Members on the Record (Automated) for Sat October 15, 2022

Israel - Palestine

McCollum (D-MN-4) 10/14/2022: Retweet of @DCIPalestine – “Six Palestinian boys have been killed by Israeli forces since the beginning of October. Fayez Damdoum, 17 Mahdi Ladadwa, 17 Adel Daud, 14 Mahmoud Sous, 17 Mahmoud Samoudi, 12 Osama Adawi, 17 Israeli forces must be held accountable for targeting Palestinian children. Link to image”

Syria

Lieu (D-CA-33) 10/14/2022: Twitter thread – “Go Guardians!! Link to quoted tweetThe Guardians take Game 2 in extras and the series is tied 😤 (Link to twitter.com)   Link to reply@tedlieu Ted lieu is a war criminal Ted and his democrats think stealing Syria oil is democracy @AccordoTommy The U.S. does not steal Syrian oil. Perhaps you are referring to the numerous war crimes committed by Russia in Syria.”

Lebanon

Sherrill (D-NJ-11) 10/15/2022: Tweet – “My daughter and I enjoyed meeting small business owners on Broad Street in Bloomfield with the town council. So many new businesses are opening and thriving here in NJ-11. Thanks to Sweet Trail Vegan Cafe, Lovelee Art Studio, Strong Hold Shop, and Manouche Lebanese Cuisine! Link to image”

Iran

Cornyn (R-TX) 10/15/2022: Twitter thread – “While POTUS is "rethinking" the US relationship with the Saudis, think about this: 1) increase US energy production i.e. import less; Opinion | With a U.S. ally like Saudi, who needs enemies? via @msnbc 2) do you really want to chase the Saudis into the arms of the Russians to buy weapons to defend against our common adversary, Iran?”

Dean (D-PA-4) 10/14/2022: Tweet – “Whether it's in Iran or the United States, women are sick and tired of politicians controlling their bodies. I stand with the women of Iran as they lead dangerous and heroic protests. And I'll always fight for women to control their own bodies and destiny.”

Hagerty (R-TN) 10/15/2022: Tweet – “I remain deeply concerned about the deep links among Iraq's oil sector, designated terrorists & Iran. Iraq's oil ministry has allegedly enabled the Iranian regime to circumvent U.S. sanctions. The Biden Admin must stop turning a blind eye to this. Iraqi Official Alleged to Have Ties to Iranian Terror Proxies Set to Travel to U.S. ... | freebeacon.com”

Menendez (D-NJ) 10/15/2022: Tweet – “ICYMI: spoke to @NPR this week on the need to stand with the brave women & men in Iran protesting for their fundamental freedoms. Fighting for their human rights, they are willing to lay down their lives for their aspirations & deserve nothing less than our unwavering support. Link to quoted tweetAnd here is the interview: (Sen. Bob Menendez weighs in on protests in Iran... | npr.org) (Link to twitter.com)”

Meng (D-NY-6) 10/14/2022: Tweet – “I stand with the women of #Iran who are standing up for their rights despite threats of violence. I will continue to support the rights of Iranians to protest unjust government policies, peacefully. Link to quoted tweetMany Iranian women demand political change amid decades-long grievances (Many Iranian women demand political change amid decades-long grievances... | reuters.com)”

Merkley (D-OR) 10/15/2022: Tweet – “Iranians, led by women, have risen up to demand fundamental freedoms and autonomy since the killing of Mahsa Amini. We remember and honor Mahsa Amini and all those brutalized by this regime. Solidarity with all those protesting for their basic rights. How Iran's protests transformed into a national uprising | CNN”

Sullivan (R-AK) 10/14/2022: Twitter thread – “The world is rightly focused on Russia's brutal invasion & the courage of the Ukrainian people defending their homeland. But we must not lose sight of the Iranians—led largely by women & spurred by the murder of #MahsaAmini—likewise risking their lives for greater freedom. [1/4] Day in and day out, Iranians from across the country are protesting the oppression of women and the subjugation of all of the country's citizens. Hundreds have been killed by the brutal regime. They need our support. #MahsaAmini [2/4] As an original co-sponsor of a bipartisan Senate resolution condemning the death of #MahsaAmini and recognizing the bravery of the Iranian protestors, my colleagues and I are also calling for those who abuse the human rights of the Iranian people to be held accountable. [3/4] To the Iranian people: All Americans are inspired by your bravery. We stand with you. We hear your voices. #MahsaAmini [4/4]”

Saudi Arabia

Blackburn (R-TN) 10/14/2022: Tweet – “Joe Biden destroyed American energy. Now, he wants to punish Saudi Arabia for not going along with his war on energy.”

