Members on the Record (Automated) for Fri September 23, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Burchett (R-TN-2) 09/22/2022: Tweet – “They had me at their threats of death to Israel and America. CNN's Christiane Amanpour says she pulled out of interview with Iran's president after he demanded she wear a headscarf... | yahoo.com”

Craig (D-MN-2) 09/22/2022: Tweet – “Support of progressive values and support of Israel's right to exist are not mutually exclusive. We should stand with the Jewish people during this time of rising antisemitism – and divisive language from my colleagues does nothing to help.”

Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 09/23/2022: Twitter thread – “These statements are misguided, dangerous, and deeply unproductive. Rep. Rashida Tlaib: Israel has apartheid system, two-state solution won't work... | jns.org We must remain committed to a peaceful path to a two-state solution that preserves Israel's status as a Jewish, democratic state and allows Israelis and Palestinians to live side-by-side in peace and security. Israel is the sole democracy in the Middle East and they play a critical role in our global fight against terror, including against Hamas, Hezbollah, and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ). Israel is a leader in supporting the LGBTQ community and promoting women's rights, and has a diverse governing coalition. The historic U.S.-Israel relationship has always been bipartisan, and I am committed to keeping it that way.”

Jacobs (D-CA-53) 09/22/2022: Retweet of @NCJW – “Our Sho-test at the Capitol was a powerful expression of the Jewish values that anchor our commitment to abortion justice. Thank you to @RepDWSTweets, @RepSaraJacobs, the #jewsforabortionjustice community who stood with us, and @haaretzcom who covered it ‘Abortion justice is a Jewish value': U.S. congresswomen use shofars to sound alarm... | bit.ly”

Long (R-MO-7) 09/23/2022: Retweet of @mikepompeo – “The UK should move its embassy to Israel's undivided capital Jerusalem. We did it, it's the right thing to do, and we proved the hysterics wrong.”

Lowenthal (D-CA-47) 09/22/2022: Tweet – “My friend @RepJerryNadler is exactly correct. I welcome open debate about Israeli policies, which I have at times criticized myself. I seek freedom and justice for Israelis and Palestinians alike. But I remain a bold progressive, and a supporter of a Jewish and democratic state. Link to quoted tweetI fundamentally reject the notion that one cannot support Israel's right to exist as a Jewish and democratic state and be a progressive. (Link to twitter.com)”

McCollum (D-MN-4) 09/22/2022: Tweet – “The newly released forensic analysis of the murder of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh by Israeli Defense Forces is further grounds for the U.S. @StateDept to demand accountability for the murder of an American citizen. #JusticeForShireen Link to quoted tweetNEW Investigation by FA and @alhaq_org's FAI Unit into the 11 May extrajudicial killing of Shireen Abu Akleh uses previously unseen footage provided by @AJArabic and advanced spatial and audio analysis to reveal conclusive evidence. Full investigation: (Shireen Abu Akleh: The Extrajudicial Killing Of A Journalist... | bit.ly) 1/9 (Link to twitter.com)”

Nadler (D-NY-10) 09/22/2022: Tweet – “I too agree. PM's Lapid's statement of support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is an important step in the right direction. Link to quoted tweetI welcome @IsraeliPM Lapid's courageous statement at the UN General Assembly: “An agreement with the Palestinians, based on two states for two peoples, is the right thing for Israel's security, for Israel's economy, and for the future of our children.” I could not agree more.”

Newman (D-IL-3) 09/22/2022: Tweet – “I am so happy to receive the Champion of Palestinian Rights Award. I will always speak up to uphold peace and justice everyone. Link to quoted tweet🏆 AJP Action is proud to present this year's Champion of Palestinian Rights Award to Congresswoman @RepMarieNewman for her courageous advocacy for Palestinian liberation and self-determination 🇵🇸✌🏻 #LobbyingForPalestine (Link to twitter.com)”

Newman (D-IL-3) 09/22/2022: Retweet of @Marie4Congress – “As a proud wife of a proud Jewish man, I'm deeply disappointed by those twisting @RashidaTlaib words. At no point did she say Israel should not exist. NOWHERE. She and I support freedom and prosperity for the Palestinians & Israelis. That is progressive. Rashida Tlaib: 'You cannot hold progressive values and back Israel'... | jpost.com”

Newman (D-IL-3) 09/23/2022: In reply to TweetMarie Newman's husband has been a victim of antisemitism and Marie Newman promotes Rashida Tlaib's antisemitic attempts to expel the majority of American Jews from the left of center. I didn't think IL-3 could elect a worse Democrat than Dan Lipinski but I guess I was wrong. (Link to twitter.com) – “@PrestoVegetable I'm so sorry you are having trouble understanding. I have spent the last 35 years fighting against all hate: racism, bigotry, antisemitism, Islamophobia, anti-black, anti-Asian, anti-indigenous, anti-Latino and anti-LGBTQ rights. So if you want to keep hating, enjoy your hate. Link to reply@Marie4Congress @PrestoVegetable I'll be clear. If you're going to say the things you're saying we can't act like people like this don't exist on the left. (Link to twitter.com) @johnnywalkerle2 @PrestoVegetable Final reply: I have never and will never say Israel should not exist. I will let you and your colleagues continue to fight about something that was never said and never believed . I have work to do supporting folks who actually fight against antisemitism instead of fake activism.”

