Members on the Record (Automated) for Tue October 11, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Bacon (R-NE-2) 10/11/2022: Retweet of @AviMayer – “Hello. Thank you for noticing Kanye's antisemitism. While I've got you, did you know Hasidic Jews are being beaten in broad daylight, swastikas are being carved into Jewish students' dorm room doors, politicians are scapegoating Jews, and student groups are banning “Zionists”?”

Syria

Cohen (D-TN-9) 10/11/2022: Tweet – “No American should profit from peddling the propaganda and interests of Putin and Assad. @RepJoeWilson, @RepJimBanks, @RepSlotkin and I introduced the bipartisan SHAME Act to prohibit lobbyists and foreign agents from accepting compensation from our foreign adversaries.”

Lebanon

Long (R-MO-7) 10/11/2022: Tweet – “Very saddened to learn of this but man what a career!!! #VietnamVeteran, super nice guy and Lebanon #Missouri native ⁦@jimbotalks⁩ To Retire From Syndicated Talk Show; Rich Valdes To Take Over - RadioInsight Jim Bohannon To Retire From Syndicated Talk Show; Rich Valdes To Take Over - RadioInsight”

Iran

Blackburn (R-TN) 10/10/2022: Tweet – “We should unleash American energy production! Not making deals with authoritarian regimes in Venezuela or Iran for oil.”

Cornyn (R-TX) 10/11/2022: Tweet – “Antigovernment unrest that began last month in Iran spread Monday to a critical sector: the oil-and-gas industry Iran Oil Workers Strike as Antigovernment Protests Expand... | wsj.com via @WSJ”

Cotton (R-AR) 10/10/2022: Tweet – “Statements of solidarity from the Biden administration are meaningless as long as they continue to pursue a nuclear deal with the Iranian people's oppressors. Link to quoted tweetThe world is watching what is happening in Iran. Over the weekend, innocent protestors including a young girl were shot dead. The President of Iran compared protestors to “flies.””

Cruz (R-TX) 10/10/2022: Tweet – “When Joe Biden took power America was an energy superpower. In under 2 years, he fulfilled his campaign promise to destroy our energy industry. But he loves oil and gas when it's produced by our enemies in Iran and Venezuela. Link to video”

Cruz (R-TX) 10/11/2022: Tweet – “Biden's foreign policy is to give billions of dollars to American enemies. Biden waived NS2 sanctions on Russia, sold oil from our Strategic Reserve to China, and didn't enforce oil sanctions on Iran. Now he's lending Maduro billions to undermine our national security. Link to video”

Graves (R-MO-6) 10/11/2022: Tweet – “We have all the tools to make this country energy independent. We shouldn't be begging countries like Iran and Venezuela to pump more oil. My Blueprint for American Energy Independence | Congressman Sam Graves | Representing the 6th District of Missouri”

Salazar (R-FL-27) 10/11/2022: Retweet of @michaelgwaltz – “The Iranian people need unrestricted internet access to the free world. That's why @MaElviraSalazar & I are calling on the Biden Admin to join @elonmusk's mission to establish @SpaceX's Starlink terminals for the Iranian people. We must help in their fight for freedom. Link to video”

Spanberger (D-VA-7) 10/11/2022: Tweet – “The Iranian regime is killing women and human rights defenders for demanding basic freedoms. I'm joining @RepTenney & @RepMalinowski in commending the bravery of these Iranians and calling on the United States to remain steadfast in our support for their fundamental rights.”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 10/11/2022: Tweet – “The Iranian people need unrestricted internet access to the free world. That's why @MaElviraSalazar & I are calling on the Biden Admin to join @elonmusk's mission to establish @SpaceX's Starlink terminals for the Iranian people. We must help in their fight for freedom. Link to video”

Wilson (R-SC-2) 10/11/2022: Retweet of @HelsinkiComm – “Iran's war on its people and Russia's war on Ukraine are distinct crimes, but part of the same struggle against kleptocratic authoritarianism. These regimes and their enablers will find themselves in the dustbin of history where they belong.”

