Members on the Record (Automated) for Thu February 09, 2023

Israel - Palestine

Burchett (R-TN-2) 02/08/2023: Tweet – “Iran's Ayatollah tweeted "Israel is a malignant, cancerous tumor that has to be removed and eradicated." The former Head of Trust and Safety of @Twitter didn't remove this anti-Semitic tweet, but was quick to remove a sitting president's account. Link to video”

Burchett (R-TN-2) 02/08/2023: Tweet – ““The answer is no!” Link to quoted tweetRep. @timburchett: Iran's Ayatollah tweeted "Israel is a malignant cancerous tumor that has to be removed and eradicated." Did Twitter remove this anti-semitic tweet? Yes or no Yoel Roth: To the best of my knowledge, Twitter did not remove that tweet Burchett: The answer is no (Link to twitter.com)”

Graham (R-SC) 02/08/2023: Twitter thread – “The Iranian regime is showcasing an underground air force base, implying the facility would be resistant to attacks by Israel or others. The problem with this analysis is eventually the planes have to get in the air — not stay underground. Iran unveils underground airbase tasked with responding to potential Israeli assault... | timesofisrael.com Once in the air, they will be destroyed.”

Kean (R-NJ-7) 02/08/2023: Tweet – “I met with NJ members of the @AJCGlobal this week to discuss combating antisemitism here at home. I will continue to work with my colleagues on a bipartisan basis to ensure our Jewish neighbors feel safe and protected within their houses of worship and community centers. Link to image”

Molinaro (R-NY-19) 02/08/2023: Tweet – “I had a great meeting with the @AJCGlobal. The U.S.-Jewish alliance is strong and I will continue to use my voice and vote in Congress to educate about and combat anti-semitism, strengthen our alliance with Israel and support their defense. Link to image”

Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY-14) 02/08/2023: Retweet of @ShirinRajaee – “This is outrageous. Why is @NewsNation correspondent @EvanLambertTV being held tonight, with the earliest release 8am tomorrow? For what? This is an absolute failure by law enforcement in East Palestine, Ohio. Lambert, a former @fox5dc reporter is as professional as they come. Link to quoted tweet”

Syria

Bennet (D-CO) 02/09/2023: Tweet – “Devastated by the loss of life from the earthquake in Türkiye and Syria. I fully support U.S. efforts to help in the aftermath of this tragedy. Link to quoted tweetA magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Türkiye, close to the Syrian border, resulting in thousands of deaths this week. @SecBlinken has said we are determined to do all that we can to help those affected by these earthquakes. Here are a few of the ways: (Responding to the Earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria - United States Department of State)”

Gonzalez (D-TX-34) 02/09/2023: Tweet – “Thank you, Dr. Yazji, for your selfless service. Link to quoted tweetRio Grande Valley doctor traveling to Syria to provide aid in earthquake recovery efforts (Rio Grande Valley doctor traveling to Syria to provide aid in earthquake recovery efforts... | krgv.com)”

Luttrell (R-TX-8) 02/09/2023: Tweet – “A devastating update as the death toll in the Turkey-Syria earthquakes reaches 19,000. Praying for everyone affected by this tragedy. Earthquakes in Turkey, Syria: Live Updates as Death Toll Climbs Above 9,500... | wsj.com”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 02/08/2023: Twitter thread – “CHM @RepMcCaul released the following statement in reaction to the ongoing devastation caused by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria⬇️ Link to image Read the full release here⬇️ Chairman McCaul Heartbroken by Devastation in Turkey and Syria - Committee on Foreign Affairs”

Murray (D-WA) 02/08/2023: Tweet – “My heart aches as the death tolls from the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria continue to rise. I'm glad the Biden Administration has offered support and assistance to our humanitarian partners in the area.”

Risch (R-ID) 02/09/2023: Twitter thread – “Rumors that int'l aid cannot get into NW Syria because of Western sanctions are false. #Assad is the sole reason aid cannot get to those who need it most. The @UN Security Council should consider tabling a resolution to open more border crossings from #Turkey into #Syria. Assisting humanitarians in delivering aid to a population already devastated by Assad is critical. Calls for sanctions relief are only intended to avoid accountability for the regime. Open the other crossings to alleviate conditions at Bab al-Hawa & prevent needless suffering.”