Rice (D-NY-4) 09/22/2022: Tweet – “Slandering our staunch ally Israel, the only democracy in the Middle East, is unacceptable. Antisemitism is not progressive. Full stop. Rashida Tlaib: 'You cannot hold progressive values and back Israel'... | jpost.com”

Tenney (R-NY-22) 09/22/2022: Retweet of @jinsadc – “.@USTreasury should take immediate steps to help deliver internet access to the Iranian people as they protest the regime's oppression. Kudos to @RepTenney and @RepMalinowski for leading this effort. Link to quoted tweet”

Van Hollen (D-MD) 09/22/2022: Tweet – “Agree. This is a welcome statement from @yairlapid. Vital to develop a political track to move the parties toward this goal and, in the meantime, all parties should refrain from actions that make this goal more difficult to achieve. Link to quoted tweetWe applaud Prime Minister Yair Lapid's unambiguous commitment to two states, as he laid out today at the U.N. As the leaders of the U.S. and Israel both recognize, a two-state outcome is necessary to keep Israel Jewish and democratic and to fulfill Palestinians' aspirations.”

Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-23) 09/22/2022: Tweet – “Last week we celebrated the 2nd anniversary of the signing of the historical Abraham Accords that brought historic stability to the Middle East. Thank you to the House Abraham Accords Caucus for hosting this critical discussion so we may continue to collaborate to achieve peace. Link to image”

Wilson (D-FL-24) 09/23/2022: Retweet of @RepShontelBrown – “I echo my colleagues. Being progressive and supporting the Jewish, democratic State of Israel are far from mutually exclusive – they go hand-in-hand! These comments do not speak for the overwhelming majority of us who identify with both. Link to quoted tweet”

Apartheid

Newman (D-IL-3) 09/22/2022: Retweet of @_Goldwasser_ – “Fact: You cannot be a progressive and support apartheid.”

Iran

Bacon (R-NE-2) 09/22/2022: Retweet of @GeitnerSimmons – “Appalling to see Iran's regime brutalize women for expressing individual freedom. Freedoms we take for granted in the West Link to quoted tweet”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 09/23/2022: Retweet of @NikkiHaley – “It's unthinkable that Iranian president Raisi held up a photo of Qassem Soleimani—a terrorist with American blood on his hands. For Raisi to glorify him on the #UNGA world stage is just another reason Biden should have stopped him from entering the U.S. Link to video”

Beyer (D-VA-8) 09/22/2022: Retweet of @StateDeptSpox – “Iranian women should not be subject to arrest, let alone brutal beatings, for how they choose to dress. Iran's government should listen to those protesting Mahsa Amini's unconscionable death in police custody, not fire on them. #مهسا_امینی”

Beyer (D-VA-8) 09/22/2022: Retweet of @SecBlinken – “We have sanctioned Iran's گشت_ارشاد# Morality Police, the entity responsible for the arrest and death of #Mahsa_Amini, and designated seven other Iranian security officials responsible for suppressing non-violent protests.”

Cicilline (D-RI-1) 09/22/2022: Twitter thread – “The Iranian women who are protesting - and the men who are supporting them - are standing up to an incredibly repressive regime that is doing all it can to keep them silenced. #MahsaAmini should still be alive. And Iranians are rightfully angry. At least 9 killed as Iran protests spread over woman's death... | apnews.com But, it wasn't always this way. Iran used to be a country that supported women's rights. But under the Ayatollah, we've seen incredible human rights abuses and the systematic oppression of women and girls. To those protesting: we hear you, we see you, we stand with you.”

Coons (D-DE) 09/23/2022: Tweet – “I stand with the women of Iran as they demand justice for the death of #MahsaAmini in the custody of Iranian Morality Police. I'm glad the Biden Administration is taking action to promote accountability. Designating Iran's Morality Police and Seven Officials for Human Rights Abuses in Iran - United States Department of State”

Cotton (R-AR) 09/22/2022: Retweet of @KatieBrittforAL – “.@TomCottonAR is 100% correct — the Biden Administration has a simple choice between standing with those brave Iranians chanting “death to the dictator,” or with a regime that chants “death to America.” #alsen”

Cotton (R-AR) 09/22/2022: Retweet of @KatieBrittforAL – “Giving hundreds of billions of dollars in sanctions relief to Iran's terrorist regime is incompatible with standing with the protesters and women across Iran who want their core human rights, liberties, and dignity to be respected. #alsen”

Cotton (R-AR) 09/22/2022: Retweet of @KatieBrittforAL – “As courageous Iranian women & protesters cry out for liberty in the face of brutal, cruel oppression, we must stand with them with more than words. Allowing Ebrahim Raisi on U.S. soil this week only normalizes & downplays this tyrannical regime's routine crimes & abuses. #alsen”

Cruz (R-TX) 09/22/2022: Retweet of @RepTenney – “The U.S. should deny entry to those who pose a threat to national security. Iranian President Raisi murders political dissenters and threatens the assassination of President Trump and @MikePompeo. Read my op-ed w/ @SenTedCruz in @NewsweekOpinion #UNGA ⬇️ Ebrahim Raisi is a monster. His entry into the U.S. was inexcusable | Opinion”

Cruz (R-TX) 09/22/2022: Tweet – “Ebrahim Raisi, the president of the Islamic Republic of Iran should never have been allowed to enter our country! ⬇️Read my op-ed with @RepTenney here⬇️ Ebrahim Raisi is a monster. His entry into the U.S. was inexcusable | Opinion”

Cruz (R-TX) 09/22/2022: Retweet of @LibertyIranian – “🔥 Joint op-ed by @SenTedCruz & @RepTenney in today'a @NewsweekOpinion regarding #Raisi's visit to the #UNGA77. Link: Ebrahim Raisi is a monster. His entry into the U.S. was inexcusable | Opinion   Link to image”

Deutch (D-FL-22) 09/22/2022: Retweet of @JakeSullivan46 – “Today, the United States is sanctioning Iran's so-called “Morality” Police responsible for the death of #MahsaAmini. We will continue to hold Iranian officials accountable and support Iranians' ability to protest freely.”

