Members on the Record (Automated) for Fri October 21, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Frankel (D-FL-21) 10/20/2022: Retweet of @DemMaj4Israel – “DMFI PAC is thrilled to endorse pro-Israel champion Rep. @LoisFrankel as she seeks re-election in Florida's 22nd district. She's a devoted public servant and committed to building on the successes of the Biden-Harris administration.  #FL22 Link to image”

Frankel (D-FL-21) 10/20/2022: In reply to TweetDMFI PAC is thrilled to endorse pro-Israel champion Rep. @LoisFrankel as she seeks re-election in Florida's 22nd district. She's a devoted public servant and committed to building on the successes of the Biden-Harris administration.  #FL22 (Link to twitter.com) – “@DemMaj4Israel Thank you for your support!”

Massie (R-KY-4) 10/20/2022: In reply to Tweet@RepThomasMassie @AnnCoulter From Israeli study: risk of adolescent myocarditis from COVID infection is 1/3,200. Risk from vaccination is 1/15,000. You can't just look at vaccination risk—all medicine entails some risk—rather, we have to weigh risk of medical intervention vs. doing nothing 🤦‍♂️ – “@jzipple @AnnCoulter Most (over 90%) adolescents in the United States now have natural immunity… what's the risk benefit of the vaccine for them? Also, your statement means nothing if it doesn't differentiate age & boy vs girl, since the risk to boys is 10x the risk to girls in some age categories. @jzipple @AnnCoulter note: VAERS under-reports, but this spreadsheet is instructive to why your broad statement about “adolescent risk” is meaningless. Link to image   Link to reply@RepThomasMassie @AnnCoulter I agree. And yet it's still more meaningful than what you've offered above—which is to only examine half of the data you'll need to answer the legitimate questions you raise above. You simply cannot answer them without weighing risk of vaccination vs risk of infection sans vax @jzipple @AnnCoulter I've spent time on the phone with one of the CDC presenters (Sarah Oliver), and she's been a natural immunity denier since the day the vaccines came out. Judgement can't be made without a study that includes a category of “previously exposed.” Even George Washington knew this.”

Lebanon

Veasey (D-TX-33) 10/21/2022: Tweet – “One of my favorite things is having the opportunity to meet with #TX33 constituents while working shifts during #MarcMeansBusiness. This week, I had the chance to serve delicious food to folks at the Prince Lebanese Grill in Arlington, Texas! Link to image”

Iran

Cruz (R-TX) 10/20/2022: Tweet – “Iran is going all-in on helping Putin devastate Ukraine, and the Biden administration is still all-in on sending hundreds of billions of dollars to Iran. Incoherent and disgraceful.”

Fallon (R-TX-4) 10/20/2022: Tweet – “Someone please explain to me why this Administration still wants to provide sanctions relief to this thuggish regime. Link to quoted tweetWASHINGTON (AP) — White House says Iranian troops ‘directly engaged on the ground' in Crimea supporting Russian drone attacks on Ukraine.”

Gallagher (R-WI-8) 10/20/2022: Tweet – “Rep. Gallagher: "The thing we need to realize is that the Iranians, Russians, and the CCP are effectively allied against the West right now. They may have meaningful disagreements, but they share a common goal of undermining the United States and of destroying us and our allies." Link to video”

Johnson (R-WI) 10/21/2022: Retweet of @TeamRonJon – “.@TheOtherMandela Question of the Day: Why did you praise Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, whose regime threatens the United States? Link to quoted tweet”

Long (R-MO-7) 10/20/2022: Retweet of @Breaking911 – “BREAKING: White House says Iranian troops 'directly engaged on the ground' in Crimea supporting Russian drone attacks on Ukraine - AP”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 10/21/2022: Twitter thread – “LR @RepMcCaul: "Iran's missiles and UAVs continue to undermine global security and threaten the lives of Americans, Ukrainians, and others. I urge the Biden administration to do more to deter and constrain Iranian terrorism. "The focus must be on addressing all aspects of Iran's malign activity, and to finally give up on the dangerous Iran nuke deal."”

