Members on the Record (Automated) for Wed October 19, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Cohen (D-TN-9) 10/18/2022: Retweet of @Bsamuels0 – “@JGreenblattADL @HalieSoifer @AJCGlobal Democratic members of Congress such as @SeanCasten, @RepDeanPhillips and @RepCohen condemn Trump's comments. In the meantime, bupkis from Republican lawmakers and officials U.S. Jewish orgs slam Trump for warning American Jews to 'get their act together'... | haaretz.com”

Frankel (D-FL-21) 10/18/2022: Tweet – “I don't need Donald Trump to tell me how to appreciate Israel. 'Before it is too late:' Trump attacks American Jews in post and draws swift criticism... | usatoday.com”

Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 10/19/2022: Tweet – “By leading a congressional trip to Israel, we showed our historic ally, Israel, that efforts to strengthen and maintain our nations' strategic relationship are bipartisan and more important than ever. 🇺🇸🇮🇱 Read about our trip here ⬇️ Rep. Gottheimer Leads Bipartisan Mission to Israel... | jewishlink.news”

Jordan (R-OH-4) 10/18/2022: Retweet of @MariaBartiromo – “Big show tomorrow. Join us @MorningsMaria @FoxBusiness 6-9am et @FreemanWSJ @lh_carter @RyanPaynePCM @josh_hammer @KellyCooperAZ @cherylcasone @chrismarko @RepTedBudd @netanyahu @AndyPuzder @Jim_Jordan @LanceRogoff”

Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 10/19/2022: Tweet – “Ok now this is getting old. Why is #Israel so afraid? Hopefully not because of politics. @IsraelinUSA Link to quoted tweetBREAKING: Israel rules out arms transfers to Ukraine”

Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 10/19/2022: Tweet – “Oh yes because if you question the actions of Israel (as a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee) it must be anti-semitism. I have asked the same things about Germany and France. So what does that make me? You're a clown Link to quoted tweetYou know what is ‘getting old'? @AdamKinzinger's sick obsession with Israel and all these relentless unfounded accusations and charges on Ukraine! Hopefully not because he harbors some old-school antisemitism. (Link to twitter.com)”

Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 10/19/2022: Tweet – “Exactly. I have a very solid Pro-Israel record… when you start throwing anti semitism out all over eventually people won't listen when it does happen. Strangely though the alt-right “accuses” me of being Jewish. So, at least get your talking points coordinated guys Link to quoted tweet@AdamKinzinger As a staunch supporter of Israel, I agree with @AdamKinzinger here. Unfortunately Israel is trying to play both sides of this conflict. Adam presents legitimate criticism of Israel foreign policy, he's not questioning their very existence like so many other antisemites.”

Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 10/19/2022: In reply to TweetYou know what is ‘getting old'? @AdamKinzinger's sick obsession with Israel and all these relentless unfounded accusations and charges on Ukraine! Hopefully not because he harbors some old-school antisemitism. (Link to twitter.com) – “@Ostrov_A Hey bro. What do you think about trumps anti-Semite tweet or is that ok?”

Murphy (D-CT) 10/18/2022: Tweet – “Saudi Arabia is helping Russia fund the development and purchase of Iranian weaponized drones that will eventually be turned on Saudi Arabia and require American military aid to defend against. Russia/Saudi Arabia/Iran v. America/Saudi Arabia. Insane. Link to quoted tweetRussia attacks Kyiv with a swarm of Iranian kamikaze drones, some of which manage to get through air defenses and hit the city center. Iran developing and perfecting with Russia a weapons system that could be used against Tel Aviv, Riyadh or Abu Dhabi.”

