Members on the Record (Automated) for Wed October 05, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Babin (R-TX-36) 10/05/2022: Tweet – “We must always support our great ally, Israel.   Working with organizations like @_USIEducation is exactly how we keep the alliance between our nations strong.   Thanks for visiting with me last week! Link to image”

Hoyer (D-MD-5) 10/04/2022: Twitter thread – “I join in wishing all those observing Yom Kippur in America, Israel, and around the world a meaningful and reflective Day of Atonement and easy fast as the holiest day of the year begins this evening. G'mar Chatima Tova. May this day remind us of the importance of righting wrongs, mending wounds, and bridging divides to make our communities, country, and world better places for all.”

Perry (R-PA-10) 10/05/2022: Tweet – “The Iranian People deserve basic human rights, Liberty, and freedom for all. #FreeIran Link to quoted tweetDear Iranian People, We hear you, we see you, we support you! Thank you @RepScottPerry, @RepMaryMiller, @RepTenney, @DavidM_Friedman, @MessageFromLen, @VictoriaCoates & @elliecohanim! #IranRevolution #IranProtests #MahsaAmini (Iranian People: We Hear You, We See You & We Support You!... | youtu.be)”

Roy (R-TX-21) 10/05/2022: Retweet of @LibertyIranian – “Dear Iranian People, We hear you, we see you, we support you! Thank you @RepScottPerry, @RepMaryMiller, @RepTenney, @DavidM_Friedman, @MessageFromLen, @VictoriaCoates & @elliecohanim! #IranRevolution #IranProtests #MahsaAmini Iranian People: We Hear You, We See You & We Support You!... | youtu.be”

Scott (R-FL) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “It was great visiting with Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, Eran Hazan and Consul of @IsraelinMiami @ElbazStarinsky at Chabad Lubavitch. I'm grateful for the great work they are doing to provide food and water to those in need throughout Fort Myers. Link to image”

Iran

Bonamici (D-OR-1) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “I support the Iranian people who are protesting the horrific death of Mahsa Amini and Iran's brutal repression of women. I hope her family finds justice soon, and that the Iranian government ends its inhumane crackdown on protesters. Why Iranian women are burning their hijabs after the death of Mahsa Amini... | npr.org”

Cornyn (R-TX) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “Iran protests: Reports of students trapped amid clashes in Tehran... | bbc.com”

Gallagher (R-WI-8) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “Rep. Gallagher is calling on the Biden administration to increase sanctions on Iran and cease ongoing nuclear negotiations with the country in response to the Iranian regime's violent crackdown against its own people. Link to image”

Khanna (D-CA-17) 10/05/2022: Tweet – “I stand in solidarity with the students who are being targeted by the Iranian regime. I condemn these attacks and pray for the safety of these students who are standing up for human rights. Link to quoted tweetWitnesses describe how Iranian security forces beat and shot students of an elite Tehran university as protests continue following Mahsa Amini's death ('It was a warzone.' Iranian security forces beat, shot and detained students of elite Tehran university, witnesses say, as crackdown escalates | CNN)”

Kim (R-CA-39) 10/05/2022: Tweet – “The courage of women and girls in Iran standing up to the Iranian regime's oppression following #MahsaAmini's death is inspiring. The United States must support freedom, not tyranny. I stand with the Iranian people! #IranProtests Link to video”

Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 10/05/2022: Tweet – “This would be a good time for anyone with any component here to explain themselves, and how they will ensure no more chips make it to Iran. A violation of US sanctions. Link to quoted tweetEngineers from Dnipro, involved in Dovbush UAV production, disassembled the Iranian kamikaze drone, captured by Ukraine, and found an ALTERA/INTEL chip on the central processor made in the US. (Link to twitter.com)”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 10/05/2022: Tweet – “LR @RepMcCaul: “I welcome news that after years of being held hostage, U.S. citizen Baquer Namazi has finally been released by Iran. This is long overdue. Iran must unconditionally release all U.S. citizens including Emad Shargi, Siamak Namazi & U.S.-U.K. citizen Morad Tahbaz.””

Omar (D-MN-5) 10/04/2022: Retweet of @AssalRad – “Must read @nahid8: Iranian women, “Driven internally by their conditions, rather than any leader situated abroad, have been pushing against the restrictions imposed on them for 4 decades…liberty for all remained elusive unless there was liberty for women” Woman, Life, Liberty: A Slogan One Hundred Years in the Making... | newlinesmag.com”

Quigley (D-IL-5) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “The Iranian regime seeks to silence all those who oppose oppressive anti-woman policies. To all those protesting in Iran—we stand with you.”

