Members on the Record (Automated) for Mon February 27, 2023

Israel - Palestine

Ricketts (R-NE) 02/27/2023: Twitter thread – “Hit the ground running as the newest member of @SenateForeign this week. Started in Germany to meet with officials from Ukraine, NATO, Germany & Sweden.   Next, had the great honor of visiting with some of Nebraska's finest at Prince Sultan Air Base. Link to image From there, we met with some of the outstanding Marines stationed at @USAinKSA. Inspired by them and all the men and women who serve us in uniform at home and abroad. Link to image Then we had the privilege of visiting the @abrahamicfh – a powerful symbol of the strength of President Trump's Abraham Accords and an important reminder of what humanity can accomplish through peace. Link to image I was also humbled to have the opportunity to visit with members of @380AEW at Al Dhafra Air Base. We must all be thankful for their & their family's service and sacrifices to our nation. Link to image In Israel, we had a chance to discuss the mutually beneficial and essential alliance between the U.S. and Israel with President @Isaac_Herzog & Prime Minister @Netanyahu.   America is proud to stand with the people of Israel 🇺🇸 🇮🇱 Link to image Israel is under constant threat from terrorists like Hezbollah and other Iranian proxies. Visited one of the tunnels they use to try and attack the Israeli people and met with IDF officials to hear more about their important work. Link to image Ended our delegation in Finland, where on the one year anniversary of Putin's invasion of Ukraine, we stood alongside President Niinistö  to deliver the message that the United States and Finland will continue to support the people of Ukraine. Link to video”

Schneider (D-IL-10) 02/27/2023: Twitter thread – “I unequivocally condemn the brutal killing of Hillel and Yagel Yaniv by a Palestinian terrorist in the West Bank Village of Huwara. I also condemn the subsequent violence by Israeli settlers that resulted in the killing of at least one Palestinian and injuring scores of others. It is imperative that the Israeli government and the Palestinian Authority work together to stop the violence in the West Bank, restore calm, and give security to all residents, Israeli and Arab.”

Syria

McCormick (R-GA-6) 02/27/2023: Tweet – “Proud to join this resolution. God bless the people of Turkey and Syria as they rebuild from this disaster. Wilson Leads Resolution to Recognize Earthquake Victims and Honor... | joewilson.house.gov”

Wilson (R-SC-2) 02/27/2023: Retweet of @joel_rayburn – “No coincidence Arab countries are normalizing with Assad just days after the Biden admin misguidedly weakened Syria sanctions. Thankfully, today the House will send a better signal via a bipartisan resolution opposing lifting sanctions on Assad & calling for a mechanism to stop… Show more   Link to quoted tweet”

Iran

Fallon (R-TX-4) 02/27/2023: Tweet – “It is time for an alternative strategy in Iran that advances U.S. interests and helps quench the thirst of freedom for the Iranian people.”

Tillis (R-NC) 02/27/2023: Tweet – “The Obama-Biden-Iran Nuclear Deal was a disaster that can't happen again. That is why any future U.S.-Iran deal should be ratified by the Senate.”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 02/27/2023: Tweet – “Just heartbreaking what happens to these brave people who put it ALL on the line for basic freedoms. Link to quoted tweet#FatamehSepehri, a leading dissident in #Iran, has been sentenced to 18 YEARS in prison for the crime of bravery.⁣ #فاطمه_سپهری #اعتراضات_سراسری #WomenLifeFreedom #انقلاب‌ #زن_زندگی_آزادی #مهسا_امینی #FreeIran (Link to twitter.com)”

Iraq

Sherrill (D-NJ-11) 02/26/2023: Twitter thread – “I joined hospital leadership and local elected officials at the @CBMCNJ in @Livingston_NJ to highlight the Community Project funding that is coming to bolster RWJBarnabas Health's Community EMS Physician Response Expansion Initiative. @Joe_D_EssexExec Link to image This program is training EMS personnel & physicians to offer high-level emergency care, using lessons learned from the U.S. military's engagement in Afghanistan and Iraq. I am proud to support their efforts by securing this critical funding as one of my 2023 Community Projects. Link to image”

