Members on the Record (Automated) for Thu November 17, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Markey (D-MA) 11/16/2022: Tweet – “I welcome news that the U.S. has taken a long overdue step towards accountability by opening a criminal investigation into the Israeli army killing of Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. I echo her family's calls that it be thorough, credible, and independent. Link to quoted tweetOur family's statement on the US opening an Investigation into Shireen's killing. (Link to twitter.com)”

McCollum (D-MN-4) 11/16/2022: Tweet – “We have waited too long without answers. The #JusticeforShireen Act, will ensure accountability & a thorough US investigation into her murder by the Israeli military. I'm proud to be a cosponsor. #HR9291”

Merkley (D-OR) 11/16/2022: Tweet – “I agree with @ChrisVanHollen, who I worked with to call for a full and transparent investigation into the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh. I am glad to see the U.S. taking this needed step toward accountability. Link to quoted tweetThis is an overdue but necessary and important step in the pursuit of justice and accountability in the shooting death of American citizen and journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh. (Link to twitter.com)”

Rubio (R-FL) 11/16/2022: Tweet – “The Iranian regime is the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism, and its drones are being used to spread terror on Israelis and Ukrainians alike. Yet the Biden Administration wants to negotiate with Tehran.   Any deal with this regime would be unacceptable. Link to quoted tweetAn oil tanker owned by an Israeli billionaire was hit by a suspected Iranian drone in the Gulf of Oman, people familiar with the incident said (Israeli-Owned Oil Tanker Hit by Suspected Iranian Drone... | on.wsj.com)”

Iran

Bera (D-CA-7) 11/16/2022: Retweet of @HouseForeign – “Today, Chairs @RepGregoryMeeks and @RepCicilline, as well as 15 @HouseForeign Members, released the following statement recognizing two months since protests in #Iran began⤵️ Link to image”

Cicilline (D-RI-1) 11/16/2022: Retweet of @HouseForeign – “Today, Chairs @RepGregoryMeeks and @RepCicilline, as well as 15 @HouseForeign Members, released the following statement recognizing two months since protests in #Iran began⤵️ Link to image”

Costa (D-CA-16) 11/16/2022: Retweet of @HouseForeign – “Today, Chairs @RepGregoryMeeks and @RepCicilline, as well as 15 @HouseForeign Members, released the following statement recognizing two months since protests in #Iran began⤵️ Link to image”

Costa (D-CA-16) 11/16/2022: Retweet of @HouseForeign – “View the press release and full list of cosigners here: Meeks, Cicilline, 15 HFAC Dems Statement on 2-Month Anniversary of Protests in Iran ... | foreignaffairs.house.gov”

Fallon (R-TX-4) 11/16/2022: Retweet of @MariaBartiromo – “Join us tomorrow @MorningsMaria @FoxBusiness 6-9am et @REPROSENDALE @HGURDON @REPPATFALLON @MIRANDADEVINE @BRENDANCARRFCC @DM_RUBENSTEIN @RepRWilliams @bobnardelli @MarkTepperSWP @bungarsargon”

Jayapal (D-WA-7) 11/16/2022: Retweet of @thereidout – “Coming up tonight on @thereidout: @sahilkapur @DavidJollyFL @RepJayapal @jayrosen_nyu @OneUnderscore__ Bahareh Banisadr – Niece of Abulhassan Banisadr (1st elected Iranian president, 1980) @NazaninNour @JoyAnnReid will see you soon at 7 pm ET on @MSNBC, #reiders!”

Kim (R-CA-39) 11/16/2022: Tweet – “The Iranian people deserve freedom and the right to choose their own leaders. I'm proud to stand with them. Rep. Young Kim Leads Resolution to Support Iran Protests, Condemn Iranian Regime... | youngkim.house.gov”

Lamborn (R-CO-5) 11/17/2022: Tweet – “Iran's continued stonewalling of the IAEA makes any further consideration of a nuclear deal unfathomable. A formal censure of Iran is a long overdue and necessary first step to hold them accountable for their irresponsible nuclear escalation. Iran Nuclear Escalation Seen Hurtling Toward Dangerous Crisis... | trib.al”

Lieu (D-CA-33) 11/16/2022: Retweet of @HouseForeign – “Today, Chairs @RepGregoryMeeks and @RepCicilline, as well as 15 @HouseForeign Members, released the following statement recognizing two months since protests in #Iran began⤵️ Link to image”

Manning (D-NC-6) 11/16/2022: Retweet of @HouseForeign – “Today, Chairs @RepGregoryMeeks and @RepCicilline, as well as 15 @HouseForeign Members, released the following statement recognizing two months since protests in #Iran began⤵️ Link to image”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 11/16/2022: Tweet – “LR @RepMcCaul: “This is precisely why in my recent letter to @POTUS I underscored the urgent need to make U.S. export controls central to any strategy to combat Iranian UAV proliferation. #StopIranDrones #StandWithUkraine”WSJ News Exclusive | Ukrainian Analysis Identifies Western Supply Chain Behind Iran's Drones”

