Members on the Record (Automated) for Tue December 20, 2022

Israel - Palestine

Barr (R-KY-6) 12/19/2022: Tweet – “Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate. In this Hakhel Unity Year, I send you wishes of hope and peace during the Festival of Lights. On Hanukkah we commit to light up the darkness. I will continue to fight against antisemitism and in support of Israel and the Jewish People. Link to image”

Ernst (R-IA) 12/19/2022: Retweet of @AIPAC – “The DEFEND Act is a bipartisan bill that will expand regional defense cooperation between Israel and its Arab partners to help combat the Iranian threat. Thank you @SenJoniErnst @SenJackyRosen @RepJimmyPanetta @RepSchneider @cathymcmorris @RepAnnWagner @RepDavidTrone! Link to image”

Risch (R-ID) 12/19/2022: Tweet – “As we mark the beginning of #Hanukkah, Vicki and I extend warm and happy holidays to our Jewish friends celebrating in the U.S., #Israel, and around the world. Link to image”

Scanlon (D-PA-5) 12/20/2022: Tweet – “It was special to join our Jewish community members in marking the beginning of Hanukkah at celebrations in the district this past weekend. Thank you to Chabad of Delaware County and Congregation Beth Israel of Media for sharing a joyful evening of hope and light with me. Link to image”

Swalwell (D-CA-15) 12/19/2022: In reply to TweetOn the first night of Hanukkah the anti-Israel New York Times issues a crossword puzzle that looks like a swastika. Can't make this shit up. We see you @nytimes - we see you. (Link to twitter.com) – “@MeghanMcCain @nytimes You're deranged Link to reply@RepSwalwell @MeghanMcCain @nytimes Probably so, eric. But this is punching down. @WeNowProject @MeghanMcCain @nytimes True”

Torres (D-NY-15) 12/19/2022: Retweet of @AmbAsafZamir – “Thank you @RepRitchie for joining us in our annual Hanukkah candle lighting. You are true embodiment of the values that bring us together – fighting against hate and standing for freedom everywhere from the United States to the Jewish State. Link to image”

Wyden (D-OR) 12/20/2022: Retweet of @ericgeller – “Scoop in @MorningCybersec: @RonWyden is asking the FBI for details about how & when it hacks Americans' devices as part of investigations, as well as why it chose not to use NSO Group's spyware. (There's a VEP Q too!) Link to subscriber.politicopro.com The letter: Link to PDF | politico.com   Link to image”

Syria

Gallego (D-AZ-7) 12/19/2022: Tweet – “If you still need a Christmas present please consider buying this well written book about a unit that fought next to me on the Syrian border. Bastards & Brothers: Marines and the Fight for Al-Qaim, Iraq... | amazon.com”

Iran

Bacon (R-NE-2) 12/19/2022: Tweet – “This week, the House passed S. 2607, the Iran Hostage Congressional Gold Medal Act, to honor the survivors of the Iran Hostage Crisis. I was a teen and remember the courage of these Americans who served with honor. As an original sponsor of this bill, I am glad to see it pass. Link to image”

Menendez (D-NJ) 12/19/2022: Retweet of @SFRCdems – “Appalling. Professional soccer player Amir Nasr-Azadani faces execution in #Iran simply for campaigning for women's rights & basic freedom. The world must stand against such barbarous punishment of peaceful protesters. #StopExecutionsInIran Link to quoted tweet”

Tenney (R-NY-22) 12/19/2022: Tweet – “Iranian Regime family members shouldn't be allowed to reap the benefits of our country, which they deny to so many in their own. I'm honored to co-sponsor the REGIME Act, which will ensure US visas issued to members & families of the regime are revoked. Congresswoman Tenney Cosponsors the REGIME Act to revoke US visas from Iranian Regime officials and their families... | tenney.house.gov”

Tenney (R-NY-22) 12/20/2022: Tweet – “As Iranian regime officials target and kill innocent Iranian citizens, these same officials send their families to the United States to seek opportunity and freedom abroad. Honored to join with ⁦@RepJoeWilson⁩ to put a stop to it. US Lawmakers Propose Legislation To Bar Iran Regime Insiders... | iranintl.com”

Wilson (R-SC-2) 12/19/2022: Tweet – “It is wrong that corrupt regime officials and their family members would be awarded U.S. visas to enjoy the very freedoms they deny their citizens. Link to quoted tweetSCOOP: A new proposal from US lawmakers would target not only Iranian officials responsible for the protest crackdown, but also their children. (via @ElizHagedorn) (Bipartisan bill targets US visas for children of Iranian officials... | al-monitor.com)”