Risch (R-ID) 10/05/2022: Tweet – “The long-overdue release of Baquer Namazi from Iranian prison is welcome news. The Biden Admin should now focus on getting other wrongfully detained Americans out of #Iran, including Baquer's son Siamak. @FreeTheNamazis #FreeTheNamazis”

Speier (D-CA-14) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “This young woman is the face of bravery, and the future of Iran. Link to quoted tweetHer mother was killed in #Iran protests. Standing over her grave, with her shaved her, holding her hair in her hand, not wearing compulsory hijab… This is how defiance looks like… Iranian women are making history. #MahsaAmini (Link to twitter.com)”

Egypt

Durbin (D-IL) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “I reintroduced a NDAA amendment to hold Egyptian leadership accountable for human rights abuses, including the jailing of Illinoisan Aly Hussin Mahdy's family after he urged peaceful protests in front of Egyptian embassies. I urge their release w/o delay. Durbin Files NDAA Amendments To Hold Egypt Accountable For Disappearances Of Family Members Of Illinois Resident... | durbin.senate.gov”

Saudi Arabia

Blumenthal (D-CT) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “Saudis are siding with Russia in hiking oil prices & sabotaging our economy—requiring a stiff signal.  If you cut oil supplies, you'll risk cuts in military support. Our serious national interests are at stake. Commentary: Which side are they on? Our Saudi friends cannot have it both ways on oil politics... | fortune.com”

Cartwright (D-PA-8) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “Marion and I proudly provided free legal support to the family members of 9/11 victims. My opponent's firm lobbied on behalf of the Saudi government against those same families. I'm honored to have the support of heroes like Kevin and promise to always stand for our values. Link to video”

Duncan (R-SC-3) 10/04/2022: Retweet of @HouseCommerce – “The solution to President Biden's energy crisis is NOT Saudi Arabia or any other foreign regime. It's right here in the United States. Let's #FlipTheSwitch ON and get American energy producers back to work.”

Ferguson (R-GA-3) 10/05/2022: Tweet – “Biden destroyed American energy independence causing prices at the pump to hit historic highs. He then traveled to Saudi Arabia to beg OPEC+ to produce more oil - and now they've cut their output by 2 million barrels. Completely incompetent & weak leadership. Link to quoted tweetOPEC and its allies agreed to slash oil production by two million barrels a day, delegates said, the biggest cut since the start of the pandemic (OPEC+ Agrees to Biggest Oil Production Cut Since Start of Pandemic... | on.wsj.com)”

Garamendi (D-CA-3) 10/05/2022: Tweet – “The Saudi Royal Family is increasing global oil prices to punish President Biden for investigating crimes against humanity. They demand absolute impunity. We won't be cowed by threats — be they bone saws or oil prices. We need to stand up to their overt election interference. Link to quoted tweetToday OPEC+ is expected to consider a cut in oil production of up to 1 million to 2 million barrels a day — an amount that could drive oil and gas prices back up after weeks of falling. (OPEC+ is expected to cut oil production as it seeks to boost the price... | trib.al)”

Hyde-Smith (R-MS) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “Gas and energy prices are already ticking up. If OPEC+ cuts oil supply, American families will get even higher bills. A shame @POTUS has put our nation's energy security at the mercy of Saudi Arabia by refusing to maximize American energy production. OPEC+ to consider oil output cut of over 1 mln bpd - sources”

Johnson (R-OH-6) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “It's a critical matter of national security for America to get back on track to becoming energy independent. We can't rely on Saudi Arabia & Russia, who want to see our country fail, for our energy supply. @POTUS, it's time to flip the switch. Saudi Arabia and Russia plan deep oil cuts in defiance of US... | ft.com”

Keller (R-PA-12) 10/05/2022: Tweet – “If President Biden spent more time building America's energy dominance instead of crushing it, we wouldn't have to worry about what OPEC does. Link to quoted tweetOPEC to cut 2 million barrels of oil per day, three months after Biden traveled to Saudi Arabia asking MBS to boost production”

Khanna (D-CA-17) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “The Saudis are driving up gas prices & hurting the American people. It's time to be tough with them. @POTUS needs to make it clear we will cut off their supply of weapons. That would push them to reverse course and drive prices back down. US Rep. Ro Khanna slams Saudi Arabia as 'third-rate power' as OPEC considers slashing oil output | CNN Business”

Khanna (D-CA-17) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “The Saudis need US defense industry support & parts for weapons systems. We should leverage this to stop Saudi complicity with Putin & hold them accountable for Yemen & Khashoggi's murder. My op-ed with @JeffSonnenfeld & Steven Tian: Commentary: Which side are they on? Our Saudi friends cannot have it both ways on oil politics... | fortune.com”

Khanna (D-CA-17) 10/05/2022: Tweet – “.@POTUS should make it clear that we will stop supplying the Saudis with weapons and air parts if they fleece the American people and strengthen Putin with drastic production cuts. Link to quoted tweetOPEC and its allies are slashing oil production by 2 million barrels a day. Higher gas prices worldwide could follow. (Saudi-led coalition may cut oil production despite White House overtures... | washingtonpost.com)”

Khanna (D-CA-17) 10/05/2022: Retweet of @CNN – “US Rep. Ro Khanna is calling for the White House to retaliate against Saudi Arabia if OPEC and its allies slash oil production in a bid to boost prices US Rep. Ro Khanna slams Saudi Arabia as 'third-rate power' as OPEC considers slashing oil output | CNN Business”

Khanna (D-CA-17) 10/04/2022: Retweet of @CNN – “US Rep. Ro Khanna is calling for the White House to retaliate against Saudi Arabia if OPEC and its allies slash oil production in a bid to boost prices US Rep. Ro Khanna slams Saudi Arabia as 'third-rate power' as OPEC considers slashing oil output | CNN Business”

Khanna (D-CA-17) 10/05/2022: Retweet of @JStein_WaPo – “.@RoKhanna on potential OPEC cut: "President Biden should make it clear that we will stop supplying the Saudis with weapons and air parts if they fleece the American people and strengthen Putin by making drastic production cuts ... They needs us far more than we need them."”

Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 10/04/2022: Retweet of @oneunderscore__ – “In conclusion, Elon Musk's Twitter purchase will have to be heavily financed by someone else in order for him to complete it. In May, according to an SEC filing, Musk's Twitter buy was most heavily subsidized by Saudi Prince Al Waleed bin Talal Al Saud. Link to sec.gov   Link to image”

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 10/05/2022: Tweet – “Biden went to Saudi Arabia to beg OPEC for more oil and they decided to CUT 2 million barrels/day instead.  @potus needs to stop begging, stop raiding our emergency reserves & ramp up domestic production NOW.  This is ridiculous! Link to video”

Mullin (R-OK-2) 10/05/2022: Tweet – “This is the danger of relying on our adversaries for energy. Americans will feel the effects of this decision when they see prices increase at the pump. We must bring back American energy independence. Link to quoted tweetOPEC to cut 2 million barrels of oil per day, three months after Biden traveled to Saudi Arabia asking MBS to boost production”

Mullin (R-OK-2) 10/05/2022: Twitter thread – “#BREAKING: Remember when Joe Biden traveled to Saudi Arabia to beg #OPEC to increase oil production instead of unleashing American energy? Today, OPEC announced it will CUT 2 million barrels per day. Once again, Biden has failed. (1/2) Energy-rich Oklahoma could solve this self-inflicted energy crisis if Joe Biden's incompetent regime would stop its political war on U.S. energy. (2/2)”

Murphy (D-CT) 10/05/2022: Retweet of @CNBCMiddleEast – “Time for U.S. to reevaluate Saudi relationship, Sen. Chris Murphy says ahead of OPEC output cut Time for U.S. to reevaluate Saudi relationship, Sen. Chris Murphy says ahead of OPEC output cut... | ift.tt”

Murphy (R-NC-3) 10/05/2022: Tweet – “President Biden sabotaged U.S. energy production on his first day in office and its only gotten worse. The American people are suffering the consequences of an incompetent administration. Link to quoted tweetOPEC to cut 2 million barrels of oil per day, three months after Biden traveled to Saudi Arabia asking MBS to boost production”

Pallone (D-NJ-6) 10/05/2022: Tweet – “This is nothing but greed. We must break our dependence on a market controlled and manipulated by foreign dictators and adversaries with solutions like my Buy Low and Sell High Act. Saudi-led coalition may cut oil production despite White House overtures... | washingtonpost.com”

Palmer (R-AL-6) 10/05/2022: Tweet – “Foreign nations don't respect weak leadership and President Biden's decision to cripple our domestic energy production has put all the power in their hands. Link to quoted tweetOPEC to cut 2 million barrels of oil per day, three months after Biden traveled to Saudi Arabia asking MBS to boost production”

Pence (R-IN-6) 10/05/2022: Twitter thread – “Just months ago, President Biden flew overseas and humiliated the U.S. on the world stage, begging the OPEC Oil Cartel to dig him out of the energy crisis he created for our country. No one should be surprised that today that plan completely backfired. Link to quoted tweetOPEC to cut 2 million barrels of oil per day, three months after Biden traveled to Saudi Arabia asking MBS to boost production We CANNOT rely on foreign adversaries to support our goal of American energy independence. Hoosiers are going struggle to heat their homes & get to work this winter because of Biden's kowtowing to liberals in their war on fossil fuels. Let's get back to energy independence NOW!”

Thune (R-SD) 10/05/2022: Tweet – “The Biden admin going hat in hand to Saudi Arabia & other oil-producing countries is the price for its ongoing assault against American-made energy. In just a few short years, America went from energy independence to this. It's time to reverse course. White House launches last ditch effort to dissuade OPEC from cutting oil production to avoid a 'total disaster'... | amp.cnn.com”

Iraq

Scanlon (D-PA-5) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “Great to meet up again with @ChrisForPA, a Naval Academy grad, Iraq War vet, and voting rights attorney to discuss our shared interests in protecting voting rights, Social Security, and reproductive freedom. Donate here to support his race in PA-17: I just gave to Chris Deluzio on ActBlue!... | secure.actblue.com   Link to image”

Libya

Murphy (D-CT) 10/05/2022: Tweet – “I thought the whole point of selling arms to the Gulf States despite their human rights abuses, nonsensical Yemen War, working against US interests in Libya, Sudan etc, was that when an international crisis came, the Gulf could choose America over Russia/China. Link to quoted tweetToday OPEC+ is expected to consider a cut in oil production of up to 1 million to 2 million barrels a day — an amount that could drive oil and gas prices back up after weeks of falling. (OPEC+ is expected to cut oil production as it seeks to boost the price... | trib.al)”

