Members on the Record (Automated) for Wed December 07, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Cruz (R-TX) 12/06/2022: Retweet of @Kredo0 – “JUST IN: Blinken Elevates Palestinian Claims to Jerusalem at J Street Conference -- Biden admin trying to erode Israeli sovereignty over Jerusalem, @SenTedCruz tells me Blinken Praises J Street, Says State Department Regularly Consults Anti-Israel Group... | freebeacon.com”

Cruz (R-TX) 12/06/2022: Tweet – “The Biden admin is committed to leveling the claims between the Palestinians and Israel to Jerusalem, Israel's eternal and unified capital. If they could move our embassy out of Jerusalem they would, but they're not prepared to pay the political price. Blinken Praises J Street, Says State Department Regularly Consults Anti-Israel Group... | freebeacon.com”

Cruz (R-TX) 12/06/2022: Twitter thread – “5 years ago today, President Trump formally made it US policy to acknowledge the reality that Jerusalem is the capital of Israel. 1/x It is of utmost of importance we stand firm with our friend and ally – especially when Biden and his Administration are committed to undermining Israel's sovereignty over its capital. 2/x 🇺🇸🇮🇱”

DeSaulnier (D-CA-11) 12/06/2022: Tweet – “Grateful to @jstreetdotorg for their continued partnership in promoting peace and human rights. Link to image”

Durbin (D-IL) 12/06/2022: Tweet – “I met with Illinois' @jstreetdotorg members to discuss the recent rise in antisemitism and the continued need for a two-state solution between the Israelis and Palestinians. Thank you, J Street, for your work on these issues. Link to image”

Ernst (R-IA) 12/06/2022: Tweet – “As a co-chair of the Senate Abraham Accords Caucus, I applaud the historic visit of Israeli President Herzog to the Kingdom of Bahrain, demonstrating the closer ties between both nations. I will continue working to advance the implementation of the historic #AbrahamAccords.”

Evans (D-PA-3) 12/06/2022: Tweet – “It was a pleasure to meet w/ @jstreetdotorg members from #Philadelphia during their National Advocacy Day about legislation and promoting stronger American, Israeli & Palestinian peace ties. Link to image”

Hagerty (R-TN) 12/07/2022: Tweet – “Jerusalem is the eternal capital of Israel. Five years ago, President Trump broke with previous U.S. presidents & wisely decided the United States would formally recognize this reality. The U.S.-Israel Alliance is undeniably stronger because of that.”

Long (R-MO-7) 12/07/2022: Retweet of @netanyahu – “לרגל השקת מהדורת האלף של ביבי סיפור חיי, ישבתי לשיחה מרתקת עם אראל סגל על ספרי. בנימין נתניהו בשיחה מרתקת עם אראל סגל על הספר ״ביבי: סיפור חיי״... | youtu.be”

Miller-Meeks (R-IA-2) 12/07/2022: Tweet – “I'm encouraged by Israeli President Hezog's productive visit to Bahrain. This trip reaffirms each state's commitment to the Abraham Accords, and I'm confident it will be the first of many to further peace and prosperity in the Middle East.”

Risch (R-ID) 12/06/2022: Tweet – “The #AbrahamAccords have improved security and economic opportunities for every member state. I applaud @Isaac_Herzog's support of these accords and his historic visit to #Bahrain. The US looks forward to deeper integration in the months and years to come. Herzog set to take off for first state visit to Bahrain... | timesofisrael.com”

Syria

Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 12/07/2022: Retweet of @zead454 – “Picture from Ukraine - We support Syrian people against Assad regime, Iranian Militias and Russia Link to image”

Iran

Blackburn (R-TN) 12/06/2022: Tweet – “Over 1,000 Iranian students are experiencing symptoms associated with being poisoned. Is this intentional by the regime?”

