Members on the Record (Automated) for Mon October 31, 2022

Last updated on Mon October 31, 2022 at 12:50 PM Washington DC time.


Israel - Palestine

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 10/30/2022: Retweet of @JasonKander – “As a Jew who grew up in the heartland, I remember my friends' parents casually telling me how sad it was that my family was going to hell. So when a gentile says they love Israel more than a lot of Jews do, I hear: “We need Jews to housesit Israel until the rapture arrives.” Link to quoted tweet

Long (R-MO-7) 10/31/2022: Retweet of @netanyahu – “הטרור משתולל תחת לפיד. אנחנו הבאנו את העשור הביטחוני הטוב ביותר בתולדות ישראל לפי נתוני צה״ל. לפיד הקים ממשלה עם תומכי טרור ופגע בביטחון של אזרחי ישראל. מצביעי הליכוד חייבים לצאת מהבית להצביע מחל כדי שנחזיר ביטחון לישראל. Link to image


Iran

Castro (D-TX-20) 10/30/2022: Retweet of @Omid_M – ““Where are you mom?” A heart wrenching moment showing the daughter of #FereshtehAhmadi, weeping next to the grave of her mother, who was killed on October 27 in Mahabad. The pain the regime has caused is unthinkable. Pure cruelty. #MahsaAmini #مهسا_امینی #IranProrests2022 Link to quoted tweet   Link to video

Cotton (R-AR) 10/30/2022: Tweet – “About to join @marklevinshow on Life, Liberty, and Levin to discuss the inside story of Afghanistan, Iran, and how Democrats have weakened our national security. Tune in, and check out the book here: Only the Strong... | twelvebooks.com

Cotton (R-AR) 10/31/2022: Tweet – “Biden blocked U.S. drilling while buying Russian oil. He's trying to give Iran billions while weakening our military w/ toxic wokeness and a COVID vaccine mandate. Not an accident—it's decline by design. Get the story here: Only the Strong... | twelvebooks.com   GOP Senator claims Dems are INTENTIONALLY turning US into weak country... | dailymail.co.uk

Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1) 10/31/2022: Tweet – “We must ensure that the Iranian freedom movement is digitally connected to the rest of the world. I signed on to a bipartisan letter to urge companies like @apple and @google to continue to expand connections for those fighting for freedom in Iran. Lawmakers urge tech companies to support Iranian protesters... | jewishinsider.com

Gimenez (R-FL-26) 10/31/2022: Tweet – “This Cybersecurity Month, we raise awareness for such a vital aspect of our national security. Malign actors such as China, Russia, and Iran, engage in cyber warfare against Americans. I'm fighting to ensure our public and private assets have whatever they need to be protected. Link to image


Saudi Arabia

Castro (D-TX-20) 10/30/2022: Retweet of @ChrisMurphyCT – “Two weeks ago, Saudi Arabia sentenced a 72 year old American citizen to 16 years in jail for tweets critical of the regime he sent while in America. This week, the Saudis partnered with Elon Musk to buy Twitter. Do you think the Saudis bought it to promote free speech? Link to image

Massie (R-KY-4) 10/31/2022: Retweet of @TulsiGabbard – “Biden admin abusing US strategic oil reserves to lower gas prices before midterms & pleading with Saudis to delay supply cut announcement until after midterms, are latest examples of Dem leadership deceit & putting the interests of their party before the interests of American ppl

McCarthy (R-CA-23) 10/30/2022: Retweet of @HouseGOP – ““Two years ago, we didn't care if Russia or Saudi Arabia made a decision on [energy] production. Why? Because they looked at the production happening in America.” - @GOPLeader on House Republicans' commitment to American energy independence. Link to video

Murphy (D-CT) 10/31/2022: Twitter thread – “Today I am requesting the Committee on Foreign Investment — which reviews acquisitions of U.S. businesses by foreign buyers — to conduct an investigation into the national security implications of Saudi Arabia's purchase of Twitter. Twitter Tumbles as US Weighs Security Reviews for Musk Deals... | bloomberg.com We should be concerned that the Saudis, who have a clear interest in repressing political speech and impacting U.S. politics, are now the second-largest owner of a major social media platform. There is a clear national security issue at stake and CFIUS should do a review. If this deal goes through, two of the most important U.S. social media platforms will be owned, in whole or in part, by China (TikTok) and Saudi Arabia (Twitter). This is a dangerous trend, and we don't have to accept it.