Deutch (D-FL-22) 09/22/2022: Retweet of @SecBlinken – “We have sanctioned Iran's گشت_ارشاد# Morality Police, the entity responsible for the arrest and death of #Mahsa_Amini, and designated seven other Iranian security officials responsible for suppressing non-violent protests.”

Deutch (D-FL-22) 09/22/2022: Twitter thread – “Mahsa Amini's death at the hands of the "morality police" is yet another egregious human rights violation committed by the Iranian regime. Brave Iranians, many of them women, are protesting this injustice across the country. Iran must allow women the freedoms they deserve. Link to quoted tweetPresident Biden: “And today, we stand with the brave citizens and the brave women of Iran who right now are demonstrating to secure their basic rights.” #unga (Link to twitter.com) As @POTUS says, the US stands with these protestors. I'm pleased the Administration sanctioned Iran's "morality police" & others involved in the violent suppression of the protests. More must be done to address the full scope of Iran's aggression and human rights violations.”

Diaz-Balart (R-FL-25) 09/22/2022: Twitter thread – “While the #Iranian people are demanding freedom, the regime is suppressing them w/ violence, censorship & internet blackouts.The Biden Admin must stand w/ the Iranian people by strengthening sanctions on the regime, & putting an end to further appeasement of their oppressors. 1/3 The #Irandeal doesn't address the Iranian regime's human rights abuses, acts of terrorism, ballistic weapons program, & the attempted assassinations of Americans on U.S. soil. 2/3 Conveying legitimacy and billions in sanctions relief to those murderers would be a betrayal of our values, our national security interests, and those risking their lives for freedom today. 3/3”

Durbin (D-IL) 09/23/2022: Tweet – “I stand with the women of Iran who are protesting for their basic human rights after the horrific murder of Masha Amini. Women in every corner of the world deserve to live free from fear, intimidation, and violence. Women's rights are human rights. Link to quoted tweetProtests in Iran have been growing following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in the custody of morality police after she was arrested for "unsuitable attire". In response, Iran's gov't has restricted access to the internet and social media apps. (Link to twitter.com)”

Ernst (R-IA) 09/22/2022: Tweet – “🚨🚨🚨   I'm headed to the Senate floor to force a vote on my effort to put maximum pressure on #Iran. #PUNISHAct”

Ernst (R-IA) 09/22/2022: Tweet – “🚨BREAKING: Senate Democrats just blocked my effort to PUNISH Iran for having targets out on Americans, our allies, and Iranian dissidents living in the U.S.”

Ernst (R-IA) 09/22/2022: Retweet of @SenRubioPress – “Sen. Rubio, @SenJoniErnst, Rep. @michaelgwaltz, & colleagues introduced a bill to sanction #Iran for plotting to assassinate Americans. Read more 👇 Rubio, Ernst, Waltz Introduce Bill to Sanction Iran for Plotting to Assassinate Americans... | rubio.senate.gov”

Ernst (R-IA) 09/22/2022: Retweet of @SenateForeign – “The Biden Admin should not try to re-enter a nuclear deal while #Iran actively pursues assassination plots against former U.S. officials. I'm proud to introduce the #PUNISHAct w/ @SenJoniErnst & @RepWaltzPress to ensure this doesn't happen. Risch Joins Ernst, Waltz in Effort to Sanction Iran, Punish Open Assassination Plots Against Americans | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations”

Ernst (R-IA) 09/23/2022: Tweet – “President Biden has shown weakness in the face of our adversaries, letting Iran's President step foot on American soil at the very same time Iran has active bounties on U.S. citizens & officials.”

Ernst (R-IA) 09/23/2022: Retweet of @NikkiHaley – “It's unthinkable that Iranian president Raisi held up a photo of Qassem Soleimani—a terrorist with American blood on his hands. For Raisi to glorify him on the #UNGA world stage is just another reason Biden should have stopped him from entering the U.S. Link to video”

Gomez (D-CA-34) 09/23/2022: Retweet of @RepSwalwell – “Today Kevin McCarthy will lay out his case for being Speaker of the House. He's calling it “Commitment to America.” Yet it strips women of all bodily freedoms. So let's call it what it is, Commitment to Iran. #CommitmentToIran #HouseGOP”

Himes (D-CT-4) 09/22/2022: Retweet of @NickKristof – “The courage of Iranian women like this should inspire us all. #MahsaAmin Link to quoted tweet”

Himes (D-CT-4) 09/22/2022: Tweet – “Very pleased to meet with HE Ambassador Moosa Al Tai of Oman to thank him for Oman's partnerships with the US on regional security, Iranian detainees, and ending the brutal war in Yemen. #Oman Link to image”

Huffman (D-CA-2) 09/22/2022: Retweet of @bijanet – “#MahsaAmini was killed by “Morality Police” in #Iran for her hejab. @POTUS @VP @MarkDeSaulnier @JaredHuffman @GavinNewsom @BillDoddCA @Ahsha_Safai @ilike_mike @cnni @nytimes @IAWFoundation @Firouz_Naderi @RepGaramendi @SpeakerPelosi #مهسا_امینیی Link to image   Link to quoted tweet”

Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 09/22/2022: Tweet – “If Iran is sending Russia drones, then it's time for us to return the favor for Ukraine. Ours are way better. #nafo Link to quoted tweetOn the southern frontline four Iranian-made Shahed-136 Russian kamikaze drones were shot down today.”