Cotton (R-AR) 12/06/2022: Tweet – “Rumors that the Iranian ayatollahs disbanded the morality police are false. President Biden should proudly and loudly support the brave Iranians protesting for freedom against their brutal government. Link to video”

Lesko (R-AZ-8) 12/06/2022: Tweet – “It was wonderful to join my Congressional colleagues to support the Iran Hostages Congressional Gold Medal Act, which honors the bravery of those who were held hostage in Iran, and to emphasize the need to recognize their heroism. Link to image”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 12/06/2022: Tweet – “LR @RepMcCaul: "Between Cristina Kirchner's widely known collusion with Iran and now conviction for 'one of the most extraordinary corruption schemes' in Argentine history, @POTUS and @SecBlinken must urgently designate under 7031(c) sanctions." Argentine Vice President Cristina Kirchner guilty of corruption... | washingtonpost.com”

Meijer (R-MI-3) 12/07/2022: Tweet – “Very glad JCPA has been stripped from the NDAA. Should never have been in NDAA in first place. I will also never forgive whoever came up with the JCPA acronym for the ‘Who's on first?' chaos yesterday w/ JCPA (newspaper subsidies) vs JCPOA (Iran negotiations) in NDAA. Not fun. Link to quoted tweetUpdate: JCPA has been cut from the latest version of NDAA. 👏 (Link to twitter.com)”

Menendez (D-NJ) 12/06/2022: Tweet – “Another example of the Iranian regime's cold-blooded disregard for #HumanRights. Abusing #Iran's legal system & sentencing protesters to death, Tehran makes clear its disdain for those fighting for a future #Iran free from repression. #IranProtests #MahsaAmini Link to quoted tweetA sixth protester in Iran has been sentenced to death after being convicted of "moharebeh", the judiciary has announced. (Link to twitter.com)”

Menendez (D-NJ) 12/07/2022: Tweet – “Removing the morality police from the streets is very different from abolishing it, temporarily or permanently, in law or in practice. Misrepresenting what is happening on the ground only undermines #IranProtests2022 as #Tehran continues to slaughter its own people. Link to quoted tweetBreaking News: Iran has abolished its morality police after months of protests set off by the death of Mahsa Amini, a young woman who was arrested over the strict Islamic dress code. (Iran Abolishes Morality Police After Months of Protests... | nyti.ms)”

Suozzi (D-NY-3) 12/06/2022: Twitter thread – “Congressional Gold Medal for Iran Hostages. I was 17 years old when 52 hostages were taken by Iranian student militants when they stormed the U.S. Embassy in Tehran on November 4, 1979.  (1/3) Link to image Today I presided over a ceremony to recognize the hostages that my bipartisan, bicameral legislation that would award the Congressional Gold Medal to. (2/3) The Iran Hostage Crisis was a painful time in our history.  But that pain cannot stop us from recognizing the true pain and sacrifice by these special Americans.    (3/3)”

Torres (D-CA-35) 12/07/2022: Tweet – “Social media has shined a powerful spotlight on the Iranian regime's efforts to undermine human rights and peaceful protesting. TY to @jdbalart for showcasing the Iranian people's fight for freedom on @JDBalartMSNBC. Iranian protestors use social media to amplify fight for freedom... | msnbc.com”

Van Hollen (D-MD) 12/06/2022: Tweet – “We must continue to stand with protestors in Iran demanding freedom & justice. The so-called “morality police” should be totally abolished – not just in words, but in action – & the Iranian people able to exercise their universal right to life, liberty & the pursuit of happiness. Link to quoted tweetIran protesters call for 3-day strike as pressure builds (Iran protesters call for 3-day strike as pressure builds... | trib.al)”

Saudi Arabia

DeFazio (D-OR-4) 12/06/2022: Tweet – “I applaud this move by my colleague @SenSanders to bring our bipartisan Yemen War Powers Resolution to the Senate floor for a vote. It's Congress's duty to codify @POTUS's pledge to end U.S. support for Saudi Arabia-led offensive military operations in Yemen, once and for all. Link to quoted tweet.@SenSanders to bring Yemen war powers resolution to the floor as soon as next week (Bernie Sanders to Bring Yemen War Powers Resolution to the Floor as Soon as Next Week... | interc.pt) by @DRBoguslaw, @ryangrim”