Meeks (D-NY-5) 11/16/2022: Twitter thread – “Today, Chairs @RepGregoryMeeks and @RepCicilline, as well as 15 @HouseForeign Members, released the following statement recognizing two months since protests in #Iran began⤵️ Link to image View the press release and full list of cosigners here: Meeks, Cicilline, 15 HFAC Dems Statement on 2-Month Anniversary of Protests in Iran ... | foreignaffairs.house.gov”

Menendez (D-NJ) 11/17/2022: Tweet – “As Iran criminalizes #IranProtests, issues death sentences to protesters, & silences dissent, we welcome new US & European sanctions on the regime. Until this brutal cycle of repression ends, the intl community must continue to take concrete action to hold the regime to account. Link to quoted tweetWe remain committed to supporting the Iranian people's peaceful nationwide protests. Today we designated 6 employees of IRIB, a key Iranian censorship tool. They were also involved in extracting forced confessions and enabling the spread of disinformation. (Sanctioning Senior Officials of Iranian Broadcaster - United States Department of State)”

Risch (R-ID) 11/16/2022: Tweet – “New information shines light on a vast global supply chain supporting #Iran's drone program. We must have a thorough investigation into all entities identified. Pending legislation would impose serious costs on the entire supply chain. #StopIranianDrones SFRC Approves Stop Iranian Drones Act | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations   Link to quoted tweetNew intelligence collected from downed Iranian drones in Ukraine shows that a majority of the aircrafts' parts are manufactured by companies in the U.S., Europe and other allied nations (WSJ News Exclusive | Ukrainian Analysis Identifies Western Supply Chain Behind Iran's Drones)”

Scott (R-FL) 11/16/2022: Tweet – “Ebrahim Raisi's fear tactics and sham trials aren't fooling anyone. The world is watching, and we won't forget his disgusting actions to stifle peaceful protests. We will always stand strong with the people of Iran and their calls for freedom. Iran Hands Out More Death Sentences to Protesters... | wsj.com”

Swalwell (D-CA-15) 11/17/2022: Tweet – “If you just voted to execute 15,000 people you should not be enjoying yourself in New York. We must exact maximum pain to the Iranian regime. Link to video”

Tlaib (D-MI-13) 11/16/2022: Tweet – “Powerful statement today on Capitol Hill honoring those who lost their lives protesting for human rights & women's freedom in Iran, including the brave women leading this movement. No one fighting for freedom—in Iran, the US, anywhere—should be met with government violence. Link to image”

Watson Coleman (D-NJ-12) 11/17/2022: Tweet – “The people of Iran, especially young people, are standing up and fighting for their basic human rights. The government's response has been horrific violence. Praying for the safety of those bravely countering oppression. Stymied by Protests, Iran Unleashes Its Wrath on Its Youth... | nytimes.com”

Wild (D-PA-7) 11/16/2022: Retweet of @HouseForeign – “Today, Chairs @RepGregoryMeeks and @RepCicilline, as well as 15 @HouseForeign Members, released the following statement recognizing two months since protests in #Iran began⤵️ Link to image”

Williams (R-TX-25) 11/17/2022: Tweet – “🚨Tune in at 8:45 ET / 7:45 CT to hear my big news announced first on @FoxBusiness' @MorningsMaria. Link to quoted tweetJoin us tomorrow @MorningsMaria @FoxBusiness 6-9am et @REPROSENDALE @HGURDON @REPPATFALLON @MIRANDADEVINE @BRENDANCARRFCC @DM_RUBENSTEIN @RepRWilliams @bobnardelli @MarkTepperSWP @bungarsargon”

Wilson (R-SC-2) 11/16/2022: Tweet – “As the IAEA @iaeaorg Board of Governors meets this week, I strongly urge them to censure Iran for their continued stonewalling of IAEA investigations into their nuclear program. This dangerous charade cannot go on forever. Its time for the IAEA to take this threat seriously.”

Turkey

Bergman (R-MI-1) 11/16/2022: Tweet – “Another senseless action of terror. Our prayers are with all impacted by this attack. We stand by our NATO ally during this difficult time. Link to quoted tweet#NATOPA President @GerryConnolly: "I am shocked & horrified by news of the explosion in the center of #Istanbul. Our thoughts & prayers are with the families of the victims. We offer our deepest condolences, sympathy & solidarity to our 🇹🇷 friends in @natopa_TR & to the 🇹🇷people" (Link to twitter.com)”

Chabot (R-OH-1) 11/16/2022: Tweet – “During my time in Congress, I've been a friend to Turkey and was heartbroken to learn of the terrorist attack in Istanbul against our important NATO ally. I offer my deepest condolences to the victims' families and all the Turkish people in the face of this senseless violence.”