Lankford (R-OK) 09/23/2022: Tweet – “This is what tyranny looks like. Please pray for the freedom-loving people of Iran who are standing up to the Iranian regime despite the ongoing dangers they face. Iran's Internet Shutdown Hides a Deadly Cover-Up... | wired.co.uk”

Levin (D-MI-9) 09/22/2022: Tweet – “I am awed by the bravery of Iranian women who are demanding their rights from a brutal regime. @POTUS can help the people of Iran stand up to their leaders by ensuring they can access the internet.”

Levin (D-MI-9) 09/23/2022: Retweet of @SecBlinken – “We took action today to advance Internet freedom and the free flow of information for the Iranian people, issuing a General License to provide them greater access to digital communications to counter the Iranian government's censorship.”

Lieu (D-CA-33) 09/22/2022: Retweet of @SpeakerPelosi – “The courageous voices of the Iranian people are being heard around the world.   The United States Congress joins them in mourning the horrific death of Mahsa Amini.   Tehran must end its violent, systematic campaign of abuse against women and girls. #مهسا_امینی”

Long (R-MO-7) 09/22/2022: Retweet of @omid9 – “The internet is now being cut in Iran because they don't want people to see things like this: a man slaps a woman and thinks he can calmly walk away. Where such actions were commonplace before, there are now dire consequences - significantly handed out by other men. Link to video”

Long (R-MO-7) 09/23/2022: Retweet of @RealMacReport – “This is how you should fight back against Tyranny and Iranians are fighting back. Link to video”

Malinowski (D-NJ-7) 09/22/2022: Twitter thread – “1/4 Tom, @RepTenney & 19 of their colleagues urged @USTreasury to improve sanctions exemptions to ensure Iranians receive communication technologies to circumvent gov surveillance. As Iranians demand justice for Mahsa, we must ensure they remain connected to the outside world. Link to image 2/4 Tom's NDAA amendment, which was included in the House-passed bill, requires Treasury to clarify Iran sanctions licenses for communications technologies. Tom urges the Senate to keep this provision in the final bill. Link to bityl.co 3/4 For more on General License-D1, see below. U.S. Government, Companies Can Do More to Promote Internet Freedom in Iran... | iranhumanrights.org 4/4 See the history of the impact of US policy on Iranians' access to the internet: Link to PDF | bityl.co”

Meeks (D-NY-5) 09/23/2022: Tweet – “CM @RepGregoryMeeks: The Biden Administration is rightfully designating Iran's Morality Police, and additional Iranian security officials, over the death of Masha Amini and for their abuse and violence against Iranian women and peaceful protestors. Treasury Sanctions Iran's Morality Police and Senior Security Officials for Violence Against Protesters and the Death of Mahsa Amini... | home.treasury.gov”

Murphy (D-CT) 09/22/2022: Retweet of @amanpour – ““This… does feel different,” Senator @ChrisMurphyCT tells me of the protests in Iran. “The scope of these protests… really [is] without precedent.” “It's really critical for us with both words & deeds to put ourselves on the side of democracy & human rights inside of Iran.” Link to video”

Murphy (D-CT) 09/23/2022: Retweet of @AlirezaNader – “Thank you @ChrisMurphyCT for supporting the aspirations of the #Iranian people for a democratic political system in #Iran. #Mahsa_Amini Link to quoted tweet”

Norman (R-SC-5) 09/23/2022: Tweet – “It's great to see Iranian woman & men rising up (1) against the tyranny and oppression of an evil government, and (2) in support of their own basic rights. Incredibly brave.”

Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY-14) 09/23/2022: Tweet – “Solidarity with the courageous women and allies in Iran protesting for their freedom. Mahsa Amini was senselessly murdered by the same patriarchal and autocratic forces repressing women the world over. The right to choose belongs to us all, from hijabs to reproductive care.”

Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY-14) 09/23/2022: In reply to TweetYou know who still has not said a single world about the #IranProtests or the #Iran regime's murder of #MahsaAmini? That's right, The Squad! Why is that? I thought @AOC, @IlhanMN and @RashidaTlaib were all about supporting women's rights? 🤔 (Link to twitter.com) – “@Ostrov_A This is completely false. Here is just one example from 9/21 of what I've been sharing on various platforms. Try checking your claims before you make them next time. We have been and continue to stand with the women of Iran fighting for their liberation ✊🏽 Link to video”

Omar (D-MN-5) 09/23/2022: Retweet of @Abukar_Arman – “As in love, faith is a matter that belongs to the heart, and nothing that belongs there could ever be forced in. #IranProtests2022 #Iran What's behind the protests in Iran?... | washingtonpost.com”

Pelosi (D-CA-12) 09/22/2022: Tweet – “The courageous voices of the Iranian people are being heard around the world.   The United States Congress joins them in mourning the horrific death of Mahsa Amini.   Tehran must end its violent, systematic campaign of abuse against women and girls. #مهسا_امینی”

