Members on the Record (Automated) for Thu October 13, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Carbajal (D-CA-24) 10/12/2022: Tweet – “This historic agreement between Israel and Lebanon, brokered by the Biden Administration, is a major step forward for enhancing security and prosperity in the region–proving that diplomacy can lead to a stronger and more resilient peace in Middle East. Israel and Lebanon agree on maritime boundaries in first ever deal, says Lapid... | washingtonpost.com”

Frankel (D-FL-21) 10/12/2022: Tweet – “Israel and Lebanon's maritime deal is historic for the peace and security of the two countries, and a promising development for the region. I welcome this historic breakthrough and congratulate the Biden Administration on their efforts to get it done. Link to quoted tweetI spoke with @IsraeliPM and @LBPresidency today to congratulate them on a breakthrough agreement to establish a maritime boundary for the first time between Israel and Lebanon. My Administration was proud to facilitate this deal, an anchor for regional stability and prosperity.”

Keating (D-MA-9) 10/12/2022: Twitter thread – “From time to time, I'd like to highlight some good news that flies below the radar - here are two important stories from the past few days: Last week, @POTUS signed a landmark data privacy deal with the EU to strengthen our economic relationships, create new supply chains to compete with China, & enhance our security. This is one of many steps by @POTUS that will ensure our national security. Biden signs order to implement EU-U.S. data privacy framework... | reuters.com Israel and Lebanon reached a historic maritime agreement. Special Advisor @amoshochstein and the Biden administration's tireless efforts to facilitate this diplomatic milestone represent a major step forward in promoting peace and prosperity in the region. Israel says ‘historic' sea border deal struck with Lebanon - The Boston Globe”

Lowenthal (D-CA-47) 10/12/2022: Tweet – “The administration's success in brokering a maritime agreement between Israel and Lebanon will contribute to regional security and stability in the region. I applaud all sides in their efforts to reach a stable peace. Biden hails "historic breakthrough" on Israel-Lebanon maritime border... | axios.com”

Maloney (D-NY-12) 10/12/2022: Tweet – “This historic agreement brokered by @POTUS will help bring stability and prosperity to Lebanon and Israel. Biden: Middle East deal will boost gas extraction in Mediterranean, stabilize region... | usatoday.com”

Porter (D-CA-45) 10/12/2022: Tweet – “I'm glad that the governments of Israel and Lebanon recently resolved a maritime border dispute that dates backs decades. This U.S.-led negotiation shows the power of diplomacy, especially when the U.S. is in the room. This historic step will decrease tension in the region.”

Price (D-NC-4) 10/12/2022: Tweet – “I applaud @POTUS, Israeli PM Yair Lapid, & Lebanese President Michel Aoun for the historic agreement resolving the Israel-Lebanon maritime border dispute. This exemplifies the proactive diplomatic role that the U.S. can play in the region as a tool for stability and prosperity.”

Warner (D-VA) 10/13/2022: Tweet – “For the first time in over 70 years, Israel and Lebanon reached consensus on a final demarcation of their maritime border. This historic agreement will enhance peace, security, and stability in the region, as well as facilitate real economic development. Link to quoted tweetStatement by President Joe Biden on Breakthrough Diplomacy in the Middle East | The White House 🇺🇸 🇮🇱 🇱🇧 (Statement by President Joe Biden on Breakthrough Diplomacy in the Middle East | The White House)”

Syria

Burgess (R-TX-26) 10/12/2022: Tweet – “I wonder if @VP still stands by her statement that our border is secure. 🧐 #BidenBorderCrisis Link to quoted tweetNEW: Another large group of migrants illegally cross into Eagle Pass, TX this morning - and since I have been on the ground (10/2) they have had more than 30 countries arrive including Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Syria, Yemen and Iran @FoxNews (Link to twitter.com)”

