Members on the Record (Automated) for Sun September 25, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Bacon (R-NE-2) 09/25/2022: Retweet of @IDF – “From our soldiers to you! 🍎🍏🍯 Link to image”

Mast (R-FL-18) 09/24/2022: Tweet – “Children are not born hating others, but for children in Palestinian Authority controlled areas, they're being taught to become murderers. Mast Aims to Stop Sending Taxpayer Dollars to Anti-Israel Education... | floridianpress.com”

Salazar (R-FL-27) 09/25/2022: Tweet – “L'Shana Tova! Wishing our South Florida Jewish community a Happy Rosh Hashanah. I wish you many sweet beginnings as we enter the year 5783. May you be inscribed in the Book of Life. 🙏🏻🍯🇮🇱🇺🇸🎉 Link to image”

Weber (R-TX-14) 09/25/2022: In reply to TweetFrom our soldiers to you! 🍎🍏🍯 (Link to twitter.com) – “@IDF Back at y'all!”

Iran

Bacon (R-NE-2) 09/24/2022: Tweet – “The Iranian regime abuses its own people. Iranians want their freedom, dignity and a government that respects them. The Iranians also want peace with their neighbors. We stand with the Iranians as they demand democracy and human rights. Link to quoted tweetIran's morality police engage in the "public harassment" of women, says Iranian-American journalist @NegarMortazavi. “Now you even have religious Iranians and some religious scholars speaking up and saying this is immoral, and this is not not in line with religion.” #velshi (Link to twitter.com)”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 09/24/2022: Twitter thread – “Masih Alinejad is an Iranian-born journalist who lives in NY, & Iran has twice developed plans to murder her in the U.S. Kudos to our law enforcement & intelligence for preventing both. The Iranian regime is repulsive. We can't be misled as to the real evil nature of this regime. Link to reply@RepDonBacon I hope Congress can block another awful Iran deal from Biden @toottootchoo They're at a standstill at moment. Even the Admin admits though that a new deal will bring a minimum of $75B of new revenue a year… and much of that money will go to IRGC and terrorism.”

Barrasso (R-WY) 09/25/2022: Tweet – “No deal with Iran is good deal. Iran is a state sponsor of terrorism, they continue to chant death to America. We cannot allow them to have a nuclear weapon. Link to video”

Castro (D-TX-20) 09/24/2022: Twitter thread – “As Iranians raise their voices against government brutality, the world must rally around their rights. Earlier this week, I joined @RepMalinowski & @RepTenney to urge the admin to clarify sanctions exemptions. This move is critical to keep Iranians connected to the outside world Link to quoted tweetWe 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. The massive protests make clear that the people of Iran do not want to live in a theocracy under the thumb of “morality police” who impose their own zealotry and violate human rights. They deserve better.”

Castro (D-TX-20) 09/24/2022: Retweet of @CNN – “Iranian Americans are staging demonstrations across the US this weekend in solidarity with ongoing protests in Iran over the death of a 22-year-old woman who collapsed while in custody of morality police Iranian Americans are demonstrating across the US in support of protesters in Iran | CNN”

Clarke (D-NY-9) 09/24/2022: Retweet of @SenSchumer – “I'm inspired by the women, girls, and everyone in Iran standing in defiance of a dictatorship and systemic brutality and yearning for freedom. To the Iranian people: We stand with you in mourning Mahsa Amini.”

Cornyn (R-TX) 09/25/2022: Tweet – “‘They Have Nothing to Lose': Why Young Iranians Are Rising Up Once Again ‘They Have Nothing to Lose': Why Young Iranians Are Rising Up Once Again... | nytimes.com”

Cotton (R-AR) 09/25/2022: Tweet – “If President Biden actually wanted to support the brave protesters in Iran, he would abandon his efforts to resurrect the nuclear deal that would give billions of dollars to a dictatorial regime with leaders who still chant, "death to America." Link to video”

Cruz (R-TX) 09/24/2022: Tweet – “Iranian President Raisi is a monster and should never have been allowed to enter America. Read my and @RepTenney 's op-ed on why the Senate and House urgently need to pass the SEVER Act. Ebrahim Raisi is a monster. His entry into the U.S. was inexcusable | Opinion”

Ernst (R-IA) 09/24/2022: Tweet – “#Iran has open assassination plots on Americans.   @michaelgwaltz and I are working to PUNISH Iran, but Democrats blocked our effort this week. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Democrats Block Ernst-led Effort to Punish Iran for Open Assassination Plots Against Americans | U.S. Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa”

Ernst (R-IA) 09/24/2022: 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”

Himes (D-CT-4) 09/24/2022: Tweet – “In the heart of (almost) every American is a yearning to see people depose tyrants. My hopes and support are with the people of #Russia and #Iran today as they protest their appalling and illegitimate rulers.”

