Members on the Record (Automated) for Sat October 22, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Bacon (R-NE-2) 10/22/2022: Twitter thread – “Thank you Reaghan for kind letter to ⁦@OWHnews⁩. Unlike my opponent who missed voting or voted “present not voting” nearly 20% of time I do take the tough votes. Not taking a position one-fifth of the time on the floor of Unicameral is what a politician does, not a leader. Link to image   Link to reply@DonJBacon @OWHnews We remember, you voted hell yes to take away healthcare from NICU babies. (Link to twitter.com) @GinBurger @OWHnews Baloney. I support Medicaid that covers much of the NICU baby costs. Link to reply@sarah_RN_JD @Romey_Mainzgirl @DonJBacon @OWHnews 😂 Holy shit…he's planting articles in the paper now? Now all those stories about people coming up to him with tears in their eyes seems a little sketchy. @carphalen5150 @sarah_RN_JD @Romey_Mainzgirl @OWHnews Many folks just lost a thirds of their savings due to this economy… tears in their eyes is tight. Link to reply@DonJBacon @sarah_RN_JD @Romey_Mainzgirl @OWHnews The Jewish community had tears in their eyes when your party leader went on an antisemitic rant. You met that moment just like you met the Tuberville moment, with nothing. @carphalen5150 @sarah_RN_JD @Romey_Mainzgirl @OWHnews Tlaib and Omar aren't GOP. Anti Zionist zones in universities aren't GOP. The assaults on our Jewish friends in NYC are not GOP. I deplore all anti-semitism and not selective. I appreciate the support of AIPAC and RJC.”

Frankel (D-FL-21) 10/21/2022: Tweet – “The UNHRC's Commission of Inquiry's (COI) latest report is yet another one-sided investigation that unfairly singles-out Israel. The report reflects the anti-Israel biases of the authors, and I echo my previous calls to disband the open-ended COI.”

Gillibrand (D-NY) 10/21/2022: Tweet – “The UNHRC COI's second report is rife with more anti-Israel bias. This one sided report fails to credibly engage with the security challenges in Israel and further discredits the COI. I will continue to work to end the COI and Agenda Item VII. Lapid slams ‘antisemitic' UN report accusing Israel of violating international law... | timesofisrael.com”

Manning (D-NC-6) 10/21/2022: Tweet – “I reject the UN Commission of Inquiry's latest report in its open-ended, one-sided investigation against Israel. It is disappointing to see the @UN_HRC continue to unfairly single-out Israel. UN report slams Israel's ‘unlawful' occupation, demands prosecution of officials... | timesofisrael.com”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 10/21/2022: Twitter thread – “LR @RepMcCaul: “The latest report of the one-sided UN Human Rights Council Commission of Inquiry (COI) on Israel clearly demonstrates the dangerous anti-Israel bias that pollutes the UNHRC. "The international community must not legitimize the products of this open-ended, biased Commission whose members have openly espoused anti-Semitic vitriol. I again urge the Biden Administration to stand with our ally Israel and prioritize ending the COI.””

Meng (D-NY-6) 10/21/2022: In reply to TweetWe're thrilled to endorse Rep. @Grace4NY for re-election in New York's 6th district. #NY06 (Link to twitter.com) – “@DemMaj4Israel Thank you!”

Schneider (D-IL-10) 10/21/2022: Tweet – “I've issued the following statement after the United Nations Human Rights Council's (UNHRC) Commission of Inquiry (COI) came out with a report on the Situation in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza. Link to image”

Takano (D-CA-41) 10/21/2022: Tweet – “I applaud @POTUS and the Administration for their role in advancing the historic maritime agreement reached between Israel and Lebanon. This is a critical development in fortifying regional security, and a notable step towards long-term peace. Statement by President Joe Biden on Breakthrough Diplomacy in the Middle East - The White House”

Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-23) 10/21/2022: Tweet – “The @UNHRC COI continues to be an example of the anti-Israel bias at the UN, further delegitimized by the expressed antisemitism of its leaders. Its new report unfairly targets Israel while ignoring Hamas and other terror groups. It must be disbanded. Lapid slams ‘antisemitic' UN report accusing Israel of violating international law... | bit.ly”

Wilson (R-SC-2) 10/21/2022: Twitter thread – “Grateful to all parties on historic US mediated agreement between Israel & Lebanon resolving their decades-long dispute over maritime borders and drilling rights over the Karish & Qana gas fields in Eastern Mediterranean. The agreement promotes financial gains for Lebanon (1/3) and addresses Israel's security concerns while being a financial bonanza with gas to be liquified in Egypt and transported to Europe by pipeline.  This will undermine war criminal Putin's blackmailing of Europe by offsetting Putin's gas importation. Confirmation of (2/3) environmental integrity of this project by Biden administration is indicative of environmental soundness of offshore drilling for natural gas, supporting viability of this resource as response to energy needs around the world. (3/3)”