Cruz (R-TX) 10/12/2022: Tweet – “President Biden and Vice President Harris are gaslighting America. The border is far from secure. #BidenBorderCrisis Link to quoted tweetNEW: Another large group of migrants illegally cross into Eagle Pass, TX this morning - and since I have been on the ground (10/2) they have had more than 30 countries arrive including Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Syria, Yemen and Iran @FoxNews (Link to twitter.com)”

Murphy (D-CT) 10/12/2022: Retweet of @ianbremmer – “united nations general assembly vote on territorial integrity of ukraine 143 in favor 5 oppose (belarus, nicaragua, n korea, syria, russia…that's it) 35 abstentions even in developing world, opposition to putin's war is growing fast Link to image”

Iran

Barr (R-KY-6) 10/12/2022: Twitter thread – “The Iranian regime has suppressed freedoms and civil liberties of the Iranian people for decades. Instead of begging the Iranians to rejoin the failed Iranian Nuclear Deal, the Administration should be vocally supporting the thousands of Iranian protestors who are courageously risking their own freedom to advocate for a better future. #IranProtests”

Bush (D-MO-1) 10/13/2022: Tweet – “As Iranians led by women & girls protest for fundamental freedoms & bodily autonomy, it is reprehensible that they face militarized state violence. We remember & honor Mahsa Amini & those lost at the hands of this brutality. Solidarity to those rising up. Woman. Life. Freedom.”

Doggett (D-TX-35) 10/13/2022: Tweet – “Absolutely wonderful to meet @accdistrict student Mahyasadat Minoneshan at the ACC Rio Grande reopening. She gave a beautiful speech about her journey to Austin from Iran and her pride and hope for the future for women's equality. Link to image”

Hagerty (R-TN) 10/12/2022: Tweet – “After Iran's targeting of U.S. citizens & Iranian dissidents on U.S. soil & its systemic use of lethal violence against unarmed protestors, incl. women & girls, it's long past due for the Biden Admin to end all efforts to revive the disastrous JCPOA. Link to quoted tweet#BREAKING Pursuing nuclear talks with Iran "is not the US' focus right now… Our focus right now is on remarkable bravery Iranian people are exhibiting… and on supporting and shining spotlight on their peaceful demonstrations," @StateDeptSpox told @IranIntl_En's @SamiraGharaei. (Link to twitter.com)”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 10/13/2022: Tweet – “LR @RepMcCaul: “I am appalled by Iran's decision to cruelly send Siamak Namazi back to Evin Prison. The regime must urgently release all U.S. hostages including Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi, & U.S.-U.K. citizen Morad Tahbaz.” #FreeIranHostages”

McClain (R-MI-10) 10/12/2022: Tweet – “The Biden administration needs to stop negotiating with the Iranian regime and start standing up for the brave women protesting! #IranProtests #MahsaAmini #Nika_Shakarami @OrgIAC”

Risch (R-ID) 10/12/2022: Tweet – “Niloofar Hamedi shed light on #MahsaAmini's murder and now #Iran has imprisoned her without charges. #PressFreedom is a vital part of society – she should be released immediately. Iranian journalist who broke news on Mahsa Amini pays heavy price... | reuters.com”

Tenney (R-NY-22) 10/12/2022: Tweet – “The Iranian regime is brutally suppressing its people and slaughtering innocent protestors. Why is the Biden Admin still pushing for a deal that would reward the regime with billions? Joe Biden must stand with the brave Iranian people. Walk away from talks, increase pressure.”