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 12/06/2022: Tweet – “I call on all members of Congress to support my bill and immediately put this legislation on the floor for a vote to hold Saudi Arabia responsible for their heinous terror attack at NAS Pensacola on December 6th, 2019. We should send Saudi Arabia a message, not more weapons. Link to video   Link to quoted tweetToday I am introducing legislation that will hold Saudi Arabia accountable for aiding and abetting terrorist attacks within the United States while financially supporting the victims of the NAS Pensacola Terrorist Attack on December 6th, 2019. READ: (Congressman Matt Gaetz Unveils Legislation to Hold Saudi Arabia Accountable on 3rd Anniversary of NAS Pensacola Terrorist Attack... | gaetz.house.gov)”

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 12/06/2022: Retweet of @weartv – “NEW TODAY: Northwest Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz announces the "Saudi Arabia December 6, 2019, Anti-Terror and Accountability Act." Gaetz introduces legislation to hold Saudi Arabia accountable for NAS Pensacola attack... | weartv.com”

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 12/06/2022: Retweet of @tampafreepress – “Rep. Matt Gaetz Intros Legislation To Hold Saudi Arabia For Death Of US Troops In Florida Terrorist Attack #gaetz #florida #terror #attack #anniversary #news @RepMattGaetz @mattgaetz Rep. Matt Gaetz Intros Legislation To Hold Saudi Arabia For Death Of US Troops In Florida Terrorist Attack... | tampafp.com”

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 12/06/2022: GETTR Post – “Today I am introducing legislation that will hold Saudi Arabia accountable for aiding and abetting terrorist attacks within the United States while financially supporting the victims of the NAS Pensacola Terrorist Attack on December 6th, 2019. READ: https://gaetz.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-matt-gaetz-unveils-legislation-hold-saudi-arabia-accountable-3rd”

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 12/06/2022: GETTR Post – “I call on all members of Congress to support my bill and immediately put this legislation on the floor for a vote to hold Saudi Arabia responsible for their heinous terror attack at NAS Pensacola on December 6th, 2019. We should send Saudi Arabia a message, not more weapons. READ: https://gaetz.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-matt-gaetz-unveils-legislation-hold-saudi-arabia-accountable-3rd”

Grothman (R-WI-6) 12/06/2022: Tweet – “On his first day in office, @POTUS cancelled the Keystone XL pipeline project and then stalled the sale of new oil and gas leases on federal lands. Now, gas and heating prices are skyrocketing. Americans deserve answers on Biden's failure to restore America's energy security. Link to quoted tweet🚨NEW🚨 @RepJamesComer launches probe into President Biden's energy crisis that is harming the pocketbooks of Americans. He is calling on senior leadership to provide information related to the Biden Administration's failed policies. (Comer Presses for Docs about President Biden's Energy Crisis & Secret Deal with Saudi Arabia - United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform)”

McCollum (D-MN-4) 12/07/2022: Tweet – “Appalling that MBS' role as Saudi prime minister gives him “head of state immunity” for his ordering of Jamal Khashoggi's murder. This legal decision allows any head of state to murder with impunity. Congress should pass my #KhashoggiAct & demand justice. U.S. judge dismisses lawsuit against Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi's death... | washingtonpost.com”

Turkey

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 12/07/2022: Retweet of @lenaargiri – “Breaking:Congress sends a clear message to Erdogan "we believe that NATO allies should not conduct unauthorized territorial overflights of another NATO ally's airspace" (joint explanatory statement that accompanies the NDAA 2023)”

Menendez (D-NJ) 12/07/2022: Tweet – “Contrary to some claims, the #NDAA is not a win for #Turkey. This is just one of many tools we have at our disposal in the Senate to deal with arms sales. I'll say it again. As #SFRC Chairman, I will NOT approve F-16s for Turkey until Erdogan halts his abuses across the region. Link to quoted tweetAn #NDAA amendment is only one tool at our disposal to advance US interests in the Eastern Med. Let me be clear: as #SFRC Chairman, I will not approve any F-16 case for Turkey until Erdogan halts his campaign of aggression across the region. Full stop. (Link to twitter.com)”

Libya

Jordan (R-OH-4) 12/06/2022: GETTR Post – “Jack Smith - IRS targeting, Trump Special Counsel Jake Sullivan - Benghazi, Afghanistan withdrawal James Baker - Russia hoax, #TwitterFiles Same old Swamp.”