Blumenthal (D-CT) 10/14/2022: Tweet – “Let's speed delivery of critical arms—especially air defense like NASAMS & AMRAAMs—to Ukraine instead of sending them to Saudi Arabia. Rather than aiding Saudis as they fuel Russia's butchering genocidal war machine, let's support Ukraine's fierce fighters defending against it.”

Gooden (R-TX-5) 10/14/2022: Tweet – “Keystone XL pipeline? Canceled. Oil leases? Canceled. ANWR drilling? Canceled. Instead of blaming Saudi Arabia, Joe Biden should look in the mirror.”

Khanna (D-CA-17) 10/14/2022: Tweet – “Join me tomorrow at 1pm PT for a town hall at Milpitas High School where I'll discuss my bill with @SenBlumenthal to stop U.S. arms sales to the Saudis & take questions from constituents. RSVP here: October 2022 Town Hall... | khanna.house.gov”

Khanna (D-CA-17) 10/14/2022: Retweet of @skirchy – “I interviewed @RoKhanna who said: “This is a second moment like Khashoggi's murder. I believe it is a total miscalculation by the Saudis." Democrats suggest suspending transfer of Patriot missiles to Saudi Arabia... | theguardian.com”

Long (R-MO-7) 10/14/2022: Retweet of @stillgray – “Saudi Arabia does not appear to be a big fan of Biden. Link to video”

Malinowski (D-NJ-7) 10/15/2022: Tweet – “Does Saudi Arabia really think they can trade their American security partner for a Russian security partner or Chinese security partner? They know they can't do that. -TM Biden's Choice After OPEC Cuts: Woo Saudi Arabia, or Retaliate?... | nytimes.com”

Newhouse (R-WA-4) 10/14/2022: Tweet – “President Biden's actions have decimated American energy production, yet rather than focusing on the solution that is *literally* under our feet, he chooses to point fingers. Biden warns there will be 'consequences' for Saudi Arabia after oil production cut... | nbcnews.com”

Pallone (D-NJ-6) 10/14/2022: Tweet – “The U.S. must reevaluate our relationship with Saudi Arabia – a dictatorship that commits countless human rights abuses, supports Putin's war in Ukraine and is intentionally cutting oil production to hurt American consumers. Saudi Arabia sharply rejects U.S. criticism of oil production cut... | washingtonpost.com”

Paul (R-KY) 10/15/2022: 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”

Roy (R-TX-21) 10/15/2022: Twitter thread – “So the great “competition” being offered against the “evil” @PGATOUR is a billion dollars of Saudi public investment fund money buying off a handful of players… now sponsored by… the same Saudi investment fund! Still no foreign agent registration under law! #StandUpForAmerica Link to quoted tweetLIV Golf announces ‘ROSHN' as its first tournament sponsor! (ROSHN, incidentally, is a Saudi real estate developer owned and financed by the Saudi PIF) (Link to twitter.com)   Link to reply@chiproytx @PGATOUR It's weird people care about PGATour or another golf tour, when we have the Chinese buying land near US military bases. When we have the Chinese involved in ownership of our media companies. Media, where Americans are supposed to get their news, but just get state run propaganda. @MkayUokay @PGATOUR It's not weird - it's related. I have legislation to ban chi-coms buying land. But I oppose Saudi funds buying off a significant American institution to promote the Saudis & not even registering as a foreign agent…”

Roy (R-TX-21) 10/15/2022: Tweet – “Well - at least LIV golf, and its players, are donating all their “earnings” to fully fund the 9/11 victims compensation fund… am I right? Link to quoted tweetLIV Golfers On Saudi Course Forced To Putt Around Woman Being Beheaded (LIV Golfers On Saudi Course Forced To Putt Around Woman Being Beheaded... | bit.ly) (Link to twitter.com)”

