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

Israel - Palestine

Boyle (D-PA-2) 03/08/2023: Retweet of @USJewishDems – “Extremist MAGA Republicans like Marjorie Taylor Greene are pushing for a “national divorce,” aka a civil war. Members of Kevin McCarthy's caucus are calling for the dissolution of the United States of America, and he remains silent. Despite her role, Marjorie Taylor Greene backs ‘national divorce'... | msnbc.com”

Brown (D-OH) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “The best ideas often don't come from Washington, they come from Ohio. Ohio's farmers know best how to put food on the table for everyone across our state. We're amplifying their voices & working to get more products stamped “made in Ohio” across the state and around the country. Link to quoted tweetDay 2 of the County Presidents Trip in DC started with a visit with @SenSherrodBrown as he shared his thoughts on the Farm Bill and the E. Palestine derailment. He also heard from our members about infrastructure and other ag concerns. #OFBFDC (Link to twitter.com)”

Crapo (R-ID) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “It is unacceptable that taxpayer dollars fund college programs that perpetuate antisemitism. Jewish and pro-Israel students should feel safe on campus and should not be afraid to share their beliefs in the classroom. Crapo, Risch, Colleagues Demand U.S. Education Department Answer for Decades of Taxpayer Funded Antisemitism on College Campuses | U.S. Senator Mike Crapo of Idaho”

McClain (R-MI-9) 03/09/2023: Tweet – “Yesterday, I had the pleasure of meeting Bahrain's National Security Advisor, His Highness Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa. It was great to talk with him about the stability of the Middle East and the importance of maintaining and expanding the Abraham Accords. Link to image”

Panetta (D-CA-19) 03/09/2023: Twitter thread – “I unequivocally condemn the ongoing violence and tensions in Israel and the West Bank. The several recent attacks against Israeli citizens, and the targeting of the Palestinian village of Huwara by settler extremists, are deplorable. Israel remains a critical democratic ally of the US, and a peaceful resolution to the ongoing tensions through a two-state solution remains my priority. I support the February 26, 2023, Joint Communique in Aqaba, Jordan, between Israel and the Palestinians to deescalate tensions. I share the Biden Administration's concerns about several controversial proposals being discussed in the Israeli Knesset with regard to judicial reform. I understand that Israel's elected leaders need to make their own decisions and are engaged in a contentious debate. I hope all parties come together to reach a reasonable and balanced agreement that would maintain the core democratic values shared by our two countries. In this fragile moment, sustained U.S. diplomatic leadership is critical to prevent further violent escalations. My full statement: U.S. Rep. Panetta's Statement on Escalating Violence in Israel... | panetta.house.gov”

Apartheid

Pascrell (D-NJ-9) 03/08/2023: Twitter thread – “🧵 As republicans and lying fox “news” propaganda try to whitewash and lie about January 6, watch the clips here to remember what happened that day. Before they breached the Capitol, the fascist mob constructed gallows and nooses and threatened police officers with violence. Link to video The mob then attacked Capitol police officers and forced their way in, hunting for Members of Congress. Link to video Trump's fascist mob shattered windows and kicked down doors in search of elected officials. They screamed “where the f— is Nancy” and “hang Mike Pence”. These were not protesters; they were violent terrorists. Link to video The terrorists forced their way to the Senate and House floors, where icons like Thaddeus Stevens once railed against slavery and apartheid. These fascists vandalized your Senate and defiled the legacies of these sacred chambers. Link to video The desecration of your Capitol wasn't enough for the rioters. They continued to beat and bludgeon police officers outside and cause mayhem. Link to video Listen closely to these extremists as they talk about killing members of Congress and the press. Link to video These domestic terrorists at the Capitol were radicalized and incited by trump and outlets like fox. Now they're lying to cover up those lies. Don't let them.”