Saudi Arabia

Casten (D-IL-6) 10/10/2022: Tweet – “Thank you, @SenatorMenendez. I'm glad to see this growing, bicameral push to hold Saudi Arabia accountable. US allies shouldn't be supporting the Russia's war machine. Link to quoted tweetSen. Bob Menendez says Saudi Arabia is helping to "underwrite Putin's war" through OPEC+. "As Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, I will not green-light any cooperation with Riyadh until the Kingdom reassesses its position with respect to the war in Ukraine." (Link to twitter.com)”

Casten (D-IL-6) 10/10/2022: Retweet of @Malinowski – “The Saudis failed to understand how much of a game changer the war Ukraine has been, and how little tolerance there will be in the United States for a "partner" that so consequentially takes Russia side. Kudos to Sen. Mendendez, and glad to see Jersey leading in Senate & House! Link to quoted tweet”

Casten (D-IL-6) 10/11/2022: Twitter thread – “I'm glad to have a @POTUS who puts the interests of American consumers over oil producers, be they in Saudi Arabia, Russia or at home. Link to quoted tweetUS President Joe Biden believes America needs to re-evaluate Saudi relationship, says White House Spokesman John Kirby | #OOTT #SaudiArabia For those just tuning in - this was triggered by a decision by OPEC to help Russia's war machine, hurt US and European energy consumers and interfere in US electoral politics. It is conduct unbefitting a so-called US ally. Link to quoted tweetOPEC's slash in oil production this week should be called out for what it is: an attempt to enhance Russia's ability to wage an illegal war against Ukraine, and an attempt to meddle in US politics. It is time for us to reconsider our military support for the region. Thread:”

Casten (D-IL-6) 10/11/2022: Tweet – “With @POTUS, @SenatorMenendez, @SenBlumenthal, @RepRoKhanna and others now joining @RepMalinowski and @RepSusanWild and I in this effort, it's worth asking why the @GOP is so silent. Two years ago, they were using the same tools in a quest to RAISE oil prices, after all. Link to quoted tweet4/ In response, a group of @GOP Senators introduced a bill to pull US troops out of Saudi Arabia unless they slashed oil production. On the logic that this would raise oil prices and provide welfare to the neediest amongst us - the US oil sector. (Bill would remove U.S. troops from Saudi Arabia in 30 days... | reuters.com)”

Durbin (D-IL) 10/11/2022: Tweet – “I'm joining @CNN @NewDay shortly to discuss U.S.-Saudi relations in the midst of OPEC's announcement to decrease oil production. Be sure to tune in.”

Durbin (D-IL) 10/11/2022: Tweet – “The NOPEC Act passed in the Judiciary Committee w/ a bipartisan vote in May. Saudi Arabia's collusion w/ Putin to fix prices will increase gas prices for Americans at a time when inflation is high. The Senate must take action against price fixing by OPEC & pass this legislation.”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 10/10/2022: Retweet of @AndrewDesiderio – “NEWS—Senate Foreign Relations Chair Menendez is about to call for an immediate freeze of U.S. cooperation w/ Saudi Arabia. Menendez has veto power over foreign weapons sales. “I will not green light any cooperation w/Riyadh until the Kingdom reassesses its position” on Ukraine.”

Malinowski (D-NJ-7) 10/10/2022: Tweet – “The Saudis failed to understand how much of a game changer the war Ukraine has been, and how little tolerance there will be in the United States for a "partner" that so consequentially takes Russia side. Kudos to Sen. Mendendez, and glad to see Jersey leading in Senate & House! Link to quoted tweetNEWS—Senate Foreign Relations Chair Menendez is about to call for an immediate freeze of U.S. cooperation w/ Saudi Arabia. Menendez has veto power over foreign weapons sales. “I will not green light any cooperation w/Riyadh until the Kingdom reassesses its position” on Ukraine.”

Malinowski (D-NJ-7) 10/11/2022: Retweet of @JavierBlas – “US President Joe Biden believes America needs to re-evaluate Saudi relationship, says White House Spokesman John Kirby | #OOTT #SaudiArabia”

McCollum (D-MN-4) 10/10/2022: Tweet – “ICYMI: I introduced the #KhashoggiAct with @RepAdamSchiff & @GerryConnolly to ensure the U.S. continues to hold accountable those who target & attack political dissidents, including journalists. Learn more: Four Years Since Murder of Jamal Khashoggi, Accountability Advances in Legislation, Lawsuit, and Memorial... | bit.ly”

Menendez (D-NJ) 10/10/2022: Retweet of @AndrewDesiderio – “NEWS—Senate Foreign Relations Chair Menendez is about to call for an immediate freeze of U.S. cooperation w/ Saudi Arabia. Menendez has veto power over foreign weapons sales. “I will not green light any cooperation w/Riyadh until the Kingdom reassesses its position” on Ukraine.”

