Members on the Record (Automated) for Sun January 08, 2023

Last updated on Sun January 08, 2023 at 12:39 PM Washington DC time.


Israel - Palestine

Castro (D-TX-20) 01/07/2023: Retweet of @CNN – β€œFor the first time ever, the United States has returned a looted antiquity to the Palestinian Authority US returns looted antiquity to Palestinian Authority for first time ever... | cnn.it”

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 01/07/2023: Twitter thread – β€œπŸš€What a rideπŸš€ From 2014 β€” > 2023 πŸ“Έ From campaigning with me in #NY21 to defy the odds and win in 2014, to Air Force Two, #EPAC launch, Israel, the #75th Anniversary of #DDay in France, Air Force One, Camp David, Elon Musk's space shuttle launch, the Conference race...(1/2) Link to image ...the southern border, the Commitment to America, @matthewmanda and my wedding, Sam's baby shower and first Capitol visit, and all the hard work in between. It's been quite a decade. Thanks for believing in and fighting for the American Dream, Speaker @kevinomccarthy πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Link to image”


Syria

Van Hollen (D-MD) 01/07/2023: Tweet – β€œErdogan once again cozying up to Putin β€” this time to get Putin & Assad to conspire w/ him to destroy the Syrian Democratic Forces. @SecBlinken, the U.S. must remain firm in supporting our SDF allies, who remain the tip of spear in fight againstΒ ISIS. Turkey Closes in on Russia-backed Assad Deal in Blow for US... | bloomberg.com”


Iran

Bacon (R-NE-2) 01/08/2023: Retweet of @RepYoungKim – β€œI support the protestors in Iran fighting for freedom and human rights! #IranProtests Marchers in southeast Iran denounce top leader in renewed protests... | reuters.com”

Cornyn (R-TX) 01/08/2023: Tweet – β€œHow? Link to quoted tweetAppalled by the regime's execution of two more young Iranians after sham trials. These executions must stop. We and others across the globe will continue to hold Iran's leadership accountable.”

Kim (R-CA-40) 01/07/2023: Tweet – β€œI support the protestors in Iran fighting for freedom and human rights! #IranProtests Marchers in southeast Iran denounce top leader in renewed protests... | reuters.com”

Menendez (D-NJ) 01/07/2023: Tweet – β€œThe Iranian regime has shown time & time again that there is no line it will not cross. Now its security forces have abducted an entire family in the city of Javanroud. Link to quoted tweetDisturbing video from overnight in Javanroud, where you can hear the screams as the Islamic regime suppression forces take away an entire family. When Iranians liken the IRGC to ISIS, videos like this explain why. #MahsaAmini #Iran (Link to twitter.com)”

Tenney (R-NY-24) 01/07/2023: Tweet – β€œThe Iranian regime's brutal and unlawful execution of two innocent young men should be a final straw for anyone who still thinks this regime is redeemable. The regime in Iran terrorizes its own people and the world. It should continue to face economic and diplomatic pressure.”


Jewish, Anti-semitism

Torres (D-NY-15) 01/07/2023: Retweet of @RitchieTorres – β€œMajorie Taylor Greene to George Santos: β€œI never said Jewish space lasers. I meant Jew-ish space lasers.” Link to image”


Afghanistan

Klobuchar (D-MN) 01/07/2023: Tweet – β€œProud to honor Major Katie Lunning of the 133rd Airlift Wing as she was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross Medal for her lifesaving actions during the Kabul airlift. She makes history as the first Air National Guard flight nurse in the country to receive this award. Link to image”

Morelle (D-NY-25) 01/07/2023: Tweet – β€œRochester is lucky to have a strong and vibrant Afghan community, thanks in no small part to the critical work of @RocRefugeeRS and everyone who welcomes them with open arms. I'm proud to continue fighting for the resources all families need for safe, healthy lives. Link to image”

Omar (D-MN-5) 01/07/2023: Tweet – β€œToday we presented Major Katie Lunning from the 133rd Airlift Wing a Congressional Record Statement honoring her lifesaving actions during the evacuation of Afghanistan. Katie is the first Air National Guard flight nurse to ever receive the Distinguished Flying Cross Medal. Link to image”

Smith (D-MN) 01/07/2023: Tweet – β€œMaj. Katie Lunning was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for being a flight nurse evacuating patients during active conflict in Afghanistan. Her work during those final days saved countless lives and I was honored to be there to recognize her bravery. Minnesota is so proud. Link to image”

Stauber (R-MN-8) 01/07/2023: Tweet – β€œIt's great to see Maj. Katie Lunning of the MN Air National Guard be awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for her heroic actions rescuing & providing care for patients after the attack at the Kabul airport in 2021. Minnesotans thank you for your service. Link to quoted tweetHistory was made today when Maj. Katie Lunning, 133rd Medical Group, received the Distinguished Flying Cross Medal, the nation's highest flying award. She is the first Air National Guard Flight Nurse to receive it. Lt. Gen. Michael A. Loh, Director of the ANG, presented the award (Link to twitter.com)”

Walberg (R-MI-5) 01/07/2023: Tweet – β€œThe new House Republican majority will hold the Biden administration accountable with rigorous oversight. COVID's origins, the Afghanistan debacle, and the weaponization of federal agencies will all be examined and scrutinized. We're ready to get to work!”


Other - Middle East

Gonzales (R-TX-23) 01/08/2023: Tweet – β€œTroops in the Middle East getting a dose of the Master Chief, (ret.) πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Link to image”