Syria

Cotton (R-AR) 10/21/2022: Tweet – “Ron Johnson's Dem opponent doesn't just love violent felons--he loves the Ayatollah. You can't make this up. Barnes Praises Khamenei, Hopes to Be 'Dennis Rodman' of the Assad Regime... | freebeacon.com”

Johnson (R-WI) 10/21/2022: Retweet of @TomCottonAR – “Ron Johnson's Dem opponent doesn't just love violent felons--he loves the Ayatollah. You can't make this up. Barnes Praises Khamenei, Hopes to Be 'Dennis Rodman' of the Assad Regime... | freebeacon.com”

Iran

Bacon (R-NE-2) 10/21/2022: Retweet of @OrgIAC – ““I stand with the protestors today in Iran, who want a government that respects human rights, and human dignity.” - @RepDonBacon Full remarks⬇️ 2022 Congressional Briefing In Support Of The Iran Protests | Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE)   Link to video”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 10/21/2022: Retweet of @NassrinSaifi – “Many thanks to @RepDonBacon and his unwavering support for the courageous Iranian people and their aspirations for freedom and a democratic secular and nonnuclear #Iran! #IranRevolution Link to quoted tweet”

Banks (R-IN-3) 10/21/2022: Retweet of @JasonMBrodsky – “Glad to see legislation introduced by @RepJimBanks called #MahsaAmini Act mandating human rights & terrorism sanctions on #Iran's supreme leader, his office, & entities he controls. Democrats should also support. This should have been done years ago. 1/2 This Bill Would Sanction Iran's Leaders for Human Rights Crimes. Not a Single Democrat Supports It.... | freebeacon.com”

Beyer (D-VA-8) 10/21/2022: Retweet of @DevlinBarrett – “Scoop: Mar-a-Lago classified papers included highly sensitive secrets about Iran's missile program and US intel-gathering aimed at China Mar-a-Lago classified papers held U.S. secrets about Iran and China... | washingtonpost.com”

Blackburn (R-TN) 10/21/2022: Tweet – “Iranian troops are actively engaged on the ground working with the Russians to attack Ukraine. Why is President Biden still negotiating with Tehran for a new nuclear deal?”

Cotton (R-AR) 10/21/2022: Tweet – “Giving the Iranian regime hundreds of billions of dollars would crush the brave protesters who are standing up against tyranny. Link to quoted tweetPresident Biden is making the same mistake that President Obama did—he's refusing to stand with the Iranian people in hopes of getting a deal with the regime. It won't work.”

Evans (D-PA-3) 10/21/2022: Retweet of @kylegriffin1 – “Breaking WaPo: Some of the classified documents recovered by the FBI from Trump's home included highly sensitive intelligence regarding Iran and China. If shared with others, such info could expose intel-gathering methods the U.S. wants to keep hidden. Mar-a-Lago classified papers held U.S. secrets about Iran and China... | wapo.st”

Evans (D-PA-3) 10/21/2022: Twitter thread – “1/ I stand in solidarity with the brave Iranian protesters, especially the courageous young women leading the movement, against the theocratic authoritarianism of the regime. #FreeIran #IranProtests2022 Analysis | What Iran's protest slogans tell us about the uprising 2/ The Iranian people deserve a democratic, secular government that respects human rights and the lives of its citizens. America stands with those seeking a more free and just Iran!”

Evans (D-PA-3) 10/21/2022: Tweet – “@OrgIAC Link to quoted tweet1/ I stand in solidarity with the brave Iranian protesters, especially the courageous young women leading the movement, against the theocratic authoritarianism of the regime. #FreeIran #IranProtests2022 (Analysis | What Iran's protest slogans tell us about the uprising)”

Himes (D-CT-4) 10/22/2022: Retweet of @OrgIAC – ““I'm so proud and inspired by the struggle being undertaken by the people of Iran led now by the women and girls for their freedom, for their Liberty, and for their dignity.” - @jahimes Full remarks⬇️ 2022 Congressional Briefing In Support Of The Iran Protests | Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT)   Link to video”

Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 10/21/2022: Tweet – “Ya good point. Where are those folks? Link to quoted tweetSo are the people who said the US sending weapons to Ukraine would cause WWIII going to comment on Iran literally sending their troops to Crimea?”