Menendez (D-NJ) 10/10/2022: Retweet of @NatashaBertrand – “Sen. Bob Menendez says Saudi Arabia is helping to "underwrite Putin's war" through OPEC+. "As Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, I will not green-light any cooperation with Riyadh until the Kingdom reassesses its position with respect to the war in Ukraine." Link to image”

Iraq

Cruz (R-TX) 10/10/2022: Tweet – “absolutely disgraceful Link to quoted tweetIn case you missed it, a white male Congressman outed his black, female, Iraq vet opponent as a survivor of sexual assault to smear her as a disgraced military officer. The reason this isn't at the top of every news outlet is because he is a Democrat she is a Republican.”

Morocco

Cruz (R-TX) 10/10/2022: Tweet – “Not satire: “A French state-owned railway company tried to build a high-speed railway in California but abandoned the project in 2011 and chose to build a railway in Morocco instead as it deemed the nation ‘LESS POLITICALLY DISFUNCTIONAL,' according to The New York Times.” Link to quoted tweetCalifornia has become a third-world country (Foreign Railway Company Decided Not To Build In California Because It's More ‘Politically Dysfunctional' Than Morocco... | dailycaller.com)”

Oman

Young (R-IN) 10/10/2022: Tweet – “Located in Jennings County, Muscatatuck Park first opened in 1921 as Indiana's fourth state park. #MarkerMonday Link to image”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Bowman (D-NY-16) 10/10/2022: Tweet – “Antisemitism, anti-blackness and hate are rampant across the county. Kanye is exploiting this for his gain. Just like Trump. This is a reminder that antisemitism, racism and hate are intertwined and they demand our collective fight. Our humanity depends on our solidarity.”

Cruz (R-TX) 10/10/2022: Tweet – “So you'll be voting to censure the Squad? Link to quoted tweetThere is absolutely no room in this country or world for antisemitism. It is important to see how harmful + dangerous Kanye's words are - not only to our Jewish brothers, sisters, & siblings, but also to our collective society at large. We must reject this 🚮 wherever we see it.”

Maloney (D-NY-18) 10/10/2022: Tweet – “Kanye West's anti-semitism is dangerous. Condemn it.”

Torres (D-NY-15) 10/10/2022: Tweet – “Imagine if Kayne were a left-wing celebrity. Does anyone think Candace Owens would be rushing to defend the indefensible? If you're an apologist for Antisemitism in your own backyard, you're part of the problem.”

Afghanistan

Bennet (D-CO) 10/11/2022: Tweet – “For World War II veteran Francis Lovett, who trained at Camp Hale, and Afghanistan veteran Brad Noone, Camp Hale's significance as a place of solace spans decades. Hear them share why this special and historic site deserves protection as a national monument: Link to video”

Fischer (R-NE) 10/11/2022: Twitter thread – “It's concerning that the NYT seems to have more access to Biden's new classified counterterrorism strategy than Congress. These new policies appear to overly centralize decision-making. This reduces our ability to react to threats in places like Afghanistan. (1/2) Link to quoted tweetBreaking News: The U.S. tightened its rules for counterterrorism drone strikes outside conventional war zones, strengthening rules that Donald Trump had loosened for a 21st-century method of warfare, according to officials. (White House Tightens Rules on Counterterrorism Drone Strikes... | nyti.ms) This admin. owes the Senate Armed Services Committee timely information about this apparent shift in strategy. Given the serious implications such changes would have on our ability to address terrorist activities, it's critical we provide proper oversight. (2/2)”

Turner (R-OH-10) 10/10/2022: Retweet of @dayton247now – “.@RepMikeTurner appoints former Ohio Gov. Taft to Afghanistan War Commission. Rep. Turner appoints former Ohio Gov. Taft to Afghanistan War Commission... | bit.ly”