Tenney (R-NY-22) 10/12/2022: Tweet – “At least 185 Iranians have been killed while protesting for freedom. I introduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution commending those who are demanding freedom & justice. It's co-sponsored by 36 members of the House & 10 Senators, with support growing! Congresswoman Tenney Highlights Support for Resolution Standing with Iranian Protestors... | tenney.house.gov”

Tenney (R-NY-22) 10/13/2022: Tweet – “The Iranian people aren't just demanding justice for #Mahsa_Amini, they're demanding justice for 43 years of suffering. They want an end to this violent regime that has suppressed their freedoms & rights. The Biden Administration must stand with them. US Says Not Focused On Pursuing Nuclear Talks Right Now... | iranintl.com”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 10/12/2022: Tweet – “Rep. Waltz joined @RepJimBanks in a letter urging Pres. Biden to reconsider greenlighting Iraqi Minister of Oil & Acting Minister of Finance's visa for official business in the US AND consider sanctions for long-standing ties to terrorist orgs & state sponsor of terrorism — Iran. Link to image”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 10/12/2022: Retweet of @Kredo0 – “SCOOP: Iraqi Official Alleged To Have Ties to Iranian Terror Proxies Travels to US -- Biden courts Iranian terror facilitator with US visit, GOP lawmakers say Iraqi Official Alleged to Have Ties to Iranian Terror Proxies Set to Travel to U.S. ... | freebeacon.com”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 10/12/2022: Tweet – “The Iraqi Ministry of Oil is getting away with actively aiding the Iranian regime and its terrorists orgs. @RepJimBanks and I are asking WHY the Biden Admin is turning a blind eye to terrorists and their affiliates. Iraqi Official Alleged to Have Ties to Iranian Terror Proxies Set to Travel to U.S. ... | freebeacon.com”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 10/12/2022: Tweet – “Ishan Abdul-Jabbar Ismael has strong ties & currupt business dealings with designated terrorist orgs, including the IRGC. With Ismael's visit to the US, Biden must answer why he is not being held accountable for corruption & illicit deals with Iran and Iran's terrorist proxies. Link to quoted tweetRep. Waltz joined @RepJimBanks in a letter urging Pres. Biden to reconsider greenlighting Iraqi Minister of Oil & Acting Minister of Finance's visa for official business in the US AND consider sanctions for long-standing ties to terrorist orgs & state sponsor of terrorism — Iran. (Link to twitter.com)”

Weber (R-TX-14) 10/12/2022: Tweet – “The Iranian people deserve freedom from the Iranian regime. The use of violence and suppression against women is egregious. I will continue to stand with the Iranian people. Link to video”

Wilson (R-SC-2) 10/12/2022: Twitter thread – “The brave people of Iran have protested the murderous kleptocratic regime for 27 days now. Hundreds have lost their lives, including children, & thousands are languishing in Iranian prisons simply for demanding basic human rights & dignity. The idea that the Biden (1/2) administration would make ANY concessions to this criminal regime for a disastrous deal is ludicrous. Re-evaluation of US policy on Iran is needed. (2/2)”

Saudi Arabia

Balderson (R-OH-12) 10/13/2022: Tweet – “Commonsense Fix: Unleash America's abundant energy resources and stop begging foreign producers to do what we can do ourselves... 💡🧠🔧 #EnergyIndependence 🇺🇸 Saudi Arabia Rejects US Criticism of OPEC+ Quota Cut Decision... | bloom.bg”

Balderson (R-OH-12) 10/12/2022: Retweet of @DanielTurnerPTF – “American oil is cleaner than Russian oil. American oil is cleaner than Saudi oil. American oil is cleaner than Venezuelan oil. What doesn't Joe Biden understand?”

Blumenthal (D-CT) 10/12/2022: Twitter thread – “One of the consequences of OPEC+'s oil supply cut must be a temporary halt in U.S. arms sales to Saudi Arabia in defense of our national, security, & economic interests. I joined @RepRoKhanna to highlight our bicameral measure that would take this critical step. 1/ Link to image The only apparent purpose of this cut in oil supplies is to help the Russians & harm the United States. There are serious security concerns. The Saudis' actions aid & abet a murderous, brutal, criminal invasion by Russia & threaten higher gas prices at the pump. 2/ More than just oil is at stake. Saudi Arabia has a prodigious pattern of human rights abuses—butchering journalists, fostering civil war in Yemen, the list goes on. 3/ We now need to rebalance our relationship with Saudi Arabia & the Saudis need to restore trust. This bill hopefully will begin a path toward reevaluating the current one-sided relationship. 4/ The Saudis need to come to their senses, reverse course & realize they've committed a humongous blunder. This mistake goes against their own interests as well as the United States. I want to thank @RepRoKhanna for his leadership & his partnership in this effort. 5”

