Members on the Record (Automated) for Thu October 20, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 10/19/2022: Retweet of @DavidAWeinberg – “@Ostrov_A @AdamKinzinger Hey guys. Arsen, you can certainly can disagree on policy here, but having worked w Adam I really feel that there's no basis to suggest he's motivated by antisemitism. He's not an antisemite - and in fact has a long record of support for the US-Israel alliance and philosemitism.”

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 10/20/2022: Tweet – “Honored to have the endorsement of @JewishPress. From working to strengthen the security partnership between the United States and Israel to combatting anti-Semitism in our community, I proudly stand with the Jewish community and look forward to continuing our work together. Link to image”

Omar (D-MN-5) 10/19/2022: Tweet – “Not only is this sad and petty, but it also speaks volumes about the occupation. Link to quoted tweetIsraeli soldiers took away 10-year-old Adam's bike and threw it in the garbage. His mother, Ghadir Jaber, told B'Tselem field researcher Manal al-Ja'bari yesterday: “Adam didn't want to go to school today because he was afraid soldiers would detain him." > (Link to twitter.com)”

Omar (D-MN-5) 10/19/2022: Retweet of @Mondoweiss – “PBS News Hour irresponsibly suggests that Rep. Ilhan Omar is antisemitic for her criticism of pro-Israel campaign spending by the Israel lobby. PBS covers up pro-Israel campaign spending, ‘Intercept' and ‘Guardian' focus on it... | bit.ly”

Scott (R-FL) 10/20/2022: Tweet – “It's unconscionable that @JoeBiden is allowing taxpayer dollars to flow to Palestinian terrorists. This is in direct violation of the Taylor Force Act and demands accountability. We must stop it NOW. Palestinian Government Still Pays Terrorists as U.S. Aid Dollars Flow... | freebeacon.com”

Tlaib (D-MI-13) 10/20/2022: Tweet – “One year ago, the Israeli government tried to shut down six Palestinian human rights organizations. From Detroit to Palestine and everywhere in between, we will stand together in solidarity until every human being is free. Today, I #StandWithThe6 for Palestinian human rights. Link to video”

Tlaib (D-MI-13) 10/19/2022: Tweet – “This is a direct result of unconditional funding to the tune of $3.8 billion with no accountability. This is what happens when our country refuses to even recognize the most basic human rights protections for Palestinian children. Link to quoted tweet🧵 Shadi Khouri, 16-years-old student at the Friends school, was arrested this morning from his home in Beit Hanina in East Jerusalem. Here's what happened as written by his grandmother. 🧵 (Link to twitter.com)”

Tlaib (D-MI-13) 10/19/2022: Tweet – “This is a direct result of unconditional funding to the tune of $3.8 billion with no accountability. This is what happens when our country refuses to even recognize the most basic human rights protections for Palestinian children. Link to quoted tweet🧵 Shadi Khouri, 16-years-old student at the Friends school, was arrested this morning from his home in Beit Hanina in East Jerusalem. Here's what happened as written by his grandmother. 🧵 (Link to twitter.com)”

Apartheid

Omar (D-MN-5) 10/19/2022: Retweet of @FAApartheid – “After a bogus trial, Amal was just convicted to death by stoning for adultery. With a massive global outcry we can save her life, & help halt the rollback of women's rights in Sudan. Sign & RT: @CaitDoire @Ruthanasia @RubyTuesdaybc @IlhanMN Death by stoning... | fb.avaaz.org”

Syria

Cornyn (R-TX) 10/19/2022: Retweet of @stavridisj – “Iranian trainers head to Ukraine to help attack electric grid. Another page out of the Putin war plan: enlist a pariah nation to commit war crimes alongside his troops. Did the same in Syria.Iran should be indicted alongside Russians for these war crimes. Iran Sends Drone Trainers to Crimea to Aid Russian Military... | nytimes.com”

Johnson (R-WI) 10/20/2022: Retweet of @TeamRonJon – “.@TheOtherMandela Question of the Day: When you said you wanted to be the “Dennis Rodman" of the Assad regime, did you mean becoming a propaganda tool for a brutal dictator? Link to quoted tweet”

Johnson (R-WI) 10/20/2022: Tweet – “Mandela Barnes cannot be trusted with foreign policy in the Senate. He praised Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei, defended Bashar al-Assad, and went on Russian television to criticize American police officers. He does not have the judgment to be a Senator.”

