Members on the Record (Automated) for Mon February 20, 2023

Last updated on Mon February 20, 2023 at 12:40 PM Washington DC time.


Israel - Palestine

Diaz-Balart (R-FL-26) 02/19/2023: Tweet – “Today, I sent a letter to @POTUS urging his Admin to stand unequivocally with our democratic ally, Israel, and robustly condemn any anti-Israel action at the U.N. Security Council. Link to image

Hagerty (R-TN) 02/19/2023: Twitter thread – “I oppose President Biden's controversial proposal to reopen a consulate for the Palestinians in Jerusalem.🧵 Sen. Hagerty slams Biden plan for Palestinian consulate as 'affront' to Israel, 'bizarre' act of diplomacy... | foxnews.com Trump's decision to follow the law & establish our Embassy in Jerusalem—over the objections of the anti-Israel crowd—was a long-overdue act of leadership that demonstrated we stand w our strongest ally in the region & recognize Jerusalem as the eternal capital of Israel. A second competing U.S. diplomatic mission would be an affront to Israel & would be a bizarre act of “diplomacy” to install a diplomatic mission over the objection of the host nation.

Khanna (D-CA-17) 02/19/2023: Retweet of @GeraldoRivera – “Prayers for 98-year old President Jimmy Carter as he heads to hospice. A noble, compassionate man, he brokered peace between Egypt and Israel. At urging of friend Gregg Allman, I briefly campaigned for Carter, later receiving an invitation to his 1st White House State Dinner.

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 02/19/2023: Tweet – “Stefanik calls on Biden to condemn ‘blatant anti-Israel' UN resolutions... | justthenews.com

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 02/20/2023: Tweet – “Rather than take a stand and veto this anti-Israel resolution, Biden failed to stand by our ally Israel and is trying to force concessions. Biden should have been clear - the US opposes any action against Israel - resolution or statement of condemnation - period.


Syria

Sherman (D-CA-32) 02/19/2023: Tweet – “People around the world have stepped up in the wake of the devastating Feb. 6 earthquake in Turkey and Syria. Today I joined the #Sikh community at Khalsa Care Foundation to acknowledge their fundraising efforts for earthquake relief. @KhalsaAidUSA @Khalsa_Aid Link to image


Iran

Menendez (D-NJ) 02/19/2023: Tweet – “Libraries should be monuments to knowledge, not symbols of oppression. These actions seek to erase women from public discourse at the same time that women are leading a nationwide movement. Iran's National Library Suspends Some Female Members For 'Improperly' Wearing Hijab... | rferl.org

Wilson (R-SC-2) 02/19/2023: Tweet – “Iran enrichment of uranium is nearing nuclear weapons-grade purity. Biden's policy of deference is NOT working. The Iranian regime is singularly focused on destruction of the free world. Iran's uranium processing has almost reached nuclear weapons-grade purity: inspectors... | foxnews.com


Qatar

Marshall (R-KS) 02/20/2023: Tweet – “I had very productive & enlightening visit with His Highness ⁦@AmiriDiwan⁩ of Qatar. I am grateful for their warm friendship and our strategic partnership in the Gulf region. Link to image

Marshall (R-KS) 02/20/2023: Tweet – “Honored to have lunch with our brave Kansas Airmen & women at Al Udeid Air Force base. Their presence is a stabilizing force in the Gulf region. This strategic airbase is an amazing collaboration between the US & Qatar. Link to image


Jewish, Anti-semitism

Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 02/19/2023: Tweet – “To combat antisemitism and the mounting evidence that knowledge about the Holocaust is beginning to fade, I introduced the bipartisan HEAL Act — with more than 60 cosponsors — to conduct a study on Holocaust education in public schools nationwide. NJ history teacher speaks on Holocaust Remembrance Day | NJ Spotlight News

Scott (R-FL) 02/19/2023: Tweet – “ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. This disgusting display of anti-Semitism will never be tolerated. Florida is proud of our Jewish communities. Hate and anti-Semitism will never change that. Ormond Beach, International Speedway Boulevard targeted with antisemitic propaganda... | news-journalonline.com


Other - Middle East

Green (R-TN-7) 02/20/2023: Retweet of @101stAASLTDIV – “We aren't crying, you're crying. 🥹 Welcome home eagles! Early Saturday afternoon, 129 soldiers with the 1st Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, were welcomed home at Sabre Army Airfield from their nine-month deployment to the Middle East. Link to video