Syria

Auchincloss (D-MA-4) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “There is a strong case to be made for U.S. forces remaining in Syria. I am ready to vote for a new AUMF, but the Administration needs to come to Congress to make that case. A two-decade old authorization for use of force is not appropriate. House votes down Gaetz bill to withdraw troops from Syria... | defensenews.com”

Biggs (R-AZ-5) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “I support @RepMattGaetz's resolution to bring our American troops home from Syria. There is no legal authority to place our American servicemen and women there. We cannot engage in another endless war with no clear objectives. Link to video”

Biggs (R-AZ-5) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “I support @RepMattGaetz's resolution to bring our American troops home from Syria. Our presence there has exacerbated conflict. If my congressional colleagues genuinely want to send troops there, then they should come to the House Floor to authorize it. Link to video”

Boebert (R-CO-3) 03/08/2023: Retweet of @RepMattGaetz – “America First means actually putting the people of our country first -- not the interests of the Military Industrial Complex. (via @WEARTV) Rep. Matt Gaetz demands U.S. troops in Syria be removed in 180 days... | weartv.com”

Burlison (R-MO-7) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “Today, I supported @RepMattGaetz's resolution to remove our troops from Syria. Americans have had enough of endless wars.”

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 03/08/2023: Retweet of @gc22gc – “🔴LIVE U.S. House of Representatives: Syria Debate with Matt Gaetz WarRoom — Home of ultraMAGA on GETTR : LIVE U.S. House of Representatives: Syria Debate with Matt Gaetz... | gettr.com”

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 03/08/2023: Retweet of @DailyCaller – “There's a new anti-intervention alliance forming on Capitol Hill Congressional Progressives Join Matt Gaetz In Call To Pull Troops From Syria... | dailycaller.com”

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 03/08/2023: Twitter thread – “We must end the war in Syria and bring our troops home. I do not believe what stands between a caliphate and not a caliphate are the 900 Americans who have been sent to this hellscape with no definition of victory, no clear objective, and purely existing as a vestige to the… Show more   Link to video   Link to quoted tweetNo one in my district is asking for our military to fight another country's war in Syria. I'm grateful to @RepMattGaetz for introducing H. Con. Res. 21 to remove our troops from Syria and I'm proud to support it. (Link to twitter.com)   Link to quoted tweetI support @RepMattGaetz's resolution to bring our American troops home from Syria. There is no legal authority to place our American servicemen and women there. We cannot engage in another endless war with no clear objectives. (Link to twitter.com)   Link to quoted tweetThere is no role for the United States of America in Syria. We are not a Middle Eastern power. We have tried to build a democracy out of sand, blood, and Arab militias. Time and again, the work we do does not reduce chaos. Oftentimes, it causes chaos – the very chaos that… (Link to twitter.com) (Link to twitter.com)   Link to quoted tweetAs far as I know, Members of Congress don't swear an oath to the people of Syria, Ukraine or anywhere else – we swear an oath to the people of the United States. (Link to twitter.com)”

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 03/08/2023: Retweet of @FLVoiceNews – “WATCH: Florida Rep. @MattGaetz slams U.S. involvement in Syria "900 Americans [were] sent to this hellscape with no definition of victory, with no clear objective, and purely existing as a vestige to the regime change, failed foreign policies of multiple former presidents." Link to video”

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 03/08/2023: Retweet of @FLVoiceNews – “NEW: Florida Rep. @MattGaetz lambasts keeping troops in Syria because of ISIS "He said 'ISIS will never be gone.' [Their position would be that] we have to stay in Syria forever. Maybe make it the 51st state." Link to video”

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 03/08/2023: Retweet of @RepMTG – “No one in my district is asking for our military to fight another country's war in Syria. I'm grateful to @RepMattGaetz for introducing H. Con. Res. 21 to remove our troops from Syria and I'm proud to support it. Link to video”

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 03/08/2023: Retweet of @RepAndyBiggsAZ – “I support @RepMattGaetz's resolution to bring our American troops home from Syria. There is no legal authority to place our American servicemen and women there. We cannot engage in another endless war with no clear objectives. Link to video”

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “There is no role for the United States of America in Syria. We are not a Middle Eastern power. We have tried to build a democracy out of sand, blood, and Arab militias. Time and again, the work we do does not reduce chaos. Oftentimes, it causes chaos – the very chaos that… Show more   Link to video”

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 03/08/2023: Retweet of @RepLuna – “As far as I know, Members of Congress don't swear an oath to the people of Syria, Ukraine or anywhere else – we swear an oath to the people of the United States. Link to video”