Nehls (R-TX-22) 10/31/2022: Retweet of @TulsiGabbard – “Biden admin abusing US strategic oil reserves to lower gas prices before midterms & pleading with Saudis to delay supply cut announcement until after midterms, are latest examples of Dem leadership deceit & putting the interests of their party before the interests of American ppl


Iraq

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 10/30/2022: Tweet – “😂 Link to quoted tweetConspiracy theories are dangerous & those promoting them must be silenced. Anyone involved in spreading the lies that Iraq had WMDs, that the Trump Campaign colluded with Russia, that covid came from nature, or that Hunter Biden's laptop was fake, must have their accounts locked.


Turkey

Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 10/30/2022: Retweet of @uavictory22 – “@visegrad24 russia may remember Turkey as the country that shoots down the jets of countries that violate it's airspace

Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 10/30/2022: Retweet of @visegrad24 – “BREAKING: Ukraine, Turkey & the UN have notified Russia that they have decided on organizing a convoy of 14 cargo ships with grain to set sails from Ukraine tomorrow despite Russia's renewed naval blockade in the Black Sea. Will Russia attack the ships carrying Ukrainian grain?

Weber (R-TX-14) 10/30/2022: Retweet of @SalvadorSpeech – “@TXRandy14 Thank you for being the voice of innocent people who are trying to survive under dictator Erdogan's regime. Erdogan is an absolute criminal. He must be stopped.


Morocco

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 10/30/2022: Tweet – “Nicole stopped by the Moroccan American House Association in #BayRidge #Brooklyn to honor members of the local community. 🇺🇸 🇲🇦 Link to image


Horn of Africa

Meeks (D-NY-5) 10/30/2022: Tweet – “CM ⁦@RepGregoryMeeks⁩: Devastated by this latest terror attack in Mogadishu. We stand with the Federal Government of #Somalia and the Somali people as they seek freedom from terrorist violence, extortion and propaganda. Somalia president: at least 100 people killed in car bombs... | reuters.com


Jewish, Anti-semitism

Buchanan (R-FL-16) 10/31/2022: Tweet – “Vile displays of anti-Semitism are unacceptable, but are tragically on the rise here and abroad. We must stand united with the Jewish community against this evil ideology and not allow this hatred to fester within our state. Disgust, horror greet ‘vile' displays showing up in North and South Florida... | floridapolitics.com

Clark (D-MA-5) 10/30/2022: Retweet of @ADL_NewEngland – “Thank you @RepKClark for joining us and taking a strong stand against #antisemitism and hate. #ADLGoodFight Link to image

Clark (D-MA-5) 10/30/2022: Tweet – “We must speak out and stand up against the rise of #AntiSemitism, hate, and political violence. Together, we will win this good fight. Honored to stand with you, @ADL_NewEngland. #ADLGoodFight Link to image

Clarke (D-NY-9) 10/30/2022: Retweet of @RepJeffries – “The promotion of anti-Semitism and hatred against the Jewish community is unacceptable and unconscionable. Period. America must come together to crush this rise in hatred.

Cortez Masto (D-NV) 10/31/2022: Tweet – “.@AdamLaxalt hired an outspoken antisemite to boost his Senate campaign. This hatred has no place in Nevada. Laxalt campaign paid thousands to political operative linked to Twitter account that denigrated Jews, women... | jewishinsider.com

Cruz (R-TX) 10/31/2022: Twitter thread – “1/x Yeah, it's about Nazis…. Hey @aoc why do you embrace the anti-Semites in the Squad? Why did you kill the House resolution condemning anti-Semitism? Why did you never denounce Klan-celebrating Dem Governor Ralph Northam? Link to quoted tweetNotice how Republicans are frothing at the mouth to abolish the few enforcement mechanisms that target large-scale tax evasion and neo-Nazi groups. In one of his earlier acts, Trump also defunded operations countering right-wing violent extremist groups. Tells you a lot! (Link to twitter.com) 2/x And @aoc why do you want to abolish ICE? Why do you want to abolish the police? Americans understand: Leftists support 87k new IRS agents bc they want power over YOU. Leftists oppose the police & ICE bc they side with criminals & illegal aliens over YOU.