Cornyn (R-TX) 10/13/2022: Twitter thread – “President Biden and Democrats threaten “consequences” for Saudi Arabia for pushing OPEC to reduce oil production, but their plans would hurt the U.S. economy and security. Opinion | How Not to Punish the Saudis on Oil Prices via @WSJ Wouldn't it be easier, and better for U.S. interests, to unleash U.S. oil production?”

Cornyn (R-TX) 10/13/2022: Retweet of @SenDanSullivan – “The Venezuelan production of energy is some of the dirtiest in the world. The Saudis are up there too. And yet, this President and his team continue to go bended knee to beg dictators. It's an insult to the American people, and it's an insult to the great American worker. Link to video”

Cruz (R-TX) 10/13/2022: Tweet – “This is an important point, ignored by the media. Biden & the Dems WANT your gasoline prices even HIGHER than they are now…he just wants prices to dip right before Election Day because he thinks the voters won't figure it out. Link to quoted tweetBiden did not ask the Saudis to maintain current oil production. He asked them to wait a month before cutting it. He is not trying to save Ukraine from Russia or even Americans from higher gas prices. He is trying to save his party from the voters. (Biden administration urged Saudi Arabia to wait to cut oil production... | mol.im)”

Durbin (D-IL) 10/12/2022: Retweet of @LauraTrevelyan – “"For us to treat this country as just another ally is totally inappropriate now that they've sided with Putin." -@SenatorDurbin speaking to me earlier about fraught US/Saudi relations Catch the full interview tonight on @BBCWorld and PBS stations. Link to video”

Durbin (D-IL) 10/12/2022: Tweet – “We cannot bet entire global economies and foreign policy on alliances that do not have our best interests in mind. Dems rage at Saudis over oil cut, vow to block weapons sales... | politico.com”

Ernst (R-IA) 10/12/2022: Tweet – “NEW: As the Biden administration postpones an important meeting on air and missile defense cooperation with our Gulf state security partners, including Saudi Arabia, I have a word for the White House. READ: Link to image”

Greene (R-GA-14) 10/13/2022: Retweet of @JackPosobiec – “Here is Biden in 2019 calling for Trump to be impeached for the exact same thing Biden is doing right now with Saudi Arabia Link to quoted tweet”

Hice (R-GA-10) 10/13/2022: Retweet of @RepTiffany – “Joe Biden is more worried about Democrats' pain in the polls than he is about your pain at the gas pump. Saudi Arabia says US sought a month delay of OPEC+ decision... | abcnews.go.com”

Khanna (D-CA-17) 10/12/2022: Retweet of @WinWithoutWar – “Thank you @RepRoKhanna and @SenBlumenthal for leading on human rights with this bill. Saudi Arabia's brutal intervention in Yemen, manipulation of US foreign policy, and willingness to help fund Putin's invasion of Ukraine all show that we are overdue for a relationship review. Link to quoted tweet”

Khanna (D-CA-17) 10/12/2022: Retweet of @SenBlumenthal – “One of the consequences of OPEC+'s oil supply cut must be a temporary halt in U.S. arms sales to Saudi Arabia in defense of our national, security, & economic interests. I joined @RepRoKhanna to highlight our bicameral measure that would take this critical step. 1/ Link to image”

Khanna (D-CA-17) 10/12/2022: Retweet of @NewsHour – “As a member of the House Armed Services Committee @RepRoKhanna is pushing a bill to end U.S. arms sales to Saudi Arabia for one year. To learn more, @IAmAmnaNawaz spoke with the representative from California. PBS NewsHour... | to.pbs.org   Link to video”

