Members on the Record (Automated) for Mon January 30, 2023

Israel - Palestine

Cruz (R-TX) 01/30/2023: Tweet – “🤦‍♂️ Link to quoted tweet"You said that Israel 'hypnotized the world.' You said Israel is an 'apartheid regime,' that politicians with pro-Israel stances were 'all about the Benjamins,'...compared the U.S. and Israel to Hamas and the Taliban." Ilhan Omar: "Yeah I might've used words at the time" (Link to twitter.com)”

Donalds (R-FL-19) 01/30/2023: Tweet – “I will always stand with the people of Israel. Thank you for inviting me to take part in this incredible event. Link to quoted tweetWonderful @IsraelAllies event last night with great friends of @Israel. Thank you @MarioBucaroGT, @RepMariaSalazar , @RepDonaldsPress and of course the evening's honouree @GovMikeHuckabee for your deep connection to Holy Land and your support of the Jewish people. 🇮🇱🤝🙏🇺🇸 (Link to twitter.com)”

Gonzales (R-TX-23) 01/30/2023: Retweet of @StandWithUs – “This flag is a symbol of resilience, a reminder that even in the darkest moments of terror & loss, the spirit of the Israeli people endures. We remember the lives lost to terror, & we will keep on waving the Israeli flag as we say: Am Yisrael Chai. The People of #Israel Live. 🇮🇱 Link to image”

Greene (R-GA-14) 01/29/2023: Twitter thread – “🧵THREAD Two years ago, under those in power, we were living in times of world peace. Today, under those in power, we are now on the verge of world war. And the innocent victims are each nation's people paying taxes to those in power. 1/12 The US proxy war with Russia, in Ukraine (a non-NATO nation), benefits China the most. It will only continue to hurt the US and many innocent people all over the world. It's draining our military resources, driving inflation, hurting world trade, & Americans don't support it. It could also result in the dollar no longer being the world's currency. Because of our own arrogance and “fight to save democracy” in non-NATO Ukraine, heavily sanctioned Russia is proving to the world that they don't need the US dollar or friendship to trade and thrive. Alliances are being forged between Russia, China, Iran, and many others including OPEC. China wants to be the ultimate super power, militarily & economically, and the trajectory may be too late to stop. The war in Ukraine is forming a new modern day axis & China is advancing. The rise of China is our own fault. We enriched them decades ago by sending them our jobs. That was really how we strengthened them. Through unintended consequences, we opened the door to our enemy for our own selfish corporate profits & gains. And like thieves they have stolen everything. What started with jobs led to technology, patents, and processes. Then we gave them the unthinkable. We gave them our emergency independence. Almost all of our critical supplies are made in China. We are fools. Now China has the fastest growing military in world history while we are beating our chest on the verge of WW3 with Russia. America, Russia, & Ukraine are ALL doomed unless we all take a hard turn inward and correct ourselves. If not, we all lose, and China will be the Victor. As the Biden Administration has failed in negotiations to stop Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons, Israel is taking action. It must always be remembered what Iran says it will do to Israel & America when it becomes capable of doing so. Link to quoted tweetIsrael carried out a clandestine drone strike targeting a defense compound in Iran, according to U.S. officials and people familiar with the operation (WSJ News Exclusive | Israel Strikes Iran Amid New International Push to Contain Tehran)   Link to quoted tweetIsrael carried out a clandestine drone strike targeting a defense compound in Iran, according to U.S. officials and people familiar with the operation (WSJ News Exclusive | Israel Strikes Iran Amid New International Push to Contain Tehran) Wisely, Netanyahu intends to keep Israel out of the war in Ukraine. And hopefully, yesterday's bombings don't get perceived as involvement. Because involvement could lead to biblical outcomes and unsurprisingly our leaders seem blinded to understanding & knowledge of this. Link to image America needs to end the war in Ukraine immediately. I voted NO to every penny & repeatedly called for public audits bc the corruption of our $113 BILLION DOLLARS is known to our people. The outcome will be wasting our military supplies & killing more people, while China rises. Yet Warmongers in DC continue hell bent on defeating Russia with any means & as much money possible, sending tanks, pledging fighter jets, and promising they will stop at nothing. They've forgotten that our duty and pledge is to our own people, border, & country. With our national debt over $31 TRILLION and a looming default on our debts once again pending yet another debt ceiling rise, a daily invasion at our border w/ approx 2,500 daily unknown Got-Aways & fentanyl deaths at horrific record levels, I demand we put America First! 12/12”

