Members on the Record (Automated) for Wed November 16, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Bush (D-MO-1) 11/16/2022: Tweet – “The US opening an investigation into the murder of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh is an overdue & critical step in pursuing accountability for her & her family. @FBI & @TheJusticeDept must ensure this investigation is transparent, credible, & unbiased.”

Cruz (R-TX) 11/15/2022: Twitter thread – “Joe Biden and his administration view Israel and Prime Minister-elect Benjamin Netanyahu as political enemies, and so they are responding to them the way they respond to all their political enemies: by unleashing the FBI. 1/x Sen. Cruz Responds to Biden Administration Weaponizing DOJ Against Israel: “Everyone Involved With this Debacle Should be Fired or Impeached” | U.S. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas Our Israeli allies have, since the very beginning, cooperated closely with the United States in investigating this incident, and the State Department and Defense Departments had already drawn their conclusions. 2/x This outrage underscores how corrupt and blatantly politicized the Justice Department has become, and how entirely beholden to the radical left-wing Squad Democrats really are. 3/x This administration has spent its time in office weaponizing the DOJ to target their political enemies as a matter of policy, and now they have allowed that tactic to bleed into their obsession with undermining our Israeli allies. 4/x Everyone involved with this debacle should be fired or impeached – all the way up to Attorney General Garland. 5/x”

Cruz (R-TX) 11/16/2022: Tweet – “The Biden administration's favorite play: siccing the FBI on their political opponents. This time they're using the FBI to undermine our Israeli allies. FBI's politicization, double standard for Abu Akleh, Israeli victims... | jpost.com”

Johnson (R-OH-6) 11/15/2022: Twitter thread – “Israel is our most trusted ally in the Middle East, and we must work to ensure Israel maintains its safety, sovereignty, and prosperity in the region. A nuclear Iran is the greatest threat to Israel. Congress must work to support bipartisan efforts to build on the success of the Abraham Accords and continue to foster relationships across the Middle East. Link to image”

Lankford (R-OK) 11/15/2022: Tweet – “Qatar is now the third Gulf country – along with the UAE and Bahrain – to accept commercial flights from Israel during the World Cup. This is a positive step forward for Israel's acceptance in the Middle East and builds on the success of the Abraham Accords.”

Lankford (R-OK) 11/16/2022: Tweet – “Sat down w/ Israeli Ambassador @AmbHerzog to talk about Israel's maritime border agreement w/ Lebanon, how the US can partner w/ Israel to counter Iranian aggression & ways to keep up the momentum of the already successful Abraham Accords Link to image”

Long (R-MO-7) 11/16/2022: Retweet of @SkyNews – “Oil tanker owned by Israeli billionaire struck by drone off coast of Oman Oil tanker owned by Israeli billionaire struck by drone off coast of Oman... | news.sky.com”

McCollum (D-MN-4) 11/15/2022: Tweet – “For more than six months, the family of slain Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh has been awaiting answers. Finally, the U.S. will investigate her murder by the Israeli military. Congress should pass the #JusticeForShireen Act to ensure accountability & justice. Link to image”

Omar (D-MN-5) 11/15/2022: Tweet – “It's time to deliver justice and accountability. Grateful to everyone who has been part of advocating for Shireen Abu Akleh. Link to quoted tweetFBI's Shireen Abu Akleh probe is a watershed moment for U.S.-Israel ties — and it may be a harbinger of things to come with Netanyahu. I broke down the unprecedented pressure campaign from Democratic members of Congress on a Democratic administration (FBI's Shireen Abu Akleh probe is a watershed moment in U.S.-Israel ties... | haaretz.com)”

Pressley (D-MA-7) 11/15/2022: Tweet – “The FBI is heeding our calls for an investigation into the killing of Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. Her family deserves answers, accountability, and healing. Sources: FBI opens investigation into killing of Palestinian American Shireen Abu Akleh... | axios.com”

Rogers (R-AL-3) 11/15/2022: Tweet – “Productive meeting with @AmbHerzog – Israel remains a steadfast ally and friend of the United States. 🇺🇸🇮🇱 Link to image”