Morocco

Omar (D-MN-5) 12/06/2022: Retweet of @ishaantharoor – “This World Cup really needs Morocco. As one Moroccan fan told me before their game against Canada, their fans, buoyed by pan-Arab support, have given the tournament in Qatar “a whole fresh soul.””

Omar (D-MN-5) 12/06/2022: Retweet of @ESPNFC – “It's more than just football for Achraf Hakimi ❤️🇲🇦 Link to image”

Omar (D-MN-5) 12/06/2022: Twitter thread – “Omg, this would be epic! Link to quoted tweetThe dream of a World Cup final between Lionel Messi's Argentina and Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal is still in the cards 👀 (Link to twitter.com) I do however dream of Morocco making it to the finals🤞🏽 Link to reply@IlhanMN Epic for Argentina to win! @IvanKasanzew The Maradona fan in me will always be happy to see Argentina win. Link to reply@IlhanMN Brazil x Morocco would be a dream, @IlhanMN! What do you think? @eusouabellatrix Oh that might be a tough match up. Link to reply@IlhanMN Whoever wins from England & France I think will go on and win it. Mbappe is firing on all cylinders and any one of the England squad seems capable of banging one in at the moment @j_eamess He has been a joy to watch. One thing is for sure, this World Cup has been full of surprises and might end with a huge one 😉”

Horn of Africa

Durbin (D-IL) 12/06/2022: Tweet – “Thanks to @USAmbUN's leadership, the UN has acted in response to Putin's unprovoked & illegal war against Ukraine. Today, we discussed Ukraine's resilience & holding Putin accountable as well as the security situation in Haiti, the peace agreement in Ethiopia, & violence in DRC. Link to image”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Connolly (D-VA-11) 12/06/2022: Tweet – “Happy to attend the Jewish Community Relations Council's Legislative Breakfast this morning. With antisemitism on the rise we must continue to ensure the safety and security of our Jewish neighbors through our steadfast support. Link to image”

Cortez Masto (D-NV) 12/06/2022: Tweet – “I'm deeply disturbed by the rise in in antisemitism in the United States. We need to stand together against this threat, and I'm calling on the Administration to facilitate a coordinated response to monitor and combat antisemitism. Bipartisan coalition pushes for national strategy on antisemitism... | axios.com”

Espaillat (D-NY-13) 12/07/2022: Twitter thread – “Republicans have enabled white nationalism, white supremacy and antisemitism. It's time for GOP leaders to condemn this hate rhetoric and do some real soul searching. Los republicanos han permitido el nacionalismo blanco, la supremacía blanca y el antisemitismo. Es hora de que los líderes republicanos condenen esta retórica de odio y hagan un verdadero examen de conciencia.”

Feinstein (D-CA) 12/06/2022: Tweet – “Antisemitism is dangerous for everyone – history teaches us that antisemitism doesn't only threaten Jewish people but frequently grows to threaten marginalized communities. Amid a recent rise in antisemitism, it's incumbent on EVERYONE to condemn hatred and bigotry. Link to quoted tweetWith antisemitism rising in the U.S. and around the world, I'm leading a bipartisan, bicameral group of 120+ colleagues in urging @POTUS to develop a unified national strategy to combat antisemitism and strengthen interagency coordination. (Bipartisan coalition pushes for national strategy on antisemitism... | axios.com)”