Pallone (D-NJ-6) 10/18/2022: Tweet – “This is a historic deal between Israel and Lebanon that hopefully sets a precedent for future peace prospects. I'm glad that the United States was able to play a role in bringing both sides to the table. Israel says historic agreement made with Lebanon on maritime borders... | washingtonpost.com”

Scott (R-FL) 10/18/2022: Tweet – “Australia's choice to reverse its declaration of Jerusalem as Israel's capital is extremely disappointing. Israel's capital is the choice of the people of Israel, not a choice for other countries to enact their political agenda. Australia drops recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital... | politico.com”

Syria

Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 10/18/2022: Tweet – “So Russia, Iran, now Belarus, Syria etc have entered the war. Yet WE are the ones escalating? #nafo Link to quoted tweetCovert mobilisation of the Belarusian armed forces continues under the guise of training sessions."”

Lebanon

Hagerty (R-TN) 10/19/2022: Tweet – “Thank you @newbalance for creating 150+ new jobs in Wilson County. This is great news for Tennessee! Link to quoted tweet.@newbalance will invest nearly $69M to establish a new distribution center in Lebanon, Tennessee. The global leader in athletic footwear and apparel will create 150+ new jobs in Wilson County at the company's new location in the Speedway Industrial Park. (Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce New Balance to Establish Distribution Operations in Lebanon - News - Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development) (Link to twitter.com)”

Iran

Boyle (D-PA-2) 10/19/2022: Retweet of @MNehzati – “I'm finally out of Iran and feel safe enough to talk about the situation publicly with an account bearing my name. The crackdown in Iran is way worse than you think, even if you've been following the news. Institutions like Amnesty International and news outlets try to stick/”

Castro (D-TX-20) 10/19/2022: Retweet of @AlinejadMasih – “This is Wall Street Journal Contributor Hossein Ronaghi being savagely beaten by security forces & now suffers in Evin prison in Iran. He always criticized Islamic Republic, @NIACouncil and #IranLoby outside Iran. The regime broke both his leg & intends to kill him. #MahsaAmini Link to image”

Fletcher (D-TX-7) 10/18/2022: Tweet – “As brave women and girls of Iran inspire the world with their courageous demand for equal rights and equal dignity, I stand with them, along with people across #TX07 and the United States, in their peaceful protest of injustice and in their hope it will lead to a better tomorrow. Link to image”

Jackson Lee (D-TX-18) 10/18/2022: Tweet – “In the name of Mahsa Amini, in the name of freedom, I stand with the people of Iran. Link to image”

Loudermilk (R-GA-11) 10/19/2022: Tweet – “My statement below on why I'm calling on the Biden administration to abandon their pursuit of a nuclear deal with Iran ⬇️ Link to image”

Mast (R-FL-18) 10/19/2022: Tweet – “Iran is sending drones and missiles to Russia. China continues to threaten Taiwan. The lack of leadership in this White House has sent a clear message to our adversaries: if you want it, take it.”

Murphy (D-CT) 10/19/2022: Twitter thread – “Saudi Arabia and Iran don't agree on much, but both are siding with Russia in its war on Ukraine. The Saudis worked with Russia to keep oil prices high to fund the war, and Russia is using that money to get deadly drones and military trainers from Iran. Iran Sends Drone Trainers to Crimea to Aid Russian Military... | nytimes.com Saudi policy is short-sided. Saudi oil policies fueling Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine could come back to haunt them. Iran is learning lessons on how its kamikaze drones are used in Kyiv for potential use against civilians in Riyadh and elsewhere. (2/2)”

Risch (R-ID) 10/19/2022: Tweet – “The #Ayatollah truly has no shame. This is the reality for women and girls under the #Iranian regime and it's deplorable. #AsraPanahi Iranian schoolgirl ‘beaten to death for refusing to sing' pro-regime anthem... | theguardian.com”

Saudi Arabia

Blumenthal (D-CT) 10/18/2022: Tweet – “We can no longer be careless & cavalier about transferring our weapons tech or our military leadership to countries that do not support our national interests. It's long past time to pause weapon transfers & review outsourcing of military knowledge.Retired U.S. brass cash in with Saudis, other repressive governments... | washingtonpost.com”