Torres (D-CA-35) 02/09/2023: Tweet – “My heart breaks for those victims of the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria earlier this week. It is inspiring to see firefighters from our community, including Tony Buzzerio from Pomona, join relief efforts in the region. #CA35 LA County firefighters head to Turkey for relief aid after 7.8M earthquake that killed more than 2,600... | cbsnews.com”

Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-25) 02/08/2023: Tweet – “The impact of the earthquakes in Turkey & Syria is heartbreaking. Grateful for the rescue efforts of responders & volunteers from 70+ nations. I reiterate @POTUS's statement that the US will stand w/ those suffering + provide aid in any way we can. Live updates: Rescuers fight bitter cold and time as Turkey, Syria quake deaths near 8,000... | washingtonpost.com”

Wilson (R-SC-2) 02/09/2023: Tweet – “I agree Senator Risch. It is outrageous that Assad is blocking aid to victims of an earthquake. As I have said before there is no solution to the crisis in Syria as long as this brutal regime remains in power. Link to quoted tweetRumors that int'l aid cannot get into NW Syria because of Western sanctions are false. #Assad is the sole reason aid cannot get to those who need it most. The @UN Security Council should consider tabling a resolution to open more border crossings from #Turkey into #Syria.”

Iran

Babin (R-TX-36) 02/08/2023: Tweet – “Border security = national security.   Biden's border crisis makes us vulnerable, and our enemies are taking advantage. Iranian smuggled in car trunk shows security threat from our open...... | nypost.com”

Biggs (R-AZ-5) 02/09/2023: Tweet – “Biden's weakness on the world stage has emboldened our adversaries in Beijing, Tehran, and Moscow. Has there been a worse Commander in Chief?”

Blackburn (R-TN) 02/09/2023: Tweet – “Due to Biden crippling American energy, he was forced to beg Venezuela, Iran, and even Russia for oil, making this a grave national security concern.”

McClintock (R-CA-5) 02/08/2023: Retweet of @dcexaminer – “House members introduce bipartisan resolution supporting Iranian protesters House members introduce bipartisan resolution supporting Iranian protesters... | trib.al”

McClintock (R-CA-5) 02/08/2023: Tweet – “🚨McClintock Introduced House Resolution With Over 160 Co-sponsors in Support of a Free, Democratic, and Secular Republic in Iran: McClintock Introduced House Resolution with over 160 co-sponsors in support of a Free, Democratic, and Secular Republic in Iran... | mcclintock.house.gov”

Menendez (D-NJ) 02/08/2023: Tweet – “Athletes like #RezaShekari are repeatedly censored for showing solidarity with protesters by the repressive Iranian regime. We see their courage & we stand with them as they protest for their freedoms. Link to quoted tweetIranian professional soccer player, #RezaShekari, has been summoned to face a disciplinary committee and banned from participating in the country's Premier League after he showed solidarity with protesters by not celebrating after scoring a goal. (Iranian Soccer Player Scores Goal, Doesn't Celebrate, Gets Banned By Government... | rferl.org)”

Murphy (D-CT) 02/08/2023: Tweet – “Several Senate Republicans are trafficking this story today. FYI the formerly reputable author also now believes the bin Laden raid was fake, US Special Forces are controlled by Opus Dei, and the US military trains Iranian terrorists somewhere in Nevada. How America Took Out The Nord Stream Pipeline... | seymourhersh.substack.com”

Palmer (R-AL-6) 02/08/2023: Tweet – “Guess @khamenei_ir really wants to keep his Twitter account. Link to quoted tweet🚨BREAKING: The lights just went during Oversight hearing as former Twitter censorship bosses were getting GRILLED @USRepGaryPalmer reacts: "Sounds like the Green New Deal to me!" (Link to twitter.com)”

Weber (R-TX-14) 02/08/2023: Tweet – “I was proud to stand with my colleagues today to recognize the rights of the Iranian people and their struggle to establish a democratic, secular, and nonnuclear Republic of Iran. Link to quoted tweet“We want the World to recognize the right of the Iranian people to self-defense, just as we have in this country.” -@TXRandy14 introducing H.Res100. #IranRevoIution #MahsaAmini (Link to twitter.com)”

Iraq

Kaine (D-VA) 02/09/2023: Tweet – “Today, @SenToddYoung, @RepSpanberger, @RepBarbaraLee, @RepChipRoy, @TomColeOK04, and I are introducing legislation to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Gulf and Iraq war authorizations. It's time to end endless wars.”

