Members on the Record (Automated) for Sat February 04, 2023

Israel - Palestine

Johnson (R-OH-6) 02/04/2023: Tweet – “I'm continuing to monitor and gather details regarding the tragic train derailment in East Palestine late last evening. I'm very thankful for the quick actions of the local officials and first responders who sprung into action. Link to quoted tweetPowerful @21WFMJNews drone video from East Palestine train derailment. Powered by @680aerials (Link to twitter.com)”

Lankford (R-OK) 02/03/2023: Tweet – “This is welcome news—I look forward to continue to strengthen existing ties and further normalization with Israel through the Abraham Accords with my colleagues. Israel and Sudan Agree to Revive Peace Deal... | wsj.com”

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 02/03/2023: Retweet of @NMalliotakis – “Here's why @Ilhan was removed. As I said here in 2021, 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”

Massie (R-KY-4) 02/04/2023: Twitter thread – “Vax mandate on visitors: USA No Vax mandate on visitors: South Korea Japan Iran Italy Russia Spain Canada China Cuba United Kingdom Ukraine Israel Germany France Australia South Africa Egypt Brazil Taiwan Syria Congress votes next week on HR185 to end vax mandate on visitors! Link to reply@RepThomasMassie I don't see Mexico on there @glenjamus Mexico doesn't require a COVID jab either. I ran out of characters for the tweet. Link to reply@RepThomasMassie Is there seriously a government requirement all visitors to USA have Covid “vaccination”?? @joehannoush Yes. Link to reply@RepThomasMassie (Link to twitter.com) @oliviakingia Good one! RT'd Link to reply@RepThomasMassie Does Congress control the mandatory school vaccines, or is it up to the States? Please, do not allow the CDC to force C-19 vaccines on kids and college students. @ABoleynGirl That's up to the states, but Congress has granted immunity to the vaccine manufacturers. Overly broad federally granted immunity from lawsuits encourages and enables the state mandates. Link to reply@RepThomasMassie Does the mandate include all boosters? @steinschleuder3 No. The mandate can be met if the visitor took vaccines two years ago that wore off over a year ago and don't target the variant currently circulating.”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 02/03/2023: Tweet – “Enough of the sick attacks on Israel. The House Foreign Affairs Committee will not tolerate anti-semitism! America stands with our friend and ally Israel. 🇺🇸🤝🇮🇱 Texas lawmaker was key to GOP stripping Rep. Ilhan Omar of committee seat... | houstonchronicle.com”

Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY-14) 02/03/2023: Tweet – “Let's examine one of the GOP's arguments yesterday: that criticism of US/Israeli gov's role in the Palestinian human rights crisis, which orgs from @hrw to @amnesty are sounding the alarm on, is equivalent to antisemitism. It's a dangerous conflation, and we must recognize that. Link to video”

Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY-14) 02/03/2023: Retweet of @IfNotNowOrg – “Yep. You know who else agrees the Palestinian human rights crisis amounts to apartheid? Nearly 40% of young American Jews. Link to PDF | jewishelectorateinstitute.org   Link to quoted tweet”

Omar (D-MN-5) 02/03/2023: Retweet of @jstreetdotorg – “As we said in our joint statement with @TheRAC @AmeinuUSA @PeaceNowUS @jewishaction @HabonimDrorNA @NewIsraelFund and @truahrabbis, this cynical move from Speaker McCarthy is especially exploitative given the myriad antisemitic statements from him and his top deputies. Link to quoted tweet”

Omar (D-MN-5) 02/03/2023: Retweet of @TheDemCoalition – “Gosar, who has repeatedly promoted the work of the prominent white nationalist and Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes, voted to remove Omar from the House Foreign Affairs Committee, falsely saying she “has expressed a deep hatred for Jewish people and Israel.” GOP Rep. Who Spoke At Pro-Hitler Event Goes After Ilhan Omar Because Of ‘Anti-Semitism'... | huffpost.com”