Egypt

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 12/20/2022: Tweet – “As a member of the Friends of Egypt Caucus, Nicole helped welcome Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi to Washington. During the meeting, they discussed NY-11's growing Egyptian-American community & ways to strengthen the 100 year old U.S-Egypt strategic partnership. 🇺🇸🇪🇬 Link to image”

Saudi Arabia

Beyer (D-VA-8) 12/19/2022: Twitter thread – “Last year Jared Kushner reportedly secured a $2 billion investment from a fund led by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. This was soon after Kushner left his White House position, where he advised Donald Trump to take heavily pro-Saudi stances. 1/2 Before Giving Billions to Jared Kushner, Saudi Investment Fund Had Big Doubts... | nytimes.com This exchange of money and policy looks a lot like a kickback. I just introduced the Jumpstarting Accountability Relating to Ethical Disclosures (JARED) Act to tighten ethical standards for presidential appointees and prevent this from happening again. 2/2 Press Releases | U.S. Representative Don Beyer”

Turkey

Cicilline (D-RI-1) 12/19/2022: Tweet – “For years, Erdogan's Turkey has moved towards authoritarianism - imperiling regional security & stability. With his recent disturbing threats of missile strikes against Athens, any future F-16 sales to Turkey must be reevaluated. We cant allow one NATO ally to threaten another. Link to quoted tweetGreek foreign minister slams Turkish leader's missile threat (Greek foreign minister slams Turkish leader's missile threat... | apnews.com) (Link to twitter.com)”

Menendez (D-NJ) 12/19/2022: Tweet – “Headed to the @DSenFloor to address Erdogan's threatened missile strike on Athens. Erdogan's growing ties to Putin, pursuit of repressive & anti-democratic norms, & violations of international law are not only disturbing - they are totally unacceptable. Menendez to Deliver Floor Speech Condemning Erdogan's Threat to Bomb Athens with Ballistic Missiles... | youtube.com”

Menendez (D-NJ) 12/20/2022: Twitter thread – “Last night I spoke on the @DSenFloor to condemn Erdogan's recent threat to strike #Athens with missiles. #Turkey's leadership needs to start acting like a @NATO member instead of coddling authoritarians & threatening to bomb a city of 3 million civilians. Menendez to Deliver Floor Speech Condemning Erdogan's Threat to Bomb Athens with Ballistic Missiles... | youtube.com It's time to challenge Erdogan to respect the intl order. It's time to stop enabling #Turkey's bad faith actions on the global stage. It's time to hold Erdogan to account for violating intl law, attacking democratic norms & allowing forces to commit #HumanRights abuses.”

Libya

Meijer (R-MI-3) 12/19/2022: Twitter thread – “Maybe dumbest thing (among many) this past year has been bad faith (or just ignorant) folks on left saying I voted against Jan 6 Commission (voted for) and bad faith (or just ignorant) folks on right saying I voted for Jan 6 Select Committee (voted against). commission≠committee Link to quoted tweetJust a reminder: Peter Meijer - @RepMeijer / @VoteMeijer - voted against even forming this bipartisan Commission to find the truth about the January 6th Insurrection and Putsch to overthrow the Constitution and the USA. Meijer refused to hold Trump accountable. Shame! (Link to twitter.com) FOR THE RECORD: 1) Jan 6 Commission: Would've been independent & bipartisan, modeled on 9/11 Commission, product of bipartisan negotiation. 2) Jan 6 Select Committee: Not formed in bipartisan talks, same format as Benghazi w/sitting members, Pelosi rejected GOP appointments.”

Tunisia

Cicilline (D-RI-1) 12/19/2022: Tweet – “With less than 9% of registered voters casting ballots in Saturday's parliamentary elections, Tunisians made clear that they don't support President Saïed's power grab. We need to support a democratic, accountable Tunisian govt that includes political opposition & civil society. Link to quoted tweetRecord low turnout, opposition boycott mar Tunisia elections (Record low turnout, opposition boycott mar Tunisia elections... | aljazeera.com)”

Yemen

Murphy (D-CT) 12/20/2022: Retweet of @ErikSperling – “Grateful for the moral clarity of @SenSanders & Sen. @ChrisMurphyCT on Yemen: "It is a nightmare that is unspeakable, what the people in that country are suffering." -Bernie “I just don't think the US should play any role in the war any longer" -Sen. Murphy CC @StateDept_NEA Link to quoted tweet”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Adams (D-NC-12) 12/19/2022: Tweet – “During Hanukkah, the High Holy Days, or any days, antisemitism has no place in our society. Link to quoted tweetMichelle and I send our warmest wishes to everyone celebrating Hanukkah. At a time when antisemitism is on the rise around the world, let's remember that the light of hope will always shine brighter than hate. From my family to yours, Chag Sameach!”