Mace (R-SC-1) 11/16/2022: Tweet – “One thing I am NOT thankful for - inflated grocery prices. 🦃 Turkey +23% 🥚Eggs +43% 🧈Butter +34%”

Sessions (R-TX-17) 11/16/2022: Tweet – “We stand by our Turkish friends as they mourn the loss of civilians following the horrific Istanbul bombing this past Sunday. We support our NATO ally during these difficult times.”

Qatar

Weber (R-TX-14) 11/16/2022: Tweet – “This is great news for Southeast 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

McCaul (R-TX-10) 11/17/2022: Twitter thread – “LR @RepMcCaul at today's committee hearing on assessing the Biden administration's U.S. strategy toward sub-Saharan Africa: "Ensuring strong engagement with our African partners has been, and remains a bipartisan priority. "For over two decades, under both Republican and Democratic administrations, the U.S. has partnered with African nations to address key challenges. Next year, we will celebrate the 20th anniversary of President Bush's launch of PEPFAR. "And I look forward to ensuring that important work continues and is reauthorized. The U.S. has a legacy and a depth of investment of which to be proud. "In the last year, the U.S. has provided over a billion COVID-19 vaccines to African countries and nearly $2 billion to address unprecedented levels of food insecurity and famine in the Horn of Africa. We must also think long term about our investments in Africa. "While the U.S. offers partnership, the PRC & Russia seek to leverage their offers of financing or security guarantees for their own political, economic, and security priorities. A perfect example of this is the CCP's debt trap diplomacy through their belt and road initiative. "When I meet with partners and allies around the world and ask why they are entering into dangerous agreements with the CCP, they tell me it is because we're not there. But we need to be. We cannot allow the CCP and Russia to exert their malign influence over this continent. "Promoting two-way trade and investment with African nations, and creating economic opportunity must be a top priority. That is why I am proud my bill, the Championing American Businesses through Diplomacy Act, was signed into law. "& earlier this year, I introduced legislation to codify the Prosper Africa initiative – I want to thank CHM Meeks for his co-sponsorship. This effort coordinates the various tools of the U.S. government to speak w/ one voice & support U.S. companies looking to invest in Africa. "I am, however, concerned by the administration's prioritization of climate goals over efforts to support Africans working to increase investment in energy and power generation...African leaders have made this concern clear. "We also cannot take the eye of the ball in the fight against ISIS and Al Qaeda networks that are growing across Africa. Al Shabab is the most well-financed terrorist network in the world. ISIS affiliates are active in over 20 African countries and attacks are increasing. "We need to get in front of these threats and address the underlying causes of fragility and extremism. That is why I am glad to have worked with former Chairman Engel, Senator Graham, and Senator Coons to enact the Global Fragility Act. "I look forward to hearing about the progress made towards implementation in coastal West Africa and Mozambique. I am proud that my bill, the Trans Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Act, was enacted earlier this year to improve the response to terrorist threats in the Sahel. "We have many challenges and a lot of work to do. It's time to roll up our sleeves and get things done."”

Sherman (D-CA-30) 11/16/2022: Tweet – “I couldn't agree more with Ranking Member Risch. While I am encouraged by the Ethiopian government's commitment to restore services in #Tigray after 2 years of blackout, it must make good on these commitments immediately - before it can host prestigious conferences like #IGF2022 Link to quoted 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

Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 11/16/2022: Tweet – “In Jersey and throughout our nation, we will not cower and we will not back down in the face of antisemitic terrorist threats. In the greatest country in the world, religious freedom will win and antisemitism and hate will lose. New Jersey lawmakers are denouncing the recent threat made against synagogues across the state. This comes as antisemitic threats are on the rise. ... | politico.com”

Zeldin (R-NY-1) 11/16/2022: Tweet – “I'll help… 1. Yeshivas proudly teach right from wrong. 2. Their students have very high attendance rates. 3. Many students continue their education. 4. Yeshiva graduates live law-abiding lives almost entirely. Looking forward to you including that in your hit piece! Link to quoted tweetPlease help us report on education in #NY's Hasidic community & other Orthodox Jewish communities, including in Rockland County and Kiryas Joel. Share your experience here: (Share Your Stories About Education in Orthodox and Hasidic Schools... | nytimes.com)”

Afghanistan

Kim (R-CA-39) 11/16/2022: Tweet – “We knew this would happen, but the Biden administration rushed to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan without a plan in place. I stand with the Afghan people, especially women and girls, as they are forced to live under Taliban rule. Taliban to impose their interpretation of Sharia law in Afghanistan | CNN”