Khanna (D-CA-17) 10/12/2022: Tweet – “The Saudis have made almost $100 billion on their oil sales this year. For them to fleece the American people is just wrong. Let's pass my bill with @SenBlumenthal to stop US arms sales to the Saudis. Link to video”

Khanna (D-CA-17) 10/12/2022: Tweet – “I'm glad @POTUS said he is planning action in response to the Saudi-led oil production cuts when asked about my bill with @SenBlumenthal today. There must be consequences for the Saudis fleecing the American public. Link to video”

Khanna (D-CA-17) 10/12/2022: Tweet – “We provide Saudi Arabia with over 70% of their arms and we've been helping them for decades. Now they're cutting oil production to drive up prices for Americans. My bill with @SenBlumenthal will stop Saudi arms sales and push them to reverse this decision. Link to video”

Khanna (D-CA-17) 10/13/2022: Retweet of @NewsHour – “Some U.S. lawmakers want to end U.S. arms sales to Saudi Arabia for one year after OPEC's cut in oil production. @RepRoKhanna joined @IAmAmnaNawaz to discuss the effort. Lawmakers call for one-year block in arms sales to Saudi Arabia after oil production cut... | to.pbs.org”

Khanna (D-CA-17) 10/12/2022: Retweet of @MollyJongFast – “I think @RoKhanna is right The Best Time to Change the U.S.-Saudi Relationship Was Decades Ago. The Second Best Time Is Now.... | newrepublic.com   Link to image”

LaMalfa (R-CA-1) 10/12/2022: Tweet – “President Biden is now threatening to punish Saudi Arabia for cutting their oil production after nearly two years of punishing American energy producers for wanting to pump American oil. Biden's hypocrisy is putting our national security at risk.”

Long (R-MO-7) 10/13/2022: Retweet of @JackPosobiec – “BREAKING: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia confirms Biden attempted to coerce them to postpone oil cuts until after the midterms, announce they have rejected his quid pro quo Link to image”

McCollum (D-MN-4) 10/13/2022: Tweet – “Speaking truth to power is a privilege few people enjoy. With the Khashoggi Act to Protect Journalists we take one step towards protecting democratic voices and freedom of the press. #HR9064”

Murphy (R-NC-3) 10/13/2022: Retweet of @LucasFoxNews – “Notable year-over-year increases: Energy: 19.8% Fuel oil: 58.1% Gasoline of all types: 18.2% This data covers the first three weeks of September -- before the Saudi-led OPEC+ decision to cut oil production by 2 million barrels a day.”

Omar (D-MN-5) 10/12/2022: Tweet – “Here's an idea: stop arming human rights abusers like Saudi Arabia. In fact, we have a bill to do just that. It's called the Stop Arming Human Rights Abusers Act. Rep. Omar Introduces “Pathway to PEACE,” A Bold Foreign Policy Vision for the United States of America | Representative Ilhan Omar”

Roy (R-TX-21) 10/13/2022: Retweet of @ChuckDeVore – “Great to be on @FoxNews with @tracegallagher tonight on how @JoeBiden's war on American energy is harming Americans - and how gas prices will soar after election day as Biden stops tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. @TPPF Chuck DeVore on oil debate: Saudi Arabia feels threatened | Fox News Video   Link to image”

Smucker (R-PA-11) 10/12/2022: Tweet – “How about we “re-evaluate” Biden's failed energy policy and unleash American energy production instead of relying on foreign oil! President Joe Biden will continue "to re-evaluate" U.S.-Saudi relationship after OPEC oil cut... | axios.com”

Sullivan (R-AK) 10/12/2022: Tweet – “April 2020 – Saudis heed President Trump/GOP Senators' demand to stabilize oil prices. Oct 2022 – Saudis/#OPEC ignore President Biden's call to stabilize prices. Why the difference? In 2020, America was energy dominant and negotiating from a position of strength. Link to video”