Algeria

Webster (R-FL-11) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “I agree and that's why I signed this letter. Link to quoted tweetWe must immediately implement significant sanctions on Algeria to send a clear message to the world that support for Putin will not be tolerated. I am calling on @SecBlinken to sanction Algeria for purchase of Russian weapons. (Rep. Lisa McClain Leads Colleagues in Demanding Sanctions on Algeria for Purchase of Russian Weapons... | mcclain.house.gov)”

Yemen

Risch (R-ID) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “I'm disappointed to see the mediated truce in #Yemen expire. This peace agreement has ensured Yemenis the freedom of travel, access to medical care, and dependable salaries. The #Houthis should choose to return to the negotiation table and avoid defaulting into war.”

Tlaib (D-MI-13) 10/04/2022: Twitter thread – “This weekend, ceasefire in #Yemen collapsed and fighting resumed. Millions of innocent Yemeni civilians will pay the price for political leaders failure to prioritize peace. I urge all parties to agree to an immediate ceasefire before the situation spins further out of control. Yemen's truce collapses, battles break out and civilians lament lost peace... | middleeasteye.net”

Sudan

Risch (R-ID) 10/05/2022: Tweet – “The extent to which #SouthSudan's leaders have looted their country and robbed its people of a better future is deplorable and deserves more focus and attention from the Biden Admin. A comprehensive review of U.S. assistance to South Sudan is long-overdue. Link to quoted tweetToday on South Sudan in Focus •A new investigative report released today implicates South Sudan leaders in a nearly $1 billion credit scam that robbed the country of food, fuel and medicine between 2012 and 2015”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Barr (R-KY-6) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “Tonight, Yom Kippur begins, one of the holiest days on the Jewish calendar. In this Hakhel year of gathering, I'm wishing all Kentuckians and Americans on Jewish faith a blessed holiday.”

Barragán (D-CA-44) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “On the eve of #YomKippur, we pray that all who celebrate have a blessed and easy fast.   My thoughts are with Jewish families in #CA44 and across the world on this holy day. Link to image”

Bass (D-CA-37) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “Wishing Jewish communities around the world a peaceful Yom Kippur. May all who observe have a meaningful day of prayer and an easy fast.”

Bishop (D-GA-2) 10/05/2022: Tweet – “G'mar chatima tovah. A solemn day of atonement, prayer, and reflection, Yom Kippur is the holiest day on the Jewish calendar. To all those observing today, I wish you “Tzom kal,” or an easy fast.”

Bowman (D-NY-16) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “Hoping everyone in the Jewish community fasting for Yom Kippur has an easy fast this year.  This time allows us all to join the Jewish community in reflection on this past year so that we may build a more equitable, peaceful and loving world. G'mar Chatima Tovah.”

Brown (D-MD-4) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “This evening begins the somber holiday of #YomKippur, the Jewish Day of Attonement. I wish my Jewish neighbors, here, #MD04, and around the world, a reflective and restorative holiday. L'shanah Tova! Link to image”

Brown (D-OH-11) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “As the sun sets, our Jewish friends around the world begin their Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur. I wish everyone observing an easy fast on the holiest day of the Jewish year. #gmarchatimatova Link to image”

Bush (D-MO-1) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “Tonight signals the start of Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. To all of those observing the holiday in St. Louis and beyond, G'mar chatima tovah.💜 Link to image”

Cammack (R-FL-3) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “Wishing a blessed Yom Kippur to those in #FL03 who observe. Considered the holiest day in Judaism, this holiday marks the culmination of the 10 Days of Awe. G'mar chatima tovah. Link to image”

Cammack (R-FL-3) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “Wishing peace and goodness to those in our Jewish community beginning Yom Kippur this evening. Link to image”

Carey (R-OH-15) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “Wishing a peaceful and meaningful Yom Kippur to the Jewish community here in Ohio and across the globe. Link to image”

Carper (D-DE) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “To the Jewish families in Delaware and across our country observing Yom Kippur: my warmest wishes for an easy and meaningful fast this holiday. G'mar Chatima Tovah!”

Carter (D-LA-2) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “Tonight marks the start of #YomKippur, the Day of Atonement, for people of the Jewish faith. My office and I wish all in #LA02 and around the world who observe this holiday a meaningful day and an easy fast. Link to image”

Cartwright (D-PA-8) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “Wishing Jewish communities around the world a peaceful #YomKippur! May all who celebrate enjoy a meaningful day of prayer and an easy fast. Link to image”

Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL-20) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “Wishing a reflective and easy fast to all of our Jewish neighbors observing #YomKippur. G'mar chatima tova.”

Cleaver (D-MO-5) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “Today, our friends in the Jewish community observe #YomKippur, the holiest day of the year. To all those observing in #MO05 and around the world, I wish you an easy fast and a meaningful day of self-reflection. G'mar Tov! Link to image”

Coons (D-DE) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “Wishing Jews in Delaware and all over the world an easy fast and a meaningful Yom Kippur. May you be inscribed in the Book of Life this year.”