Omar (D-MN-5) 02/03/2023: Tweet – “💁🏽‍♀️ Link to quoted tweetDuring her time on the Foreign Affairs Committee, Ilhan Omar has called out not just US establishment hypocrisy, but the human rights abuses of both rival Islamic autocracies and US partners like Israel. It's no surprise establishment voices despise her. (Ilhan Omar Should Wear Her Expulsion From the House Foreign Affairs Committee as a Badge of Honor... | jacobin.com)”

Omar (D-MN-5) 02/03/2023: Twitter thread – ““I remember what she said about me. I remember what she said about Israel. I remember what she said about the relationship. I remembered it so much, I promised you last year she would no longer be on foreign affairs. I'm keeping that promise.” McCarthy It's not about that 👆🏽 Link to quoted tweetSomehow the same people who voted to remove @IlhanMN have no problem supporting Donald Trump, who spent his Thanksgiving with Fuentes, noted antisemite and Holocaust denier. (Link to twitter.com)   Link to reply@IlhanMN Representative Omar , I am an Israeli American. I don't like you and I think you are wrong, but I am a libertarian and offensive speech is allowed under the constitution and you shouldn't have faced state retaliation, first amendment is not just for speech you like @Benjaminruben30 I don't know you so not sure how you can dislike me, I understand if you don't like my politics and that's fine. All the best to you. Thank you for advocating for the right to have opposing views, that the democratic way. Link to reply@IlhanMN I meant your opinions or political positions , not you as a person , I am sure you are a nice person to have a dinner with , no matter what you believe about israel as long as it's not direct call for violence , tou are free to say it under the constitution. I wish you well @Benjaminruben30 I don't believe in violence. Never have, never will. You have a great night and thank you for the kind exchange.”

Omar (D-MN-5) 02/03/2023: Tweet – ““Trump wasn't smart.” 🤣🤣 Link to quoted tweetDid you craft the Abraham Accords? Did you move the embassy to Jerusalem? Or did you want to give Hamas (US-listed terrorist group) Israel's Iron Dome? And did you want to visit Israel sponsored by terrorist funders? Trump wasn't smart. You know exactly what you're doing. (Link to twitter.com)”

Tlaib (D-MI-12) 02/03/2023: Retweet of @AOC – “Let's examine one of the GOP's arguments yesterday: that criticism of US/Israeli gov's role in the Palestinian human rights crisis, which orgs from @hrw to @amnesty are sounding the alarm on, is equivalent to antisemitism. It's a dangerous conflation, and we must recognize that. Link to video”

Vance (R-OH) 02/04/2023: Tweet – “My team is monitoring this situation. Still a lot we don't know, but for now please pray for everyone's safety. Link to quoted tweetSmoke still billowing from train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. Train cars burning and explosions can be heard. Authorities still aren't sure what chemicals are burning. Live report at 9 am on Channel 11 News with @AlyssaRaymond #wpxi (Link to twitter.com)”

Lebanon

Menendez (D-NJ) 02/04/2023: Tweet – “Today marks two years since activist & Hezbollah critic Lokman Slim was murdered—yet his killers remain at large. Looking to the Lebanese government as we AGAIN call for a swift & thorough investigation into Slim's death to provide #JusticeforLokman. Link to quoted tweet“Shedding light on the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. Lokman Slim and bringing those responsible to justice is also part of the State's obligation to protect freedom of opinion and expression,” say @UN_SPExperts on the second anniversary of his killing in #Lebanon. (Link to twitter.com)”

Iran

Banks (R-IN-3) 02/04/2023: Tweet – “China is not afraid of Joe Biden. Neither is Russia, Iran or North Korea. Weakness invites aggression and Joe Biden is the weakest President we've ever had.”