Demings (D-FL-10) 10/30/2022: Twitter thread – “I've seen the recent displays of anti-Semitism and racism across Florida. Intolerance and discrimination have no place in the greatest country in the world. Floridians of all faiths and races should feel safe and welcome in our state. ‘It's just so sad': Jewish community speaks out against recent antisemitic messages displayed across Jacksonville... | news4jax.com In the United States Senate, I will always stand against any kind of hate, and I will fight to stamp it out wherever it's found.

Jeffries (D-NY-8) 10/30/2022: Tweet – “The promotion of anti-Semitism and hatred against the Jewish community is unacceptable and unconscionable. Period. America must come together to crush this rise in hatred.

Larsen (D-WA-2) 10/30/2022: Retweet of @RepJeffries – “The promotion of anti-Semitism and hatred against the Jewish community is unacceptable and unconscionable. Period. America must come together to crush this rise in hatred.

Larsen (D-WA-2) 10/30/2022: Tweet – “Stop antisemitism. I condemn it and all hate speech. This speech is dangerous and people need to speak out against it

Lawson (D-FL-5) 10/30/2022: Tweet – “I am appalled by the antisemitic rhetoric displayed this weekend in Jacksonville. We must condemn this hateful speech in North Florida and in this Country. This hatred has to stop.

Meng (D-NY-6) 10/30/2022: Tweet – “Halloween is about dressing up, pumpkin carving and trick-or-treating, not spreading antisemitism. These costumes are outrageous and disgusting and there is no place for them in our society, especially with discrimination and hate on the rise. We must denounce this. Link to quoted tweetWhat's going on at ⁦@UWMadison⁩? And now in NYC?? Sickening. Horrifying. Let's see our electeds speak out against these events. DO YOU SEE THIS? (Link to twitter.com)

Meng (D-NY-6) 10/30/2022: Tweet – “I also condemn these disgraceful and hateful posters. We have continue calling out these types of unacceptable and antisemitic acts whenever and wherever they occur. Link to quoted tweetAt @ualbany, posters depicting the desecration of a sacred Jewish symbol were found around campus. Regardless of intent, these posters let Jewish students know they are not wanted at school. Antisemitism has no place on college campuses and must be condemned. (Link to twitter.com)

Pappas (D-NH-1) 10/30/2022: Tweet – “NEWS: My opponent @kleavittnh just received the support of Marjorie Taylor Greene. There is simply no place for the conspiracy theories, antisemitism, and extremism that MTG has unapologetically espoused for years. Help us fight back: I just gave to Chris Pappas!... | bit.ly #NHPolitics

Rosen (D-NV) 10/31/2022: Tweet – “At a time of rising antisemitism and increased violence towards Jews, these hateful posts are reprehensible and need to be denounced immediately. We can't allow this kind of behavior to be normalized. Laxalt campaign paid thousands to political operative linked to Twitter account that denigrated Jews, women... | jewishinsider.com

Schatz (D-HI) 10/30/2022: Retweet of @JacobRubashkin – “Something for ET to ponder: a laser-eyes "LaxaltStan" account "posting bigoted comments denigrating Jews, women and gay and transgender people" claimed to be unaffiliated with the candidate but was taking a salary from him as recently as August. Laxalt campaign paid thousands to political operative linked to Twitter account that denigrated Jews, women... | jewishinsider.com

Stevens (D-MI-11) 10/31/2022: Tweet – “Had an incredible time at the Yeshiva Beth Yehudah annual dinner in support of education and unity with special remarks from @WHCOS Ronald Klain! It is up to us all to create a better world for the next generation and Michigan is leading the way. Link to image

Zeldin (R-NY-1) 10/30/2022: Retweet of @YWNReporter – “NY gubernatorial candidate Rep. @leezeldin picked up a major and highly coveted endorsement as the influential Flatbush Jewish Community Coalition (FJCC) threw its support behind him. @YWN POWERFUL ENDORSEMENT: Zeldin Receives Powerful Backing Of FJCC, Massive Orthodox Jewish Voting Block In Flatbush - The Yeshiva World


Afghanistan

Bishop (R-NC-9) 10/30/2022: Retweet of @StephenM – “Remember when Biden humiliated America in Afghanistan to a degree no superpower has ever been degraded, debased and humiliated before?

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 10/30/2022: Tweet – “Fair Link to quoted tweetI will not be lectured to on gun control by an administration that armed the Taliban.

Tiffany (R-WI-7) 10/31/2022: Tweet – “Coming soon to a neighborhood near you courtesy of the Biden administration. Afghan criminals will be released into U.S., former ICE director says... | m.washingtontimes.com