Members on the Record (Automated) for Fri March 03, 2023

Israel - Palestine

Diaz-Balart (R-FL-26) 03/02/2023: Tweet – “Rep. Diaz Balart Fights for Israel Against UN Abuses. Rep. Diaz Balart Fights for Israel Against UN Abuses... | floridianpress.com”

Jackson (R-TX-13) 03/02/2023: Tweet – “Israeli-American citizen Elan Ganeles was MURDERED by radical Palestinian terrorists. Biden continues to give money to the Palestinian Authority, which gets funneled directly to terrorists. Biden needs to STOP the bloodshed and DEFUND Palestinian terror!! Exclusive - Rep. Ronny Jackson on U.S. Victim of Palestinian Terror: ‘More Blood on President Biden's Hands'”

LaTurner (R-KS-2) 03/02/2023: Tweet – “America must always stand with Israel against terrorist organizations who wish to destroy it. I asked UN Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield how we can justify funding UNRWA programs with American tax dollars when we frequently find Hamas terror tunnels under their facilities. ⬇️⬇️ Link to video”

Lawler (R-NY-17) 03/02/2023: Retweet of @marcrod97 – “I asked @StateDeptSpox about the Abraham Accords ambassador bill today. Price emphasized the administration's current high-level engagement on the accords but said "if something would allow us to be even more effective, we wouldn't hesitate to pursue it." Torres, Lawler push for a U.S. Abraham Accords ambassador ... | jewishinsider.com”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/02/2023: Tweet – “We need a bold commander-in-chief - unlike our current President, to say it's a policy of the United States that a nuclear Iran is not acceptable, and we need to stand by Israel. Rep. McCaul to Newsmax: Biden Must Take 'Bold' Stance Against Iran... | newsmax.com”

Rosen (D-NV) 03/02/2023: Retweet of @AJCGlobal – “We are also grateful to @SenatorCardin, @SenRickScott, and @SenJackyRosen for meeting the envoys and thank them for their commitment to fighting antisemitism. Link to image”

Sanders (I-VT) 03/02/2023: Tweet – “Israel's finance minister just called for a Palestinian town “to be erased.” This disgusting rhetoric will get more innocent people killed. The extreme, right-wing Israeli government is creating the conditions for more violence and undermining democracy. US condemns Israel far right minister's call for Palestinian town 'to be erased' | CNN”

Welch (D-VT) 03/02/2023: Tweet – “Today, I shared a letter with President Biden urging his administration to make more assertive efforts to persuade the Netanyahu government to halt de facto annexations in the West Bank. The two-state solution must be reinvigorated. Sen. Welch urges Biden to take action amid West Bank violence in hand-delivered letter... | nbcnews.to”

Iran

Bacon (R-NE-2) 03/02/2023: Tweet – “We are calling on President Biden to sanction 227 members of the Iranian Parliament who have have encouraged the government to “show no leniency” in the execution, torture, and unjust imprisonment of their citizens working for human rights and freedom. Senate, House members call for sanctions on Iranian parliament members... | jewishinsider.com”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 03/03/2023: Retweet of @IAC_NE – “Thanks @RepDonBacon! The Iranian regime & their agents must be held accountable for their brutality. The US should enforce all sanctions on the Iranian regime & diplomatically isolate them. Your leadership inspires Iranian people knowing that they are not left alone! #FreeIran Link to quoted tweet”

Cotton (R-AR) 03/02/2023: Tweet – “We now live in a world where Britain, France, and Germany are more willing to condemn Iran than the American president. Whose side is President Biden on? WSJ News Exclusive | U.S., Europe Split on Response to Iran's Near-Weapons-Grade Nuclear Enrichment”

Cruz (R-TX) 03/03/2023: Tweet – “ESG's attack on affordable, reliable energy is harming the people of Texas, Americans across the country, and our allies abroad. It makes their cost of living soar and empowers tyrannical regimes like China, Iran, and Venezuela. More on my latest op ed: With the U.S. approaching a recession, it's time for the preside... | washingtontimes.com”