Cruz (R-TX) 02/03/2023: Tweet – “The Biden administration says it is committed to countering cooperation between Iran and Russia. They should embrace my legislation. Republicans Go After Biden Sanctions Waivers That Allow Iran and Russia To Build Nuclear Infrastructure... | freebeacon.com”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 02/03/2023: Tweet – “CHM @RepMcCaul: “I welcome recent seizures of Iranian-supplied weapons for #Houthis in Yemen, in violation of the arms embargo under UN Security Council Resolution 2216 & successors. Iran must be held to account for fueling global instability." 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)”

Mills (R-FL-7) 02/03/2023: Twitter thread – “The Biden administration not only allows for our southern borders to be open, but apparently our airspace is open to adversaries as well. Link to reply@CoryMillsFL Immigrants aren't adversaries, asshole. @BuckWylde53 How about the dozens of “immigrants” from Iran and other nations who are on the FBI terrorist watchlist that crossed our open borders? Link to reply@CoryMillsFL They're on a watchlist you say? So you're comparing the thousands fleeing their home country for a chance for a better life to “dozens” of known foreign terrorists? Unbelievable how people elect idiots like you. @BuckWylde53 Can you please tell me how many “known terrorists” to conduct the 9/11 attacks? Do you feel open borders and reduced national security makes America safer? Please tell me if you support the Ukraine war Link to reply@CoryMillsFL Our border situation isn't any different today than it was 10 years ago. You cons don't have an immigration policy, you have a fear policy. Scare people into voting for you. Oh their going to take this, oh their going to take that. Oh the border's not secure. You're a joke. @BuckWylde53 Thanks for avoiding the questions and pivoting when realizing the faults. Best of luck in your trolling. Link to reply@centraljersey10 @CoryMillsFL Trading Stephanie Murphy for this clown is like trading a BMW for a skateboard. @flwingnut @centraljersey10 Skateboards are cool and made in America like me, unlike BMW and Murphy made overseas. Thank you!”

Moore (D-WI-4) 02/03/2023: Retweet of @DemWomenCaucus – “We stand with the brave women of Iran who've galvanized Iranian society to demonstrate for freedom, 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”

Rounds (R-SD) 02/03/2023: Retweet of @EpochTimes – “A bill introduced by @SenatorRounds and @SenatorTester would ban China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea from buying or leasing US farmland or agricultural businesses. Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Ban China from Buying US Farmland... | theepochtimes.com”

Trahan (D-MA-3) 02/03/2023: Tweet – “We stand with the brave women of Iran who've galvanized Iranian society to demonstrate for freedom. We stand with dissidents like #FatemehSepehri, journalists like #NiloufarHamedi & actors like #KatayounRiahi in support of #WomanLifeFreedom.”

Wagner (R-MO-2) 02/03/2023: Twitter thread – “I will once again be the second ranking Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and will serve as the Vice Chair for the 118th Congress. Chairman McCaul Announces Committee Leadership Team - Committee on Foreign Affairs We are ready to strengthen relationships with key allies and confront threats to our nation's national security. Countries like China, Russia, and Iran have continued to threaten global stability and attempt to consolidate their own power to the detriment of the world. We will address violations of human rights around the globe and push back against unjust wars like Russia's on Ukraine.”

Saudi Arabia

Tuberville (R-AL) 02/03/2023: Twitter thread – “(1/2) Mexican drug cartels control our southern border. The botched Afghanistan withdrawal was an embarrassment of historic proportions. Russia invaded Ukraine without blinking. (2/2) Saudi Arabia cut back their oil production and didn't bother to even take a phone call from the President of the United States. And now a Chinese spy balloon floats across the nation. What do you think the rest of the world thinks about the @JoeBiden Administration?”