McClain (R-MI-10) 10/20/2022: Tweet – “Forget Iran, China, and Russia; our State Department is laser-focused on the one issue that matters: funding drag shows in Ecuador. This Administration has clearly fallen off the deep end with the woke mobs. Link to quoted tweetNEW: @FoxNews has learned the Biden admin is funding drag performances in Ecuador, with the State Department awarding more than $20,000 to an Ecuadorian cultural center to host "drag theater performances" in the name of “diversity and inclusion”. @FoxNews (State Department funding 'drag theater performances' in Ecuador to 'promote diversity and inclusion'... | foxnews.com)”

McClain (R-MI-10) 10/21/2022: Tweet – “Iran and Russia are two dictatorial regimes cut from the same cloth, and it's despicable that Iran is sending Russia drones. It's well past time the Biden Administration abandon the disastrous Iran Nuclear Deal and walk away from the table, permanently. US Leaving The Door Open For Iran Nuclear Deal While Accusing The Country Of ‘Exporting Terrorism'... | dailycaller.com”

Menendez (D-NJ) 10/21/2022: Tweet – “Great to see the UK's new sanctions on Iranian entities providing kamikaze drones to Russia to attack infrastructure & innocent civilians in Ukraine. I support EU efforts to do the same. Our combined efforts are necessary to stop Iran's UAV proliferation from killing more people. Link to quoted tweetIran's support for Putin's illegal war in Ukraine is further proof of its destabilising role in global security. We are sanctioning the suppliers of drones used for the cowardly strikes on civilian targets and critical infrastructure in Ukraine.   (UK Sanctions Iran over kamikaze Russian drones... | gov.uk)”

Pascrell (D-NJ-9) 10/21/2022: Tweet – “Trump stole national intelligence about China and Iran and nuclear secrets and not a single republican in Congress gives a damn. Republicans endanger US national security. Link to quoted tweet"At least one of the documents seized by the FBI [from MAL] describes Iran's missile program, according to these people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity ... Other documents described highly sensitive intelligence work aimed at China, they said." (Mar-a-Lago classified papers held U.S. secrets about Iran and China... | washingtonpost.com)”

Phillips (D-MN-3) 10/21/2022: Tweet – “The Iranian regime must be held accountable for Mahsa Amini's murder, the deaths of innocent children, and the persecution of peaceful protestors. A rising generation of young, courageous freedom fighters needs our support. Link to video”

Tenney (R-NY-22) 10/21/2022: Tweet – “Giving Iran a seat on the UN Commission on the Status of Women is like asking the arsonist to help put out the fire. @USAmbUN must begin working to remove Iran immediately, or else the rest of the UN's work becomes meaningless. Link to video”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 10/20/2022: Tweet – “Now would be a good time to sanction the hell out of the Iranian Regime.”

Saudi Arabia

Cartwright (D-PA-8) 10/20/2022: Tweet – “My opponent's D.C. lobbying firm worked on behalf of the Saudi Arabian government against the families of 9/11 victims. I'm cosponsoring a bill to pull military support from the Saudis for cutting oil production. I will never sell our community out to the highest bidder. #PA08”

Khanna (D-CA-17) 10/20/2022: Tweet – “The Saudis blatantly murdered Khashoggi, they're responsible for the brutal war in Yemen, and are now driving up costs for Americans. Let's pass my bill with @SenBlumenthal to stop arms sales to the Saudis. Link to video”

Malinowski (D-NJ-7) 10/20/2022: Twitter thread – “"Malinowski is a lawmaker with a record of results for North Jersey . . . out front and on the right side of the issues of the day—COVID, holding Donald Trump accountable, infrastructure, returning manufacturing to the U.S., and, lately, Saudi Arabia." 2022 Elections: North-JerseyNews.com Endorses Rep. Tom Malinowski... | north-jerseynews.com "We came into this race very willing to support Kean. But . . . we found Kean in his two faceoffs with the State Department veteran lacking in an area that we deem key to backing a Republican this cycle: leadership willing to take on the extremes of his party." "It is beyond frustrating that [Kean] promises to 'break the back of inflation' without one specific policy detail. Not once did he offer a specific program, department, entitlement or tax that would loosen the stranglehold currently engulfing our economy."”