Lebanon

Casey (D-PA) 11/16/2022: Retweet of @VALebanon – “Stop by our #HiringEvent tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Building 18, Social Room on our main campus. Bring your resume, a copy of your clinical license (if applicable) as well as three professional references. See #HireMeLebanonVA event details at Hiring Fair... | bddy.me. Link to image”

Iran

Bacon (R-NE-2) 11/16/2022: Tweet – “Thank you to the Iranian American Communities for meeting with me to discuss our support for the Iranian people as they fight to overthrow the radical Tehran regime in hopes of a better future. Link to image”

Bowman (D-NY-16) 11/15/2022: Retweet of @Shayan86 – “The widely shared claim that the Iranian regime has committed to executing 15,000 detained protesters is not true. Please stop sharing it. The Iranian regime is horrific, brutal and ruthless as it actually is. There's no need to make up stories.”

Duckworth (D-IL) 11/15/2022: Twitter thread – “We stand behind the people of Iran—especially the women who are bravely and peacefully protesting for their rights.  We cannot look away as the Iranian regime continues its campaign of intimidation and torture against its own citizens who want dignity and freedom. Link to quoted tweetTehran court sentences first person to death over protests in Iran (Iran protests: Tehran court sentences first person to death over unrest... | bbc.in) I will continue working with my colleagues to ensure the Iranian government is held accountable for the human rights abuses it is perpetrating against its people and that women everywhere are able to exercise their basic rights.”

Garamendi (D-CA-3) 11/15/2022: Twitter thread – “THREAD: The courage the #Iranian people have shown—particularly from women and girls—as they take a stand and fight for their freedom is awe-inspiring. This is about guaranteeing equality under the law and having a fair shake at realizing one's goals and dreams—basic freedoms that many across the globe take for granted. Horrifically, thousands of Iranians who have spoken out publicly have been arrested and sentenced to death. I echo the calls from across the world to the Iranian government to end this violent crackdown on its citizens who are calling for basic human rights. To the Iranian people: The United States sees your courage and is inspired by your bravery and sacrifice. The international community stands with you in your pursuit of freedom and participation in the global community. #IranProtests”

Huffman (D-CA-2) 11/15/2022: Retweet of @UNHumanRights – “🇮🇷 #Iran: We urge Iranian authorities to release thousands of peaceful protesters, revoke death sentences issued for crimes not qualifying as the most serious crimes and to impose a moratorium on the death penalty: Iran: Call for immediate release of peaceful protesters... | ow.ly   Link to image”

Joyce (R-OH-14) 11/15/2022: Tweet – “America stands with the Iranian people in their protests against oppression and their quest for basic rights. We cannot turn a blind eye to such evil. The Biden administration must immediately end its pursuit of a deal with this barbaric regime. Iran Parliament chants 'death to seditionists' in protest punishment call... | newsweek.com”

Khanna (D-CA-17) 11/15/2022: Tweet – “I am outraged to see that Iran has continued its unconscionable violation of human rights and threatens to execute even more people for speaking up. Standing in solidarity with those who are protesting Iran's oppressive laws.”

Klobuchar (D-MN) 11/15/2022: Tweet – “What is happening in Iran is no less than human rights abuse. Young people are putting their lives on the line, and according to reports, thousands have been detained. My message to them: We are with you.”

Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-8) 11/15/2022: Tweet – “The Biden Administration must consider every diplomatic option at its disposal to hold the Iranian regime accountable for the disturbing human right violations that are being committed against peaceful protesters. Stymied by Protests, Iran Unleashes Its Wrath on Its Youth... | nytimes.com”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 11/15/2022: Tweet – “LR @RepMcCaul: "Though long overdue, the designation of Iranian UAVs, threatening countries from Iraq to Ukraine, is welcome. More must be done via sanx & export controls to restrict Iran's ability to fuel Russia's war against Ukraine, as I called for in a letter to @POTUS.””