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “America First means actually putting the people of our country first -- not the interests of the Military Industrial Complex. (via @WEARTV) Rep. Matt Gaetz demands U.S. troops in Syria be removed in 180 days... | weartv.com”

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “There is no role for the United States of America in Syria. While today's vote on my Syrian War Powers Resolution may have failed, my fight to end forever wars and bring our troops home has only just begun. READ: Congressman Gaetz Slams Forever Wars, Issues Statement on Final House Vote Regarding War Powers Resolution to Remove U.S. Troops from Syria... | gaetz.house.gov   Link to image”

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 03/08/2023: Retweet of @RepMillsPress – “I was happy to vote YES on @RepMattGaetz bill H. Con. Res. 21 to remove our troops from Syria. H. Con. Res. 21 Floor Speech | March 8, 2023”

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 03/08/2023: Retweet of @RepThomasMassie – “Thank you @RepMattGaetz for boldly introducing this resolution to remove our troops from Syria. For those interested, here is the roll call for today's vote. 103 Representatives, including myself, voted to end our involvement in this war: Link to clerk.house.gov   Link to quoted tweet”

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 03/08/2023: Retweet of @RepEricBurlison – “Today, I supported @RepMattGaetz's resolution to remove our troops from Syria. Americans have had enough of endless wars.”

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 03/09/2023: Tweet – “My continued fight to end forever wars and bring our troops home has only just begun. "Gaetz's proposal drew support from factions in both the Republican and Democratic parties." -@PNJ Rep. Matt Gaetz tries and fails to end U.S. involvement in Syria... | pnj.com”

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 03/08/2023: Retweet of @RepThomasMassie – “Thank you @RepMattGaetz for boldly introducing this resolution to remove our troops from Syria. For those interested, here is the roll call for today's vote. 103 Representatives, including myself, voted to end our involvement in this war: Link to clerk.house.gov   Link to quoted tweet”

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 03/08/2023: Retweet of @DonaldJTrumpJr – “How many Americans even realize we have boots on the ground currently in Syria? Enough is enough!!! Link to quoted tweet”

Gallego (D-AZ-3) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “Hastily pulling troops out of and blocking any military action in Syria is a bad idea. For example, more than 10,000 IS fighters are guarded by our military partners in northeast Syria. Repealing the AUMF means abandoning prisons—that means a resurgent IS. That's too dangerous. Link to quoted tweetHouse votes down Gaetz bill to withdraw troops from Syria (House votes down Gaetz bill to withdraw troops from Syria... | defensenews.com)”

Greene (R-GA-14) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “No one in my district is asking for our military to fight another country's war in Syria. I'm grateful to @RepMattGaetz for introducing H. Con. Res. 21 to remove our troops from Syria and I'm proud to support it. Link to video”

Kiggans (R-VA-2) 03/08/2023: Twitter thread – “Today, I voted to prevent the resurgence of ISIS in Syria. In August 2021 we all watched in horror as the Biden Administration's disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal left 13 of our service members dead and allowed the Taliban to retake the country in days. 🧵 It was particularly difficult for me and my fellow veterans who sacrificed so much to stabilize this region to see such weakness portrayed by the United States on the world stage. It keeps me up at night knowing our enemies may no longer fear us and our allies no longer trust us. Withdrawing our limited forces from Syria will not only further weaken our national security and that of our allies, but also cede a dangerous amount of power in the region to Iran and Russia. It is strategically important for the United States to maintain a strong foothold in the region. While ISIS no longer controls significant territory in Syria, thousands of ISIS terrorist fighters remain in the area, ready, willing, and able to do harm to America and our allies. We cannot neutralize this threat from a position of weakness. The United States does not bow to the will of terrorists. I am committed to restoring American strength and will always fight to ensure our service members have the tools and resources they need to accomplish their mission and come home safely. Kiggans Votes to Prevent ISIS Resurgence | Congresswoman Jennifer Kiggans”

Lawler (R-NY-17) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “The United States plays a critical role in furthering peace and combatting international terrorism. ISIS is a direct successor to Al-Qaeda. We cannot allow those with ties to the 9/11 perpetrators to regain territory nor allow Syria to go the way of the Afghanistan withdrawal. Link to video”