Cortez Masto (D-NV) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “I would like to wish the Jewish community a safe and meaningful Yom Kippur and an easy fast. G'mar Chatima Tova!”

Cortez Masto (D-NV) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “To Nevada's Jewish community and everyone observing Yom Kippur this evening across the world, I hope you have a meaningful and easy fast. G'mar Chatimah Tovah.”

Cruz (R-TX) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “As Jews in America and worldwide come together for the holiest day of the Jewish year, Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, Heidi and I wish everyone who is observing a meaningful and easy fast. May you be sealed in the Book of Life. Link to image”

Davids (D-KS-3) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “Wishing everyone in the #KS03 Jewish community observing Yom Kippur an easy and meaningful fast. G'mar Chatima Tova.”

DeLauro (D-CT-3) 10/05/2022: Tweet – “Wishing Jewish communities around the world and in Connecticut a peaceful and reflective #YomKippur. I extend my best wishes for a meaningful fast to those observing.”

Demings (D-FL-10) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “I wish our Jewish community a safe Yom Kippur and a meaningful fast.”

Doggett (D-TX-35) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “Wishing all those in the Jewish community an easy fast and hoping that we all be inscribed in the Book of Life.”

Doggett (D-TX-35) 10/04/2022: Twitter thread – “In Judaism, from Rosh Hashanah to the end of Yom Kippur are the Ten Days of Repentance. Deep introspection culminates in a cleansing fast on Yom Kippur, aka the “Day of Atonement.” 🧵 With so much uncertainty, division and violence around the world, we all should ask, not only “How can I be better?” but also “How can I do better?” Let us take the time to show kindness and compassion and not let fear fracture our communities. Let us ask forgiveness for the ways in which we have harmed one another, along with a commitment to truly do better in the new year.”

Durbin (D-IL) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “Wishing the Illinois Jewish community a blessed Yom Kippur. May your fast be easy and may you find peace in your prayers.”

Eshoo (D-CA-18) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “May the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, #YomKippur, be a peaceful and prayerful day, and may its blessings touch everyone. Link to image”

Espaillat (D-NY-13) 10/04/2022: Twitter thread – “Wishing Jewish communities in my district and around the world a peaceful #YomKippur!     May all who observe enjoy a meaningful day of prayer and an easy fast. Link to image ¡Deseando a las comunidades judías de mi distrito y de todo el mundo un #YomKippur lleno de paz! Que todos los que lo observen disfruten de un día significativo de oración y un ayuno en tranquilidad.”

Ferguson (R-GA-3) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “Wishing a meaningful day of fasting and reflection for all our Jewish friends in #GA03 and across the country this #YomKippur. Link to image”

Fischer (R-NE) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “Wishing all members of the Jewish community observing Yom Kippur this evening an easy and meaningful fast. G'mar chatima tova. Link to image”

Foster (D-IL-11) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “Wishing Jewish communities around the world a peaceful #YomKippur! May all who observe enjoy a meaningful day of prayer and an easy fast.”

Foxx (R-NC-5) 10/04/2022: Retweet of @GOPLeader – “To our Jewish friends observing #YomKippur—wishing you an easy and meaningful fast.”

Franklin (R-FL-15) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “Wishing all our Jewish friends an easy fast on this Yom Kippur. G'Mar chatima tova. Link to image”

Garcia (R-CA-25) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “G'mar chatima tova to our Jewish friends observing #YomKippur! Link to image”

Gimenez (R-FL-26) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “To our Jewish community in #FL26 and across the country observing #YomKippur, I wish you and your family an easy and meaninful fast.”

Gomez (D-CA-34) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “Tonight marks the start of #YomKippur, the holiest day of the year for the Jewish community. Wishing all those celebrating a day of peaceful reflection and an easy and meaningful fast! Link to image”

González-Colón (R-PR-0) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “In #PuertoRico we are blessed to have a vibrant Jewish community that has greatly contributed to our society. On this holiest day in the Jewish calendar, I wish them and the communities around the world a peaceful #YomKippur! L'shanah Tovah! Link to image”

Hickenlooper (D-CO) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “Wishing our Jewish community in Colorado and across the world a meaningful and easy fast this Yom Kippur. G'mar Chatimah Tova!”

Horsford (D-NV-4) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “Wishing a blessed #YomKippur to our Jewish community as well as all who observe. May your upcoming fast be easy and meaningful. G'mar Chatimah Tovah. Link to image”

Joe Sempolinski 10/05/2022: Tweet – “I would like to wish our friends in the Jewish community a meaningful and very special Yom Kippur. Link to image”

Johnson (R-WI) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “Wishing our friends in the Jewish Community a meaningful fast this Yom Kippur. Link to image”

Jones (D-NY-17) 10/05/2022: Tweet – “To Jewish communities observing here in New York, as well as those around the world, I hope this Yom Kippur brings you and your family a day of meaningful reflection — and an easy fast. G'mar chatima tova! Link to image”

Joyce (R-PA-13) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “On this Yom Kippur, we wish our Jewish friends and neighbors a reflective and easy fast. Link to image”