Lebanon

Rose (R-TN-6) 10/19/2022: Tweet – “Great news for the 6th district! Companies continue to flock to Tennessee for our low taxes and skilled workforce. 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

Coons (D-DE) 10/19/2022: Tweet – “Iran is enabling Putin's brutal attacks against civilian targets in Ukraine. This disturbing collaboration between Putin and the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, a known terrorist organization, must be met with a robust international response. Iran Sends Drone Trainers to Crimea to Aid Russian Military... | nytimes.com”

Coons (D-DE) 10/19/2022: Tweet – “Another young Iranian, Asra Panahi, killed by security services for refusing to sing a pro-regime anthem. Asra's death is another horrific example of Iran's appalling treatment of women. The US stands with the brave Iranians across the country protesting Asra and Mahsa's deaths.”

Ernst (R-IA) 10/19/2022: Tweet – “Iran is a willing participant of Putin's brutal war. This is just one more reason why the Biden admin cannot and should not be negotiating a so-called “nuclear deal” with the largest state sponsor of terror. EXCLUSIVE Iran agrees to ship missiles, more drones to Russia, defying the West-sources... | reuters.com”

Franklin (R-FL-15) 10/19/2022: Retweet of @RepLisaMcClain – “Iranian women are being killed and silenced because they are standing up for freedom. Yet, Iran remains a member of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. This is disgusting and unacceptable. I'm demanding Iran be removed from this UN Commission immediately. Link to image”

Gimenez (R-FL-26) 10/19/2022: Retweet of @RepLisaMcClain – “Iranian women are being killed and silenced because they are standing up for freedom. Yet, Iran remains a member of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. This is disgusting and unacceptable. I'm demanding Iran be removed from this UN Commission immediately. Link to image”

Houlahan (D-PA-6) 10/19/2022: Tweet – “The bravery that the women and girls of Iran have shown the world over the last several weeks is extraordinary. I stand with them, and may the legacies of Asra Panahi, Mahsa Amini, and countless others lead to freedom and autonomy for all. Iranian schoolgirl ‘beaten to death for refusing to sing' pro-regime anthem... | theguardian.com”

Johnson (R-WI) 10/20/2022: Retweet of @newsmax – “.@RichardGrenell: "Their Democrat Senate candidate is going to spend time complementing the Iranian regime at the same time that the Iranian regime is systematically taking away women's rights, I think you've got a real recipe for disaster, stay away from" Mandela Barnes. Link to video”

Katko (R-NY-24) 10/19/2022: Retweet of @HomelandGOP – “🚨@RepJohnKatko on how @POTUS' shortsighted Iran nuclear deal will empower our adversaries and put the U.S. homeland at risk. Biden's interconnected foreign policy disasters show his weak leadership puts Americans at risk... | foxnews.com”

Kelly (D-AZ) 10/19/2022: Tweet – “Iran supplies drones that Russia is using to carry out barbaric attacks on Ukrainian civilians. I cosponsored and urge the Senate to pass the Stop Iranian Drones Act to sanction supporters of Iran's drone program. The US will not tolerate those who aid Russia in their unjust war.”

Levin (D-CA-49) 10/19/2022: Tweet – “The violent and repressive regime in Iran must face consequences for the death of #MahsaAmini and its abuse of women and girls. I've cosponsored this resolution to commemorate #MahsaAmini's tragic death. I hear the voices of the brave women in #Iran, and I support you. Link to quoted tweet1/6 Tom, @RepTenney, @SenatorMenendez, & @MarshaBlackburn introduced a bipartisan resolution condemning Mahsa Amiri's death. Her killing was a tragedy; we hope it is also a turning point. #مهسا_امینی #MahsaAmini (Bicameral Group of Lawmakers Unveil Resolution on Anti-Regime Protests in Iran | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations)”