Hagerty (R-TN) 01/30/2023: Tweet – “Sending prayers to the families of those who were murdered in this horrific terrorist attack near a synagogue in Jerusalem on Shabbat. I stand with Israel in the fight against terrorism. Five killed, five wounded in shooting attack at Jerusalem synagogue; terrorist shot | The Times of Israel”

Issa (R-CA-48) 01/29/2023: Tweet – “America must stand with our ally and unequivocally defend Israel's right to defend itself against existential enemies – especially Iran .”

Langworthy (R-NY-23) 01/29/2023: Twitter thread – “The men and women of Iran have bravely stood up to a murderous regime who sponsors global terrorism and wants to wipe Israel from the Earth. (1/2) This week, we passed a bipartisan resolution to show America's unwavering support for the exploration of freedom and democracy across the world and the continued condemnation of countries who harm their citizens for speaking out. (2/2) House commends Iranian protesters in bipartisan vote... | apnews.com”

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 01/30/2023: Retweet of @NMalliotakis – “.@Ilhan should be removed from Foreign Affairs because she:  ➡️Spewed anti-Semitic rhetoric ➡️Likened USA to Hamas & Taliban ➡️Blamed USA for Venezuela's turmoil instead of its oppressive, socialist government ➡️Belittled our worst terrorist attack as “some people did something” Link to video”

Mast (R-FL-21) 01/30/2023: Tweet – “After Friday's vile attack in Jerusalem, a man launched a molotov cocktail at a synagogue in New Jersey.  This unjustifiable anti-semitism cannot be tolerated and Congress needs to make it clear that the U.S. stands against hate and with our ally, Israel.”

Moskowitz (D-FL-23) 01/30/2023: Retweet of @Floridianpress – “Florida's Congressional Caucus Condemns Jerusalem Synagogue Shooting @DWStweets @JaredEMoskowitz @ByronDonalds @marcorubio @SenRickScott @RepLoisFrankel Reported by @graysonbakich via @Floridianpress Florida's Congressional Caucus Condemns Jerusalem Synagogue Shooting... | floridianpress.com #Florida #FlPol”

Moskowitz (D-FL-23) 01/30/2023: Retweet of @NikkiHaley – “Israel has a right to self-defense.”

Scott (R-FL) 01/30/2023: Tweet – “I strongly condemn these horrendous acts of anti-Semitism. Every Floridian deserves to live in a community where they feel safe and welcome. I will ALWAYS stand up for Jewish Floridians and with our ally, Israel. These disgusting acts of hate must stop. Nazi group throws antisemitic flyers on Jacksonville and Orange Park lawns... | actionnewsjax.com”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 01/29/2023: Tweet – “It appears that Israel may have finally said enough with this White House's appeasement strategy. Link to quoted tweetOne U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told Reuters it did appear that Israel was involved. Several other U.S. officials declined to comment, beyond saying that Washington played no role. (Blast heard at military plant in Iran's central city of Isfahan - state media)”

Iran

Cornyn (R-TX) 01/30/2023: Tweet – “A single Iranian attack drone found to contain parts from more than a dozen US companies CNN Exclusive: A single Iranian attack drone found to contain parts from more than a dozen US companies | CNN Politics”