Risch (R-ID) 09/22/2022: Tweet – “As #Iran increases pressure on @iaeaorg to end its investigation into undisclosed Iranian nuclear activities, we ask @rafaelmgrossi to remain steadfast in his commitments to hold Iran accountable for any wrongdoing under its int'l nuclear commitments. Risch, Portman, Rubio to Grossi: IAEA Should Maintain Investigation into Iran's Nuclear Activities | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations”

Roy (R-TX-21) 09/22/2022: Retweet of @MonicaCrowley – “The Iranian people are again in open revolt against their tyrannical, murderous, terror-sponsoring theocracy. And our regime is working overtime to help salvage that freedom-crushing regime by setting it on a glide-path to a nuclear weapon. Truly evil Link to video”

Rubio (R-FL) 09/22/2022: Tweet – “It is welcomed news that #Iran's "morality police" will be sanctioned for the horrific death of #MahsaAmini. The regime should be held fully accountable for its lawless actions. Why is the Biden Admin still offering sanctions relief for this murderous regime's nuclear program?”

Rubio (R-FL) 09/22/2022: Tweet – “Senate Intel Vice Chairman Rubio, @SenateForeign Ranking Member @SenatorRisch, & Senate Homeland Security & Gov't Affairs Cmte Ranking Member @senrobportman urged @iaeaorg to continue its investigation into #Iran's illegal nuclear activities. Read 🔽 Rubio, Risch, Portman Push for Continued Investigation Into Iran's Illegal Nuclear Activities... | rubio.senate.gov”

Rubio (R-FL) 09/22/2022: Tweet – “Sen. Rubio, @SenJoniErnst, Rep. @michaelgwaltz, & colleagues introduced a bill to sanction #Iran for plotting to assassinate Americans. Read more 👇 Rubio, Ernst, Waltz Introduce Bill to Sanction Iran for Plotting to Assassinate Americans... | rubio.senate.gov”

Schiff (D-CA-28) 09/22/2022: Tweet – “Brave women in Iran are risking everything to confront one of the world's most violent, repressive regimes. With Iran at UNGA, we must demand investigations into its human rights violations and treatment of prisoners and protestors. We must fight for freedom at home and abroad.”

Sherman (D-CA-30) 09/22/2022: Tweet – “For too long, the Iranian people have been deprived of their fundamental freedoms. Today, Iranian women are standing up to the regime's oppressive laws following the tragic death of #MahsaAmini It's critical to support those who are fighting for freedom & human rights in #Iran Link to quoted tweetIran is experiencing the worst unrest in years as at least nine have died in violent protests over the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody. Amini was arrested on Sept. 13 for an "unproper hijab." (Link to twitter.com)”

Smith (D-WA-9) 09/22/2022: Tweet – “This is the right move. Iran's so-called Morality Police must be held accountable for their violent response to nonviolent protests after the unjust and tragic killing of Mahsa Amini. Link to quoted tweetThe United States took action today to promote accountability for the death of #Mahsa_Amini in the custody of the Iranian Morality Police. The Iranian government needs to end its systemic persecution of women and allow peaceful protest. (Designating Iran's Morality Police and Seven Officials for Human Rights Abuses in Iran - United States Department of State)”

Soto (D-FL-9) 09/23/2022: Retweet of @RepSwalwell – “Today Kevin McCarthy will lay out his case for being Speaker of the House. He's calling it “Commitment to America.” Yet it strips women of all bodily freedoms. So let's call it what it is, Commitment to Iran. #CommitmentToIran #HouseGOP”

Swalwell (D-CA-15) 09/22/2022: Tweet – “Kevin McCarthy would make a great Speaker of the House. In Iran. But in America, women have long enjoyed freedom of their bodies. We won't go back.”

Swalwell (D-CA-15) 09/23/2022: Tweet – “Today Kevin McCarthy will lay out his case for being Speaker of the House. He's calling it “Commitment to America.” Yet it strips women of all bodily freedoms. So let's call it what it is, Commitment to Iran. #CommitmentToIran #HouseGOP”

Swalwell (D-CA-15) 09/23/2022: Tweet – “If women in Iran can risk their lives to protest a murderous regime that denies them bodily freedom, can you register to vote and demand bodily freedom for women in America? #RoevemberIsComing I am a voter. Our democracy works best when we all participate... | iAmAVoter.com”

Swalwell (D-CA-15) 09/23/2022: Tweet – “To the courageous women of Iran: The world sees you and we stand in solidarity with you. Stay Strong. Link to quoted tweetThe Iranian army said it will 'confront the enemies' to ensure security, the toughest warning yet to nationwide protesters enraged by the death of a woman held by police (Iranian army says it will 'confront the enemies' as protests rage... | reut.rs) 1/5 (Link to twitter.com)”

Tenney (R-NY-22) 09/22/2022: Twitter thread – “🚨As the regime in Iran again violently cracks down on the rights of its citizens, I led a bipartisan letter w/ @RepMalinowski calling on @USTreasury to do everything in its power to help the Iranian people stay connected to the Internet. Elon Musk Should Provide Internet in Iran, Lawmakers Urge Yellen... | bloomberg.com Treasury should quickly approve any licensing requests it receives from tech & Internet companies, including @elonmusk's #StarLink. It's our policy to stand with the Iranian people. We must do everything we can in this moment to make sure their voices are heard. (2/2)”

Tenney (R-NY-22) 09/22/2022: Tweet – “Sanctioning Iran's “Morality Police” is pointless if your longterm objective is to finalize a deal with the regime that provides it with billions to expand its terror machine! If the Biden Admin truly wanted to stand with the Iranian people, it'd walk away from the deal now.”

