Members on the Record (Automated) for Mon December 12, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 12/12/2022: Twitter thread – “I'm proud to have voted for the bipartisan defense bill. It includes provisions I led like the Darren Drake Act to stop ISIS-inspired and lone-wolf terrorists from using vehicles as weapon. It also includes investments for NJ water infrastructure and flood management projects. I also helped pass a pay increase for service members, ensure security for federal judges, combat terrorism, boost the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, strengthen our relationship with Israel, and stand up to Russia and China.”

Apartheid

Newman (D-IL-3) 12/12/2022: Retweet of @DeanObeidallah – “@elonmusk Woke people ended slavery, Jim Crow and South Africa's apartheid, championed the civil rights movement, fought for marriage equality and a women's right to vote. Now you get why the GOP and Elon Musk hate wokeness.”

Iran

Blackburn (R-TN) 12/12/2022: Tweet – “President Biden should be laser focused on ensuring the military can defend the USA from Russia, China and Iran. Instead, he's fixated on forcing the military to get vaccinated for COVID. Read my op-ed in @nypost ⬇️ Biden's vindictive military-funding COVID vaccine blackmail harms...... | nypost.com”

Cramer (R-ND) 12/12/2022: Tweet – “In this week's newsletter: bipartisan legislation with @SenatorLujan to continue research for remediating abandoned wells, @FoxBusiness interview on permitting reform, and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee resolution in support of Iranian citizens' fight for equal rights. Link to video”

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 12/12/2022: GETTR Post – “The executions will continue until morale improves Iran executes second man for alleged crime during nationwide protests — CBS News | apple.news”

Gonzales (R-TX-23) 12/11/2022: Retweet of @JohnCornyn – “Optimism is good. Reality is 40-year-high inflation, spiking crime, and the border's humanitarian and public safety crisis. Broken immigration system and historic debt. Threats from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. Stay positive but grounded in reality. Link to quoted tweet”

Gooden (R-TX-5) 12/12/2022: Tweet – “Released the 'Merchant of Death.' Allowed the Taliban to take over Afghanistan. Resumed nuclear talks with Iran. Refused to hold China accountable for COVID. Joe Biden is the worst foreign policy president in American history.”

Hagerty (R-TN) 12/11/2022: Tweet – “The Biden-Harris Admin is turning to terrorists and tyrants in Iran & Venezuela to get oil when we have reliable, affordable, & sustainable energy right here at home. The President needs to stop bending to the radical left and reclaim energy independence.”

Hagerty (R-TN) 12/12/2022: Tweet – “On Biden's first day in office, he canceled the Keystone Pipeline, & now he's begging Venezuela, Iran, & Saudi Arabia to sell the US more oil. Biden would rather negotiate with foreign entities & adversaries than empower our domestic energy producers at home. Link to image”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 12/11/2022: Tweet – “LR @RepMcCaul: “The WH Press Secretary needs to know the names of Americans wrongfully detained abroad. @POTUS must meet with the families of Americans held hostage in Iran and share with them what the administration is doing to reunite them with their loved ones.” Link to quoted tweet“I just don't understand how I should have faith that my dad's going to be home if the White House doesn't even know his name,” Hannah Shargi criticizes WH Press Sec. Karine Jean-Pierre saying she's not familiar with the case of Emad Shargi's wrongful detention in Iran. (Link to twitter.com)”

Menendez (D-NJ) 12/11/2022: Tweet – “Iranian regime prosecutors have charged 15 people, including 3 children, in sham trials for the death of a Basij thug. Dr. Hamid Ghare-Hasanlou is 1 among several sentenced to death based on confessions made under duress. Their lives are in imminent danger. #StopExecutionsInIran Link to quoted tweetAccording to the report by @MaryamAfshang, 15 individuals were charged by Revolutionary prosecutors, including 3 children, for the death of a Basiji in a protest on November 3. They did not have a lawyer and the Dr was not even taken to the trial. 3/3 (Link to twitter.com)”

Merkley (D-OR) 12/11/2022: Tweet – “Iranian women have inspired the world by taking to the streets in their tireless pursuit of freedom. They should absolutely be recognized as heroes of the year. Solidarity always with those demanding their fundamental rights. The Women of Iran Are TIME's 2022 Heroes of the Year... | time.com”

Schiff (D-CA-28) 12/12/2022: Retweet of @FaceTheNation – “Americans who travel to countries like Russia, Iran or North Korea, need to realize "they stand the chance of being grabbed for no reason at all, except to be used as a political chip," Rep. Adam Schiff says when asked if the Griner-Bout prisoner swap encourages hostage taking. Link to video”

Libya

Sullivan (R-AK) 12/12/2022: Tweet – “Masud's arrest demonstrates a very important principle that we must always adhere to: the United States will go to the ends of the earth, no matter how long it takes, to hunt down, arrest or kill terrorists who take the lives of Americans, for as long as such terrorists live. Link to quoted tweetThe U.S. has taken custody of Abu Agila Mohammad Masud, who had been serving a separate sentence in Libya for bombmaking. (Suspect in 1988 Lockerbie bombing now in U.S. custody... | cbsn.ws)”

Kuwait

McCollum (D-MN-4) 12/12/2022: Tweet – “I commend @GovTimWalz for visiting our @MNNationalGuard troops in Kuwait last week. These citizen soldiers are serving our nation away from their families this holiday season. Thank you to the 347th Regional Support Group & RSG's 147th Human Resources Company for your dedication!”