Kaine (D-VA) 02/09/2023: Tweet – “Sen. Kaine & @SenToddYoung introduced a bill to repeal the 1991 & 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force, which authorized the Gulf & Iraq wars. These AUMFs are no longer necessary & run the risk for potential misuse. Congress should pass this bill. U.S. lawmakers try again to end 'forever war' authorizations... | reuters.com”

Lee (D-CA-12) 02/09/2023: Retweet of @timkaine – “Today, @SenToddYoung, @RepSpanberger, @RepBarbaraLee, @RepChipRoy, @TomColeOK04, and I are introducing legislation to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Gulf and Iraq war authorizations. It's time to end endless wars.”

Roy (R-TX-21) 02/09/2023: Tweet – “No reason to continue these two AUMF. The fact is, all such authorizations should expire and Congress should be speaking to the use of military force directly - not just through continued appropriations. #StandUpForAmerica Link to quoted tweetToday, @SenToddYoung, @RepSpanberger, @RepBarbaraLee, @RepChipRoy, @TomColeOK04, and I are introducing legislation to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Gulf and Iraq war authorizations. It's time to end endless wars.”

Schumer (D-NY) 02/09/2023: Tweet – “It's past time to repeal the Iraq AUMF. Americans are tired of endless wars in the Middle East. I will work to move this bipartisan legislation to the Senate floor soon, so that the Senate can pass it quickly. Link to quoted tweetToday, @SenToddYoung, @RepSpanberger, @RepBarbaraLee, @RepChipRoy, @TomColeOK04, and I are introducing legislation to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Gulf and Iraq war authorizations. It's time to end endless wars.”

Young (R-IN) 02/09/2023: Twitter thread – “Congress must do its job and take seriously the decision to not just commit America to war, but to affirmatively say when we are no longer at war. Our bipartisan legislation will repeal these outdated and unnecessary war authorities. U.S. lawmakers try again to end 'forever war' authorizations... | reuters.com Today, Iraq is a strategic partner of the United States in advancing the security and stability of the Middle East. But according to laws still on the books, Iraq is an enemy of the United States. This inconsistency and inaccuracy should be corrected.”

Young (R-IN) 02/09/2023: Retweet of @PunchbowlNews – “News in @PunchbowlNews AM: Lawmakers, led by Tim Kaine and Todd Young, are reintroducing Iraq AUMF repeal. More: Lawmakers reintroduce Iraq AUMF repeal... | punchbowl.news”

Pakistan

Fry (R-SC-7) 02/08/2023: Tweet – “Q: What do Angola, Pakistan, and the United States have in common? A: They all still have vaccine mandates in place for foreign travelers to enter their country. Today I voted to take the US off that list and END the COVID vaccine mandate for travelers entering our country.”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Garcia (D-CA-42) 02/09/2023: Tweet – “George Santos has lied about the horrific Pulse shooting against the LGBTQ+ community, 9/11, the Holocaust, his career, his name, and is now being given access to classified information. He's committed financial and campaign fraud. It's time for the House to take action.”

Moskowitz (D-FL-23) 02/08/2023: Tweet – “My Oversight colleagues seem to only want to talk about Hunter Biden's laptop. What about the more than 60% rise in antisemitic tweets on Twitter? Link to video”

Moskowitz (D-FL-23) 02/08/2023: In reply to Tweet.@JaredEMoskowitz as a Rep from South Florida, If you care about Jews as much as you just claimed, why didn't you ask Twitter why they deplatformed the Jewish Republican nominee for Congress in Palm Beach in 2020? Why do you want Jewish candidates silenced by Big Tech tyrants? (Link to twitter.com) (Link to twitter.com) (Link to twitter.com) – “@LauraLoomer If you are being attacked for being Jewish and people are saying anti Semitic things about you, they should be called out.”