McCaul (R-TX-10) 11/16/2022: Tweet – “LR @RepMcCaul: “As the @IAEA BoG meeting gets underway, news of a E3 & US res censuring Iran's obstruction of the IAEA's safeguards probe is welcome. Iran must be compelled to provide full access & technically credible answers to IAEA investigators. This is nonnegotiable.“”

Norcross (D-NJ-1) 11/16/2022: Tweet – “The Iranian regime's horrific crackdown deprives peaceful protestors of their universal human rights. To the brave people of Iran who continue to march in the streets against the regime's oppression and brutality: I stand with you. #مهسا_امینی #MahsaAmini Stymied by Protests, Iran Unleashes Its Wrath on Its Youth... | nytimes.com”

Pallone (D-NJ-6) 11/15/2022: Tweet – “The Iranian regime is imposing a crackdown on pro-democracy activists, including minors, who have been brutally beaten, detained, & threatened with the death penalty. The U.S. & our allies should condemn these actions & impose sanctions on the regime.Stymied by Protests, Iran Unleashes Its Wrath on Its Youth... | nytimes.com”

Risch (R-ID) 11/15/2022: Tweet – “#Iran continues to attack its neighbors in the Middle East with missiles and drones. The #JCPOA will only strengthen its regional terrorism. Congress must move to #StopIranianDrones. Rocket attack near Iraq's Erbil kills one, wounds 10 - mayor”

Tenney (R-NY-22) 11/15/2022: Tweet – “The Iranian regime's total disdain for the basic human rights of its own citizens is abhorrent. The int'l community must respond swiftly and severely – unlawful arrests & murder will not be tolerated. The US will continue to fight for freedom & dignity for the Iranian people.”

Egypt

Murphy (R-NC-3) 11/15/2022: Twitter thread – “Wonderful to lead the Global Conservative Climate Summit with my @climate_caucus colleagues at #COP27. We held multilateral conversations on energy security and global deployment of clean energy technologies. Conservatives must have a seat at the table in the climate debate. 🇺🇸 Link to image Our delegation was honored to be joined by conservative leaders from Canada, Australia, South Africa, the United Kingdom, Germany, and New Zealand for this important conversation. Thank you to our Egyptian counterparts for hosting us in Sharm El-Sheik this week!”

Saudi Arabia

Murphy (D-CT) 11/15/2022: Tweet – “I don't understand this decision. CFIUS is designed to review transactions like this. We need to ask: Why did the Saudis partner with Musk on this purchase? Why didn't they take their $$ out like other owners? What access do they have to data? What say do they have on content? Link to quoted tweetNEWS: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen sees "no basis" to investigate @elonmusk's purchase of Twitter. (Yellen sees "no basis" to investigate Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter... | cbsnews.com)”

Iraq

Young (R-IN) 11/15/2022: Tweet – “The Senate should vote to repeal outdated and obsolete “zombie” war authorizations, like the 2002 Iraq War AUMF. Read my @FoxNews op-ed with @JohnByrnes13 on the importance of Congress restoring its constitutional role in matters of war and peace. It's time for Congress to take back control of military action and the responsibility for waging war... | foxnews.com”

Turkey

Feenstra (R-IA-4) 11/16/2022: Retweet of @ChuckGrassley – “American Farm Bureau reports a 16 pound Turkey will cost u 21% more this yr compared to last Iowa families r forced to factor in sky high prices into their family budgets & the holidays will be no different We must bring fiscal sanity to Congress to help Iowa families”

Grassley (R-IA) 11/16/2022: Tweet – “American Farm Bureau reports a 16 pound Turkey will cost u 21% more this yr compared to last Iowa families r forced to factor in sky high prices into their family budgets & the holidays will be no different We must bring fiscal sanity to Congress to help Iowa families”

Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 11/15/2022: In reply to Tweet⚡ @mod_russia: Polish mass media & officials commit deliberate provocation to escalate situation with their statement on alleged impact of "Russian" rockets at Przewodów. ◽️ Russian hardware has launched NO strikes at the area. In full detail 👉 (Russian MFA 🇷🇺... | t.me) (Link to twitter.com) – “@mfa_russia @mod_russia @RusEmbUSA @RussiaUN @Dpol_un @mission_russian @RF_OSCE @RusEmbTurkey @rusemb_pl @RusBotschaft @AmbRusFrance Link to image”

Pallone (D-NJ-6) 11/15/2022: Tweet – “I joined my colleagues in urging the inclusion of our bipartisan amendment to limit the sale of F-16s to Turkey in this year's defense spending bill. We cannot allow Erdogan to use American weapons to violate the sovereignty of our NATO ally Greece and destabilize the region.”