Blunt Rochester (D-DE-0) 12/19/2022: Tweet – “I was proud to join Jewish Family Services of Delaware for the launch of their Mental Health Fellowship Program that will bring mental health counselors to the First State. And this project won't just be life-saving – it will improve people's quality of life in our state. Link to video”

Cardin (D-MD) 12/19/2022: Tweet – “I'm angry and tired. Another antisemitic act in Maryland -- this time on the Shabbat and right before the first night of Hanukkah.   This is why we will never back down. Our combined voices and light must be louder and stronger. Antisemitic graffiti found outside Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, MD... | fox5dc.com”

Carper (D-DE) 12/19/2022: Tweet – “Great to Kick off the Jewish Family Services Mental Health Fellowship Program this morning in Wilmington! @ChrisCoons, @RepLBR, and I worked hard to secure the necessary funding for this fantastic program. I am excited to see all that the fellows accomplish in the next year. Link to image”

Espaillat (D-NY-13) 12/19/2022: In reply to TweetObserving Hanukkah with friends and neighbors today at the Mount Sinai Jewish Center in my district. May hope your celebrations are filled with joy, peace and happiness. 🕎 (Link to twitter.com) – “Celebrando Janucá con amigos y vecinos hoy en el Centro Judío Mount Sinai en mi distrito. Que sus celebraciones estén llenas de alegría, paz y felicidad. 🕎”

Gillibrand (D-NY) 12/19/2022: Tweet – “No American should feel unsafe worshipping or gathering in community. In light of recent threats to synagogues, mosques, churches, and other nonprofits, I'm calling on Congress to robustly fund vital Nonprofit Security Grants to ensure faith communities can gather safely. Link to image”

Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 12/20/2022: Tweet – “Ahead of the holiday gift-giving season, I'm sounding the alarm on post office pirates, and calling for immediate action from the @USPS and @OIGUSP to combat rampant mail fraud and stolen checks. Gottheimer Sounds Alarm on Post Office Pirates... | jewishlink.news”

Larson (D-CT-1) 12/19/2022: Tweet – “Happy Hanukkah! Wishing CT-01's Jewish community peace & joy this holiday season. Link to image”

Larson (D-CT-1) 12/19/2022: Tweet – “Wishing our Jewish friends and neighbors in #CT01 a joyful #Hanukkah!”

Manning (D-NC-6) 12/19/2022: Tweet – “I'm appalled to see this vile display of antisemitism in NC. There is no place for hate in our communities. As antisemitism continues to rise nationwide, I'm working with my congressional colleagues, law enforcement & the Biden Admin to monitor & combat it.”

Manning (D-NC-6) 12/19/2022: Tweet – “Antisemitic sign found over NC highway on the first night of Hanukkah... | newsobserver.com   Link to quoted tweetI'm appalled to see this vile display of antisemitism in NC. There is no place for hate in our communities. As antisemitism continues to rise nationwide, I'm working with my congressional colleagues, law enforcement & the Biden Admin to monitor & combat it.”

Pallone (D-NJ-6) 12/19/2022: Tweet – “Thank you to Rabbi Kanelsky from the Center for Jewish Life for stopping by my Long Branch office to light the Menorah and recognize the first day of Hanukkah. Link to image”

Rosen (D-NV) 12/19/2022: Tweet – “Amidst a wave of anti-Jewish bigotry & violence, @gillibrandny, @SenGaryPeters, & I are calling on Senate leaders to robustly fund @FEMA's Nonprofit Security Grant Program to protect communities from violence. As a former synagogue president, I know how critical this funding is.”

Ross (D-NC-2) 12/20/2022: Tweet – “I was honored to join our Raleigh community for the first night of Hanukkah. By coming together to light the menorah, we sent a message that light will always overcome darkness. City leaders gather for menorah lighting ceremony, speak out against rising antisemitism... | cbs17.com”

Stansbury (D-NM-1) 12/20/2022: Retweet of @HalieSoifer – “Unplanned moments from the @WhiteHouse Hanukkah party -- @POTUS laughs w/heroic Rabbi Charlie; bestows a kiss on the head of a Holocaust survivor lighting the menorah; and invites kids on the stage for his speech. What a mensch. Link to image”

Stanton (D-AZ-9) 12/19/2022: Tweet – “Glad to join @mayorcoreywoods and Chabad at ASU's Rabbi Shmuel Tiechtel tonight in Tempe for the first annual menorah lighting. Amid a rise in antisemitism, this year's celebrations are an important reminder that light will always triumph over darkness. Link to image”

