Members on the Record (Automated) for Thu February 02, 2023

Israel - Palestine

Carter (D-LA-2) 02/02/2023: Tweet – “Last night I met Jerusalem Patriarch Theophilos III of the Holy City of Jerusalem and all Palestine and Israel. It was a pleasure to speak with this man of great faith. Thank you for inviting me to visit with you in Israel. Link to image”

Castro (D-TX-20) 02/01/2023: Tweet – “After an increase in attacks against Jerusalem's Christian community, I urged @SecBlinken to work with Israel to ensure free and safe worship. Today, I met with the Patriarch of Jerusalem, His Beatitude Theophilos III, to discuss our work to protect religious freedom. Link to image”

Kilmer (D-WA-6) 02/01/2023: Tweet – “I strongly condemn the terror attack that took place Friday evening at a synagogue in Jerusalem — there's no place for such violence. The international community must continue to oppose this violence and help pursue peace in the region. Five dead and several injured after shooting in Jerusalem, says Israeli emergency services | CNN”

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 02/01/2023: Tweet – “Nicole welcomed His Beatitude Theophilos, the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem, who is originally from her father's island of Crete, to her office to discuss freedom of religion and challenges faced by Orthodox Christian communities. Link to image”

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 02/01/2023: Tweet – “It's simple. Someone who compared Israel & USA to Hamas & Taliban, thinks we are responsible for the turmoil in socialist countries like Venezuela & tried to diminish the 9/11 attacks should NOT serve on the committee tasked with representing Congress to foreign countries. Link to video”

McGovern (D-MA-2) 02/01/2023: Tweet – “Removing Rep. @Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee is an incredible act of hypocrisy and cowardice from @SpeakerMcCarthy and the @HouseGOP. Link to video   Link to quoted tweetKevin McCarthy appears to have the votes to deny Ilhan Omar a committee seat, as Republicans claim the lawmaker is working to “undermine” United States' relationship with Israel. (“Spare Me the GOP Hypocrisy”: Republicans to Oust Ilhan Omar from Foreign Affairs Committee Assignment... | vntyfr.com)”

Moskowitz (D-FL-23) 02/02/2023: Retweet of @J_Insider – “BREAKING: @IlhanMN, who is facing an imminent vote to remove her from @HouseForeign, is cosponsoring a resolution that recognizes Israel as a "legitimate and democratic ally" and denounces antisemitism "masquerading" as criticism of Israel Ilhan Omar joins resolution recognizing Israel as ‘legitimate and democratic ally,' denouncing antisemitism... | jewishinsider.com”

Omar (D-MN-5) 02/01/2023: Tweet – “This is a dangerous argument that members must reject. We can't go down this road. No member of Congress should be removed from committee because of accusations of undermining a relationship with a foreign country. Members must maintain their independence on policy issues. Link to quoted tweetKevin McCarthy appears to have the votes to deny Ilhan Omar a committee seat, as Republicans claim the lawmaker is working to “undermine” United States' relationship with Israel. (“Spare Me the GOP Hypocrisy”: Republicans to Oust Ilhan Omar from Foreign Affairs Committee Assignment... | vntyfr.com)”

Tlaib (D-MI-12) 02/01/2023: Twitter thread – “"...an Israeli sniper shot 16-yr-old Jana Zakarneh in her head as she stood on the roof of her house in the Jenin Refugee Camp. Her white cat still roams that roof searching for her—much like Shireen Abu Akleh's dog, who sits by the window awaiting the slain journalist's return." Link to quoted tweetI spoke to Ru'a Rimawi, whose brothers Jawad & Thafer were killed by Israeli occupation forces on Nov 29, 2021. Since then, Rimawi has been engaged in memorialization ritual that is as necessary as it is painful. My latest for @thenation (“We Shouldn't Grow Up Dreaming That Our Friends Don't Get Killed”... | thenation.com) "The shiny career she'd worked hard to obtain no longer seems to matter. It's depressing, she said, that the “height of ambition” for young Palestinians is “a full night's sleep not interrupted by the army.” The dehumanization of Palestinians is real. It is used to create a world that allows Palestinians to be treated like they are disposable. It's sickening. This article by @m7mdkurd is a must read.”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 02/01/2023: Tweet – “Rep. Waltz met with @KingAbdullahII to discuss Jordan, Israel, and the Middle East. Link to image”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 02/01/2023: Tweet – “Great to talk with @KingAbdullahII about our shared goals for our countries and the Middle East AND maybe skydiving together with Jordanian Special Forces! 🇺🇸🇯🇴 Link to quoted tweetRep. Waltz met with @KingAbdullahII to discuss Jordan, Israel, and the Middle East. (Link to twitter.com)”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 02/02/2023: Tweet – “Lawmakers who liken America to the Taliban and Hamas have no business serving on the Foreign Affairs Committee.”