Kaine (D-VA) 09/25/2022: Tweet – “We stand with Iranian women—and all women—who don't need morality police controlling their lives. Iran Protests Surge to Dozens of Cities... | nytimes.com”

Lee (D-CA-13) 09/24/2022: Tweet – “"Morality police" told Mahsa's brother she would be taken to an hourlong "re-education class" on dress code mandates. Instead she was brutally murdered. We demand justice for #MahsaAmini and all those harmed by the violence and oppression of patriarchy. Link to quoted tweetThe death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini is mobilizing people to take to Iran's streets and risk their lives fighting injustice — here's how the aftermath is being compared to 2020's BLM protests after the murder of George Floyd (warning: distressing images) — with @Leftmright (Link to twitter.com)”

McCarthy (R-CA-23) 09/25/2022: Tweet – “Elon Musk's satellite-internet system Starlink could help protesters in Iran in this critical time. The Iranian people need to know they're not alone in their pursuit of freedom, & the world needs to see what's happening—w/out being blocked by the regime. Opinion | Elon Musk Has a Better Iran Idea”

McClain (R-MI-10) 09/24/2022: Tweet – “I stand with the #Iranian people demonstrating incredible bravery against a savage and brutal regime. Many have died and millions more are risking their lives everyday yearning for freedom. Our hearts are with you. #IranProtests2022 #MahsaAmini”

Menendez (D-NJ) 09/25/2022: Tweet – “We see & support the brave women & men flooding the streets of Iran in protest despite internet shutdowns & violent security force crackdowns. The regime's efforts to divert public attention by attacking Iraqi Kurdistan & “counter protests” will NOT work. Menendez Opening Remarks at Committee Hearing on Women Leaders Countering Authoritarianism... | m.youtube.com”

Norcross (D-NJ-1) 09/24/2022: Tweet – “The Iranian regime's brutality toward its own people has robbed another innocent woman of life. I stand with the brave people of Iran protesting the tragic death of #Mahsa_Amini (Zhani). They march for liberty and equality, values we share deeply and guard fiercely in America.”

Pascrell (D-NJ-9) 09/24/2022: Retweet of @jahimes – “In the heart of (almost) every American is a yearning to see people depose tyrants. My hopes and support are with the people of #Russia and #Iran today as they protest their appalling and illegitimate rulers.”

Salazar (R-FL-27) 09/24/2022: Tweet – “The bravery of one Iranian woman has been enough to ignite a nation. Truly the spark of freedom lives in every nation suffering under tyranny. Link to quoted tweetWhy are protesters in Iran blocking streets and burning their hijabs? What to know (Why are protesters in Iran blocking streets and burning their hijabs? What to know... | miamiherald.com)”

Salazar (R-FL-27) 09/24/2022: Tweet – “Elon, what you are doing for the people of #Iran is amazing. They're risking their lives for freedom. The people of #Cuba have been protesting daily and demanding an end to the Castro regime. Help us with uncensored internet access, @elonmusk. 🙏🏻🇨🇺🇺🇸 Opinion | Elon Musk Has a Better Iran Idea”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 09/24/2022: Retweet of @SenJoniErnst – “#Iran has open assassination plots on Americans.   @michaelgwaltz and I are working to PUNISH Iran, but Democrats blocked our effort this week. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Democrats Block Ernst-led Effort to Punish Iran for Open Assassination Plots Against Americans | U.S. Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa”

Iraq

Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 09/24/2022: In reply to Tweet@trevorrowdyreed @AdamKinzinger I know you would. Because you have already proven yourself to be a warmonger. You watch russia and Ukraine like a football fan watching tv on Sunday. It's kind of sick – “@kevinandre0834 @trevorrowdyreed Link to image   Link to reply@trevorrowdyreed @AdamKinzinger the US has a small lead on russia. They thought sanctions were going to hurt Russia more than they have and probably thought they could drum up more support from asia against Russia. But the ruble is as strong as its been in years and most countries outside Europe are neutral @kevinandre0834 @trevorrowdyreed Link to image   Link to reply@trevorrowdyreed @AdamKinzinger I see you're a marine. Where did you serve? Iraq? Afghanistan? How many kids did you kill in the name of American imperialism? @kevinandre0834 @trevorrowdyreed Link to image   Link to reply@trevorrowdyreed @AdamKinzinger Makes sense since we can say the same thing about the dollar right now I suppose @kevinandre0834 @trevorrowdyreed Link to image”