Titus (D-NV-1) 11/15/2022: Tweet – “I joined PSEKA to mark the solemn occasion of the Unilateral Declaration of Independence of Turkish-Occupied Northern Cyprus. We must continue to oppose Turkish efforts, led by President Erdogan, to undermine attempts to find a viable solution to the Cyprus Problem. Link to image”

Qatar

Cruz (R-TX) 11/16/2022: Tweet – “I am excited to see more jobs and a big economic impact coming to the Golden Triangle in Texas! Link to quoted tweetJUST IN | @chevronphillips announces construction of $8.5 billion Golden Triangle Polymers plant joint venture with @qatarenergy, creating an estimated 4,500 construction and 500 full-time #JobsInTexas: (Chevron Phillips Chemical and QatarEnergy to construct integrated polymers facility on US Gulf Coast... | bit.ly) @GoBigInTexas @OCEDCtx @OrangeTexasGov (Link to twitter.com)”

Horn of Africa

Risch (R-ID) 11/15/2022: Tweet – “.@UN hosting a conference on access to the internet in #Ethiopia is wrong. The gov't has imposed an internet blackout on #Tigray for 2yrs. The @intgovforum should hold #IGF2022 in a country that respects #freespeech and doesn't regularly block its citizens from internet access.”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Cardin (D-MD) 11/15/2022: Tweet – “@MontgomeryCoMD is a diverse and vibrant community. Those who push antisemitism and hate are not welcome in this or any other MD jurisdiction. 2 incidents of antisemitic graffiti found in Montgomery Co. - WTOP News”

Afghanistan

Carter (R-GA-1) 11/16/2022: Tweet – “Women in Afghanistan are paying a severe price for Joe Biden's incompetence and cruelty. Taliban ban women from Afghanistan's parks and gyms... | bit.ly”

Comer (R-KY-1) 11/15/2022: Retweet of @GOPoversight – “🚨NEW🚨 According to @SIGAR, the Biden Admin: Allowed the Taliban to gain access to U.S. taxpayer funds. Abandoned more than $7.1 billion worth of U.S. equipment Has no plan to recover any of the lost money or equipment. Accountability is coming. Link to PDF | sigar.mil”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 11/15/2022: Tweet – “From the collapse of Afghanistan to Putin's invasion of Ukraine and rising threats from China, the Biden administration has projected weakness and left our nation vulnerable. These global threats and the administration's open border policies make a dangerous combination. Link to video”

Moulton (D-MA-6) 11/16/2022: Tweet – “Looking forward to this! #JepsonForum Link to quoted tweetJoin us for the next #JepsonForum, the "U.S. Withdrawal from #Afghanistan." Presented by Congressman Seth Moulton, former Marine Corps captain and current member of the House Armed Services Committee. @RepMoulton @URNews2Use @URSpiderNetwork Register: (Jepson Leadership Forum - Jepson School of Leadership Studies - University of Richmond) (Link to twitter.com)”

Shaheen (D-NH) 11/15/2022: Tweet – “Temporary Protected Status seekers urgently need the ability to work & participate in their communities. This includes our new Afghan & Ukrainian neighbors. Delays & inconsistent policies are holding them back & must be addressed by @DHS. My new letter to @SecMayorkas: Link to image”

Slotkin (D-MI-8) 11/15/2022: Twitter thread – “Great to see a familiar face for Veterans Day! Maj. Holly Gramkow spent a year as a defense fellow in my DC office & was a valuable member of my legislative staff. She covered veterans & defense issues, and was critical to our work during the withdrawal from Afghanistan. 1/ Link to quoted tweetThank you for your service 🙏 (Link to twitter.com) 2/ A shining example of the excellence of our service members, Holly's feature on national TV comes as no surprise. We certainly miss her here in Washington, and wish her the best in her deployment!”