Himes (D-CT-4) 03/03/2023: Tweet – “It is time for these hostages to be released. Well past time, in fact. Link to quoted tweet.@POTUS, SOS from Iran: we've been hostages for a combined 18 yrs solely for being US citizens. Even in our darkest hrs we've retained the sacred belief that America never leaves behind its own. Pls don't shatter our faith. #bringthemhome #freeEMAD #freeMorad #FreeSiamakNamazi (Link to twitter.com)”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/02/2023: Twitter thread – “CHM @RepMcCaul: “As I recently urged @SecBlinken, the Biden admin must hold Iran accountable at the #IAEA BOG for its blatant, ongoing NPT-safeguards violations. Failing to do so only undermines the agency's credibility and global non-proliferation.” WSJ News Exclusive | U.S., Europe Split on Response to Iran's Near-Weapons-Grade Nuclear Enrichment Read CHM @RepMcCaul's full statement and letter below⬇️Chairman McCaul on Need to Hold Iran Accountable at IAEA - Committee on Foreign Affairs”

Rubio (R-FL) 03/02/2023: Tweet – “As the bloody regime in Tehran continues to benefit from shipping oil to Beijing, these designations are a welcome step against any Chinese company that funds the regime's repression of peaceful protesters. Designating Iran Sanctions Evaders - United States Department of State”

Salazar (R-FL-27) 03/02/2023: Tweet – “@POTUS met with Lula 3 weeks ago and now Iranian warships are docked in Rio de Janeiro. 🇧🇷 Either Biden didn't bother to warn him or Lula doesn't care what Biden/USA says. Both are an embarrassment for the US & a threat to the safety of our hemisphere. Brazil allows two Iranian warships to dock in Rio despite US pressure... | reut.rs”

Spanberger (D-VA-7) 03/02/2023: Tweet – “Countless Iranians have voiced their support for women and democratic governance in the months since Mahsa Amini's death. Tens of thousands arrested. Hundreds killed. That's why I'm urging the Administration to impose stricter sanctions on Iranian officials for this brutality.”

Tenney (R-NY-24) 03/03/2023: Tweet – “The Islamic Republic of Iran lacks democratic legitimacy. Members of its parliament are not true democratic representatives. I was honored to lead a letter calling for sanctions against members of Iran's parliament who support violence against protestors. Congress Wants Biden to Sanction Every Member of Iran's Parliament... | freebeacon.com”

Iraq

Gallego (D-AZ-3) 03/02/2023: Tweet – “I'm honored to have earned the support of fellow Marine Corps Veteran and House colleague Rep. @sethmoulton (D-MA) through the Serve America PAC. Together, let's fight for the future of Arizona and for all working and military families to pursue the American Dream. Link to quoted tweetServe America is proud to endorse @RubenGallego in the Arizona Senate race. Congressman Gallego risked his life in Iraq and continues to lead on important nat'l security & veterans' issues in the House. We need more people with this commitment to service in the Senate. (Link to twitter.com)”

Tunisia

Meeks (D-NY-5) 03/03/2023: Tweet – “RM @RepGregoryMeeks: I condemn Tunisia's crackdown on peaceful civil society actors and NGOs, including for simply meeting with US & other diplomats, as well as hateful anti-migrant incitement by President Qais Saied. I call on Saied to respect basic rights & cease such actions. Link to quoted tweetNineteen months after derailing the only democracy to survive the Arab Spring revolts by instituting one-man rule, Tunisia's President Kais Saied has shaken his nation once again by mining the already-deep vein of discrimination against dark-skinned people (Tunisia's President Vilifies Migrants From Sub-Saharan Africa... | nytimes.com)”

United Arab Emirates

Murphy (D-CT) 03/03/2023: Tweet – “Our ally. Link to quoted tweet"The UAE exported 15 times more microchips to Russia in 2022 than a year previously, with trade in the products jumping to $24.3mn last year from $1.6mn in 2021. The Gulf country also exported 158 drones to Russia last year, worth almost $600,000." (West presses UAE to clamp down on suspected Russia sanctions busting... | ft.com)”

Kuwait

Tokuda (D-HI-2) 03/03/2023: Tweet – “I took a break during the Dem Issues Conference to stop by @The_USO booth to make care packages for our troops. I remember how much these packages meant to my brother when he was deployed in Kuwait. Our troops deserve our aloha & full support🌺 Mahalo to the USO for all you do! Link to video”

Qatar

Bergman (R-MI-1) 03/02/2023: Retweet of @erikfinman – “BREAKING: @RepJackBergman just introduced a bill to make it MANDATORY for ALL Foreign Government Journalists to have to REGISTER & DISCLOSE with the U.S. Government. *cough* Qatar *cough* Why isn't this already the law?? Inside CFR's new president hire... | politico.com   Link to image”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Cardin (D-MD) 03/02/2023: Tweet – “The suspect allegedly tweeted his threats to "kill anyone that is Jewish in the Michigan government" for the world to see. Antisemitism is a dangerous and growing problem in 2023. Call it out or report it wherever you see it. Link to quoted tweetThe FBI has confirmed I was a target of the heavily armed defendant in this matter. It is my sincere hope that the federal authorities take this offense just as seriously as my Hate Crimes & Domestic Terrorism Unit takes plots to murder elected officials. (Feds arrest Michigan man who plotted to kill Jewish elected officials in the state - Jewish Telegraphic Agency)”

