (D-VA) 09/11/2022: Tweet – “I walked to the Virginia War Memorial to reflect on 9/11 and its aftermath. When I was Governor, thousands of Virginians were deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan and they would often depart from—and return to—this place. The names of those we've lost are engraved here for all time. Link to image”

Slotkin (D-MI-8) 09/11/2022: Twitter thread – “Those of us who are old enough, remember exactly where we were 21 years ago on September 11th, 2001. It was an event that defined an entire generation, and changed our country forever. (1/7) It was my second day of grad school in New York City. It would ultimately begin my career in national security. Within a year, I was recruited by the CIA and within my first year at Langley I was sent on my first of three tours in Iraq alongside the military. (2/7) Every year, as we remember those we've lost and the bravery of our first responders who ran *toward* the danger as the rest of us ran away, I think about what most stayed with me after being in the city that day: the way we came together. (3/7) For the weeks and months after the attack, strangers helped strangers — people of all backgrounds. In the face of such shock and tragedy, we were all on the same team, even in the traditionally gruff city of New York. (4/7) For all the insanity of being attacked, I am so glad I got to experience life in our country in the months after. We embodied the idea that while we are very different, and we have lots of difficulties, as Americans we love this country and we want it to be a better place. (5/7) Later today, after the ceremonies are done, my niece will interview me about my experience on this day, 21 years ago, for a school project. As a child of a polarized time, I will do my best to convey that It doesn't have to be this way. (6/7) That there have been and will again be moments when we come together, despite of differences. (7/7)”

Libya

Cruz (R-TX) 09/11/2022: Tweet – “10 years ago Islamic terrorists killed 4 Americans in Libya. The attack was a direct result of the failed policies of the Obama-Biden admin. They falsely blamed a video to cover up the weakness, appeasement, and incompetence that led to the attack. #Benghazi #NeverForget”

Garcia (R-CA-25) 09/11/2022: Twitter thread – “21 years ago, our nation was forever changed. That morning we witnessed an attack on our own soil that killed 2,977 people and changed the course of countless lives. Today we remember the victims of the attacks on September 11, 2001 along with the Americans we lost in Benghazi… Link to image on this day in 2012, and we honor the heroes that sacrificed so much. May we #NeverForget.”

Horn of Africa

Omar (D-MN-5) 09/10/2022: Retweet of @UNOCHA – “After the 2011 famine in #Somalia, the world said "never again." If we want to honour that promise, there is no time to lose. Here are 9️⃣ things you need to know about the crisis in Somalia and how you can help.”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Burchett (R-TN-2) 09/11/2022: Tweet – “Religious liberty should prevail in a just society. Supreme Court temporarily blocks ruling that required Jewish university to recognize LGBTQ group... | yahoo.com”

Pocan (D-WI-2) 09/10/2022: Tweet – “Anti semitism and racism and sexism and Islamophobia and homophobia and any irrational hatred of people is wrong. Period. End of tweet. Link to quoted tweetChalk messages targeting Jewish student organizations were left across the UW-Madison campus in seven locations on the first day of school Wednesday. (UW-Madison leaders, orgs speak out after antisemitic messages found on campus... | captimes.com)”

Zeldin (R-NY-1) 09/10/2022: Tweet – “I strongly oppose the "substantial equivalency" push in New York targeting Yeshivas and other non-public education. This is a dangerous road the state is going down here and @KathyHochul is MIA as usual on this topic, refusing to show even an ounce of courage or leadership.”

Afghanistan

Boebert (R-CO-3) 09/10/2022: Tweet – “The DHS IG has revealed that Biden has been resettling Afghan nationals “who were not fully vetted” across our nation. So if we can't get terror straight from our Southern Border we'll just fly it here instead? Vote Republican. End this.”

Budd (R-NC-13) 09/10/2022: Tweet – “It was my true honor to join @HomesForOurTrps today to cut the ribbon on a new custom home for Army SPC Jeremy Young in Denton. We offer a profound thank you to him for his service, sacrifice, bravery, and valor he displayed fighting for our country in Afghanistan. 🇺🇸 Link to image”

Kim (D-NJ-3) 09/11/2022: Tweet – “Over the yrs I've observed the 9/11 anniversary at Ground Zero, Pentagon, White House, and Afghanistan. What is constant is the sense of coming together. I've never seen us more United than on this day. Let us honor those lost by working to instill this unity on every other day. Link to image”

Long (R-MO-7) 09/11/2022: Retweet of @BreitbartNews – “The Department of Homeland Security Inspector General issued a bombshell report that accuses President Joe Biden's administration of resettling Afghan nationals “who were not fully vetted” across the United States. Bombshell DHS Oversight Report: Biden Resettled 'Not Fully Vetted' Afghans in U.S. Who May 'Pose Risk' to Americans... | trib.al”

Portman (R-OH) 09/10/2022: Twitter thread – “As we approach the 21st anniversary of 9/11 this weekend, I am concerned that we seem to be forgetting the lessons. Just this past week, we learned @DHSgov ignored the OIG notice of the urgent need to address security risks posed by Afghan evacuees paroled into the US. DHS continues to deny there is a problem, even as the FBI is investigating evacuees paroled into our country that have been flagged as potential threats to our national security. Last October, I raised concerns after committee oversight of the vetting operations identified many of these issues. I called for the admin to address the lack of appropriate screening & vetting. As I have said repeatedly, I support the resettlement of Afghans who stood in battle with us and our allies over the last 20 years but we must ensure our national security through thorough vetting.”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 09/11/2022: Tweet – “#OTD in 2001, America changed forever & sadly, 21 years later, Al Qaeda's back in Afghanistan. Today we honor the Americans lost on 9/11 & all the brave servicemembers, like my Green Berets Brian Woods & Matt Pucino, who lost their lives protecting our freedoms. 🇺🇸 #NeverForget Link to image”

Other - Middle East

Bowman (D-NY-16) 09/11/2022: Tweet – “21 years ago we lost thousands of lives in the devastating 9/11 attacks. Let's remember those who we have lost, but also remember how it sparked intense islamophobia and hatred in our country. We must continue to do better and learn from our mistakes.”