Raskin (D-MD-8) 02/09/2023: Twitter thread – “The racist, antisemitic and deadly "Great Replacement" conspiracy theory has energized domestic terrorists nationwide, but when I asked my Republican colleagues at our Oversight hearing to renounce and disavow it, they quickly changed the subject. Why? Link to video See the full exchange below. Full Committee Hearing On The Front Lines of the Border Crisis: A Hearing with Chief Patrol Agents... | youtu.be”

Torres (D-NY-15) 02/08/2023: Retweet of @RitchieTorres – “Joe Rogan said: “the idea that Jews are not into money is ridiculous. That's like saying Italians aren't into pizza.” Newsflash: The notion that interest in money is uniquely Jewish is Antisemitic garbage that should never be fed to an audience of millions.”

Afghanistan

Bacon (R-NE-2) 02/08/2023: Retweet of @NisarAhmadAh – “Rabbi is indeed one of the people who saved many Afghans from the clutches of the Taliban. He worked under very difficult conditions, and opened the door to a new life for many families. We appreciate Rabbi in his mission to rescue Afghans and will always remember his service. Link to quoted tweet”

Brecheen (R-OK-2) 02/08/2023: Tweet – “Things Biden failed to address last night: -Our chaotic withdrawal in Afghanistan -The Chinese Spy Balloon -Our $31 TRILLION+ national debt The American people want answers. #SOTU”

Cotton (R-AR) 02/09/2023: Tweet – “It's not a coincidence that just a few weeks after our disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal, Putin began mounting his invasion force on the border with Ukraine. Biden's weakness is provocative.”

Hassan (D-NH) 02/08/2023: Tweet – “Extremely concerned by reports that convicted ‘American Taliban' fighter Lindh was able to meet with a convicted ISIS supporter while out on parole. @SenKatieBritt & I are calling for answers from DOJ on its work to stop possible recidivist terrorists. Senators Demand Answers on ‘American Taliban' Meeting With ISIS Supporter ... | rollingstone.com”

Huizenga (R-MI-4) 02/08/2023: Retweet of @HouseForeignGOP – “CHM @RepMcCaul on @Newsmax: “We left Americans behind. We left our Afghan partners behind, ~ 100,000 of them, but leaving the women behind is probably the grossest violation. The biggest moral sin if you will, bc of the way they're being treated by the Taliban.” Link to video”

Mast (R-FL-21) 02/09/2023: Tweet – “Afghanistan was the first domino. It made it clear to the rest of the world that Joe Biden is not a credible threat. Watch the full interview here: Rep. Mast: Biden is a national security challenge... | youtu.be   Link to video”

