Members on the Record (Automated) for Tue January 10, 2023

Israel - Palestine

Cicilline (D-RI-1) 01/09/2023: Tweet – “The first Negev Forum Working Group, a key Biden Admin initiative, advances regional stability & security by bringing together key players on issues like health, climate, clean water, & more. I hope other regional leaders will join these efforts to strengthen peace & prosperity. Link to quoted tweetThe United States welcomes the opportunity to meet together with Bahrain, Egypt, Israel, Morocco, and the United Arab Emirates at the #NegevForum Working Group meetings in Abu Dhabi today and tomorrow to advance regional integration and cooperation. (Link to twitter.com)”

Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 01/09/2023: Retweet of @marcrod97 – “Reps. Josh Gottheimer and Brian Fitzpatrick, the co-chairs of the Problem Solvers Caucus, addressed the AIPAC leadership conference in Washington today to "discuss bipartisan solutions in Congress," per a release from Gottheimer's office.”

Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 01/09/2023: Twitter thread – “It was great to join with @ProbSolveCaucus Co-Chair @RepBrianFitz at @AIPAC's Political Leadership Forum to discuss bipartisan solutions in Congress and how we are working across the aisle to make sure that the historic U.S.-Israel relationship remains bipartisan and durable. Link to image   Link to image”

Manning (D-NC-6) 01/10/2023: Tweet – “Today, I addressed the @AIPAC Leadership Forum, sharing my work with members of both parties to support a strong U.S.-Israel relationship, to stand strong against Iran, and expand the historic Abraham Accords. Link to image”

Syria

Cicilline (D-RI-1) 01/09/2023: Tweet – “We cannot allow humanitarian aid to be weaponized. The successful extension of the UN mandate for the Bab al-Hawa border crossing provides more than 4.1M innocent Syrians access to life-saving assistance. I agree with @USAmbUn - this is an important win but we must do more. Link to quoted tweetThanks to today's UN Security Council vote, food, water, medicine, and other critical assistance will continue to reach vulnerable Syrians. But let's be honest: the resolution we adopted is the bare minimum. So much more needs to be done to meet the needs of the Syrian people.”

Menendez (D-NJ) 01/09/2023: Tweet – “Grateful to our allies & partners in the #UNSC for their work in extending the Syria cross-border mandate & staving off a humanitarian catastrophe. The Syrian people deserve a sustainable solution to the humanitarian crisis in NW Syria free of Russian & Assad regime blackmail. Link to quoted tweetThe Security Council on Monday unanimously agreed to extend the cross-border mechanism that delivers aid to 4.1 million people in NW #Syria. UN chief @antonioguterres noted that humanitarian needs are at their highest levels in the 11-year war. (Security Council unanimously agrees to extend Syria cross-border aid lifeline... | news.un.org)”

Risch (R-ID) 01/09/2023: Tweet – “Today's renewal of the #Syria cross-border mechanism is a positive & necessary step to providing life-saving humanitarian aid to millions who have suffered at the hands of #Assad's regime. The UN Security Council must ensure this is protected until a political solution's reached.”

Iran

Blumenthal (D-CT) 01/10/2023: Tweet – “On this fifth anniversary of Morad Tahbaz's inhumane, unconscionable detention by Iran, global outrage continues to grow. Grievously ill & indisputably innocent, Morad must be reunited with his family. Iran: free him, now.”

Fallon (R-TX-4) 01/09/2023: Tweet – “I can promise you the world is a safer place without Qasem Soleimani. It shouldn't be difficult for this Administration to admit so. Link to quoted tweetJUST IN: Biden Admin Won't Say if it Supports Assassination of Iranian Terror Leader Soleimani -- State Dept mum on Trump operations that eliminated top terrorist, drawing criticism (Killing Terrorists? Hmmm. Biden State Dept Tongue-Tied About Support for Soleimani Assassination... | freebeacon.com)”

Himes (D-CT-4) 01/10/2023: Tweet – “Five years ago, the Iranian regime arrested and detained my constituent Morad Tahbaz. He is innocent, and his detention has been brutal. He and his family have suffered inconceivably. Iran must release him today.”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 01/10/2023: Tweet – “LR @RepMcCaul: “The Iranian regime's execution of peaceful protestors is horrific. The Ayatollah and his henchman must be held to account for their crimes against the Iranian people, which means NO sanctions relief for this oppressive regime."”

Menendez (D-NJ) 01/09/2023: Tweet – “Powerful reminder that as the Iranian regime murders its own people at home, it is also complicit in enabling Russia's illicit & cold-blooded assault on Ukrainian civilians. This regime values nothing other than its own preservation. Link to quoted tweetFrom Dec 31 until this morning,🇷🇺 launched 14 cruise missiles and employed 94 "Shahed-136" drones. I thanked #GenMilley for the foreign-manufactured anti-aircraft missile systems provided with his active assistance. Today, they're primarily saving the lives of Ukrainian civilians”

Stevens (D-MI-11) 01/10/2023: Retweet of @SecBlinken – “Today marks five years since Iran arrested Morad Tahbaz. He should be with his loved ones, not wrongfully detained in an Iranian prison. We call on Iran to stop holding U.S. citizens and release Morad along with Emad Shargi and Siamak Namazi.”

Turkey

Pallone (D-NJ-6) 01/09/2023: Tweet – “Erdogan is once again holding NATO hostage with his ridiculous demands. There is broad support throughout the alliance for the admission of Finland and Sweden, but Turkey continues to create obstacles. Erodgan's obstruction is yet another favor to Putin. Sweden Can't Meet Turkey's Demands on NATO Expansion, Prime Minister Says... | wsj.com”

Pakistan

Menendez (D-NJ) 01/09/2023: Tweet – “Good to see the Admin heed our calls to match words of solidarity with action. Providing aid to address food insecurity & other fallout from devastating floods in #Pakistan is a crucial step forward as we bolster short-term recovery & long-term #ClimateCrisis adaptation efforts. Link to quoted tweetThe 2022 flooding in Pakistan affected millions of lives & thousands of people remain displaced. At the Int'l Conference on Climate #ResilientPakistan, I was proud to announce an addit'l $100M from @USAID & @StateDept to help recovery efforts Learn more: (United States Pledges $100 Million to Support Continued Flood Recovery Efforts in Pakistan | Press Release | U.S. Agency for International Development) (Link to twitter.com)”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Moulton (D-MA-6) 01/09/2023: Tweet – “I'm appalled by the recent antisemitic activity in #Swampscott. Antisemitism is on the rise nationally & our community is unfortunately not immune. I stand with the Jewish community. We must investigate this incident & do everything we can to combat this broader scourge of hate”

Stevens (D-MI-11) 01/10/2023: Tweet – “The Zekelman Holocaust Center plays a critical role in our community, serving over 100,000 Michiganders a year. I'm proud to have secured $550,000 for @HolocaustMI to improve & expand services, giving every Michigander equal access to education & the tools to fight antisemitism.”

Afghanistan

Durbin (D-IL) 01/10/2023: Tweet – “"I wasn't going to let them steal my soul and spirit." -Mark Frerichs So glad to finally have you home, Mark. Link to quoted tweetMark Frerichs was kidnapped and held hostage by Taliban forces for over two and a half years. He was released as part of a prisoner swap last September and sat down with Amna Nawaz for his first television interview since being freed. (U.S. Navy veteran kidnapped, held hostage by Taliban describes experience... | to.pbs.org)”