Mace (R-SC-1) 10/19/2022: Tweet – “The unjustifiable treatment of women in Iran leaves them no place on the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. We are urging their immediate removal. We will not let this behavior continue! Link to quoted tweetIranian women are being killed and silenced because they are standing up for freedom. Yet, Iran remains a member of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. This is disgusting and unacceptable. I'm demanding Iran be removed from this UN Commission immediately. (Link to twitter.com)”

McClain (R-MI-10) 10/19/2022: Tweet – “I stand with the brave women of Iran who are fighting for their freedoms against a tyrannical regime.”

McClain (R-MI-10) 10/19/2022: Twitter thread – “Iranian women are being killed and silenced because they are standing up for freedom. Yet, Iran remains a member of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. This is disgusting and unacceptable. I'm demanding Iran be removed from this UN Commission immediately. Link to image Thank you for joining me in this effort @RepJimBanks @RepMcKinley @TXRandy14 @RepNancyMace @RepGregSteube @RepAnnWagner @RepTenney @michaelgwaltz @RepMariaSalazar @RepTedBudd @RepCarlos @RepFranklin @RepBrianFitz @RepWalberg @RepSteel @RepMichaelGuest @RepDLamborn @RepBobGibbs”

Risch (R-ID) 10/20/2022: Tweet – “I echo the calls for the @UN Security Council to receive a briefing on #Russia's use of #Iranian drones. Both countries are pariah states & should be completely isolated from the international community.”

Steel (R-CA-48) 10/19/2022: Retweet of @RepLisaMcClain – “Iranian women are being killed and silenced because they are standing up for freedom. Yet, Iran remains a member of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. This is disgusting and unacceptable. I'm demanding Iran be removed from this UN Commission immediately. Link to image”

Tenney (R-NY-22) 10/19/2022: Tweet – “The Iranian regime has abused and subjugated women for decades. The tragic death of #Mahsa_Amini exposed this reality once again. I joined @RepLisaMcClain in demanding @USAmbUN work to remove Iran from the UN Commission on the Status of Women. Link to image”

Egypt

Bost (R-IL-12) 10/19/2022: Tweet – “The early years of our children's lives are vitally important to their education and development. This week, I had fun visiting Western Egyptian EOC Head Start centers in Tamaroa, Coulterville, and Percy to read with students and meet with staff. Thanks for having me! 📚 Link to image”

Bowman (D-NY-16) 10/19/2022: Tweet – “As Egypt hosts the world at #COP27 next month, some 60,000 Egyptian activists will be suffering in prison. We cannot be silent about this. Fighting the climate crisis can never be separated from struggles for human rights, justice, and democracy. #FreeAlaa Holding the COP27 Summit in Egypt's Police State Creates a Moral Crisis for the Climate Movement... | theintercept.com”

Saudi Arabia

Axne (D-IA-3) 10/20/2022: Tweet – “The Russian & Saudi Arabian-led OPEC+ has worked against American interests, & their recent act to spike gas prices is the last straw. @RepSusanWild & I are pushing Congress to end OPEC+'s price fixing & restrain its power over the global oil supply. Reps. Axne, Wild Push Congress to End Price-Fixing by OPEC+... | axne.house.gov”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 10/19/2022: Tweet – “Our water, our rights. Our new bill stands up to countries like Saudi Arabia, which are using Arizona's water to grow crops for export. Read more: Rep. Ruben Gallego aims to deter foreign governments from using Arizona water... | azcentral.com”

Khanna (D-CA-17) 10/19/2022: Tweet – “There must be consequences for fleecing the American people in order to support Putin's unconscionable war. My bill with @SenBlumenthal to stop Saudi arms sales is a step toward accountability. Analysis | U.S. Democrats turn up the heat on Saudi Arabia”

Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 10/20/2022: Tweet – “It's maybe time to actually start working with these companies to ensure they can produce enough to offset global turmoil. We have gone from being the world leader on energy to once again penalizing our producers. Blame Russia and Saudi Arabia. Link to quoted tweetCharging excess margins on gas as an unjustified war rages on Europe's doorstep is wrong. Energy companies: lower the price you're charging at the pump to reflect what you're paying for the product. You'll still do well. And Americans will get a fairer price, too.”