Frankel (D-FL-22) 03/02/2023: Tweet – “Thank you to the #PBC leaders who are speaking up against antisemitism & everyone who participated in this important townhall. We all need to work together to combat this hatred & make our communities a safer place. Town hall discussion to tackle rise of antisemitism in Palm Beach County... | wptv.com”

Goldman (D-NY-10) 03/02/2023: Retweet of @HomelandDems – “Sadly, threats of political violence and antisemitism are on the rise. We must do more to combat the domestic terrorism threat. Michigan AG says she was among those targeted in threat to kill Jewish members of state government | CNN Politics”

Padilla (D-CA) 03/02/2023: Tweet – “UPDATE: Yesterday, I voiced my concerns about the rise in antisemitic hate crimes in California and across the country to Attorney General Merrick Garland. Together, we must do more to address these hate crimes. Watch now▶️ Link to video”

Panetta (D-CA-19) 03/03/2023: Tweet – “Productive kickoff meeting with the House Antisemitism Task Force. Antisemitism has no place in our society, and we must combat hate in all forms. I'm proud to stand with my colleagues as we commit ourselves to promoting tolerance, understanding & respect through our legislation. Link to image”

Peters (D-MI) 03/02/2023: Tweet – “Faith-based threats of violence against @MIAttyGen Dana Nessel & others are unacceptable. I'll continue to monitor this ongoing situation and I'll work as Chair of @HSGAC to combat violence that is all too often inspired by antisemitism and other forms of hate. Link to quoted tweetNEW: Michigan's AG Dana Nessel says she was targeted last month by a "heavily armed" man who threatened injury and death to Jewish members of the state's government. ('Heavily armed' man targeted Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and other Jewish officials, FBI and AG say... | nbcnews.to)”

Scholten (D-MI-3) 03/02/2023: Twitter thread – “Antisemitism and death threats against elected officials are absolutely reprehensible. The rise of political violence has become far to common—it's a threat to her, all other elected officials across the country, and our democracy. I stand in solidarity with @MIAttyGen, and so many other leaders—particularly women—who live with intimidation and fear every single day. We won't back down.”

Scott (R-FL) 03/02/2023: Tweet – “I'll always support our Jewish community against discrimination and intolerance. In Florida and across America, we must continue to make clear that we stand with the Jewish community and fight against antisemitism anywhere it is found. Link to image”

Stevens (D-MI-11) 03/03/2023: Retweet of @SamSteckloff – “Thank you @CNNThisMorning and @PoppyHarlowCNN for having me on your show today to speak about the rise in anti-semitism and the threats to Jewish elected officials. Hope to be back again soon. Link to quoted tweet”

Afghanistan

McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/02/2023: Twitter thread – “Today, CHM @RepMcCaul sent a letter to @SecBlinken expressing grave concern on the admin's failure to hold the Taliban accountable for the abhorrent treatment of Afghan women and girls. Link to image Read the full statement and letter here⬇️ Chairman McCaul Blasts Biden Admin's Failure to Hold Taliban Accountable for Abhorrent Treatment of Women and Girls - Committee on Foreign Affairs”

Roy (R-TX-21) 03/03/2023: Tweet – ““Taliban 20” - yeah, “nonpartisan” and “sober.” Link to quoted tweetAdmirably sober, neutral and wholly nonpartisan tone here from Puck (Link to twitter.com)”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 03/02/2023: Tweet – “Next week @HouseForeignGOP will hold an oversight hearing on Biden's disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal. Many died. Thousands are suffering. NO ONE has been fired. Accountability is coming.”

Other - Middle East

Roy (R-TX-21) 03/03/2023: Tweet – “I agree w/ ⁦@DanCrenshawTX⁩ & ⁦@michaelgwaltz⁩ - take out Mexican cartels… and/or designate them cartels (an approach I offered 2 yrs ago). Do that, stop “releases,” (#HR29) & empower @CBP & ⁦@ICEgov⁩ - reclaim control of the border. Former AG Bill Barr calls for the U.S. military to fight the 'narco-terrorist' cartels in Mexico: 'Like ISIS'... | foxnews.com”