Castro (D-TX-20) 10/18/2022: Tweet – “Retired U.S. military personnel should not be selling their expertise and skills to human rights abusers. This year, I got new limits passed into law to restrict ex-intel officials from becoming mercenaries. Congress should establish the same limits for former military leaders. Link to quoted tweetMore than 500 retired U.S. military personnel — including scores of generals and admirals — have taken lucrative jobs since 2015 working for foreign governments, mostly in countries known for human rights abuses, per a @washingtonpost investigation (Retired U.S. generals, admirals take top jobs with Saudi crown prince... | washingtonpost.com)”

Doggett (D-TX-35) 10/18/2022: Tweet – “This @washingtonpost investigation sheds light on the shameful practice of retired U.S. generals and admirals working as paid consultants for the Saudi Defense Ministry, led by MBS, who approved the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Retired U.S. brass cash in with Saudis, other repressive governments... | washingtonpost.com”

Fitzgerald (R-WI-5) 10/19/2022: Tweet – “President Biden begged Saudi Arabia to wait until after the election to cut oil production and is draining our emergency reserve to bail himself out. That is not leadership.”

Gooden (R-TX-5) 10/19/2022: Tweet – “Joe Biden: · Urged El Paso, TX not to declare a state of emergency over the border crisis. · Urged Saudi Arabia not to cut oil production until after the election. If President Trump did this, he'd be impeached by now.”

Jordan (R-OH-4) 10/18/2022: Tweet – “Wouldn't need to rely on Saudi Arabia or worry about high gas prices if we just drilled domestically. But Joe Biden doesn't want to do that.”

Jordan (R-OH-4) 10/18/2022: GETTR Post – “Wouldn't need to rely on Saudi Arabia or worry about high gas prices if we just drilled domestically. But Joe Biden doesn't want to do that.”

Murphy (D-CT) 10/18/2022: Retweet of @CarnegieEndow – “The OPEC decision to cut oil production escalated U.S.-Saudi tensions. What's next for the troubled partnership? Join @FWehrey, @ChrisMurphyCT, Hala Al-Dosari, & @Martin_Indyk to discuss the future of U.S.-Saudi relations. Oct 20 | 1:30pm EDT U.S.-Saudi Relations: What Next?... | carnegieendowment.org”

Omar (D-MN-5) 10/19/2022: Tweet – “No, we should not be selling weapons to human rights abusers like Saudi Arabia. Period.”

Omar (D-MN-5) 10/18/2022: Tweet – “Saudi government is clearly one of the most repressive regimes in the world, but this is insane. How sad and sensitive do you have to be to arrest people for mean tweets, clearly very. Grow up and learn how to take criticism and free prisoners who didn't actually commit crimes. Link to quoted tweetState Department confirms Saudi Arabia sentenced U.S. citizen to 16 years in prison over tweets (State Department confirms Saudi Arabia sentenced U.S. citizen to 16 years in prison over tweets... | trib.al)”

Smith (D-WA-9) 10/18/2022: Tweet – “Last week I had the chance to be interviewed by Kate Bolduan with CNN about our complicated relationship with Saudi Arabia. Read more about what I said in the interview here: Top Democrat warns Saudi arms freeze could benefit Russia and China... | thehill.com”

Iraq

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 10/18/2022: Twitter thread – “Ahh no I was paid a total of 24k for my deployment to Iraq… Link to quoted tweetTom Brady says he views playing an NFL season like a “military deployment” (Tom Brady Says He Views Playing NFL Season Like ‘Military Deployment'... | trib.al) And someone was always trying to fucking kill me! 🤷🏽‍♂️ Link to reply@RubenGallego Yeah, but the tax benefits of deploying!!! @JFish6711 Woohoo!”