Lankford (R-OK) 10/20/2022: GETTR Post – “The president applauded policies that cut American energy production, raised gas prices on Americans, and shifted our energy dependency to foreign countries. Now-- days before the election--he is using America's emergency oil stockpile to try to manipulate gas prices. Instead of criticizing Saudi Arabia Biden, we should make them irrelevant by increasing domestic energy production #Energy #energyindependence Biden defends US oil reserve release to fight rising gas prices before midterms: 'Not politically motivated' | foxbusiness.com”

Long (R-MO-7) 10/19/2022: Retweet of @MZHemingway – “Mollie Hemingway: By Democrat Standards, Biden Pressuring Saudis On Oil Prices Is An Impeachable Offense Mollie Hemingway: By Democrat Standards, Biden Pressuring Saudis On Oil Prices Is An Impeachable Offense... | realclearpolitics.com”

Malinowski (D-NJ-7) 10/19/2022: Retweet of @ASP – “The Strained Partnership Act would remove all American missile defense systems & troops from Saudi Arabia & the United Arab Emirates. Tune in to hear the sponsor of the bill, @RepMalinowski, discuss its purpose in more detail. Watch here: TRIBAL SAFETY - A Starting Point   Link to video”

Malinowski (D-NJ-7) 10/20/2022: Tweet – “I would've taken the stand a long time ago, not just over the Khashoggi murder and Yemen, but because I think it's long past time that we started acting like the superpower not the sucker in this relationship with Saudi Arabia. -TM Link to quoted tweetThe Biden admin. plans to review the U.S.' relationship with Saudi Arabia amid rising gas prices. Rep. Tom Malinowski: "It's long past time that we started acting like the superpower and not the sucker in this relationship." (Gas prices, not human rights, finally spur U.S. to look at Saudi ties... | on.msnbc.com) (Link to twitter.com)”

Murphy (D-CT) 10/19/2022: Retweet of @CarnegieEndow – “Tomorrow👀 The Saudi move to cut oil production heightened tensions with the U.S. @FWehrey hosts @ChrisMurphyCT, Hala Al-Dosari, and @Martin_Indyk for a conversation on the future of U.S.-Saudi relations. 1:30-2:30pm EDT | Live online Join: U.S.-Saudi Relations: What Next?... | carnegieendowment.org”

Paul (R-KY) 10/19/2022: Tweet – “Saudis jailed an American Citizen for a social media post. Will the administration demand his release or see it as a template for their very own Disinformation Board? American sentenced to 16 years in prison in Saudi Arabia for tweets he sent while in United States, his son says... | nbcnews.com”

Sessions (R-TX-17) 10/19/2022: Twitter thread – “Biden's desperate political attempts to drive down gas prices have depleted American 🛢️ reserves, leaving us vulnerable to future threats. Biden to lay out plan to complete emergency oil sales and spark U.S. production... | reuters.com   Link to reply@PeteSessions @All435Reps Of course you are siding with the Saudi dictator (Biden Vows ‘Consequences' for Saudi Arabia After Oil Production Cut... | nytimes.com) @Jstnorv10 @All435Reps I am on the side of America. We need energy independence and national security. Keystone XL pipeline halted as Biden revokes permit... | apnews.com”

Iraq

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 10/19/2022: Tweet – “wtf…… Link to quoted tweetBob Gates on George W. Bush, as of February 2022: "I think if you take Iraq and Afghanistan out of the equation, he managed foreign policy very well." (Link to PDF | smu.edu)”

Reschenthaler (R-PA-14) 10/19/2022: Tweet – “I successfully defended Navy Seals falsely accused of mishandling the Butcher of Fallujah by the Obama Admin. They were unfairly tarnished. The government officials who helped peddle the Russia hoax are getting what they deserve. Obama DOJ official urges Durham report 'pause,' warns findings may 'unfairly tarnish' FBI officials... | washingtonexaminer.com”