Tenney (R-NY-22) 09/22/2022: Retweet of @SenTedCruz – “Ebrahim Raisi, the president of the Islamic Republic of Iran should never have been allowed to enter our country! ⬇️Read my op-ed with @RepTenney here⬇️ Ebrahim Raisi is a monster. His entry into the U.S. was inexcusable | Opinion”

Tlaib (D-MI-13) 09/23/2022: Twitter thread – “I stand in solidarity with the #IranProtests as they fight for a woman's right to bodily autonomy and against police brutality in the wake of the horrifying murder of #MahsaAmini Link to image Read about the protests here: At least 9 killed as Iran protests spread over woman's death... | washingtonpost.com”

Tlaib (D-MI-13) 09/23/2022: Retweet of @AOC – “Solidarity with the courageous women and allies in Iran protesting for their freedom. Mahsa Amini was senselessly murdered by the same patriarchal and autocratic forces repressing women the world over. The right to choose belongs to us all, from hijabs to reproductive care.”

Van Hollen (D-MD) 09/22/2022: Tweet – “I applaud this action. We stand with the Iranian people and all those protesting the abominable actions of the Iranian regime's “Morality Police.”  State-sanctioned violence against non-violent protestors should be denounced wherever it takes place. Link to quoted tweetWe have sanctioned Iran's گشت_ارشاد# Morality Police, the entity responsible for the arrest and death of #Mahsa_Amini, and designated seven other Iranian security officials responsible for suppressing non-violent protests.”

Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-23) 09/22/2022: Tweet – “I stand in solidarity with the brave Iranian women protesting a violent, repressive regime's treatment of women and girls. We must fight for freedom and human rights around the world and continue to hold violators accountable. U.S. places sanctions on Iran's morality police for abuse of women... | reuters.com”

Wyden (D-OR) 09/23/2022: Tweet – “Internet shutdowns are a desperate attempt from authoritarian governments to stifle dissent, censor information flows, and isolate their citizens. The people of Iran deserve to have their voices heard. #KeepItOn Link to quoted tweetBREAKING: As protests over the death in police custody of #Mahsa_Amini spread across Iran, authorities have now disconnected people from the internet entirely. The #InternetShutdown is endangering lives. Iran must #KeepItOn: (Stop suppressing the population: authorities in Iran must #KeepItOn - Access Now)”

Egypt

Khanna (D-CA-17) 09/22/2022: Tweet – “What a joy to celebrate Ramy Shaath's freedom with Ramy & his wife @CelineLST. I'm proud of my staff @K8Gould & Geo Saba who worked with Céline, CA-17 constituents & rights groups to help press for his release. Our work continues until all of Egypt's political prisoners are free. Link to image”

Saudi Arabia

Burchett (R-TN-2) 09/23/2022: Tweet – “We should drill here and Congress shouldn't be handling a squabble between a bunch of golf millionaires. Link to quoted tweet@timburchett @washingtonpost Maybe we shouldn't be sending billions of dollars to the Saudis for their oil, to enrichen the Saudis even more then? The Saudis are at least willing to pay American and other World golfers to play golf, how is that a bad thing?”

Cohen (D-TN-9) 09/22/2022: In reply to TweetWeren't Saudis flying some of those planes on 9-11 and what about their killing of @washingtonpost columnist #JamalKashoggi? (Link to twitter.com) – “@timburchett @washingtonpost My man!”

Khanna (D-CA-17) 09/22/2022: Retweet of @justfp – “NEW REPORT - GENEVA: The Saudi blockade "has substantially contributed to pushing Yemeni civilians into starvation and can be considered torture" Saudi Arabia, UAE, & their accomplices could be held responsible, leading to international criminal liability. CC @StateDept_NEA Link to quoted tweet”

Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 09/22/2022: Retweet of @RonFilipkowski – “Peter Navarro on Kushner and MBS: “I call Jared the Clown Prince. The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia would play Kushner like a puppet. And Jared's weakness was he always thought he was the puppet master, when in fact he was the puppet.” Link to video”

Iraq

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 09/22/2022: Twitter thread – “Hi @JRMajewski can you just find one person that will say they served with you in Afghanistan? You seemed so happy to talk about it on your podcast. Link to quoted tweetWe just had an absolute blowout fundraiser today! Ohio 9 knows Marcy's tricks. They've seen it for 40 years! They know the truth and won't be fooled any longer! (Link to twitter.com)   Link to reply@RubenGallego @JRMajewski Can you? @Mary22581750 @JRMajewski Yes Link to reply@RubenGallego @JRMajewski Post it and then tell me why you are so interested in Majewski? @Mary22581750 @JRMajewski Literally me and Iraqi Soldiers Link to image @Mary22581750 @JRMajewski So…this what real people in combat look like. Link to image   Link to reply@RubenGallego @JRMajewski Why are you replying to Ruben Gallego and JRMjeski, just confused. this what real people confuses me as well. @Mary22581750 @JRMajewski I am not going to teach you an intro to Twitter. Point being is @JRMajewski lied about his service and as a real combat veteran I take offense to it. Link to reply@RubenGallego @JRMajewski Thats ok, thank you. Can you speak English as a language? @Mary22581750 @JRMajewski Go fuck yourself.”