Pelosi (D-CA-12) 09/24/2022: Tweet – “An Iraq combat vet, Rep. @RubenGallego fights as heroically to defend our Constitution and freedoms in the House as he did in battle. He delivers for #AZ07 families, ensures that we care for our troops and vets and organizes to elect more Latino Democrats. #HispanicHeritageMonth Link to image”

Turkey

Cornyn (R-TX) 09/24/2022: Retweet of @stavridisj – “Russian men are flying to Turkey to avoid military service in Ukraine Russian men are flying to Turkey to avoid military service in Ukraine... | npr.org”

Horn of Africa

Bass (D-CA-37) 09/24/2022: Twitter thread – “Thank you to the more than 600 Angelenos who joined me from every corner of L.A. this morning ready to knock on doors, call their neighbors and get the word out as we fight for the soul of our city. We are ready to make history! Are you? #KarenBassForMayor Link to image Today was a celebration, but it was also about ACTION. Along with our South L.A. office, we're launching pop-ups in Boyle Heights, South Park, Sherman Oaks, Northridge, Echo Park, Koreatown, Beverlywood, Little Ethiopia, Mar Vista & San Pedro! Sign up: Volunteer with Karen Bass for L.A. Mayor... | karenbass.com   Link to image Thank you to @MarkJGonzalezLA, Cathy Unger of @PPAPLAC, @cristela9, Assemblymember @wendycarrillo, Joe Ward-Wallace of @SouthLACafe, super volunteer Carol Gordon and our WONDERFUL host @YNB for speaking about what is at stake in this election. Link to image TOGETHER we will push our city in a new direction — we'll bring people inside immediately and make our city safer and more affordable for all. Forward is where we're going, together is how we'll get there. Onward! Link to image”

Pakistan

Maloney (D-NY-12) 09/24/2022: Tweet – “The flooding in Pakistan has taken 1,400 lives and devastated thousands of livestock. This morning, I convened our UES community to stand in solidarity with the people of Pakistan. Link to image”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Cicilline (D-RI-1) 09/25/2022: Tweet – “Today begins Rosh Hashanah, a time for Jewish families across Rhode Island, and the world, to come together and reflect on the passing year while welcoming the beginning of the next.   L'Shana Tova to all those celebrating. Wishing you a happy and sweet new year! Link to image”

Maloney (D-NY-12) 09/25/2022: Tweet – “Shanah Tova- Happy Jewish New Year! Wishing everyone who is celebrating Rosh Hashanah a wonderful and safe holiday”

Pelosi (D-CA-12) 09/25/2022: Twitter thread – “On behalf of the United States Congress, shana tovah u'metukah!    As families across the country prepare to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Congress joins Americans in wishing our Jewish communities a healthy, sweet new year. Link to image May these Days of Awe provide time to rejoice alongside loved ones: reflecting on the challenges of the past year, celebrating its blessings and preparing for all that that lies ahead in 5783. For millions, this year has brought the joy of long-delayed family gatherings and the hope of many more to come. But as families around the globe continue to face unthinkable hardship, our responsibility to help repair the world remains as urgent as ever. The scourge of antisemitism continues to plague Jewish communities, while outrageous economic and racial injustices still tarnish the soul of America. This Rosh Hashanah, let us renew our resolve to stamp out hate, advance justice and build a future worthy of our children. Read my full statement on Rosh Hashanah here: Pelosi Statement on Rosh Hashanah... | speaker.gov”

Rosen (D-NV) 09/24/2022: Tweet – “#TeamRosen enjoyed attending @JewishNevada's first ever Milk and Honey Jewish Cultural Festival in Reno. Thrilled to see the event was a huge success! Link to image”

Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-23) 09/25/2022: Tweet – “As Rosh Hashanah begins today at sundown, let us take time for reflection and renewal. I look forward to spending time with my family to celebrate the Jewish New Year and recommitting to tikkun olam - repairing the world. To all who celebrate, Shana Tovah! Link to image”

Wilson (D-FL-24) 09/25/2022: Tweet – “As Jewish members of our community celebrate #RoshHashanah, I join them in reflection on the occasion of the Jewish new year. L'shana tova! Link to image”