Members on the Record (Automated) for Mon October 24, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Castro (D-TX-20) 10/23/2022: Retweet of @CeliaIsrael – “🚨 BREAKING: WE'VE BEEN ENDORSED BY @statesman! 🚨 “Israel and Watson represent two different roadmaps for Austin...Israel more boldly reimagines city government as helping as many people as possible to participate in Austin's success. We recommend voters elect Israel.” Link to image”

Castro (D-TX-20) 10/23/2022: Retweet of @EugeneAustin – “Statesman endorses Celia Israel for Mayor (so did AusChron) "Skyrocketing housing prices are forcing many longtime residents to leave, changing the very heart & soul of a city that long prided itself as affordable and welcoming to all...Israel & Watson Link to bit.ly 1/”

Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 10/23/2022: Twitter thread – “The biased United Nations Commission of Inquiry (COI) is another attempt by @UN_HRC to unjustifiably target Israel. The Commission completely ignores the role of terrorist groups like Hamas in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. UN report slams Israel's ‘unlawful' occupation, demands prosecution of officials... | timesofisrael.com COI's mandate is designed to further provoke the political, economic, and legal challenges to Israel and undermine its legitimacy. That is why I led bipartisan calls for @SecBlinken to defund the COI, for Miloon Kothari to step down from the Commission, and for the Commission to be disbanded.”

Long (R-MO-7) 10/24/2022: Retweet of @netanyahu – “בעוד 8 ימים יוצאים להצביע מחל ושולחים את לפיד הביתה. Link to video”

Long (R-MO-7) 10/24/2022: Retweet of @netanyahu – “אני מוחל לסמוטריץ׳ על דברי הבלע שלו, אנחנו חייבים להפסיק לירות בתוך הנגמ״ש ולגייס את כל הימין כדי למנוע את המשך ממשלת לפיד-עבאס שמסכנת את עתיד ישראל. חאלס, פעם אחת הספיקה לנו. Link to video”

Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY-14) 10/23/2022: Retweet of @nytimes – “Israel's Supreme Court has ordered the removal of about 1,200 Palestinians from their villages in the occupied West Bank. The United Nations says that could amount to a war crime. Resisting Israeli Efforts to Displace Them, Palestinians Move Into Caves... | nyti.ms”

Omar (D-MN-5) 10/23/2022: Retweet of @ainajkhan – “In March, I went to the occupied West Bank for @nytimes to write about Palestinian matriarchs or Tetas, and recipes they pass down the generations. It's a story about precious traditions, resilience, and Palestinian joy in spite of Israel's occupation. Preserving a Palestinian Identity in the Kitchen... | nytimes.com”

Roy (R-TX-21) 10/23/2022: Twitter thread – “Honored to take part in @CUFI night to honor Israel in San Antonio! Great to visit with @PastorJohnHagee @PastorMattHagee @DanPatrick beforehand. #StandWithIsrael #StandUpForAmerica Link to image Wonderful Sunday with @CUFI #StandWithIsrael #TX21 Link to image”

Lebanon

Chabot (R-OH-1) 10/24/2022: Tweet – “Early Voting continues this week at your county Board of Elections! You can vote between 8:00am and 5:00pm Monday thru Friday and from 8:00am to 4:00pm on Saturday. Hamilton County - 4700 Smith Rd, Cincinnati Warren County -520 Justice Dr, Lebanon #OH01 Get Ready to Vote... | vote.gop”

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 10/23/2022: Tweet – “Humbled and honored to participate in Ilion at the Herkimer County Marine Corps League 2nd Annual Remembrance Ceremony for the 1983 Beirut Barracks Bombing. In #NY21, we honor and remember our American heroes. 🇺🇸 Link to image”

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 10/23/2022: GETTR Post – “Humbled and honored to participate in Ilion at the Herkimer County Marine Corps League 2nd Annual Remembrance Ceremony for the 1983 Beirut Barracks Bombing. In NY-21, we honor and remember our American heroes. 🇺🇸”

Whitehouse (D-RI) 10/23/2022: Tweet – “Ceremony last night at memorial for Rhode Island's “Beirut 9” Marines. Link to image”

Iran

Bacon (R-NE-2) 10/23/2022: Tweet – “I take it as a compliment that both Russia and Iran say I'm not allowed in their countries. Both are pariah states and we should have zero moral ambiguity about either. The leaders of both have inflicted barbarity on innocent people.”