McCollum (D-MN-4) 10/20/2022: Tweet – “This is a disgraceful example of influence peddling & dangerous to our national security. Retired senior U.S. military officers shouldn't be on the payroll of foreign nations. Congress must take action in the National Defense Authorization to change this. Retired U.S. brass cash in with Saudis, other repressive governments... | washingtonpost.com”

Pocan (D-WI-2) 10/21/2022: Retweet of @FCNL – “Thank you to @RepDebDingell & @RepMarkPocan for leading this nearly 40-member letter calling for an end to the Saudi blockade of Yemen. @FCNL agrees... Link to image”

Smucker (R-PA-11) 10/20/2022: Tweet – “First Biden wanted the Saudi's & OPEC to delay their production cuts until after November. Now another release from our emergency reserves. Will Biden ever find the courage to stand up to radicals in his own party and work to increase production of cheap, clean domestic energy?”

Iraq

Lee (D-CA-13) 10/20/2022: Tweet – “20 years ago, Congress voted to authorize the US invasion of Iraq—an authorization that became a blank check for war, abused by multiple presidents. I'm calling on my Senate colleagues to finally repeal the 2002 AUMF in this year's NDAA & #StopEndlessWar. 20 Years Later, the Iraq War Lives On in Law. It's Time to End It... | newsweek.com”

Turkey

Bilirakis (R-FL-12) 10/21/2022: Tweet – “Turkey consistently disregards international law and acts contrary to American interests-contributing to the instability of the region. By contrast, Greece has consistently proven itself to be a reliable and unwavering U.S. ally. The dream and the story behind the F-16 jets | eKathimerini.com”

Doyle (D-PA-18) 10/21/2022: Tweet – “I'm outraged that the #Erdogan government of #Turkey has recently detained hundreds of members of the Gülen movement and cracked down on free speech.  Giving food and other assistance to struggling families doesn't justify imprisonment.”

Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-8) 10/20/2022: Tweet – “I strongly condemn these arrests and call upon President Erdogan to release these political prisoners and end their persecution. As a member of NATO, Turkey must uphold its commitments to democracy and human rights. Turkey Arrests More Than 500 Over Suspected Ties To Erdogan Foe... | barrons.com”

Pallone (D-NJ-6) 10/20/2022: Twitter thread – “As Co-Chair of the Congressional Armenia Caucus, I strongly support Artsakh's sovereignty and independence. I have advocated for meaningful aid to Artsakh and urged the Biden Admin to take every action possible to hold Azerbaijan and Turkey accountable. Azerbaijan gradually escalates situation, warns senior Artsakh official... | armenpress.am I also recognize the importance of having the people of Artsakh directly involved in negotiations regarding the country's territorial integrity and its international status. I'm committed to working toward a durable and lasting peace in the region.”

Suozzi (D-NY-3) 10/21/2022: Twitter thread – “Again, Erdogan has shown disrespect and disregard for the Gülen followers who are exercising their right to free speech. Through his assault, Erdogan has prevented these people from living normal lives, finding jobs, and supporting their families. (1/2) Turkey detains 543 people in massive operation targeting Gülen followers - Stockholm Center for Freedom These actions are simply unbecoming of a NATO ally. (2/2)”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Calvert (R-CA-42) 10/20/2022: Twitter thread – “Will Rollins says he stands against hate, but apparently that doesn't apply to people of the Jewish faith. Last night, Rollins held a joint-campaign event with a supporter of antisemitic members of Congress. Link to image According to FEC records, Fauzia Rizvi made multiple contributions totaling more than $3,000 to Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib over the past few years. In 2019, Rep. Omar used a “vile anti-Semitic slur” according to Democrat Congressman Eliot Engel, who was the chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee at the time. Just last month, Rep. Tlaib's comments were called “nothing short of antisemitic” by Democrat Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, the former head of the Democratic National Committee. Fauzia Rizvi has helped raise money for radical antisemites that even most Democrats have condemned. Unlike those reasonable Democrats, Will Rollins has chosen to stand and campaign with the radicals.”