Lee (D-CA-13) 10/19/2022: Retweet of @RepRashida – “The Iraq war was one of the most destructive foreign policy decisions in our country's history. There's no reason why the law approving it should remain on the books. It's past time to pass @RepBarbaraLee's bill to repeal it and #StopEndlessWar.”

Lee (D-CA-13) 10/19/2022: Retweet of @WinWithoutWar – “TODAY: excellent panel, headlined by @RepBarbaraLee, on ending the #IraqAUMF, preventing future endless wars, and what this means for affected communities. Panelists: @HinaShamsi @HBrandonSmith @87films Moderator: @epeikenberry 👇 RSVP here: Video Conferencing, Web Conferencing, Webinars, Screen Sharing... | us02web.zoom.us… Link to image”

Tlaib (D-MI-13) 10/18/2022: Tweet – “The Iraq war was one of the most destructive foreign policy decisions in our country's history. There's no reason why the law approving it should remain on the books. It's past time to pass @RepBarbaraLee's bill to repeal it and #StopEndlessWar.”

Turkey

Diaz-Balart (R-FL-25) 10/18/2022: Tweet – “I am disturbed by reports that hundreds of people have been arrested in #Turkey today in another reprehensible crackdown on free speech. The government also has criminalized “disinformation.” These assaults on free expression and political opinion in Turkey must end.”

Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1) 10/18/2022: Twitter thread – “I am disheartened to hear of the mass detentions of Gülen followers in Turkey. I condemn this type of political persecution & urge Turkey to immediately release these political dissidents. Turkey needs to starting acting like a NATO ally and must cease this political persecution. Turkey detains 543 people in massive operation targeting Gülen followers - Stockholm Center for Freedom”

Fletcher (D-TX-7) 10/18/2022: Tweet – “Loved being with our neighbors at Raindrop Turkish Center with @EmgageAction and AAPI community partners for a candidate forum to talk about why it's so important to vote this November. Link to image”

Johnson (D-TX-30) 10/19/2022: Tweet – “I'm praying for those affected by this tragic accident in Turkey last Friday. Turkish mine explosion kills 25 and leaves dozens trapped... | bbc.com”

Long (R-MO-7) 10/18/2022: Retweet of @JackPosobiec – “Glory to God in the Highest! BREAKING: Burial spot of St Nicholas who died more than 1,600 years ago has just been discovered underneath a Byzantine church in present-day Turkey Tomb of St Nicholas who is also known as Santa Claus is FOUND... | dailymail.co.uk”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 10/19/2022: Tweet – “Heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of the 41 individuals killed in the explosion at Turkey's Amasra coal mine. I urge Turkish authorities to carry out a full investigation into this tragedy and hold those responsible to account. Outrage in Turkey after Erdoğan says ‘fate' to blame for mine explosion | Turkey | The Guardian”

Scott (R-FL) 10/18/2022: Tweet – “.@RTErdogan's thuggish regime continues its horrific abuse. Whether calling its citizens terrorists to falsely justify its human rights abuses, or humiliating migrants, the regime in #Turkey is a model of tyranny. Turkey Arrests More Than 500 Over Suspected Ties To Erdogan Foe... | barrons.com”

Swalwell (D-CA-15) 10/18/2022: Tweet – “I strongly condemn the mass arrests of Gülen followers in #Turkey. No one should be persecuted for their political beliefs. I am calling on President Erdogan to release these political prisoners. As a NATO ally, Turkey must uphold its commitment to human rights and democracy. Link to quoted tweetTurkey detains 543 people in massive operation targeting Gülen followers (Turkey detains 543 people in massive operation targeting Gülen followers - Stockholm Center for Freedom)”

Tillis (R-NC) 10/18/2022: Tweet – “It's deeply concerning that the Turkish government arrested more than 500 people for spreading so-called “mis-information.” The defense of human rights has long been a shared value among all NATO allies. Turkey Arrests More Than 500 Over Suspected Ties To Erdogan Foe... | barrons.com”