Syria

Durbin (D-IL) 02/02/2023: Tweet – “The recent OPCW report marks the 9th time it and the UN independently verified chemical weapons use by the Assad regime. Whether by Assad in Syria or Vladimir Putin in Ukraine, we cannot allow these war criminals to act with impunity.”

Lebanon

Courtney (D-CT-2) 02/01/2023: Tweet – “Bringing federal resources to eastern CT to help us fight back against the addiction crisis is one of my top priorities. We recently secured a big win in that effort – $915,000 in Community Project funding for SCADD's residential treatment facility in Lebanon. Watch here ⬇️ Link to video”

Iran

Babin (R-TX-36) 02/02/2023: Tweet – “Another suspected terrorist was caught being smuggled into the U.S. How many haven't been caught?   SECURE THE BORDER! Iranian illegal immigrant on terror watch list caught near southern border: sources... | foxnews.com”

Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL-20) 02/02/2023: Tweet – “We stand with the women of Iran whose courage has been contagious. Women like #KatayounRiahi who the regime looks to make an example of for being the 1st actress to publicly appear without her compulsory hijab in solidarity with #MahsaAmini & #WomanLifeFreedom”

Frankel (D-FL-22) 02/01/2023: Tweet – “We stand with the brave women of Iran who've galvanized Iranians to demonstrate for fundamental change, women like #KatayounRiahi who the regime is looking to punish harshly for being the 1st actress to publicly remove her mandatory hijab in support of #WomanLifeFreedom”

Jordan (R-OH-4) 02/01/2023: Tweet – “An illegal alien from IRAN that was flagged on the TERROR WATCH LIST was arrested during a human smuggling bust near the southern border last week. Who aren't they catching?”

Lankford (R-OK) 02/01/2023: Retweet of @AlinejadMasih – “In a conversation with @SenatorLankford: It's important if president Biden meet with the united opposition of Iran. Western governments should prepare themselves for Iran without the Islamic Republic. Iranian people want an end to this regime. #MahsaAmini https://t.co/KOgjC2iTY3 Link to quoted tweet   Link to video”

Lankford (R-OK) 02/01/2023: Tweet – “A successful operation by @CENTCOM to prevent further aggression against the people of Iran & the region Link to quoted tweetU.S. Central Command Supports Partner Forces in Major Iranian Weapons Seizure (U.S. Central Command Supports Partner Forces in Major Iranian Weapons... | centcom.mil) (Link to twitter.com)”

McClain (R-MI-9) 02/01/2023: Tweet – “The entire world knows that the flood gates have opened at our southern border, and we are watching as terrorists enter the U.S. at alarming rates. I'm grateful that Gov. Abbot has stepped up to stop this crisis, now it's time for @POTUS to do the same. Iranian illegal immigrant on terror watch list caught near southern border: sources... | foxnews.com”

Ogles (R-TN-5) 02/01/2023: Tweet – “🚨Another member of the FBI watchlist was apprehended at the southern border. He reportedly has ties to Iranian terrorist activity. How many other terrorists have tried or successfully entered our country illegally on Mayorkas' watch? Iranian illegal immigrant on terror watch list caught near southern border: sources... | foxnews.com”

Jordan

Menendez (D-NJ) 02/01/2023: Tweet – “Honored to again welcome @KingAbdullahII to the Capitol for a productive discussion on our shared commitment to the enduring US-Jordan partnership. Appreciated his insights & wisdom, & look forward to working together to advance mutual interests & address regional challenges. Link to image”