Pakistan

García (D-IL-4) 12/11/2022: Tweet – “@USTreasury should oppose IMF surcharges. #StopIMFSurcharges Link to quoted tweetOn Monday, the IMF will discuss whether it gets rid of its HIDDEN FEES (aka surcharges) Austerity-ridden Ecuador, war-torn Ukraine and flooded Pakistan are all paying $ billions in hidden fees Only 2 rich countries oppose their removal #StopIMFsurcharges (IMF Surcharges Can Be Removed as Precautionary Balances Are Safely Within Target... | cepr.net)”

García (D-IL-4) 12/11/2022: Tweet – “Monday's meeting could decide if the IMF continues to impose surcharges on hard-hit countries. It's past time to get rid of these predatory and deeply unpopular hidden fees. @USTreasury should oppose IMF surcharges. #StopIMFSurcharges Link to quoted tweetOn Monday, the IMF will discuss whether it gets rid of its HIDDEN FEES (aka surcharges) Austerity-ridden Ecuador, war-torn Ukraine and flooded Pakistan are all paying $ billions in hidden fees Only 2 rich countries oppose their removal #StopIMFsurcharges (IMF Surcharges Can Be Removed as Precautionary Balances Are Safely Within Target... | cepr.net)”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 12/12/2022: Tweet – “Amazon is currently profiting from dangerous hate speech. Along with 33 of my colleagues, I'm urging @amazon to stop selling an antisemitic, Holocaust denial book and film. We must always condemn bigotry, racism, and antisemitism. Thirty-four Democrats sign onto letter urging Amazon to pull antisemitic film... | jewishinsider.com”

Stevens (D-MI-11) 12/12/2022: Twitter thread – “The verbal attack at Temple Beth El last week was a horrific incident of hate that will not be tolerated against our Jewish community. Thank you @DetFederation for organizing this important forum for our community to learn about Oakland County's response to antisemitic threats. Link to quoted tweetJewish community to hold security forum after antisemitic incidents (Jewish community to hold security forum after antisemitic incidents... | detroitnews.com) And thank you to our Oakland County law enforcement for quickly addressing last week's incident and prosecuting to the fullest extent, participating in this forum, and working to expel hate from our community.”

Afghanistan

Blumenthal (D-CT) 12/11/2022: Tweet – “It's a moral imperative—keeping America's promise to at-risk Afghan allies who put their lives on the line for our troops & partners. Congress must pass the #AfghanAdjustmentAct before year's end. Link to quoted tweetA desperate road trip to remind America about its Afghan allies (A desperate road trip to remind America about its Afghan allies... | wapo.st)”

Comer (R-KY-1) 12/11/2022: Retweet of @HouseGOP – “📺 WATCH: @RepJamesComer details House Republicans' upcoming investigations into Joe Biden's Afghanistan debacle and the origins of COVID-19. Link to video”

Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 12/11/2022: Retweet of @SayedSamiSadat – “#AFG & #USA, friends who want to know what happened in AFG and why go watch. Retrograde Retrograde | Official Trailer | National Geographic Documentary Films via @YouTube. In theaters Friday in the US and later in UK and Disney+. Thank you all for supporting Afghanistan in these critical times. God bless Afghanistan!”

Kinzinger (R-IL-16) 12/11/2022: Tweet – “This just isn't true by the way. I know it's rare but I'm not a member of a political tribe, and I think, like even some Dems have said, that this is a dangerous precedent. And I was critical of Trumps Taliban stuff before you whatabout. Link to quoted tweetONE OF THE FEW REPUBLICANS I HAVE RESPECT FOR, ADAM KINZINGER IS BEING DISINGENUOUS Rep. Kinzinger welcomes Griner's release but worries prisoner swap could encourage more hostage-taking. Like all nations whose citizens are taken hostage, they all negotiate to get them back.”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 12/11/2022: Twitter thread – “RM @RepMcCaul: “Biden's failed withdrawal left Afghanistan at the Taliban's mercy, undermining 20 yrs of hard fought gains. The unfolding barbarism is horrific: public lashings & executions, women sentenced to beatings for leaving abusive homes. Public execution, whippings in Afghanistan mark revival of Taliban punishments... | washingtonpost.com “The US must act to support the Afghan people & address Taliban abuses, including through tough sanctions & opposing any efforts to extend diplomatic recognition. Next Congress, HFAC will hold the admin accountable for its failure to safeguard basic human rights in Afghanistan.””

Meijer (R-MI-3) 12/11/2022: Retweet of @JeffSchogol – “Afghan interpreter rescued by Marine officer denied visa to stay in US Afghan interpreter rescued by Marine officer denied visa to stay in US... | taskandpurpose.com”

Other - Middle East

Green (R-TN-7) 12/12/2022: Tweet – “Today, we remember the 248 @STRIKEBCT soldiers and 8 crew members who lost their lives in Gander, Newfoundland. 37 years later, we continue to honor their service and peacekeeping efforts in the Middle East. Our hearts are with their families today. @101stAASLTDIV Link to quoted tweetToday, we remember the lives of the 248 STRIKE Soldiers who perished on December 12, 1985, in a plane crash in Gander, Newfoundland, Canada. We honor the life and legacy of those past by continuing to prepare for our rendezvous with destiny. @101stAASLTDIV (Link to twitter.com)”