Banks (R-IN-3) 10/24/2022: Tweet – “Dems spoke out against Obama's disastrous nuclear deal just a few years ago. Today, standing up to Iran is a completely partisan issue… This Bill Would Sanction Iran's Leaders for Human Rights Crimes. Not a Single Democrat Supports It.... | freebeacon.com”

Cohen (D-TN-9) 10/23/2022: Tweet – “Report: Trump Had Highly Sensitive Documents About Iran and China at Mar-a-Lago, and Yes, That's as Bad as It Sounds | Vanity Fair. VERY VALUABLE INFORMATION. Either corrupt intent or records disregard for our nation's' security. Report: Trump Had Highly Sensitive Documents About Iran and China at Mar-a-Lago, and Yes, That's as Bad as It Sounds... | vanityfair.com”

McCarthy (R-CA-23) 10/23/2022: Tweet – “President Biden has managed America's security from a position of weakness and incompetence. He failed to stand up to the Chinese Communist Party, sought to cut deals with the Iranian regime, and promoted Russian energy. His America Last foreign policy endangers us all. Link to image”

Van Hollen (D-MD) 10/23/2022: Tweet – “37 days since the killing of Zhina Amini, courageous Iranians continue to stand up for their freedom at enormous personal risk. We stand with the protesters in their fight against oppression.  Women. Life. Freedom. Iranian teachers call for nationwide ​​strike in protest over deaths and ​​detention of students | CNN”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 10/23/2022: Tweet – “Biden continues to give Iran concession after concession DESPITE the regime's nefarious actions from sending drones to Russia to supporting assassination attempts of US officials & journalists and much more. We need to walk away from this bad deal & reinstate maximum pressure. Link to video”

Turkey

Pallone (D-NJ-6) 10/23/2022: Tweet – “It's no surprise that Turkey is providing safe haven for Russian billionaires trying to avoid sanctions. It's all part of a larger pattern where Erdogan continues to openly work against the interests of the U.S. and our NATO allies. Russian Superyachts Find Safe Haven in Turkey, Raising Concerns in Washington... | nytimes.com”

Yemen

Leahy (D-VT) 10/24/2022: Twitter thread – “With eyes fixed on the war crimes in Ukraine we must not forget the crisis in Yemen, where the end of a temporary truce will either lead to a political settlement or renewed bombardments and millions facing starvation. The U.S. should reject any return to war. My statement here: Statement Of The Forgotten Humanitarian Crisis In Yemen | U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy of Vermont”

Horn of Africa

Bass (D-CA-37) 10/23/2022: Tweet – “South LA, Echo Park, Little Ethiopia, Sherman Oaks are fired up! I can't thank our canvassers enough for their hard work and dedication to this campaign. We have 16 days to go — sign up bring change to our city: Volunteer with Karen Bass for L.A. Mayor... | karenbass.com #KarenBassforMayor Link to image”

Coons (D-DE) 10/24/2022: Tweet – “This is the right call for the tens of thousands of Ethiopians worried about returning home after fighting resumed in the country. Both sides must restore the ceasefire and use this week's peace talks to seek a lasting and peaceful resolution to this war. Link to quoted tweetScoop - The Biden administration is extending temporary protected status to Ethiopians in the US, allowing Ethiopian immigrants a chance to be shielded from potential deportation, according to Department of Homeland Security officials. (Ethiopians in the U.S. will be eligible to stay for 18 months due to civil war... | latimes.com)”

Pakistan

Wexton (D-VA-10) 10/23/2022: Tweet – “Thank you to the Human Necessity Foundation, who rerouted their fundraising efforts to help the millions of Pakistanis who have been impacted by the catastrophic floods. It was an honor to attend your event and ally as we work to rebuild lives in Pakistan. Link to image”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Bass (D-CA-37) 10/23/2022: Tweet – “This is the exact type of hate that I will not tolerate as mayor. We will aggressively root out anti-Semitism. It has no place in our city and never will. Link to image”

Bass (D-CA-37) 10/24/2022: Tweet – “Anti-Semitism is on the rise. We must all condemn the hate spewed by Kanye West, which has real consequences that we saw in Los Angeles this weekend. Until they sever ties, Adidas is enabling and financing his hate -- they must act now. 'Kanye is right about the Jews': More antisemitic hate seen in L.A. after rapper's remarks... | latimes.com”

Casten (D-IL-6) 10/23/2022: Tweet – “Scarily prescient. Thanks @stevesheffey for pointing it out. 2 years ago. "The right is primed and ready to accept a message of Jewish perfidy, and it will be accelerated by the GOP's wounded insistence that they are entitled to our adoration." Come 2021, Jews Should Prepare for a "Stabbed in the Back" Narrative from the Right... | dsadevil.blogspot.com”

Castro (D-TX-20) 10/24/2022: Retweet of @RepAdamSchiff – “Horrified by the vile antisemitism on display in L.A. this weekend. Tragically it shows the power some hold to amplify hateful language, and how quickly they can persuade others to express their own bigotry. We must condemn hate wherever we see it - immediately and forcefully.”