Turkey

Menendez (D-NJ) 10/19/2022: Tweet – “The iron-fisted rule that Erdogan continues to pursue is more aligned with Putin & Xi than @NATO. This latest wave of political arrests is further evidence of the need for the US & other democratic nations to demand Turkey stop betraying the values underpinning our alliance. Link to quoted tweetTurkish authorities announced the arrests of more than 500 people Tuesday, suspected of links with a preacher accused of having plotted a failed coup in 2016. (Turkey arrests over 500 over suspected ties to Erdogan foe... | english.alaraby.co.uk)”

Menendez (D-NJ) 10/20/2022: Tweet – “I commend Greek authorities for rescuing the 92 people found near the country's border with Turkey. I fully support an investigation into the inhumane treatment of these migrants, including the Turkish military's reported role in their gross mistreatment. Link to quoted tweetGreek authorities rescued a group of 92 migrants who were found naked along the country's northern border with Turkey over the weekend, officials said. Some were injured, and the United Nations condemned their treatment as "cruel and degrading." (92 migrants found naked as Greece and Turkey trade blame and U.N. condemns "cruel and degrading" treatment... | cbsn.ws)”

Weber (R-TX-14) 10/19/2022: Tweet – “The reports that over 500 people have been arrested in Turkey for their political beliefs is egregious. As a NATO ally, these attacks on freedom of speech must end. I urge Turkey to release these people immediately.”

Yemen

Risch (R-ID) 10/19/2022: Tweet – “Today marks one year since the Houthis detained U.S. & @UN locally employed staff. The #Houthis' actions are appalling & their demands related to the ceasefire & detention of innocent people call into question their willingness to end the conflict in #Yemen.”

Pakistan

Keller (R-PA-12) 10/19/2022: Retweet of @KashifMD – “Had a very productive hour long meeting with Congressman @RepFredKeller on 1. Implementing CPR training across schools in PA. 2. Religious freedom issues around the world, especially Pakistan & its blasphemy laws. Grateful to the congressman for his time & his friendship. Link to image”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Bass (D-CA-37) 10/19/2022: Retweet of @JGoldCA – “As a Pacific Palisades native, Brentwood homeowner, and gay Jew, voting for @KarenBassLA for Mayor is a no-brainer! Bass is the only candidate with the coalition-building skills to get us through the LA City Council scandals and the many crises we face. #BallotsForBass Link to image”

Swalwell (D-CA-15) 10/19/2022: Retweet of @maggieNYT – “In 2021 Video, Trump Asks, ‘Is This a Good Jewish Character Right Here?'... | nytimes.com”

Torres (D-CA-35) 10/19/2022: Tweet – “Couldn't have said it any better, @valdemings! The @GOP is cowardly standing by as our kids and loved ones are gunned down by military-grade rifles. There is absolutely no excuse for inaction. 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)”

Torres (D-NY-15) 10/19/2022: Tweet – “Full apology? Kanye has been doubling down on his conspiracy theories. You saw no problem with platforming a pathologically paranoid Antisemite? You should be ashamed of yourself. Link to quoted tweetBREAKING: I just finished an extraordinary, fiery, passionate, funny & shocking 2-hour interview with ⁦@kanyewest⁩ - in which he makes full apology for his anti-Semitic comments about ‘going death con 3 on Jewish people.' First clips air on ⁦@PiersUncensored⁩ tonight. (Link to twitter.com)”

Veasey (D-TX-33) 10/19/2022: Retweet of @TheNormanLear – “Today, having recently turned 100, I read Donald Trump's appalling words about American Jews, and I am nine years old again. The phrase, a horse's ass, was an everyday expression when I was nine and it occurs to me again now. 3/3”

Afghanistan

Fitzgerald (R-WI-5) 10/20/2022: Retweet of @HSBCgop – “.@RepFitzgerald introduced an amendment prohibiting any SBA funds from going to individuals convicted of a felony for violent crimes, sex crimes, and drug trafficking, or charged with any type of crime associated with terrorism or the Taliban. Democrats rejected the amendment.”