Kiley (R-CA-3) 01/30/2023: Retweet of @IACNorCal – “#Iran #FreeIran2023 Thank you @RepKiley for your strong message of support & your leadership. "It is so important that we, the U.S., do not do anything to embolden this regime in its capacity to threaten its own people & wreak havoc in the M.E. & around the world" @OrgIAC Link to video”

Lankford (R-OK) 01/29/2023: Tweet – “The Iranian people have risked their lives to stand up for their freedom & the right to live their faith. @AlinejadMasih Iranian Human Rights Leader: ‘We Are in the Middle of our Revolution'... | freebeacon.com”

Lankford (R-OK) 01/29/2023: Tweet – “Have you listened to the Season 3 premiere of #TheBreakdown 🎙️ yet? Listen in to hear @AlinejadMasih and me discuss the current crisis in Iran. Link to video”

Levin (D-CA-49) 01/29/2023: Tweet – “Women's rights are human rights. I stand with the women in #Iran, strongly condemn the continued attacks by the regime on its people, and join those calling for immediate action to stop the violence.”

Manning (D-NC-6) 01/30/2023: Tweet – “I stood with a bipartisan group of Members to speak up for the brave Iranians protesting for their basic human rights & freedoms to be respected. The US must stay unified in condemning the Iranian regime's use of brutal force to suppress the basic rights of its citizens. Link to image”

Menendez (D-NJ) 01/29/2023: Tweet – “Iran's crackdown on free press continues unabated. #MelikaHashemi, #MehrnoushZarei, #SaeedeShafiei & all other journalists detained by the regime must be released immediately. Journalism is not a crime. Link to quoted tweet⚡️🇮🇷Authorities in #Iran have arrested 3 more women journalists, bringing the total number of detained women reporters to 16. RSF calls on the Islamic Republic to immediately release all journalists and drop the charges against those who are out on bail.👇 (An everyday occurrence in Iran: three more women journalists jailed in Tehran, marking 55 arrests since the start of protests... | rsf.org)”

Torres (D-CA-35) 01/29/2023: Tweet – “It's not every day we see the House come together in a truly bipartisan fashion. I am glad we could do so to send an overwhelming message of support to the brave men and women in Iran fighting for their freedoms and liberties. House commends Iranian protesters in bipartisan vote... | apnews.com”

Torres (D-NY-15) 01/30/2023: Retweet of @RitchieTorres – “Iran is the leading aggressor of the Middle East; the leading state sponsor of terrorism in the world; and a longstanding oppressor of its own people. The Iranian regime has been shaken to the core by a revolution led by powerful women. Link to video”

Torres (D-NY-15) 01/30/2023: Retweet of @RitchieTorres – “The women in Iran, who are risking their lives in confronting a monstrous and murderous regime, are among the most courageous freedom fighters in the world. The United States must stand with our Iranian sisters in their fearless fight for freedom.”

Iraq

Gallego (D-AZ-3) 01/29/2023: Twitter thread – “At every stop, my brother in arms, John Bailon has been by my side to introduce me. He was next to me during some of the hardest moments of my life - combat in Iraq and the aftermath when we got home. I'm grateful that he still has my back as a I launched my senate campaign Link to image John and his brother Cheston taught me about Navajo Nation, about their culture and I continue to learn everyday. I will continue to fight for Indian Country when I'm in the U.S. Senate. Link to image   Link to reply@RubenGallego The proper nomenclature is: indigenous… @FreedemGivens Indian Country is a proper term. I was the Chairman of the Indigenous People's Subcommittee it is used by Tribal Government leaders all the time. Link to reply@RubenGallego (Link to twitter.com) @FreedemGivens When talking about an individual person indigenous is correct. Link to reply@RubenGallego Word, thanks for replying! @FreedemGivens My pleasure! Link to reply@WesleyGlover95 @RubenGallego Looks like 3rd Battalion. Did I read it correctly? (Ruben Gallego - Wikipedia) @eturleye @WesleyGlover95 Lima Company 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines.”