Lieu (D-CA-33) 10/21/2022: Tweet – “Iran and China don't post their secrets on the internet. US patriots risk their lives to help our national security. These classified documents that Trump illegally took could also reveal sources and methods. Donald Trump was, and remains, a walking national security hazard. Link to quoted tweetThere are people in the field, right now, putting their lives on the line to get crucial intelligence back to the US so we can protect ourselves. Trump isn't just risking THEIR lives by stealing documents. He's risking YOUR life by compromising security. (Mar-a-Lago classified papers held U.S. secrets about Iran and China... | washingtonpost.com)”

Pocan (D-WI-2) 10/21/2022: Tweet – “Don't worry, at least he declassified these using his brain 🙄 Mar-a-Lago classified papers held U.S. secrets about Iran and China... | washingtonpost.com”

Risch (R-ID) 10/21/2022: Tweet – “#Iran is supplying deadly drones to not just #Putin, but also the #Ethiopian military – in blatant violation of the @UN Security Council Resolution. Countless innocent civilians in #Ukraine & #Tigray are being murdered at the hands of the Iranian regime & it must end.”

Sherman (D-CA-30) 10/21/2022: Tweet – “.@StateDept reported that both #Russia & #Ethiopia have illegally acquired drones from #Iran. While the US rightfully pledged to hold Russia accountable, a similar commitment must be made to bring Ethiopia to account as we work to end the #Tigray conflict. On Russia's Acquisition of UAVs from Iran - United States Department of State”

Swalwell (D-CA-15) 10/22/2022: Tweet – “Throughout the day in Kyiv I received air raid alerts on my phone. Millions of innocent Ukrainians live in terror everyday day because Russia is killing civilians with Iranian drones. If Iran wants to help Russia kill women and babies we should hold them to proper account. Link to image”

Tenney (R-NY-22) 10/21/2022: Tweet – “Recently, the Iranian regime has killed at least 233 people protesting for their freedoms. I joined @RepJimBanks to introduce the MAHSA Act to codify sanctions against the Iranian regime's top leaders & human rights abusers. #IranProtests2022 This Bill Would Sanction Iran's Leaders for Human Rights Crimes. Not a Single Democrat Supports It.... | freebeacon.com”

Trone (D-MD-6) 10/21/2022: Tweet – “I stand with the Iranian people. Link to quoted tweet“It is vital that we hold the regime to account and challenge these heinous acts on human rights” -@RepDavidTrone #IranProtests Full remarks⬇️ (2022 Congressional Briefing In Support Of The Iran Protests | Rep. David Trone (D-MD)) (Link to twitter.com)”

Veasey (D-TX-33) 10/22/2022: Tweet – “Think abt the cast of characters, in and out of that hotel, that saw those documents, putting all of our families and country in harm's way! Link to quoted tweetNBC News confirms: The FBI found documents containing classified intelligence regarding Iran and China at Trump's home. @NBCNews”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 10/21/2022: Retweet of @Kredo0 – “BREAKING: This Bill Would Sanction Iran's Leaders for Human Rights Crimes. Not a Single Democrat Supports It -- New legislation to sanction hardline regime for violent crackdown on protestors ignored by every House Dem This Bill Would Sanction Iran's Leaders for Human Rights Crimes. Not a Single Democrat Supports It.... | freebeacon.com”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 10/21/2022: Retweet of @Malala – “To the young women of Iran who are in the streets to demand freedom and safety: You are already changing the world with your courage. To everyone else: Share their stories to help keep this movement alive. Zan! Zendigi! Azadi! Women! Life! Freedom! #MahsaAmini #FreeIran Link to video”

Saudi Arabia

Cruz (R-TX) 10/21/2022: Tweet – “The Biden pattern: screw America's friends, help America's enemies. #Verdict BIDEN Gets Played by Saudis as The Biden Economy Takes Another Hit | EP 146   Link to video”

Cruz (R-TX) 10/22/2022: Tweet – “When Joe Biden was campaigning for president, he repeatedly promised to shut down US oil and gas production. He's followed through with that. Don't miss my breakdown of why energy prices are so high with @benfergusonshow. #Verdict BIDEN Gets Played by Saudis as The Biden Economy Takes Another Hit | EP 146   Link to video”

Jackson (R-TX-13) 10/22/2022: Tweet – “Democrats have gone to WAR against Texas oil & gas, all the while BEGGING foreign countries to pump more. The way Biden pressured Saudi Arabia to announce their oil cuts until after the election is IMPEACHABLE. Biden has politicized our energy and YOU are suffering because of it! Link to video”

Pfluger (R-TX-11) 10/22/2022: Tweet – “Time after time Joe Biden blames everyone, but he refuses to take responsibility for soaring gas prices. We need to unleash American energy independence so we can stop relying on countries overseas for oil. Biden, Democrats shift blame again for pain at the pump: Saudi Arabia 'colluded to jack up our gas prices'... | foxnews.com”