Risch (R-ID) 02/01/2023: Tweet – “It was wonderful to welcome my friend @KingAbdullahII of #Jordan back to DC today. Jordan's work to enhance regional security and address the drivers of conflict are vital, and we look forward to continue partnering in these efforts. Ranking Member Risch Welcomes His Majesty King Abdullah of Jordan | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations   Link to image”

Scott (R-SC) 02/02/2023: Tweet – “It was an honor to meet with His Majesty @KingAbdullahII of Jordan and his family at the @uscapitol. The strong relationship between our two countries is grounded in a common vision for stability and security in the Middle East. Link to image”

Iraq

Deluzio (D-PA-17) 02/01/2023: Tweet – “I joined the Navy and led Americans in harm's way in Iraq and at sea because I wanted to serve the country I love so deeply. Now, it's a distinct honor to have the chance to fight for my fellow veterans as Vice Ranking Member of @VetAffairsDems. Ready to get to work 🇺🇸 Link to quoted tweetMeet the Vice RM (@RepDeluzio) and Subcommittee RMs for the 118th Congress! Health: @RepBrownley Economic Opportunity: @RepMikeLevin Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs: @RepChrisPappas Oversight and Investigations: @RepMrvan Technology Modernization: @CongresswomanSC (Link to twitter.com)”

Pfluger (R-TX-11) 02/02/2023: Tweet – “On #ChrisKyleDay, we honor Odessa native, Chris Kyle. Chris served four tours in the Iraq War and received commendations for his heroism and service. He dedicated his entire life to supporting servicemembers, on and off the battlefield. Thank you to all who serve and sacrifice. Link to image”

Takano (D-CA-39) 02/02/2023: Retweet of @RepDeluzio – “I joined the Navy and led Americans in harm's way in Iraq and at sea because I wanted to serve the country I love so deeply. Now, it's a distinct honor to have the chance to fight for my fellow veterans as Vice Ranking Member of @VetAffairsDems. Ready to get to work 🇺🇸 Link to quoted tweet”

Van Duyne (R-TX-24) 02/02/2023: Tweet – “Today, we honor Navy SEAL Chris Kyle on the 10th anniversary of his death. A Texas native, Chris served four tours in the Iraq war and became one of the most lethal snipers in American history, earning numerous medals for his valor. We will never forget our heroes. Link to image”

Horn of Africa

Booker (D-NJ) 02/01/2023: Retweet of @USAmbUN – “This is my call to the international community: Let's be ambitious. Let's end famine forever. Let's do it together. And let's make that horrific 'f' word irrelevant once and for all. US urges donors to give far more as Somalia faces famine... | apnews.com”

Smith (D-MN) 02/02/2023: Tweet – “Make no mistake: today's vote to remove @Ilhan from the House Foreign Affairs Committee is an insult to all refugees in this country. Not to mention the hundreds of thousands of constituents that she represents — including me. Link to quoted tweetAs a refugee of the Somali Civil War, @Ilhan has lived through the devastating impacts of war. Her experience is important, her voice is powerful, and she's a valued member of Congress. The disrespect of McCarthy and his extremist supporters for Rep. Omar is obvious and shameful.”

Sudan

Higgins (D-NY-26) 02/01/2023: Tweet – “15 years ago Buffalo native John Granville was murdered while serving as a US Diplomat in Sudan. As his family grieves, one of his killers has been released from prison in Sudan. We wrote to @SecBlinken asking the administration to condemn this gross miscarriage of justice. Link to image”

Higgins (D-NY-26) 02/02/2023: Retweet of @news4buffalo – “Congressman Brian Higgins is asking for answers after reports indicate the convicted killer of a Buffalo native was released from a Sudan prison. Higgins asks for answers after convicted killer released from Sudan prison... | bit.ly”

Risch (R-ID) 02/02/2023: Tweet – “The release of a Specially Designated Global Terrorist & convicted murderer of @USAID employees, John Granville & Abdel Rahman Abbas, is outrageous. This action further drives a wedge between the US and #Sudan, exposes the regime's impunity, and complicates future US assistance. Link to quoted tweetThe United States is deeply concerned by the release of Abdel-Ra'uf Abuzaid, one of the individuals convicted of the 2008 murders of our colleagues John Granville and Abdel Rahman Abbas. (Release of Convicted Murderer of U.S. Embassy Personnel - United States Department of State)”