Horn of Africa

Phillips (D-MN-3) 02/26/2023: Tweet – “Indiscriminate attacks on civilians in Laascaanood, Somalia must cease immediately. The violence and resulting displacement is unacceptable and I condemn it in the strongest terms. Link to quoted tweetThe United States condemns the continued indiscriminate attacks that have killed scores of civilians in Lascanood and driven more than 185,000 people from their homes. The violence must end and those responsible must be held accountable. (Somalia: UN expert deplores high death toll in Laas Canood clashes... | ohchr.org)”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Evans (D-PA-3) 02/26/2023: In reply to TweetI stand AGAINST hate and WITH Jewish Americans and fellow allies in Philadelphia and across the nation. #ShabbatOfPeaceNotHate #HavdalahAgainstHate (Link to twitter.com) – “I stand AGAINST hate and WITH our Muslim neighbors. Hate must have no place in Philadelphia or our nation. Link to quoted tweetThe Philadelphia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations wants an investigation after a mosque in East Mount Airy was targeted by xenophobic vandalism. (Muslim Group Calls for Action After West Oak Lane Mosque Vandalized... | on.nbc10.com)”

Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 02/27/2023: Twitter thread – “I'm calling on the @USEDGOV to protect students who are or are perceived to be Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Sikh, Hindu, Buddhist, or of another religious group by prioritizing Title VI. Gottheimer urges U.S. Department of Education to take action to protect religious freedom on college campuses - WRNJ Radio We must take all measures necessary to protect students against hate, discrimination, and bigotry — especially Jewish students who face a barrage of antisemitism on their college campuses.”

Soto (D-FL-9) 02/27/2023: Tweet – “Saddened to hear of another display of antisemitism in Central Florida — this time in Lake Nona's Laureate Park neighborhood. We stand in solidarity with our Jewish community and will do everything in our power to ensure these acts of hatred stop. Officials condemn antisemitic flyers handed out in Lake Nona neighborhood Sunday... | orlandosentinel.com”

Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-25) 02/27/2023: Tweet – “Antisemitism is still on the rise in FLA and across America. I'm grateful this diverse group of allies joined me today to better understand the challenge of extremist right-wing aggression and reveal different ways our community can work together to stop domestic terrorism. Link to image”

Afghanistan

Donalds (R-FL-19) 02/27/2023: Tweet – “Our current foreign policy issues stem from Biden's disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. 13 US soldiers were killed. Americans were left in the hands of the Taliban. But we took off and ran. It empowered Russia, China, and now we aren't in the strong position we need to be. Link to video”

Hawley (R-MO) 02/27/2023: Tweet – “Billions to Ukraine, no oversight. The neocons and globalists learned nothing from Afghanistan. I am introducing legislation to create a special oversight watchdog just for Ukraine - track every penny - and report to the people where it's going Afghanistan IG calls for more oversight to prevent fraud, avoid 'significant mistakes' in $133B Ukrainian aid... | foxnews.com”

Van Orden (R-WI-3) 02/26/2023: Twitter thread – “What exactly does China have to do before Biden grows a spine and holds them accountable? Kill 150,000+ Americans with fentanyl? - Cool Kill G-d only knows how many millions of people with the corona virus? - Cool This is not a Republican or Democratic issue, this is an American issue. Biden has abandoned every day Americans to China, like he abandoned 1000's if folks and allies to the Taliban”

Other - Middle East

Donalds (R-FL-19) 02/27/2023: Tweet – “Biden bastardized US asylum policy. He gave operational control of the border to cartels & fentanyl is flowing in. In the Omnibus Bill Dems & GOP Senators spent $400M for border security in the Middle East but refused to defend our OWN border. The @HouseGOP is taking a stand. Link to video”

Sherman (D-CA-32) 02/26/2023: Tweet – “Attended Sunday Services at St. Mary & St. Athanasius Coptic Orthodox Church in Northridge, where I spoke about constituent services and my efforts to fight on behalf of #Coptic Christians and minorities across the Middle East. Link to image”