Jordan

Klobuchar (D-MN) 02/02/2023: Tweet – “Great to be at the National Prayer Breakfast this morning with President Biden and leaders in Congress. Later in the day, I had the honor of introducing Queen Rania of Jordan.  An advocate for children across the globe, it was inspiring to hear about her work and faith 🙏🏻 Link to image”

Wilson (R-SC-2) 02/03/2023: Tweet – “I was honored to meet with King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan last week, as well as @QueenRania and Crown Prince Hussein. Thank you to @SpeakerMcCarthy for hosting this important discussion on the U.S.-Middle East relationship. Link to image”

Turkey

Tillis (R-NC) 02/03/2023: Tweet – “.@dcexaminer: Senators ask Biden to delay F-16 sale to Turkey until Finland and Sweden in NATO Senators ask Biden to delay F-16 sale to Turkey until Finland and Sweden in NATO... | washingtonexaminer.com”

United Arab Emirates

Huffman (D-CA-2) 02/03/2023: Tweet – “This is a glaring conflict of interest. If we don't make some dramatic changes, #COP28 is going to be the lost climate summit. Excellent investigative reporting by @ClimateReport_ & @guardian. UAE oil company employees given roles in office hosting Cop28... | theguardian.com”

Huffman (D-CA-2) 02/03/2023: Retweet of @vinifra2 – ““If we don't make some dramatic changes, Cop28 is going to be the lost climate summit,” said the US congressman Jared Huffman. To somehow pretend that all of these fossil fuel personnel are not a massive threat to the entire conference goes beyond naive.” UAE oil company employees given roles in office hosting Cop28... | theguardian.com”

Whitehouse (D-RI) 02/03/2023: Tweet – “This makes it all the more important that COP require corporate attendees to disclose their full climate political footprint. COPs swarm with corporate interests that want the COP to fail. They should not be allowed to attend without full disclosure. UAE oil company employees given roles in office hosting Cop28... | theguardian.com”

Horn of Africa

Pressley (D-MA-7) 02/03/2023: Retweet of @sofabbz – “As a Muslim Somali woman, I am deeply hurt by today's events. @IlhanMN was unjustly subjected to prejudice. Her removal from the foreign affairs committee was not for the good of the American people, but a petty act of political retribution. @AyannaPressley said it best here!! Link to quoted tweet”

Pakistan

Brownley (D-CA-26) 02/03/2023: Twitter thread – “Constituent services continue to be my top priority. My office has worked on more than 11,320 constituent cases for individuals and families who need assistance with a federal agency – including the Rashad family of Afghanistan. Link to image Mrs. Rashad, who has dedicated her career to international humanitarian services, reached out to my office through a colleague and constituent of California's 26th Congressional District because she and her family was unable to evacuate from Afghanistan back in August of 2021. Wanting to assist in any way that we could, my office contacted the State Department and the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad to keep Mrs. Rashad and her family safe and quickly process their visas to come to the United States. While my office worked with the various federal agencies, the family welcomed a new baby, so my staff worked to secure an additional visa on their behalf. This January, Mrs. Rashad and her family landed safe and sound in America. If you or someone you know needs assistance with a federal agency, please do not hesitate to call my office at (805) 379-1779. I am here to help!”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Burchett (R-TN-2) 02/03/2023: Tweet – “I voted to remove Rep. Ilhan Omar from the House Foreign Affairs Committee. We can't be representing anti-Semitic viewpoints on the world stage. Thanks @LyndsayMKeith for having me on to discuss. Link to video”

Greene (R-GA-14) 02/04/2023: Tweet – “Thank you! It's a ridiculous fabricated media lie about me that corporate media still spreads to this day. I never even said that phrase nor thought it. Credentialed media, who condemn conspiracy theories, actually create them for politics, & unfortunately people believe them. Link to quoted tweetFor the record: @RepMTG NEVER said she believed Jewish space lasers caused fires in California. It is a lie. (Link to twitter.com)”

Mast (R-FL-21) 02/03/2023: Tweet – “Anti-Semitism has no place in Congress.”

Menendez (D-NJ) 02/03/2023: Twitter thread – “The cowardly antisemitic attack on Temple Ner Tamid was an attack on the values we cherish in the Garden State — among them diversity, tolerance, and religious freedom. Link to image Last night we came together as a multi-racial, multi-faith community to unite against hatred in all its forms, and to stand for tolerance, for justice, for peace.”

Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY-14) 02/03/2023: Tweet – “Queen Schakowsky in the House👑 Link to quoted tweetAs a proud Jew and proud friend of @Ilhan, I don't need any of my Republican colleagues to defend me against anti-Semitism. Ilhan Omar should not have been removed from the Foreign Affairs Committee. (Link to twitter.com)”

Omar (D-MN-5) 02/03/2023: Retweet of @RepDeanPhillips – “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”

Owens (R-UT-4) 02/03/2023: Tweet – “The @Ilhan vote was both timely and necessary. Her anti-Semitic comments in the past (which have been condemned by both Democrats and Republicans alike) serves as evidence of her being unfit to serve on the @HouseForeign Link to video”

Raskin (D-MD-8) 02/03/2023: Tweet – “As MoCo stands united against antisemitism and hate, I'm grateful for @rhalber and Guila Franklin Siegel of @JCRCgw. These Local Heroes defend the Jewish community and all targets of racism in #MD08 and beyond. Local Hero Video Series: Week 143 Feat. Ron Halber and Guila Franklin Siegel... | youtu.be”

Afghanistan

Bishop (R-NC-8) 02/03/2023: Twitter thread – “It's a balloon. Pierce it, it drifts slowly to earth, we examine the payload in excruciating detail. This doesn't seem hard. Link to reply@RepDanBishop But in a much more real sense. The US military which has many competent military experts will monitor and deal with it appropriately. They will handle it better than the Twitter experts. The response is much different than the usual Republican "storm the building" type response. @nameisjo Like Afghanistan?”

Donalds (R-FL-19) 02/03/2023: Tweet – “Joe Biden is the most incompetent Commander in Chief America has ever had. ❌Botched Afghanistan withdrawal ❌COVID vaccine mandate ❌Woke indoctrination of the military ❌Balloon-Gate 🇨🇳 spy over the USA America isn't safe with Biden as president.”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 02/03/2023: Twitter thread – “CHM @RepMcCaul has invited former Afghan Ambassador to the United States @RoyaRahmani to be his guest for the State of the Union next week⬇️ Link to image Read CHM @RepMcCaul's full statement on inviting Ambassador Rahmani as his guest for the State of the Union⬇️ Link to image Find the full release here⬇️Chairman McCaul Invites Former Afghanistan Ambassador Roya Rahmani to State of the Union - Committee on Foreign Affairs”

Mullin (R-OK) 02/03/2023: Tweet – “First the Afghanistan disaster, then a border security nightmare. Now Joe Biden is allowing a #CCP surveillance balloon to fly across the United States. Joe Biden has abandoned allies, emboldened our adversaries, and put American lives at risk. China is laughing at us.”

Scott (R-FL) 02/03/2023: Tweet – “In what world would the Biden admin view their botched Afghanistan withdrawal as a "tremendous" achievement!? Lives were lost & billions of dollars in US military equipment was left behind. I'm calling for accountability & a full investigation. Klain: Afghanistan Evacuation 'a Tremendous Humanitarian Achievement' Despite 'Horrible Price' of 13 Dead Americans... | breitbart.com”

Other - Middle East

Velázquez (D-NY-7) 02/03/2023: Tweet – “Republicans are using islamophobia and racism to scapegoat Rep. Omar — and we can't let them get away with it. I'm proud to stand with @IlhanMN Link to quoted tweetRep. Ilhan Omar delivers a powerful speech in her own defense as the GOP looks to oust her from the Foreign Affairs Committee. "I am an American." BRAVO!!!!!!👏👏👏 (Link to twitter.com)”

Wilson (R-SC-2) 02/03/2023: Retweet of @HouseForeignGOP – “New HFAC leadership team: Vice Chair @RepAnnWagner Subcommittee on Africa Chair #RepJohnJames Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific Chair @RepYoungKim Subcommittee on Europe Chair @CongressmanKean Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa, & Central Asia Chair @RepJoeWilson”