Gillibrand (D-NY) 12/06/2022: Tweet – “I'm proud to join @SenJackyRosen on this letter. I'm deeply concerned by the recent surge of antisemitism, and the threats and violence that too often follow. We need a unified, national strategy to monitor and combat antisemitism. Link to quoted tweetWith antisemitism rising in the U.S. and around the world, I'm leading a bipartisan, bicameral group of 120+ colleagues in urging @POTUS to develop a unified national strategy to combat antisemitism and strengthen interagency coordination. (Bipartisan coalition pushes for national strategy on antisemitism... | axios.com)”

Greene (R-GA-14) 12/06/2022: Tweet – “.@RepMarkGreen informs the committee that in war every soldier is actually responsible to track every weapon and where it goes & an audit is good. Mark reminds the committee that Dems supported legislation by Ilhan Omar, a real antisemitic, while they hypocritically attack me! Link to quoted tweetThe hearing has begun. Tune in now to see how the committee votes on my resolution to find out how YOUR money is being spent in Ukraine. WATCH: (Markup of Various Measures... | youtu.be) (Link to twitter.com)”

Lankford (R-OK) 12/06/2022: Tweet – “I joined 125 of my colleagues in sending a letter to Biden calling for the development of a unified national strategy to monitor and combat antisemitism.”

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 12/06/2022: Tweet – “Thank you to @NYPDHateCrimes & @NYPD121Pct for quickly apprehending the individual responsible for this heinous attack on #StatenIsland. Antisemitism & violence have no place in America & this criminal must be held accountable to the fullest extent. Suspect in custody after firing BB pellets at father, son: NYPD... | ny1.com”

Manning (D-NC-6) 12/06/2022: Tweet – “Today, my fellow Co-chairs of the House & Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism and I led a bipartisan group of 125 members in sending a letter to @POTUS urging interagency coordination to monitor & combat the growing threat of antisemitism in the US. ⬇ Link to image”

Meng (D-NY-6) 12/07/2022: Tweet – “Proud to join my fellow Task Force Co-Chairs in urging @POTUS to ensure that there is an interagency effort to execute a unified national strategy to combat antisemitism. We need all hands on deck to address this dangerous rise in antisemitism. Link to quoted tweetToday, my fellow Co-chairs of the House & Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism and I led a bipartisan group of 125 members in sending a letter to @POTUS urging interagency coordination to monitor & combat the growing threat of antisemitism in the US. ⬇ (Link to twitter.com)”

Ossoff (D-GA) 12/06/2022: Retweet of @RickFolbaum – “.@SenOssoff calls for a new "interagency task force to address the rise in anti-Semitism across the U.S." with the goal of developing a "national strategy that will help combat the rise in hate." #Antisemitism #hate @ATLNewsFirst”

Rubio (R-FL) 12/06/2022: Tweet – “Sen. Rubio, @SenJackyRosen, @SenatorLankford & colleagues urged President Biden to develop a whole-of-government strategy to counter antisemitism. Rubio, Rosen, Lankford, Colleagues Urge Biden to Develop Whole-of-government Strategy to Counter Antisemitism... | rubio.senate.gov”

Watson Coleman (D-NJ-12) 12/07/2022: Tweet – “We've seen a disturbing rise in hate against our Black, Jewish, Muslim, and immigrant neighbors. This targeted harassment of our Muslim neighbors is dangerous and unacceptable. Hate leads to violence and none of us should stand for it. Police: Investigation launched into harassment incidents at New Jersey mosques... | newjersey.news12.com”

Wicker (R-MS) 12/06/2022: Tweet – “Antisemitism is a scourge that must be eliminated wherever it exists. I joined @SenatorLankford, @SenJackyRosen, and more than 100 other legislators who are calling for a national strategy to tackle this challenge. Bipartisan coalition pushes for national strategy on antisemitism... | axios.com”

Wilson (D-FL-24) 12/06/2022: Retweet of @POTUS – “I just want to make a few things clear: The Holocaust happened. Hitler was a demonic figure. And instead of giving it a platform, our political leaders should be calling out and rejecting antisemitism wherever it hides. Silence is complicity.”