Kaptur (D-OH-9) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “To our friends in the Jewish community observing #YomKippur, we wish you an easy and meaningful fast. G'mar Chatima Tova. Link to image”

Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-8) 10/05/2022: Tweet – “I would like to wish the Jewish community a meaningful Yom Kippur and an easy fast. Link to image”

Langevin (D-RI-2) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “Tonight marks the holiest day of the year for our Jewish community. May all Rhode Islanders observing Yom Kippur have an easy and meaningful fast. G'mar Chatimah Tovah! Link to image”

Larson (D-CT-1) 10/05/2022: Tweet – “Wishing all of CT-01's Jewish community a peaceful Yom Kippur. Link to image”

Lawrence (D-MI-14) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “To Jewish communities in Michigan and around the world observing the beginning of Yom Kippur at sunset, G'mar Chatima Tova. This is the holiest day of the year for the Jewish community. May you have an easy and meaningful fast.”

Levin (D-CA-49) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “G'mar chatima tova to all our Jewish friends who are observing #YomKippur in #CA49 and around the world. I hope you have a meaningful and easy fast. Link to image”

Malinowski (D-NJ-7) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “Tom's bill, the Protecting Americans from Dangerous Algorithms Act, holds social media companies accountable for their amplification of extremist and antisemitic content. Hear about the bill & more from yesterday's @HomelandDems hearing in @NJSpotlightNews' segment below. Link to video”

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “I wish all of those of the Jewish faith a blessed and reflective Yom Kippur. May you have an easy and peaceful fast. G'mar chatima tova. Link to image”

Marshall (R-KS) 10/04/2022: Retweet of @SenateGOP – “This evening, we wish all of our Jewish friends and neighbors a peaceful and blessed Yom Kippur. Link to image”

McCarthy (R-CA-23) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “To our Jewish friends observing #YomKippur—wishing you an easy and meaningful fast.”

McMorris Rodgers (R-WA-5) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “As the sun sets, I'd like to wish my Jewish friends an easy fast on this holiest of days. May we use this Day of Atonement to offer each other the gift of forgiveness as we reflect on our own transgressions. For on Rosh Hashanah it is written, and on Yom Kippur it is sealed. Link to image”

Neal (D-MA-1) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “To the Jewish community, may you gave a meaningful #YomKippur and a year filled with peace and health. Link to image”

Norcross (D-NJ-1) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “Wishing all Jewish families in South Jersey and around the world a meaningful holiday as they observe #YomKippur. Link to image”

Norcross (D-NJ-1) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “Wishing all of our friends of the Jewish faith a meaningful #YomKippur and an easy fast. Link to image”

Norton (D-DC-0) 10/05/2022: Tweet – “Wishing Jewish communities in DC and around the world a peaceful #YomKippur. May all who observe have a meaningful day of prayer and an easy fast. Link to image”

Panetta (D-CA-20) 10/05/2022: Tweet – “Wishing Jewish communities across the country and here on the central coast of California a peaceful #YomKippur! May all who observe have a meaningful day of prayer and an easy fast. Link to image”

Payne (D-NJ-10) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “I want to wish our Jewish communities in New Jersey and around the world a peaceful #YomKippur!     May all who celebrate enjoy a meaningful day of prayer and an easy fast. Link to image”

Pelosi (D-CA-12) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “On this day of reflection, atonement and recommitment for Jewish families in the United States and all around the world observing #YomKippur, we wish you a meaningful and easy fast. -NP Link to image”

Pence (R-IN-6) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “To our Jewish friends and neighbors in #IN06 and across the nation who will be observing this evening, Denise and I would like to wish you all a meaningful and peaceful fast this Yom Kippur. G'mar chatima tova! Link to image”

Porter (D-CA-45) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “For the Jewish community, #YomKippur is a solemn but sacred time of reflection. I wish all who observe a meaningful and easy fast. G'mar Chatimah Tovah.”

Ross (D-NC-2) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “Wishing an easy and meaningful Yom Kippur to Jewish communities observing in Wake County & beyond. G'mar Chatima Tovah to those fasting on this day of atonement.”

Ross (D-NC-2) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “Wishing Jewish communities in Wake County and around the world a peaceful #YomKippur. I hope this is a meaningful day of prayer and an easy fast.”

Rubio (R-FL) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “Senator Rubio and Mrs. Rubio wish the Jewish community in Florida and around the world an easy fast as they observe Yom Kippur. G'mar chatima tova Link to image”

Ruppersberger (D-MD-2) 10/05/2022: Tweet – “Wishing all of my Jewish #MD02 constituents a peaceful #YomKippur! May all who observe have a meaningful day of prayer and an easy fast. Link to image”

Rush (D-IL-1) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “G'mar Chatimah Tovah — wishing the Jewish community in IL's 1st District & across the country a safe & meaningful fast this #YomKippur!”

Salazar (R-FL-27) 10/05/2022: Tweet – “To my Jewish constituents, I wish you a meaningful fast today on your most sacred day of Yom Kippur. May you be sealed in the Book of Life for health, happiness and success.”