United Arab Emirates

Markey (D-MA) 01/30/2023: Tweet – “The UAE's appointment of an oil executive as President of this year's COP28 summit is shameful—we can't put polluters in charge of climate diplomacy. We need a climate process free of Big Oil's big influence.”

Horn of Africa

Omar (D-MN-5) 01/29/2023: Retweet of @USAmbUN – “In a speech I just made in Mogadishu, I called on int'l donors to increase their contributions to humanitarian response efforts in Somalia. To provide food, health care, access to water, sanitation, and shelter, and protection for the most vulnerable. To end famine forever. Link to image”

Pakistan

Gonzales (R-TX-23) 01/30/2023: Tweet – “Senseless violence. Link to quoted tweetSuicide bomber kills 20, injures 96 at Pakistan mosque (Suicide bomber kills 20, injures 96 at Pakistan mosque... | trib.al)”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Bacon (R-NE-2) 01/29/2023: Tweet – “Anyone committing arson and vandalism against synagogues deserve serious time behind bars. We have zero tolerance for anti-Semitism. Link to quoted tweetA NJ synagogue was attacked last night with a firebomb.   While no one was hurt and damage was minimal, this comes months after the arrest of a suspect linked to a threat against NJ synagogues and further shows the impact of rising antisemitism on U.S. Jews. Our joint statement: (Link to twitter.com)”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 01/30/2023: Tweet – “Thankful our team is a partner with the JCRC, the City of Omaha, law enforcement, and many others to combat Antisemitism and hate. We can never say or do enough! Link to image”

Frankel (D-FL-22) 01/30/2023: Tweet – “For the fourth time this month, #PBC neighbors are facing antisemitic abuse. I'm grateful to the local police for their quick action. Combating this bigotry & hatred must be a community-wide effort. Palm Beach police cite 4 with 'littering' antisemitic material; fourth incident in county this month... | palmbeachpost.com”

Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 01/29/2023: Tweet – “I'm outraged by this attack on NJ's Jewish community. I ask everyone to please stay vigilant and continue to look out for one another. It's up to us to stand up and fight back against this drastic and dangerous rise in antisemitism. Firebomb thrown at N.J. synagogue. No injuries, minimal damage reported.... | nj.com”

Hunt (R-TX-38) 01/29/2023: Retweet of @MaxMillerOH – “Lazy stereotypes about Jews & money are some of the oldest anti-Semitic tropes in the book. I have a hard time buying these claims of ignorance. Ilhan Omar has no place serving on the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Link to quoted tweet”

Menendez (D-NJ) 01/29/2023: Twitter thread – “I am horrified to hear of the attempted attack on a NJ synagogue this morning. I‘ve spoken with the rabbi and am relieved the damage was limited and no one was hurt. I look forward to seeing the perpetrator brought to justice, but we cannot stop there.Firebomb thrown at N.J. synagogue. No injuries, minimal damage reported.... | nj.com I will continue working to ensure New Jersey's synagogues and Jewish community centers have all of the resources they need to protect themselves, but to truly prevent these hateful attacks we must all work together to address the root causes of antisemitism.”

Omar (D-MN-5) 01/29/2023: Retweet of @atrupar – “BRENNAN: You put Marjorie Taylor Greene on the subcommittee to investigate the origins of Covid. She compared mask requirements to the Holocaust. How's anyone supposed to take that work seriously? MCCARTHY: You have all the questions out there. Link to video”