Afghanistan

Comer (R-KY-1) 12/07/2022: Tweet – “🚨 The botched Afghanistan withdrawal resulted in U.S. service members losing their lives, thousands of Americans abandoned, billions of taxpayer dollars lost, military equipment lost, and the entire region falling under hostile Taliban control. @GOPoversight will get answers. Link to quoted tweet🚨NEW🚨 @RepJamesComer renews requests for all documents and communications related to the Biden Administration's disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal. Americans need answers, transparency, and accountability. (Comer: Biden Administration Will Be Held Accountable for Botched Afghanistan Withdrawal - United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform)”

Comer (R-KY-1) 12/07/2022: Retweet of @axios – “Republicans launching investigation into handling of U.S. Afghanistan withdrawal Republicans launching investigation into handling of U.S. Afghanistan withdrawal... | trib.al”

Comer (R-KY-1) 12/07/2022: Retweet of @JoeKhalilTV – “Congressman @RepJamesComer announces House GOP investigation into the Afghanistan withdrawal. Comer adds "...obstruction of this investigation will be met with the power of the gavel" Link to image”

Comer (R-KY-1) 12/07/2022: Retweet of @seanhannity – “TIME'S UP, JOE! House GOP Launches Probe Into Botched Afghanistan Withdrawal TIME'S UP, JOE! House GOP Launches Probe Into Botched Afghanistan Withdrawal... | trib.al”

Huizenga (R-MI-2) 12/06/2022: Retweet of @MZanona – “New: Kevin McCarthy maps out the House GOP's investigative plans in a lengthy list as he shores up support for speaker. Among the targets: the border, Hunter Biden, Afghanistan pullout, Covid-19 origins, China, Big Tech, DOJ/FBI, IRS & education policies. Oversight in the 118th Congress - House Republican Leader”

Meijer (R-MI-3) 12/06/2022: Retweet of @Afghan_American – ““America's veterans are doing our part. We've been waiting for the last 15 months for Congress to do theirs.” Important and compelling read from #veteran and @Vets4AmerIdeals leader @itsapurdy on the pending bi-partisan #AfghanAdjustmentAct. #ThisisHome Veterans urge Congress to pass the Afghan Adjustment Act... | militarytimes.com”

Meijer (R-MI-3) 12/07/2022: Retweet of @PaulSzoldra – ““From the first takeoff to very later in the night…we were getting shot at,” George said. “We were getting lasered [from small arms optics]. There were gunfights outside the gate from the Taliban and ISIS-K.“ —reporting by ⁦@JeffSchogol⁩ 'Land, load 'em, go' — How Army helicopter crews risked their lives to save 10,000 during Afghanistan evacuation... | taskandpurpose.com”

Moulton (D-MA-6) 12/06/2022: Retweet of @Vets4AmerIdeals – “Thank you @GBH and @RepMoulton for your advocacy and support of the #AAA. The Afghan Adjustment Act is an important piece of legislation in ensuring we #KeepthePromise to our #Afghan allies. Congressman Seth Moulton resumes push for passage of Afghan Adjustment Act... | wgbh.org”

Moulton (D-MA-6) 12/06/2022: Retweet of @sethmoulton – “It's important that we help those who helped us. That's why I support the Afghan Adjustment Act to provide a path to citizenship for the many Afghans who aided American troops. They put their lives on the line for us; we can't send them back to the Taliban.”

Slotkin (D-MI-8) 12/07/2022: Tweet – “Christopher's story deserved to be heard, elevated, and entered into the Congressional Record. He represents the best of Michigan, and I am so grateful to him for his work. Link to quoted tweetHowell man honored with Congressional tribute for work with Afghan refugees (Howell man honored with Congressional tribute for work with Afghan refugees – The Livingston Post.com... | thelivingstonpost.com) via @@livingstonpost (Link to twitter.com)”

Welch (D-VT-0) 12/06/2022: Tweet – “Arriving in a new place can be hard but a welcoming community can ease anxiety for new residents. That's why I'm glad to see the Bennington Children's Library offering bilingual books in English and Dari. A wonderful way to welcome Afghan kids to our state.Bennington children's library offers bilingual books for Afghan refugees... | vtdigger.org”