Salazar (R-FL-27) 10/05/2022: Tweet – “Wishing all those observing #YomKippur, the holiest holiday in the Jewish calendar, in South Florida & across the world, a meaningful and reflective fast. #FL27 Link to image”

Sarbanes (D-MD-3) 10/04/2022: Twitter thread – “On this day of introspection and atonement, I want to wish the Jewish community in Maryland, across the country and around the world a meaningful fast. From my family to yours, G'mar Chatimah Tovah. Link to image May we all learn from the lessons of this sacred day – challenging ourselves and working tirelessly together to build a more just and peaceful world.”

Scanlon (D-PA-5) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “Wishing Jewish communities around the world a peaceful Yom Kippur. May all who observe have a meaningful day of prayer and an easy fast. Link to image”

Schumer (D-NY) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “I'm wishing an easy fast and a meaningful day to everyone in the Jewish community observing Yom Kippur in New York, across America, and the world over. G'mar Chatima Tovah!”

Scott (D-GA-13) 10/05/2022: Tweet – “Wishing Jewish communities in #GA13 and across the nation a peaceful #YomKippur!”

Scott (R-FL) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “Wishing Florida's vibrant Jewish community observing #YomKippur an easy and meaningful fast. G'mar Chatima Tova. Link to image”

Scott (R-SC) 10/05/2022: Tweet – “Wishing our Jewish friends, a blessed Yom Kippur! G'mar Hatimah Tovah! Link to image”

Speier (D-CA-14) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “Wishing the Jewish community in the Bay Area and around the world a peaceful Yom Kippur. May all those who observe have an easy fast and meaningful day of reflection and prayer. Link to image”

Stansbury (D-NM-1) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “As sunset draws near, I am wishing an easy fast and a meaningful Yom Kippur to our Jewish communities in New Mexico and around the world. G'mar chatima tova. Link to image”

Steel (R-CA-48) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “Today, I wish the Jewish community in Orange County and across the country an easy fast and a blessed and peaceful #YomKippur. Link to image”

Stevens (D-MI-11) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “Today, our friends in the Jewish community observe Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year and a time of reflection. Wishing all who observe in #MI11 an easy and meaningful fast. #YomKippur Link to image”

Strickland (D-WA-10) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “On #YomKippur I wish a meaningful and easy fast to all our Jewish friends in the South Sound and elsewhere. G'mar tov.”

Suozzi (D-NY-3) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “G'mar Chatimah Tovah to my Jewish friends observing Yom Kippur. Wishing you an easy and meaningful fast. May this Yom Kippur be one of reflection and renewal. Link to image”

Suozzi (D-NY-3) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “G'mar Chatimah Tovah to my Jewish friends observing Yom Kippur. Wishing you an easy and meaningful fast. May this Yom Kippur be one of reflection and renewal. Link to image”

Sánchez (D-CA-38) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “For many of our Jewish friends & neighbors, #YomKippur is the holiest day of the year. Wishing an easy and meaningful fast to all who observe.”

Sánchez (D-CA-38) 10/05/2022: Tweet – “For our Jewish friends & neighbors, the holy day of #YomKippur started last night. I am wishing a meaningful fast to all those celebrating in Southern California and across the country.”

Tester (D-MT) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “Wishing Montana's Jewish community and everyone observing Yom Kippur an easy fast and a meaningful day of reflection. G'mar chatima tova!”

Thompson (D-CA-5) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “Jan and I are wishing Jewish communities a peaceful #YomKippur! May all who observe have a meaningful day of prayer and an easy fast. Link to image”

Tlaib (D-MI-13) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “Wishing our Jewish neighbors around the world a peaceful #YomKippur! May all who celebrate enjoy a meaningful day of prayer and an easy fast.”

Tonko (D-NY-20) 10/05/2022: Tweet – “For thousands of years, Jewish communities have observed Yom Kippur as a day of prayer, reflection, and commitment to future change. My best wishes for an easy and meaningful fast to all those observing Yom Kippur today, here in our region and across the world.”

Torres (D-CA-35) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “On Yom Kippur, I wish a peaceful and easy fast to the Jewish community in California and around the world.  Gmar Chatima Tova- may you be inscribed in the book of life. Link to image”

Torres (D-NY-15) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “We must all take a stand at combatting the rise in antisemitism. That is why I chaired a hearing on countering violent extremism and anti-Semitic threats in New Jersey. @HomelandDems @RepJoshG Link to video”

Veasey (D-TX-33) 10/05/2022: Tweet – “Wishing the Jewish community in #TX33 a peaceful #YomKippur! May all who observe have a meaningful day of prayer and an easy fast. Link to image”

Wagner (R-MO-2) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “Wishing my friends in the Jewish community an easy fast as they observe Yom Kippur.”