Chabot (R-OH-1) 10/23/2022: Tweet – “Thank you to Darrell Radin for organizing this morning's brunch with the Jewish Conservatives of Cincinnati. Happy to spend time with so many wonderful folks discussing what's at stake in this race. #OH01 Link to image”

Levin (D-CA-49) 10/24/2022: Tweet – “I strongly condemn this utterly disgusting behavior. These actions are dangerous, offensive, antisemitic, and illustrate just how fast hate spreads. Antisemitism will not be tolerated, and we must stand together as Americans united against this hate. Photos show demonstrators in support of Kanye West's antisemitic remarks in Los Angeles | CNN”

Lieu (D-CA-33) 10/24/2022: Tweet – “The antisemitism displayed on the 405 this weekend was disgusting. Our community will not tolerate hate. With antisemitism on the rise, we must come together to fight it. We stand in solidarity with our Jewish neighbors & condemn this abhorrent behavior. Antisemitic media seen throughout Los Angeles... | bit.ly”

Phillips (D-MN-3) 10/23/2022: Tweet – “This isn't Berlin in 1938. This is Los Angeles in 2022. It's time to attack the disease of anti-Semitism. And fast. Link to image”

Phillips (D-MN-3) 10/23/2022: Retweet of @Morrison4MN – “Thanks to the amazing Chief Clerk Patrick Murphy for giving @RepRaskin & @RepDeanPhillips a tour of the MN House today! Rep Raskin's grandfather was the first Jewish member of the #mnleg & served in the 1930s. Remarkable history & an honor to be present in the chamber with him. Link to image”

Porter (D-CA-45) 10/24/2022: Tweet – “I strongly condemn the antisemitism on display on the 405 this weekend. Hate has no place in California or anywhere in our country. I stand in solidarity with the Jewish community.”

Pressley (D-MA-7) 10/24/2022: Tweet – “Words matter and antisemitism in every form must be condemned every time. I stand with our Jewish communities, in the MA-07, Los Angeles, across the country and around the world, now and always.”

Rosen (D-NV) 10/23/2022: Tweet – “I was glad to join @ADL in walking against hate today. Together, we'll continue to fight against hate and work to combat antisemitism everywhere. Link to image”

Schiff (D-CA-28) 10/23/2022: Tweet – “Horrified by the vile antisemitism on display in L.A. this weekend. Tragically it shows the power some hold to amplify hateful language, and how quickly they can persuade others to express their own bigotry. We must condemn hate wherever we see it - immediately and forcefully.”

Trahan (D-MA-3) 10/24/2022: Tweet – “This is disgusting. It's infuriating. And it's dangerous. Nazis and the hateful antisemitism and racism they try to spread have no place in our nation. The people in positions of power enabling them don't either. We must always condemn hatred wherever it arises. Link to quoted tweetDemonstrators from a hate group gave Nazi salutes as they stood on a Southern California 405 Freeway overpass behind a large banner that read, “Kanye is right about the Jews." ('Kanye is right about the Jews': More antisemitic hate seen in L.A. after rapper's remarks... | latimes.com) (Link to twitter.com)”

Zeldin (R-NY-1) 10/23/2022: Retweet of @jacobkornbluh – “At campaign rally with Jewish supporters in Forest Hills, @leezeldin hits Gov. @KathyHochul on yesterday's roll out of plan to fight subway crime “It wasn't because of nine murders this year... It was because the day before she got a bad poll back… People see right through it.” Link to image”

Other - Middle East

Luria (D-VA-2) 10/24/2022: Tweet – “I was honored to attend the Yellow Ribbon Ceremony for the @VaNationalGuard's Virginia Beach based 329th Regional Support Group who recently returned home from deploying to the Middle East. They have made our nation and our Commonwealth proud & we are grateful for their service! Link to image”

Titus (D-NV-1) 10/23/2022: Tweet – “At Nevada Outreach's Candidate Forum tonight, I spoke with voters about my work combating Islamophobia at home & abroad. There is no place for hate #OnlyinDistrictOne. Link to image”