Lieu (D-CA-33) 09/22/2022: Tweet – “Looks like Alex Jones ordered the code red. A Few Good Men Did you Order the Code Red?... | youtu.be   Link to quoted tweetA wild scene at the end of the Alex Jones trial today when Alex turned into Col. Jessup, talking about liberals loving to kill Iraqis, then: “I legitimately thought (Sandy Hook) might have been staged, and I stand by that and don't apologize for it.” (Link to twitter.com)”

Newhouse (R-WA-4) 09/22/2022: Twitter thread – “LCpl Caleb Powers 10/31/1982-8/17/2004 Lance Corporal Caleb Powers of Mansfield served during Operation Iraqi Freedom. LCpl Powers always wanted to be a Marine and was proud to serve his country, but he could not wait to go home to work on his family's wheat farm. Link to image LCpl Powers' service to our country ended on August 17, 2004, in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Thank you for your service!”

Turkey

Cohen (D-TN-9) 09/22/2022: In reply to Tweet@RepCohen Explain why you voted against language barring noncitizens from voting in US elections. House Democrats voted against stopping NON-CITIZENS from voting in federal, state, and local elections. (House Democrats SUPPORT giving ILLEGALS the right to vote in US Elections!... | youtu.be) – “@PolPopCult Because otherwise Pennsylvania senate candidate Oz who is Turkish couldn't vote. Seems only fair.”

Menendez (D-NJ) 09/22/2022: In reply to TweetMaybe Cuba's autocracy wants to follow Erdogan's model and strong arm Greek Orthodox hierarchs into helping them whitewash its dismal human rights record, but Hellenes around the world stand with the people of Cuba as they strive for freedom & democracy. #CubaLibre #CubaSOS (Link to twitter.com) – “@Zemenides The Cuban people will never forget the solidarity of their Hellenic brothers and sisters! Thank you for speaking truth to power.”

Libya

Cruz (R-TX) 09/22/2022: Tweet – “🤦‍♂️ Link to quoted tweetCountries with travel vaccine mandates by October: United States China North Korea Pakistan Indonesia Libya Philippines What an embarrassing group to be a part of!”

Qatar

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 09/22/2022: In reply to TweetWe just had an absolute blowout fundraiser today! Ohio 9 knows Marcy's tricks. They've seen it for 40 years! They know the truth and won't be fooled any longer! (Link to twitter.com) – “@JRMajewski Hey @JRMajewski can you find one person that will publicly say they served with you in Afghanistan? #stolenvalor #OH09 Link to reply@RubenGallego @JRMajewski (Link to twitter.com) @MLeoneStan @JRMajewski And? Link to reply@RubenGallego @JRMajewski The records are incomplete. You are doing your constituents a disservice by spreading disinformation based on incomplete documents. @MLeoneStan @JRMajewski Haha. I will donate 10k to his campaign if he can find one person that says he was in Afghanistan with him. Or if he releases his full records. Link to reply@RubenGallego @JRMajewski You're going to have to do better than spreading incomplete records if you want to beat Kristen Sinema in 2024. @MLeoneStan @JRMajewski You don't know anything about the military. Ask him for his DD214 it says where he served. You clearly want to believe him even though the @NRCC investigated and smelled a rat. Link to reply@RubenGallego @JRMajewski Despicable.What gives you the right to question his service? He served honorably and was in Qatar when we were ramping up the War in Afghanistan. I'm sure he was supporting a number of units in Afghanistan. Tour non hacking lib hypocrite friends seem to love you. Lol. @ChrisMamunes @JRMajewski As a combat veteran I call him out. He is a coward and he never served in combat like he claimed.”

Pakistan

Gillibrand (D-NY) 09/22/2022: Tweet – “Unprecedented flooding has created an environmental disaster in Pakistan. I called on @POTUS to grant Temporary Protected Status to Pakistani nationals currently in the United States so they aren't forced to return to a humanitarian crisis.”

Warner (D-VA) 09/22/2022: Tweet – “Almost 1/3 of Pakistan remains underwater. I'm joining my colleagues to advocate for Temporary Protected Status for Pakistanis in the US so they don't have to return to a nation still recovering from an unprecedented natural disaster.”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Brownley (D-CA-26) 09/22/2022: Twitter thread – “My office has worked on more than 10,500 constituent cases and secured an estimated $30.5 million in benefits that were owed to #VenturaCounty residents – including Rabbi Michael Lotker of Camarillo. Link to image Rabbi Lotker recently reached out to my office to request assistance with renewing his passport in time for an upcoming trip to Greece, where he would be leading Jewish services. My staff promptly reached out to the LA Passport Agency to help Rabbi Lotker secure a renewal appointment. The agency was able to expedite the request, and within days of contacting my office, Rabbi Lotker confirmed that he received his renewed passport in time for his trip. Constituent services continue to be my top priority. If you or someone you know needs assistance with a federal agency, please contact my office at (805) 379-1779. I am here to help! #TBT when Rabbi Lotker was the guest chaplain of the House of Representatives in June of 2014. Link to image”

Meng (D-NY-6) 09/22/2022: In reply to Tweet23 Members of Congress led by @Grace4NY contact @DmytroKuleba urging the govt of @Ukraine to “take action to stop the illegal construction” at the cemetery site of the Tzadik Rabbi Nachman of Uman & to protect the sanctity of this historic Jewish holy site. Thank you @Grace4NY ! (Link to twitter.com) – “@UnitedJewish @DmytroKuleba @Ukraine Thank YOU!”