Mast (R-FL-21) 02/09/2023: Tweet – “All of Biden's enablers in Congress trying to stop me from getting accountability for Afghanistan. Spoiler alert: they won't succeed. #TBT Link to image”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 02/08/2023: Tweet – “CHM @RepMcCaul on @Newsmax: “We left Americans behind. We left our Afghan partners behind, ~ 100,000 of them, but leaving the women behind is probably the grossest violation. The biggest moral sin if you will, bc of the way they're being treated by the Taliban.” Link to video”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 02/08/2023: Tweet – “CHM @RepMcCaul “Loved having Amb. @RoyaRahmani as my guest to last night's #SOTU. The 1st female Afghan ambassador to the US & my dear friend, Amb Rahmani's presence serves as a reminder to @POTUS & our nation that the women & girls left under Taliban rule will not be forgotten.” Link to image”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 02/08/2023: Twitter thread – “CHM @RepMcCaul gave opening remarks during today's organizational meeting with all members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee for the 118th Congress. Read highlights from CHM @RepMcCaul's remarks below ⬇️ “I want to start by thanking my good friend, Ranking Member Meeks. During the last Congress, he showed respect and civility to me and to all of the members on this committee. I have every intention of doing the same and appreciate all we accomplished together last Congress.” “This committee is actually even older than our country. HFAC was first established during the Continental Congress & its 1st chairman was Benjamin Franklin - who was notorious for establishing strong diplomatic ties with our allies – many of whom remain our allies still today.” “Chairman Engel often said, when it comes to foreign policy, partisanship stops at the water's edge. That's bc [HFAC] deals w/issues of war & peace. HFAC has never been more relevant w/ the global challenges & threats we face from our foreign adversaries.” “In the wake of a Chinese surveillance balloon traversing our country – crossing over national security assets and threatening the privacy of Americans – it is clear we must start our work with confronting the China challenge with substantive actions.” “We need to ensure Ukraine has the tools it needs to defeat Russia's army. Not just because it's the morally right thing to do in the face of the horrific war crimes Russia is committing in Ukraine. But it's also because a Russian loss is a victory for U.S. national security.” “For almost 2 weeks we watched one horrific scene after another playing out on TV & culminating in the Abbey Gate bombing. We lost 13 U.S. servicemembers on that day, w/ dozens wounded in that attack. It was the deadliest day for the U.S. military in Afghanistan since 2011.” “Our committee also has jurisdiction over the root causes of migration. President Trump helped to secure the border, but with the stroke of a pen President Biden undid his good work. Now, the border is worse than I have ever seen it in my lifetime.” WATCH📺 CHM @RepMcCaul's full opening remarks here⬇️ Chairman McCaul's Opening Remarks at HFAC Committee Organizational Meeting... | youtu.be”

Palmer (R-AL-6) 02/08/2023: Twitter thread – “While Twitter was banning conservative accounts, it allowed Taliban accounts to weaponize Twitter. Why not ban them? Because Twitter believed they could distinguish between "violent" and "political" portions of the Taliban. Yet, the must violent posts are still visible. Link to video It gets worse... Twitter decided to monetized many of the Taliban accounts by placing ads from US companies before them. This includes ads on the very day a suicide bomber murdered 13 American soldiers during the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan. @GOPoversight Link to video”

Other - Middle East

LaTurner (R-KS-2) 02/09/2023: Tweet – “President Biden has no problem spending $400 million in his massive omnibus bill for border security in the Middle East, but funding technology to help secure AMERICA'S southern border is too expensive. Ridiculous. Link to image”

Lankford (R-OK) 02/08/2023: Tweet – “Biden is the first president in modern history not to articulate a direction for peace in the Middle East.”

Meeks (D-NY-5) 02/08/2023: Twitter thread – “Today, Ranking Member @RepGregoryMeeks announced @HouseForeign's subcommittee membership for the 118th Congress. @RepKManning will serve as the Vice Ranking Member. Complete subcommittee membership below👇🏿 Link to image Subcommittee on Africa Ranking Member: @RepSaraJacobs Members: @CongresswomanSC @RepColinAllred @Rep_Jackson Subcommittee on Europe Ranking Member: @USRepKeating Members: @RepDinaTitus @RepDean @RepJimCosta @RepCicilline @RepSusanWild Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia Ranking Member: @RepDeanPhillips Members: @BradSherman @GerryConnolly @RepCicilline @RepKManning Subcommittee on Indo-Pacific Ranking Member: @RepBera Members: @RepAndyKimNJ @BradSherman @GerryConnolly @USRepKeating @JoaquinCastrotx Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Ranking Member: @JoaquinCastrotx Members: @RepGregStanton @RepMoskowitz @RepKamlagerDove Subcommittee on Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations Ranking Member: @RepSusanWild Members: @RepBera @RepSaraJacobs @RepKManning Subcommittee on Oversight and Accountability Ranking Member: @RepJasonCrow Members: @RepDinaTitus @RepColinAllred @RepAndyKimNJ @CongresswomanSC @RepDean”

Phillips (D-MN-3) 02/08/2023: Tweet – “Honored to be named Ranking Member of the Middle East, N. Africa, & Central Asia Foreign Affairs Subcommittee and eager to work with my friends, Chairman ⁦@RepJoeWilson⁩ and ⁦@HouseForeign⁩ Chairman @RepMcCaul⁩ to promote and protect American interests abroad. Link to image”