Sullivan (R-AK) 10/13/2022: Tweet – “The Venezuelan production of energy is some of the dirtiest in the world. The Saudis are up there too. And yet, this President and his team continue to go bended knee to beg dictators. It's an insult to the American people, and it's an insult to the great American worker. Link to video”

Tiffany (R-WI-7) 10/13/2022: Tweet – “Joe Biden is more worried about Democrats' pain in the polls than he is about your pain at the gas pump. Saudi Arabia says US sought a month delay of OPEC+ decision... | abcnews.go.com”

Tuberville (R-AL) 10/12/2022: Tweet – “Instead of “rethinking” our relationship with the Saudis, this admin needs to rethink its war against American oil and gas producers. Saudi Arabia Defied U.S. Warnings Ahead of OPEC+ Production Cut... | wsj.com”

Jordan

Owens (R-UT-4) 10/12/2022: Tweet – “The Jordan Basin Water Reclamation Facility treats wastewater 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, returning 20 million gallons to the Jordan River daily. Thank you for sharing your tireless efforts to conserve Utah's water resources amid this historic drought. Link to image”

Iraq

Jackson (R-TX-13) 10/12/2022: Tweet – “Today Biden said his son lost his life while serving in Iraq, NOT years later due to cancer. If he's forgotten moments in his life like this, HOW could he have the cognitive ability to lead the country? This has gone too far. Biden needs to take a cognitive exam or RESIGN!”

Jackson (R-TX-13) 10/13/2022: Retweet of @seanhannity – “TIME TO WORRY? Watch Biden Falsely Claim His Son Beau Died in Iraq, Not From Cancer Years Later TIME TO WORRY? Watch Biden Falsely Claim His Son Beau Died in Iraq, Not From Cancer Years Later... | trib.al”

Kaine (D-VA) 10/13/2022: Tweet – “Congress authorized a war against Iraq 20 years ago. Now, Iraq is a partner—not an enemy—yet the war authorization remains. With the upcoming debate on the 2023 Defense Bill, let's show Congress can formally end wars by repealing the Iraq War authorization.”

Moulton (D-MA-6) 10/12/2022: Tweet – “I share the goal of mobilizing veterans and military families to stand up against the rising tide of racism, hate, and violence. Patriotism is too often hijacked by extremists on the far right. It's time for veterans to take back the politics of the flag. Link to quoted tweetThe veterans of Common Defense are proud to endorse @sethmoulton for MA-06! Seth is a Marine Corps vet who served four tours in Iraq. He then became the managing director of Texas Central, building America's first high-speed rail line. Seth ran for Congress in 2014, and won. (Link to twitter.com)”

Turkey

Menendez (D-NJ) 10/12/2022: Tweet – “An #NDAA amendment is only one tool at our disposal to advance US interests in the Eastern Med. Let me be clear: as #SFRC Chairman, I will not approve any F-16 case for Turkey until Erdogan halts his campaign of aggression across the region. Full stop. Link to quoted tweetU.S. Senate Drops Amendments Restricting F-16s Sale to Turkey (U.S. Senate Drops Amendments Restricting F-16s Sale to Turkey... | dlvr.it)”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Brown (D-OH-11) 10/12/2022: Retweet of @RepLawrence – “I fight for mental health because it is a crisis in this country. However, Kanye West's mental health issues are not an excuse to condone hateful, antisemitic rhetoric and spread disinformation on the history and suffering of African Americans. His words are simply unacceptable.”