Steube (R-FL-17) 12/19/2022: Tweet – “Honored to celebrate with our Jewish community in Venice as we lit the first candle on the Menorah last night. Happy Hanukkah! Link to image”

Warnock (D-GA) 12/19/2022: Tweet – “So saddened to hear of former Georgia Congressman Elliott Levitas' passing. As we reflect on his life, let's honor his legacy and remember all he stood for. Sending my deepest condolences to his family. May his memory be a blessing. Elliott Levitas, Georgia's first Jewish congressman, dies at 91... | ajc.com”

Afghanistan

Coons (D-DE) 12/19/2022: Tweet – “Glad to see many retired military leaders join the fight to help pass the Afghan Adjustment Act. Veterans know the sacrifices our Afghan allies made to protect Americans and American values for 20 years. We must keep the promises we've made to them. Retired military leaders press Congress to pass Afghan resettlement bill... | washingtonpost.com”

Meijer (R-MI-3) 12/20/2022: Tweet – “Incredibly disappointing that protections for Afghan allies we evacuated was left out of the omnibus by @SenSchumer & @LeaderMcConnell. It is imperative that @SenSchumer allow a floor vote on #AfghanAdjustmentAct as an amendment to the FY23 omnibus! Link to quoted tweetAlso not in the omnibus: The Afghan Adjustment Act, which would provide a pathway to permanent residency for tens of thousands of evacuees in the U.S. Veterans groups and human rights orgs worry that if it doesn't pass this year, it won't pass at all. (Afghan Evacuees Watch and Wait for Congress to Pull Them Out of Legal Limbo... | newrepublic.com)”

Moulton (D-MA-6) 12/20/2022: Tweet – “Thank you to my Senate colleagues who fought for the #SIV program. The fact that this program came so close to expiring in a year shows how vulnerable it is. I won't stop working until we have a permanent, better SIV program that cuts through red tape & helps more Afghans. Link to quoted tweetBREAKING: The #Senate includes the renewal of the SIV program in the #Omnibus #Appropriations bill. When passed, this legislation will save the program and allocate an additional 4000 visas for our allies. NOLB applauds our Senate allies for working to #FinishTheMission (Link to twitter.com)”

Shaheen (D-NH) 12/20/2022: Twitter thread – “NEW! The gov't funding bill for FY23 includes an extension of the Afghan SIV program & 4k more visas. While I'm frustrated partisan obstruction necessitated an eleventh-hour solution, I'm relieved that this bill will provide for our Afghan allies who served beside U.S. troops. There has long been bipartisan support for the SIV program. It's about honoring our promise to those who stood by us, at great risk to themselves & their families. It's not a partisan issue. It's a nat sec priority & a moral prerogative.”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 12/19/2022: Retweet of @robcrilly – “Rep. Mike Waltz demands assurances from Pentagon and State on future of Diego Garcia base. Says it would be 'catastrophic' if its status were undermined so soon after abandoning Bagram Air Base Top Republican says it would be CATASTROPHIC to lose Diego Garcia base... | dailymail.co.uk”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 12/19/2022: Tweet – “We need ironclad assurances from the Brits that these negotiations won't harm our military positioning in the Indian Ocean or allow the Chinese military to fill a potential vacuum. Link to quoted tweetRep. Mike Waltz demands assurances from Pentagon and State on future of Diego Garcia base. Says it would be 'catastrophic' if its status were undermined so soon after abandoning Bagram Air Base (Top Republican says it would be CATASTROPHIC to lose Diego Garcia base... | dailymail.co.uk)”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 12/19/2022: Tweet – “It would be CATASTROPHIC to ever lose Diego Garcia or allow China to build a base nearby, especially after the Biden admin abandoned Bagram AND as China spends billions on its military buildup. Link to quoted tweetRep. Waltz sent a letter to Secretaries Blinken & Austin to express concern for ongoing negotiations between the UK and Mauritius over the return of control of the Chagos Archipelago that could impact the Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia. Read more 👇 (Waltz Raises Alarm Over Negotiations that Could Jeopardize Diego Garcia Naval Facility... | waltz.house.gov) (Link to twitter.com)”

Other - Middle East

Hinson (R-IA-1) 12/19/2022: Tweet – “My heart is with the over 150 soldiers with the U.S. Army Reserve 411th Engineer Company who were just deployed to the Middle East. Thank you for leaving your families this holiday season so that we can celebrate safely with ours. Praying for these soldiers and their loved ones. Link to image”