Pakistan

Risch (R-ID) 02/01/2023: Tweet – “I condemn the horrific mosque bombing in #Pakistan. Since the disastrous U.S. withdrawal from #Afghanistan, regional terrorism is rising at an alarming rate. The U.S. sends our condolences to the people of Pakistan. Death toll in Pakistan mosque explosion rises to 90... | nbcnews.com”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Beatty (D-OH-3) 02/01/2023: Tweet – “🚨 I am proud to announce that I will rejoin my colleagues as a member of the House Bipartisan Task Force for Combatting Antisemitism in the 118th Congress. I will always stand with our Jewish community in working to dismantle antisemitism and hatred in all its forms.”

Carbajal (D-CA-24) 02/01/2023: Tweet – “I am appalled at these acts of anti-Semitism on UCSB's campus. College campuses should be a place for students to learn and grow, not become targets of hate. We must continue to condemn this hateful rhetoric, and stand with our Jewish friends and neighbors. Link to quoted tweetSanta Barbara's Jewish community responds to reports of hateful flyers distributed in Isla Vista and statements written on a campus chalkboard. (Two Anti-Semitic Incidents Centered Near UCSB Campus Leave Community Shocked - The Santa Barbara Independent)”

Cortez Masto (D-NV) 02/01/2023: Retweet of @SenJackyRosen – “Rising antisemitism leads to violence, including in our own Las Vegas community. We must forcefully condemn this hate & support efforts to harden & protect houses of worship from attacks. Thankful to @LVMPD for taking swift action & keeping Nevadans safe. Man threatens mass shooting at Las Vegas synagogue: police... | 8newsnow.com”

D'Esposito (R-NY-4) 02/02/2023: Tweet – “There are many issues facing #longisland & I am determined to tackle them head on as #NY04's voice in Congress. I am grateful to my colleagues in gov't who aid me in that mission, particularly Rep. @RepPeteKing. Hear from Rep. King in The Jewish Star ⤵️ D'Esposito will get the job done in Washington... | thejewishstar.com”

Dean (D-PA-4) 02/01/2023: Twitter thread – “Kevin McCarthy's Republican-led House is not serious about governing — only airing grievances to settle scores. @Ilhan should be a welcomed voice to continue serving on the @HouseForeign. The GOP should be ashamed of undermining our committees to score points of vengeance. Let's be clear: Rep. Omar immediately apologized when told by the Jewish community that her words were hurtful and put in the work to become a better ally. Her four years on @HouseForeign have been dedicated to peace and human rights — she should remain.”

Donalds (R-FL-19) 02/02/2023: Tweet – “Listening to these unhinged DEMs defending anti-semitism & a peddler of this dogma on the House floor is so rich & almost laughable. Let's remember, the DEMs were the ones who voted REPs off of committees in the last Congress when we told them not to. Cry me a river.”

Ezell (R-MS-4) 02/02/2023: Tweet – “I'm voting for H.Res. 76 because Rep. Omar should be held accountable for her history of racist and antisemitic statements. Read my full statement below: Link to image”

Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 02/01/2023: Retweet of @jacobkornbluh – “McGovern says Republicans voted against an amendment submitted by @RepJoshG at the rules committee that adds to a resolution "denouncing the horrors of socialism" language that reads "fascism led to the murder of 6 million Jewish people by the Nazi regime."”

Omar (D-MN-5) 02/01/2023: Retweet of @PeterBeinart – “The fact that it's being led by enthusiastic supporters of Donald Trump, a man who has said at least a dozen things that evoke antisemitic tropes more brazenly than Ilhan Omar--and apologized for none of them, unlike her--is a bit of a tell Link to quoted tweet”

Phillips (D-MN-3) 02/02/2023: Tweet – “The most dangerous act by elected officials in a democracy is to silence voices of dissent - even those with which we fundamentally disagree. Canceling @Ilhan is wrong, embarrassing, and the very weaponization of antisemitism that I, a Jewish person, find shameful. Link to video”

Rosen (D-NV) 02/01/2023: Tweet – “Rising antisemitism leads to violence, including in our own Las Vegas community. We must forcefully condemn this hate & support efforts to harden & protect houses of worship from attacks. Thankful to @LVMPD for taking swift action & keeping Nevadans safe. Man threatens mass shooting at Las Vegas synagogue: police... | 8newsnow.com”

Schiff (D-CA-30) 02/02/2023: Tweet – “Deeply concerned by reports of antisemitic posters and language at UC Santa Barbara and within the Isla Vista community. We condemn this antisemitism in the strongest terms. Each and every time. Standing with the UC Santa Barbara community as they stand united against hate.”