Greene (R-GA-14) 10/13/2022: Twitter thread – ““If @RepSchneider was sincerely concerned about the memory of the Holocaust, instead of censuring MTG, he would debate her on the merits & defend his policies” #MarjorieNaziGreene was trending when you introduced your censure. Let's debate policy, Brad. Marjorie Taylor Greene is not an antisemite... | washingtontimes.com Read the full article: Marjorie Taylor Greene is not an antisemite... | washingtontimes.com   Link to image Read the full article: Marjorie Taylor Greene is not an antisemite... | washingtontimes.com   Link to image It looks like @RepSchneider has MTG derangement syndrome. Link to image”

Greene (R-GA-14) 10/13/2022: GETTR Post – ““If Mr. Schneider was sincerely concerned about the memory of the Holocaust, instead of censuring MTG, he would debate her on the merits & defend his policies” #MarjorieNaziGreene was trending when you introduced your censure. Let's debate policy, Brad. Marjorie Taylor Greene is not an antisemite | washingtontimes.com”

Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-8) 10/13/2022: Tweet – “Antisemitism has no place in our society and must be disavowed. Ye takes to Twitter after Instagram restricts his account following antisemitic posts... | npr.org”

Lawrence (D-MI-14) 10/12/2022: Twitter thread – “I fight for mental health because it is a crisis in this country. However, Kanye West's mental health issues are not an excuse to condone hateful, antisemitic rhetoric and spread disinformation on the history and suffering of African Americans. His words are simply unacceptable. Today, the bipartisan Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations issued a statement condemning Kanye West's antisemitic social media posts. Read the full statement here: Co-Chairs of the Bipartisan Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations Condemn Antisemitic Social Media Posts From Kanye West... | lawrence.house.gov”

Nadler (D-NY-10) 10/12/2022: Twitter thread – “As I have said, all yeshiva students–and all New York children–must receive a high-quality secular education, as I myself received as a proud yeshiva graduate. I applaud the courageous mother who bravely brought this suit in that spirit. Hasidic School Is Breaking State Education Law, N.Y. Official Rules... | nytimes.com This ruling is a critical first step – one that requires proper city enforcement.”

Torres (D-NY-15) 10/12/2022: Retweet of @RitchieTorres – “Kanye West: if you see yourself at war with Jewish people, then you are, by definition, Antisemitic. Shame on you and your enablers like Tucker Carlson.”

Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-23) 10/12/2022: Tweet – “Ye's dangerous antisemitic remarks were rightfully banned. But we must globally regulate this hatred if platforms do not consistently confront it. I'll work with the Interparliamentary Task Force to Combat Online Antisemitism to stop social media from being hate-amplifying tools. Link to video”

Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-23) 10/13/2022: Twitter thread – “As Co-Chairs of the Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations, @RepLawrence, @RepLeeZeldin, and I strongly condemn Kanye West's antisemitic and dangerous remarks. This kind of inflammatory rhetoric and perpetuation of stereotypes fuels violence amid a rise in antisemitism and racism throughout our country. Words have consequences, which is why the Black and Jewish communities must stand together to make clear there is no room for this kind of hurtful and hateful rhetoric.”

Afghanistan

Bennet (D-CO) 10/12/2022: Tweet – “Today was for the 10th Mountain veterans — from WWII to Afghanistan — for whom Camp Hale has become a refuge and a place of peace. With this designation, we offer their service the dignity of public remembrance. Link to image”

LaMalfa (R-CA-1) 10/13/2022: Tweet – “In less than two years, Democrats' one-party rule policies have caused: -Surging inflation -Record gas prices -Domestic energy shortage -Baby formula shortage -Supply chain disruptions -Illegal immigration surge -Crime wave -Taliban resurgence -National security crisis”

Shaheen (D-NH) 10/12/2022: Tweet – “I applaud @SecBlinken for restricting visas for the Taliban & others who are repressing the rights of Afghan women. The Taliban's radical policies restrict education, freedom of movement and independence. Other nations should act accordingly to hold the Taliban to account. Link to quoted tweetUnited States restricts visas to Taliban, others over repression of Afghan women (United States restricts visas to Taliban, others over repression of Afghan women... | reut.rs) (Link to twitter.com)”

Other - Middle East

Auchincloss (D-MA-4) 10/12/2022: Tweet – “Costs are too high. Autocrats have too much power. The USA must invest in an all of the above clean energy strategy to free us from Middle Eastern oil. Link to video”