Warnock (D-GA) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “I'd like to wish my Jewish brothers and sisters a G'mar Chatimah Tovah— and a meaningful #YomKippur and an easy fast. Link to video”

Watson Coleman (D-NJ-12) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “To my Jewish neighbors in #NJ12 and beyond who are observing #YomKippur, g'mar chatima tova. May this day of reflection be blessed and meaningful. Link to image”

Wild (D-PA-7) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “G'mar Chatima Tov. We wish our Jewish friends an easy and meaningful fast. Link to image”

Wilson (D-FL-24) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “Wishing Jewish communities in South Florida and around the world a peaceful #YomKippur. May all who celebrate enjoy a day of prayer and an easy fast. Link to image”

Afghanistan

Bacon (R-NE-2) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “I sure enjoyed honoring my friend, but more importantly, a hero from Nebraska Senator Tom Brewer. He served 37 years in Army, was wounded twice in Afghanistan, and is now doing a great job as a State Senator. Bacon honors Sen. Brewer as part of Native American Heritage Month... | 3newsnow.com”

Biggs (R-AZ-5) 10/05/2022: Tweet – “The Biden Administration cans American soldiers for refusing to take the ineffective COVID jab but releases unvaccinated Afghans and illegal aliens from the border into our country. The Democrats' “science” is a farce.”

Boebert (R-CO-3) 10/05/2022: Tweet – “Thanks to Biden's Afghanistan surrender that killed 13 service members, Afghanistan has become a safe haven for terrorists. To protect America, we need to stop the money from flowing by formally designating Afghanistan as a state sponsor of terrorism. Boebert Introduces Bill Designating Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan State Sponsor of Terrorism... | breitbart.com”

Fallon (R-TX-4) 10/05/2022: Retweet of @HouseGOP – “The Biden administration must answer for its disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal, which left over a thousand Americans behind enemy lines and led to the death of 13 brave service members. A Republican House majority will demand accountability. #CommitmentToAmerica”

Johnson (R-OH-6) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “The American people deserve answers regarding the Biden Administration's failure in Afghanistan. @HouseGOP members are committed to finding answers and holding the Biden Administration accountable. #CommitmentToAmerica Link to image”

Lamborn (R-CO-5) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “It is the people's house, not Pelosi's house. Our #CommitmenttoAmerica will bring transparency back to the American people and demand answers over our failed Afghanistan withdrawal and the politicization of our DOJ and FBI. Republicans building a massive Biden accountability agenda for 2023... | foxnews.com”

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 10/05/2022: Retweet of @HouseGOP – “The Biden administration must answer for its disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal, which left over a thousand Americans behind enemy lines and led to the death of 13 brave service members. A Republican House majority will demand accountability. #CommitmentToAmerica”

McClain (R-MI-10) 10/05/2022: Tweet – “Democrats have yet to hold a single hearing on: ❌The botched Afghanistan withdrawal ❌AG Garland attacking parents ❌The border crisis A pillar of our Republican #CommitmentToAmerica is holding the Biden Administration accountable for these disasters.”

Meijer (R-MI-3) 10/05/2022: Tweet – “Important not to give up hope and to continue to work in Afghanistan for peace, prosperity, and dignity for all. Link to quoted tweetHad the absolute pleasure of meeting the #EU delegation in #Kabul as part of their initiative to connect with the civil society of #Afghanistan. Discussed the relevant limitations we both have in the current setup. One thing we agreed upon was to not give up hope. (Link to twitter.com)”

Mullin (R-OK-2) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “The Biden Administration's mismanagement on every level of the withdrawal of American troops and personnel from Afghanistan deserves serious and diligent oversight. @HouseGOP's Commitment to America ensures the American people will finally get the answers they deserve.”

Portman (R-OH) 10/04/2022: Twitter thread – “There have now been 4 IG reports that confirm what I've been saying for more than a year, the systematic weaknesses of the Afghanistan evacuation puts our communities at risk. Home Security & Governmental Affairs... | bit.ly These latest 2 reports found @DHSgov did not track evacuees who failed to comply with medical screening & other conditions of their parole, including the ability to know where they went & that the Biden admin began evacuation ops without any clear authority. Considering that the recent funding measure fulfilled the @FBI request for $15M+ to investigate the growing list of security concerns among the evacuees, I'm disappointed @DHSgov continues to deny its failure to properly screen & prepare for these evacuees.”

Rogers (R-AL-3) 10/05/2022: Tweet – “President Biden's withdrawal from Afghanistan can only be described as one thing: a dereliction of duty. We must hold those responsible for the catastrophic withdrawal accountable. Link to quoted tweetThe Biden administration must answer for its disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal, which left over a thousand Americans behind enemy lines and led to the death of 13 brave service members. A Republican House majority will demand accountability. #CommitmentToAmerica”

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 10/04/2022: Tweet – “Under one-party Democrat rule in Washington, there have been: 0 House hearings on the origins of COVID-19. 0 House hearings on Biden's failure in Afghanistan. 0 House hearings on Biden's DOJ targeting of parents. @HouseGOP is committed to government that is accountable!”

Other - Middle East

Arrington (R-TX-19) 10/05/2022: Twitter thread – “As Germany pleads with Putin, Biden begs the petro oligarchs of the Middle East. Both are unilaterally surrendering their power and security for the reckless policies of a radical climate agenda. The only difference between progressives' position and rational people on fossil energy is that they just want other countries to produce it for us. Biden and the Left want to Make America Europe Again! Opinion | OPEC's October Oil Surprise”