Iraq

Omar (D-MN-5) 10/21/2022: Retweet of @tweetwithArva – ““We have too often treated African countries not as political and economic partners, but as a security problem…This has led us to repeat the same mistakes we made in countries like Afghanistan and Iraq, with military leaders calling foreign policy shots instead of diplomats” Link to quoted tweet”

Horn of Africa

Brown (D-MD-4) 10/21/2022: Tweet – “Good news! After months of pressure, we've secured an 18-month designation of Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopians seeking refuge from the ongoing civil war. We have a humanitarian and moral responsibility and, with this action, we're leading with our values. Link to quoted tweetNEW: @DHSgov designating #Ethiopia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months due to the "ongoing armed conflict and the extraordinary and temporary conditions" per @SecMayorkas Only individuals already residing in the US as of October 20, 2022 will be eligible (Link to twitter.com)”

Hickenlooper (D-CO) 10/21/2022: Tweet – “The conflict in Ethiopia is causing extraordinary suffering. @DHSgov is doing the right thing to ensure the safety of Ethiopian nationals residing here in Colorado and nationwide. U.S. grants Temporary Protected Status to Ethiopians fleeing conflict... | reuters.com”

Jayapal (D-WA-7) 10/21/2022: Retweet of @USProgressives – “This is such an important move for Ethiopians living in the United States to protect people from returning to dangerous conditions. It also checks off another item from our CPC Executive Action Agenda. Thank you for heeding communities' call, @POTUS  and @SecMayorkas! Link to quoted tweet”

Meeks (D-NY-5) 10/21/2022: Tweet – “CM @RepGregoryMeeks: Pleased by @DHSgov's decision to grant Temporary Protected Status to Ethiopians in the US. I will continue to press for peace and accountability for the innocent victims of this war. Link to quoted tweetToday, DHS announced the designation of Ethiopia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months for individuals who are already residing in the United States as of October 20, 2022. Read more ➡️ (Lock... | dhs.gov) (Link to twitter.com)   Link to quoted tweetToday, DHS announced the designation of Ethiopia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months for individuals who are already residing in the United States as of October 20, 2022. Read more ➡️ (Lock... | dhs.gov) (Link to twitter.com)”

Omar (D-MN-5) 10/21/2022: Retweet of @SMGebru – “Success has many parents. One of those closest & dearest in Washington to the cause of peace in #Tigray, #Ethiopia, & the Horn of #Africa is @IlhanMN. She intimately knows war & what it means to be a refugee. Strong statement on #TPS & the need for more. Rep. Omar's Statement on DHS Designation of Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopia | Representative Ilhan Omar”

Van Hollen (D-MD) 10/21/2022: Tweet – “During this time of extreme conflict in Ethiopia no one residing in the US should have to return there. That's why this is a key step by @DHSGov as we also welcome the news that the African Union will convene peace negotiations. All sides should immediately enter into a ceasefire Link to quoted tweetToday, DHS announced the designation of Ethiopia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months for individuals who are already residing in the United States as of October 20, 2022. Read more ➡️ (Lock... | dhs.gov) (Link to twitter.com)”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Malinowski (D-NJ-7) 10/21/2022: Retweet of @DavidAFrench – “A movement that refuses to unequivocally condemn anti-Semitism is a movement that's lost its moral voice. Any movement that refuses to purge anti-Semitism from its ranks is a movement that's lost its moral will. Two Hatreds Empower Anti-Semitism on the Right... | newsletters.theatlantic.com”

Raskin (D-MD-8) 10/21/2022: Tweet – “Honored to receive the 2022 “Defender of Democracy” award from @DemJewishPA and grateful to be with the great @MadeleineDean and an assembly of true-blue PA friends standing strong against anti-semitism and racism in these turbulent times. Link to image”

Afghanistan

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 10/21/2022: Tweet – “But your wanna be leader (McCarthy) said if GOP takes power they will cut off Ukraine… nothing will ruin our alliances more than abandoning Ukraine. Link to quoted tweetPresident Biden's disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan destabilized the region and made the United States look weak to the world. Our #CommitmentToAmerica will strengthen relationships with our allies and cement our standing as a leader around the globe.”

Mast (R-FL-18) 10/22/2022: Tweet – “Biden: “The Inflation Reduction Act will lower costs!” *Inflation increases.* Biden: “No Americans left in Afghanistan!” *Hundreds of Americans are still stranded behind enemy lines.* Biden: “No new taxes on Americans making under $400k!” *Taxes hike at every income level.*”

Miller-Meeks (R-IA-2) 10/21/2022: Tweet – “President Biden's disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan destabilized the region and made the United States look weak to the world. Our #CommitmentToAmerica will strengthen relationships with our allies and cement our standing as a leader around the globe.”