Smith (D-WA-9) 02/02/2023: Tweet – “Marjorie Taylor Greene talks about Jewish space lasers and violence against her colleagues, but she's on committees because she's buds with Kevin McCarthy. Removing @Ilhan from committees shows once again McCarthy's allegiance to MAGA extremists over a functioning Congress.”

Tiffany (R-WI-7) 02/02/2023: Retweet of @HouseGOP – “🧵🧵🧵 Today, House Republicans will vote on removing Congresswoman Ilhan Omar from the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Her history of anti-Semitic remarks disqualifies her from serving on this Committee. More ⬇️”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 02/02/2023: Tweet – “Allowing Rep. Ilhan Omar to serve on House Foreign Affairs is a national security issue. When sitting lawmakers make antisemitic remarks, question the motives behind 9/11, and liken America to terrorist groups - it plays right into the propaganda of our adversaries.”

Watson Coleman (D-NJ-12) 02/02/2023: Twitter thread – “As the first African-born Member to serve as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Africa, Congresswoman Omar brings a unique perspective to the Committee. Removing her is a disservice to our national security and the American people. Link to quoted tweetOur work on the House Foreign Affairs Committee has been about advancing human rights, holding government officials accountable for past harms, and advancing a more just and peaceful foreign policy. (Link to twitter.com) Of course, under Speaker McCarthy's leadership, they have become the party of political stunts over public service. This motion is meant to appease his party's most extreme members. When I talk about extremism in the Republican Party, I'm talking about Members who spread antisemitic conspiracy theories and a former Pres. who dines with anti-Semites. For that party to accuse Congresswoman Omar of antisemitism is at best hypocritical and at worst Islamophobic. This motion is merely the latest distraction from House Republicans, who will do anything to avoid governing OR holding their own members accountable for misconduct.”

Afghanistan

Luttrell (R-TX-8) 02/02/2023: Tweet – “13 American heroes died. The Taliban took control of Afghanistan. Women and Christians are facing brutal persecutions. Yet, @WHCOS calls it “a tremendous humanitarian achievement." Absolutely appalling. Link to quoted tweetOutgoing Chief of Staff Ron Klain: Losing 13 servicemembers in Biden's botched Afghanistan withdrawal was a "horrible price to pay, BUT I do think that the evacuation was a tremendous humanitarian achievement." (Link to twitter.com)”

Pfluger (R-TX-11) 02/02/2023: Retweet of @RepLuttrell – “13 American heroes died. The Taliban took control of Afghanistan. Women and Christians are facing brutal persecutions. Yet, @WHCOS calls it “a tremendous humanitarian achievement." Absolutely appalling. Link to quoted tweet”

Tuberville (R-AL) 02/02/2023: Tweet – “A year and a half after @POTUS' Afghanistan withdrawal, and no one has been held to account. I'm calling for the creation of a bipartisan, bicameral Joint Select Committee on Afghanistan to demand answers. Link to video”

Other - Middle East

Johnson (D-GA-4) 02/02/2023: Tweet – “Remember that time @FoxNews aired @BillOReilly inviting al Qaeda to attack San Francisco? And Fox has the gall to criticize ME for past statements? #FauxNews Link to image”

Velázquez (D-NY-7) 02/02/2023: Tweet – “Rep Omar isn't guilty of being an anti-Semite, but she is guilty of being a strong Muslim woman of color. Republicans are using fear, islamophobia, and racism to justify their actions. I stand with @Ilhan because she is a true fighter in Congress. Link to quoted tweet"I will continue to speak up, because representation matters" -- Ilhan Omar (Link to twitter.com)”