Rubio (R-FL) 10/14/2022: Tweet – “🇰🇼 activist Hamad al-Naqi was imprisoned for tweets deemed offensive by Saudi & Bahraini officials, who had him tried for violating 🇰🇼's nat'l security law. His case is a tragic example of 🇸🇦's disregard for human rights, even across internat'l borders. #ExpressionNOToppression Link to image”

Tiffany (R-WI-7) 10/14/2022: Retweet of @EpochTimes – “Rep. @TomTiffanyWI urged @SpeakerPelosi to formally investigate whether the Biden admin “coordinate[d] with a foreign government to influence the US election” by suggesting #SaudiArabia delay a decision to cut oil output until after the #Midterms2022. Congressman Urges Probe of Claims Biden Admin Officials Asked Saudi Arabia to Delay Oil Cuts... | theepochtimes.com”

Tiffany (R-WI-7) 10/15/2022: Retweet of @NicholasBallasy – “Wisconsin GOP @RepTiffany requests Pelosi open probe into Biden reportedly asking Saudis to delay oil cuts 1 month Congressman requests Pelosi open probe into Biden reportedly asking Saudis to delay oil cuts 1 month... | justthenews.com #news #politics #Congress #oil #WhiteHouse #OPEC #SaudiArabia”

Iraq

Menendez (D-NJ) 10/14/2022: Tweet – “I welcome the selection of Abdul Latif Rashid as Iraq's new president & urge Iraqi lawmakers to work together to form an empowered government that will address the needs of all Iraqis. This is a critical period for Iraq's stability. I urge all Iraqis to refrain from violence. Link to quoted tweetThe Iraqi Parliament elected Abdul Latif Rashid, 78, a Kurdish British-educated engineer and former water minister, as president. It was the first step in breaking a crippling deadlock that has left the country without a new government for the past year. (Iraqi Parliament Elects New President as Rockets Target Green Zone... | nyti.ms)”

Horn of Africa

Meeks (D-NY-5) 10/15/2022: Retweet of @SecBlinken – “We call on the governments of Ethiopia and Eritrea to cease their joint offensive and on Tigrayan authorities to cease provocative actions. The U.S. supports the @_AfricanUnion-led talks. It is time for the government of Ethiopia and Tigray regional authorities to pursue peace.”

Afghanistan

Allred (D-TX-32) 10/14/2022: Tweet – “When I visited Afghanistan in 2019, I saw and heard firsthand the impact toxic burn pits had on our service members. That's why I voted for the PACT Act, and now our veterans impacted by toxic substances can apply for the care and benefits they've earned. The PACT Act and your VA benefits | Veterans Affairs”

Duncan (R-SC-3) 10/14/2022: Tweet – “These aren't climate "activists." They're eco-terrorists, destroying priceless art just like ISIS and the Taliban. Link to quoted tweetActivists with @JustStop_Oil have thrown tomato soup on Van Gogh's Sunflowers at the national Gallery and glued themselves to the wall. (Link to twitter.com)”

Green (R-TN-7) 10/14/2022: Tweet – “There have been ZERO hearings on the withdrawal from Afghanistan or the origins of COVID. The radical left is perfectly fine avoiding the truth. Americans won't stand for it.”

Miller-Meeks (R-IA-2) 10/14/2022: In reply to TweetModerator: "Would you support a Trump 2024 run?" Walker: "Yes I would. President Trump is my friend ... I won't leave my allies, which is what Senator Warnock and Joe Biden did in Afghanistan." #GAsen #GASenate #GasenateDebate (Link to twitter.com) (Link to twitter.com) – “@FreeBeacon Amen. President Biden betrayed our Afghan allies and our European allies in the disastrous patrol from Afghanistan!”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 10/14/2022: Tweet – “Shameful. Heartbreaking. Zero accountability. Link to quoted tweetIt's been almost 14 months (388 days) since young girls in Afghanistan were banned from going to school, because the Taliban believe a woman's place is at home not outside. “Mummy, they didn't let me go to school. They said girls aren't allowed” (Link to twitter.com)”