United Arab Emirates

Malinowski (D-NJ-7) 10/18/2022: Tweet – “Jill Orosz, of Gladstone, contacted our office for help bringing home her dogs Luna, an Alaska Malamute & Raven, a German Shepard, home from the UAE as the weather was getting too hot. We contacted the @CDCgov & were able to get an animal permit for the dogs to come home! Link to image”

Pascrell (D-NJ-9) 10/18/2022: Retweet of @RepMalinowski – “Jill Orosz, of Gladstone, contacted our office for help bringing home her dogs Luna, an Alaska Malamute & Raven, a German Shepard, home from the UAE as the weather was getting too hot. We contacted the @CDCgov & were able to get an animal permit for the dogs to come home! Link to image”

Horn of Africa

Omar (D-MN-5) 10/18/2022: Retweet of @BBCWorld – “Diplomats warn of a civilian bloodbath in Tigray, Ethiopia, as offensive escalates Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Civilian bloodbath warning as offensive escalates... | bbc.in”

Pakistan

Green (D-TX-9) 10/18/2022: Tweet – “Free speech is a universal, fundamental right. Pakistani Senator Swati claims he was arrested & tortured for his criticism of the military. The people of Pakistan deserve a transparent investigation to resolve these claims. Speech isn't free if the price of speaking is torture.”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Barr (R-KY-6) 10/19/2022: Tweet – “"Jacob goes on his way." Today, the Jewish Holiday season concludes. I wish all of my friends in the Jewish community joy and unity in the Hakhel gathering year!”

Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL-20) 10/18/2022: Tweet – “If speaking TRUTH to power was a person... @valdemings #chief Link to quoted tweetDemings: How long will you watch people being gunned down in 1st grade, 4th grade, high school, college, church, synagogue, a grocery store, a movie theater, a mall, and a night club and do nothing (Link to twitter.com)”

Levin (D-CA-49) 10/18/2022: Tweet – “Former President Trump's statement about Jewish Americans is offensive, dangerous, and antisemitic. I think back to the antisemitism my grandfather faced because of his last name, even after he served in WWII. He would be ashamed of these comments coming from a former president.”

Warner (D-VA) 10/19/2022: Tweet – “Anti-semitism has no place in America. I stand firmly with Jewish Americans and their right to live free of harassment and intimidation.”

Afghanistan

Matsui (D-CA-6) 10/18/2022: Tweet – “For those in Sacramento who are members of the Afghan community and now qualify for naturalization, @USCIS will be hosting a free, public webinar to help you on your immigration journey in our country. Learn more ⬇️ Link to image”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 10/18/2022: Retweet of @BloombergTV – “Rep. Michael McCaul asked the State Department to preserve documents linked to the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, a signal that Republicans will start a new investigation into the issue if House control switches in next month's midterm elections Top House Republican Wants Afghanistan-Withdrawal Documents Preserved... | trib.al   Link to video”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 10/19/2022: Tweet – “Rep. Waltz sent a letter to Secretary Austin to request a status on an overdue report on how DoD has secured, archived, & standardized over two decades of operational data & intel gathered in Afghanistan as required by last year's defense bill. More 👇 Waltz Calls Out Pentagon for Stalling on Mandated Afghanistan Briefing... | waltz.house.gov   Link to image”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 10/19/2022: Tweet – “Where did 20 years of operational data from Afghanistan go? If future soldiers have to go back to deal with Al Qaeda/ISIS will they have access to data on all of the villages, people, ambush sites, & lessons bought with blood? The Pentagon is way overdue on briefing Congress. Link to quoted tweetRep. Waltz sent a letter to Secretary Austin to request a status on an overdue report on how DoD has secured, archived, & standardized over two decades of operational data & intel gathered in Afghanistan as required by last year's defense bill. More 👇 (Waltz Calls Out Pentagon for Stalling on Mandated Afghanistan Briefing... | waltz.house.gov) (Link to twitter.com)”