Casten (D-IL-6) 09/11/2022: Twitter thread – “Today will be a day, as it should, to remember the heroism and sacrifice of all who we lost on 9/11. As we commit to never forget, let's also remember that terrorism has no home in any religious tradition... and that opposing terrorism is a collective responsibility. To the 1st point - remember George W Bush: "The face of terrorism not the true faith of Islam... Islam is peace... When we think of Islam, we think of a faith that brings comfort to a billion people around the world... and that's made brothers and sisters out of every race" And to the 2nd, remember the 33 passengers and 7 crew members, who barely knew each other but mobilized as one to thwart a terrorist attack on the US Capitol. They sacrificed everything so that we wouldn't have to. Those two vignettes in no way diminish the losses at the Pentagon, at the World Trade Center, or of our soldiers who gave everything in the fighting that followed. But as we mourn a day that felt like America at it's worst, let's not forget to celebrate America at it's best. In the days and years after 9/11, the initial tolerance gave way to anti-Muslim backlash. And the idea that we would come together to thwart a terrorist attack on the US Capitol feels uncomfortably quaint in 2022. But in the immediacy of the day, our initial instincts were right. We focused on that which united us, not that which divided. We put the preservation of our democracy over all else. It is that instinct which makes us great. Hold on to it. Lead with Love. And never forget. /fin”

Cotton (R-AR) 09/11/2022: Twitter thread – “On this anniversary of 9/11 we again remember the 3,000 Americans murdered on that infamous day, the first responders who gave all to save them, and the brave veterans who fought to avenge their deaths over the years. We have rebuilt what those terrorists destroyed, and we have killed or captured the leaders they served. Al Qaeda sought to break America, but it failed; America endures and al Qaeda retreats. We will never forget those we lost and we will remain vigilant that it never happens again.”

Cramer (R-ND) 09/11/2022: Tweet – “21 years after the September 11th attack on U.S. soil, we honor the brave first responders who stepped up and mourn with families who lost loved ones. With the death of Al-Qaeda leader al-Zawahiri, our commitment to bring terrorists to justice and protect Americans continues. Link to image”

Cruz (R-TX) 09/11/2022: Tweet – “#NeverForget September 11, 2001. We're indebted to the brave men and women who continue to serve and sacrifice in our fight against radical Islamic terrorism.”

García (D-IL-4) 09/11/2022: Retweet of @RepBowman – “21 years ago we lost thousands of lives in the devastating 9/11 attacks. Let's remember those who we have lost, but also remember how it sparked intense islamophobia and hatred in our country. We must continue to do better and learn from our mistakes.”

Meng (D-NY-6) 09/11/2022: Twitter thread – “Today, we mark the 21st anniversary of the horrific terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, a day our city & country were forever changed. We hold in our hearts the memories of those we lost & honor the 1st responders & average NYers who risked & gave their lives to save others. 1/2 Today also serves as a reminder of the rise in discrimination against South Asians, Muslims, Sikhs & Southwest Asians that followed 9/11. Let us recommit to fighting prejudice in every instance. I ask all Americans to join me today in prayer for all those impacted. 2/2”

Meuser (R-PA-9) 09/11/2022: Tweet – “It's been 21 years since our country was attacked by radical Islamic terrorists, who believed their heinous acts would destroy our way of life and break our spirit. We remember those lost, and are reminded of the principles that make our country worth protecting and cherishing. Link to image”

Rutherford (R-FL-4) 09/11/2022: Tweet – “Twenty-one years ago, al-Qaeda militants attempted to shake this nation off of its foundation through a series of cowardly attacks. Their attempts failed thanks to brave Americans who rose up in defense of this nation on one of its darkest days. We will never forget them. Link to image”

Smith (D-WA-9) 09/11/2022: Tweet – “America has shown great resiliency in the decades since 9/11. But many Muslim, Middle Eastern, Arab, Sikh, and South Asian Americans continue to face discrimination as a result of that day. As we continue to heal as a nation, we must commit to ending all hateful ideologies. Link to quoted tweetEvery year, our country remembers the friends and loved ones we lost on September 11, 2001. In New York, we will never forget the first responders who risked their lives to save the lives of others. (Link to twitter.com)”

Steube (R-FL-17) 09/11/2022: Twitter thread – “Today, we recognize one of the most heartbreaking days in our nation's history, the anniversary of the terrorist attacks on 9/11. It transformed not only our country, but the world and their fight against Islamic extremism. May God bless America, and may our Great Heavenly Father be with those impacted by the events of 9/11 today and everyday. Link to video”

Steube (R-FL-17) 09/11/2022: GETTR Post – “Today, we recognize one of the most heartbreaking days in our nation's history, the anniversary of the terrorist attacks on 9/11. It transformed not only our country, but the world and their fight against Islamic extremism. May God bless America, and may our Great Heavenly Father be with those impacted by the events of 9/11 today and everyday.”

Turner (R-OH-10) 09/11/2022: Tweet – “The United States was forever changed on September 11, 2001 when America was hit by al-Qaeda's terrorist attack and 2,977 Americans lost their lives to the senseless tragedy. May their memory never be forgotten. Link to image”