Omar (D-MN-5) 01/29/2023: Twitter thread – “McCarthy did nothing when Taylor Greene said Muslims don't belong in our government. He did nothing when Boebert said I was a terrorist. He did nothing when MTG wanted @RashidaTlaib & I kicked out of Congress unless we swore in on a Christian Bible. Spare me the GOP hypocrisy. Trump dined with Nazis, said “Jews have to get their act together, and said to a group of Jewish leaders, “You're brutal killers. Not nice people at all. But you have to vote for me; you have no choice.” He never apologized. Kevin McCarthy himself accused Jewish donors of trying to 'buy elections.' He never apologized. Whip Tom Emmer said Jewish donors ‘essentially bought control of Congress.' He never apologized. McCarthy is following a well worn playbook: pit minority groups against each other in order to further marginalize them. It has been used by demagogues throughout history and it won't work. We will continue to out-organize and outwork the hate. I don't work for corporations, special interests but for the people. That's why I reject lobbyists money and corporate pac money. Our campaign is funded by the people for the people. Donate to send Ilhan back to Congress!... | secure.actblue.com”

Pascrell (D-NJ-9) 01/29/2023: Tweet – “I am disgusted that an extremist tried to burn down a synagogue in our North Jersey communities last night. Thank God the damage was minimal. Antisemitism is a plague that is growing. All of us must unite to destroy it and protect our Jewish communities. I am sick and angry. Link to quoted tweet🔯 Security Update - (🔯 Security Update... | mailchi.mp) (Link to twitter.com)”

Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-25) 01/29/2023: Tweet – “It was so wonderful to participate in my synagogue's annual Mitzvah Day today. I am so proud of Temple Beth Emet families for acting in the true spirit of Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World). As an animal lover, I chose a project to bake dog biscuits for the Humane Society. Link to video”

Afghanistan

D'Esposito (R-NY-4) 01/30/2023: Tweet – “🇺🇸 Link to quoted tweetWhile Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell were busy turning the Intelligence Committee into an impeachment committee, they completely missed what was happening in Afghanistan. I am restoring @HouseIntel to its original mission—to make sure America is protected and prepared. (Link to twitter.com)”

McCarthy (R-CA-20) 01/29/2023: Tweet – “While Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell were busy turning the Intelligence Committee into an impeachment committee, they completely missed what was happening in Afghanistan. I am restoring @HouseIntel to its original mission—to make sure America is protected and prepared. Link to video”

Swalwell (D-CA-14) 01/29/2023: Tweet – “#BakersfieldBullshit Link to quoted tweetWhile Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell were busy turning the Intelligence Committee into an impeachment committee, they completely missed what was happening in Afghanistan. I am restoring @HouseIntel to its original mission—to make sure America is protected and prepared. (Link to twitter.com)”

Van Orden (R-WI-3) 01/30/2023: Tweet – “100% Link to quoted tweetWhile Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell were busy turning the Intelligence Committee into an impeachment committee, they completely missed what was happening in Afghanistan. I am restoring @HouseIntel to its original mission—to make sure America is protected and prepared. (Link to twitter.com)”

Other - Middle East

Castro (D-TX-20) 01/30/2023: Retweet of @SilviaElenaFF – “NEW: The Biden admin is proposing to shake up the census form's race/ethnicity Qs to better account for Latinos, Middle Easterners and North Africans, many of whom find its current format confusing or inauthentic to their lived experience. Learn more here: Non-White groups have struggled with census. Biden's plan could help.... | washingtonpost.com”

Omar (D-MN-5) 01/30/2023: Retweet of @thehill – “Rep. @IlhanMN on Foreign Affairs removal vote: "It's motivated by the fact that many of these members don't believe a Muslim, a refugee, an African should even be in Congress, let alone have the opportunity to serve on the Foreign Affairs Committee." Omar says some Republicans don't want a Muslim in Congress: ‘These people are OK with Islamophobia'  ... | trib.al   Link to video”

Pocan (D-WI-2) 01/29/2023: Retweet of @IlhanMN – “McCarthy did nothing when Taylor Greene said Muslims don't belong in our government. He did nothing when Boebert said I was a terrorist. He did nothing when MTG wanted @RashidaTlaib & I kicked out of Congress unless we swore in on a Christian Bible. Spare me the GOP hypocrisy.”