Newman (D-IL-3) 09/23/2022: In reply to Tweet@Marie4Congress @RashidaTlaib "I can't be an antisemite! Some of my best husbands are Jewish!" If Marie Newman lived in Germany in the 1930s she would have reported her husband to the S.S. – “@PrestoVegetable @RashidaTlaib I will just be clear here. Antisemitism is a very serious thing and my husband has been a victim of it. You are disgusting and should be ashamed for this vile attempt at analogy.”

Afghanistan

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 09/22/2022: In reply to Tweet@batgary @RubenGallego @JRMajewski When did he say he was deployed to Afghanistan? Some people are just too damn stupid to understand context. – “@Sprather881 @batgary @JRMajewski On his pod cast. In the January 26, 2021, edition of his Earcandy show, Majewski told the story of how “I remember being in the desert, man, being in Afghanistan” and fighting with other people to play Grand Theft Auto because they “only had power for like, you know, 30 minutes””

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 09/22/2022: Retweet of @nytimes – “J.R. Majewski, a Republican House candidate in northern Ohio, has frequently claimed to be a combat veteran who served in Afghanistan after the Sept. 11 attacks — but the U.S. Air Force has no record that he served there. House Candidate Says He Served in Afghanistan, but Air Force Has No Record of It... | nyti.ms”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 09/22/2022: Tweet – “Hi @JRMajewski I am questioning your service. So riddle me this? In several interviews including your own podcast you talked about serving in the deserts of Afghanistan and that you didn't shower for 40 days? So was that a lie? Link to quoted tweetRepublican nominee in #OH09, @JRMajewski, responds to the attacks. (Link to twitter.com)”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 09/22/2022: Tweet – “Hi @JRMajewski to be clear I am calling ur honor @ service into question. Why did you lie on camera about ur service? You were never in Afghanistan You claimed to have been in the deserts (😒) of Afghanistan and you went with out a shower for 40 days. The AP reported that documents indicate J.R. Majewski “never deployed” to Afghanistan. He repeatedly claimed that he did in media appearances.... | mediamatters.org”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 09/22/2022: Retweet of @RubenGallego – “@JRMajewski Hey @JRMajewski can you find one person that will publicly say they served with you in Afghanistan? #stolenvalor #OH09”

Pocan (D-WI-2) 09/22/2022: Tweet – “Ohio's insurrectionist-turned-Congressional candidate lies about his military record. Please support my colleague @Marcy_Kaptur in her tight Ohio race. Link to quoted tweetOhio GOP congressional candidate J.R. Majewski presents himself as a combat veteran who deployed to Afghanistan after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Air Force records tell a different story. (Ohio GOP House candidate has misrepresented military service... | apne.ws)”

Scott (R-GA-8) 09/23/2022: Tweet – “Thankful that the Stanekzai family is reunited and for the bipartisan teamwork to make it happen. Our office worked tirelessly along with Lt. Gen. John Bradley to reunite Mina's family after the withdrawal from Afghanistan. They lost their mom to a Kabul bombing. Now their dad finally joins them.... | washingtonpost.com”

Shaheen (D-NH) 09/22/2022: Tweet – “Today I released a special report on the Afghan SIV Program, looking at where we started, where we are & where we need to go. The U.S. must uphold its commitment to our Afghan allies - that starts with addressing systemic issues within the program. More:NEW: Shaheen Releases Comprehensive Special Report on Afghan SIV Program, Proposes Reforms to Address Systemic Issues... | shaheen.senate.gov”

Swalwell (D-CA-15) 09/23/2022: Tweet – “Did you serve in Afghanistan as you claimed or are you a liar? #StolenValor Link to quoted tweetThe media says I wasn't eligible for re-enlistment…. we are hard at work unpacking the lies that they have spent 3 months on crafting. (Link to twitter.com)”

Swalwell (D-CA-15) 09/22/2022: Retweet of @nebetre – “🚨NEW: @JRMajewski LIED about his military service. He lied about deploying to Afghanistan. He lied about being a combat veteran. Ohio GOP House candidate has misrepresented military service... | apnews.com”

Swalwell (D-CA-15) 09/22/2022: Retweet of @BrianSlodysko – “NEW: JR Majewski, a GOP House nominee who was at the Capitol on Jan. 6, presents himself as a combat veteran who deployed to Afghanistan after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Air Force records obtained by @AP tell a different story. W/ @JimLaPorta Ohio GOP House candidate has misrepresented military service... | apnews.com”

Wicker (R-MS) 09/22/2022: Tweet – “After Afghanistan fell to the Taliban, Christian churches came under attack. When I learned about the threats they were facing, I called on the White House to help them evacuate more quickly. Last week, I was grateful to finally meet a few of the church leaders who escaped. Link to image”

Other - Middle East

Courtney (D-CT-2) 09/22/2022: Twitter thread – “This month, we're celebrating the distinguished 25-year career of CT Army National Guard member Sergeant First Class Trevor Brittell. SFC Brittell served our nation over 2 tours in the Middle East & trained National Guard members at the Regional Training Center in Camp Niantic. Link to image Today, he works as the School Resource Officer at Simsbury High School and volunteers as the director of the Simsbury Police Cadets. Thank you for your service, Trevor, and congratulations on a well-deserved retirement.”