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 10/20/2022: Tweet – “.@DrPaulGosar likes this kid… Link to quoted tweetNick Fuentes, friend of Marjorie Taylor Greene & Paul Gosar, taking the lead of MAGA Christian Nationalist hate club & officially says it's “no longer anti-Semitic to hate Jews because they don't serve Jesus Christ & need to get the fuck out of America.” (Link to twitter.com)”

Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 10/21/2022: Tweet – “Read from @northjersey about the House Committee on Homeland Security's hearing that I helped host in Teaneck on countering violent extremism, terrorism, and antisemitic threats in New Jersey: At Teaneck hearing, NJ leaders propose ways to combat 'rising hate' and antisemitism... | northjersey.com”

Meng (D-NY-6) 10/20/2022: Twitter thread – “Honored to bring @POTUS' new liaison to the #Jewish community to #Queens. During her visit, @ShelleyGspan and I held roundtables with local rabbis and Jewish leaders, Jewish women, and we visited local community organizations such as @ChazaqOrg and Tomchei Shabbos of Queens. 1/2 Link to image I also gave her a tour of #KewGardensHills. Great to show her the vibrant Jewish community that exists in my district, and address issues of concern from area leaders. 2/2 Link to image”

Schatz (D-HI) 10/21/2022: Retweet of @matthewkassel – “New from me: Blake Masters' campaign has had a far-right Christian nationalist on its payroll for months Blake Masters' campaign has had a far-right Christian nationalist on its payroll for months... | jewishinsider.com”

Afghanistan

Bacon (R-NE-2) 10/20/2022: Retweet of @zacknebraska – “Don't forget Afghanistan. President Biden personally created the crisis in Kabul, and compromised our own security in the words of his military. Meanwhile, House Republicans like @DonJBacon made sure that Afghans were supported, and welcomed, in the U.S. Biden to Drip-Feed Afghanistan Its $3.5 Billion in Frozen Reserves... | foreignpolicy.com”

Bishop (R-NC-9) 10/20/2022: Tweet – “Is this what success looks like to the Biden administration? Link to image   Link to quoted tweetKarine Jean-Pierre: "We've had success bringing Americans home" from Afghanistan. Biden abandoned nearly 1,000 Americans in Afghanistan. (Link to twitter.com)”

Durbin (D-IL) 10/21/2022: Tweet – “Yesterday I joined @RepSchakowsky and the Refugee Action Network to discuss the urgent need to pass the Afghan Adjustment Act. Doing what we can to support our Afghan allies is a moral imperative. We owe them a path out of Afghanistan and to stability in the United States. Link to image”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 10/21/2022: Twitter thread – “LR @RepMcCaul calls on the Biden Administration to take action to correct systemic issues in Afghan SIV program ⬇️ Link to image Find more info here ⬇️ Link to gop-foreignaffairs.house.gov”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 10/20/2022: Tweet – “The fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban is an unmitigated disaster of epic proportions – Biden's decisions were political & not based on the ground situation, nor our national security interests. The GOP will hold this admin accountable & deliver answers. McCaul demands State preserve documents on Afghanistan withdrawal ... | thehill.com”

Omar (D-MN-5) 10/20/2022: Tweet – “😢 Link to quoted tweetIlhan Omar will tweet something normal like her eating a bagel or something and there'll be 10,000 replies like “did the TALIBAN make that for you?!?!” lol (Link to twitter.com)”

Schakowsky (D-IL-9) 10/21/2022: Tweet – “After many of the Afghan refugees arrived in our community, I visited with the families. My heart broke when I spoke with two mothers who shared the horrific stories of being separated from their infant children. We must pass the Afghan Adjustment Act now, families can't wait. Link to image”