Massie (R-KY-4) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “Thank you @RepMattGaetz for boldly introducing this resolution to remove our troops from Syria. For those interested, here is the roll call for today's vote. 103 Representatives, including myself, voted to end our involvement in this war: Link to clerk.house.gov   Link to quoted tweetWe must end the war in Syria and bring our troops home. I do not believe what stands between a caliphate and not a caliphate are the 900 Americans who have been sent to this hellscape with no definition of victory, no clear objective, and purely existing as a vestige to the… (Link to twitter.com) (Link to twitter.com)”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/09/2023: Twitter thread – “CHM @RepMcCaul: "Despite sitting on a multi-billion dollar narco-empire, the Assad regime continues to divert and weaponize international aid provided through Damascus, including via the UN. Quake response exposes UN's tangled relations with Syrian regime... | ft.com "The fact that relatives of senior Assad regime officials, including those implicated in human rights abuses, are employed by the UN and directly involved in its earthquake response underscores the urgent need for genuinely robust guardrails." "The UN has a basic responsibility to donors to ensure Assad and his cronies do not have ANY role in the distribution of international aid. We can't let Assad, or his backers, exploit the suffering of the Syrian people for personal or political gain."”

Mills (R-FL-7) 03/09/2023: Retweet of @blaise_malley – ““Continuing to dump trillions of dollars into these endless wars is irresponsible, runs contrary to America's economic and security interests, and unnecessarily places American lives in jeopardy.” -@CoryMillsFL More on Syria WPR vote in @RStatecraft Gaetz Syria War Powers Resolution fails despite bipartisan effort - Responsible Statecraft”

Mills (R-FL-7) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “I was happy to vote YES on @RepMattGaetz bill H. Con. Res. 21 to remove our troops from Syria. H. Con. Res. 21 Floor Speech | March 8, 2023”

Omar (D-MN-5) 03/09/2023: Tweet – “Congress has not authorized military presence in Syria. Rep. Omar called on Congress to restore its constitutional authority over matters of war and peace. Link to video”

Paulina Luna (R-FL-13) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “As far as I know, Members of Congress don't swear an oath to the people of Syria, Ukraine or anywhere else – we swear an oath to the people of the United States. Link to video”

Paulina Luna (R-FL-13) 03/08/2023: Retweet of @FLVoiceNews – “JUST IN: Fla. Rep. @RealAnnaPaulina Luna voices support of withdrawing troops from Syria "If we are so concerned, then why is a majority of the U.S. government stagnant on the southern border where it matters? Terrorists are literally walking in." Link to video”

Zinke (R-MT-1) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “Cutting off our special operators ability to conduct high value missions in Syria would be a mistake. I understand the consequences of war...Which is why I call on my colleagues to ask the right questions, but reject this well-intended but really, really, bad idea. Link to video”

Lebanon

Gimenez (R-FL-28) 03/08/2023: Retweet of @CubaAdn – “@RepCarlos, #congresista de #EstadosUnidos, colocó frente a su oficina de Washington DC carteles de #PresosPolíticos cubanos y exigió su liberación, particularmente la de la familia Beirut condenada por el #11J ⬇️ Congresista Giménez exige libertad para la familia Beirut y todos los presos políticos cubanos... | adncuba.com”

Iran

Bacon (R-NE-2) 03/09/2023: Retweet of @iran_policy – “.@RepDonBacon: I stand with #Iran's people, who want freedom, democracy, human rights, all the things that Mrs. Rajavi said. Those are the principles that America stands by, & it's our hope that the Iranian people will have that one day. #USHouse4HRes100 Link to video”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 03/09/2023: Retweet of @OrgIAC – “Thank you @RepDonBacon for sponsoring H.Res100 — continuing to support the Iranian people in their fight for democracy. #USHouse4HRes100 #FreeIran Link to video”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 03/09/2023: Retweet of @IranNewsUpdate1 – “.@RepDonBacon: "I stand with Iran's people. They and we want freedom, democracy, human rights, all the things that @Maryam_Rajavi said. Those are the principles that America stands by, & it's our hope that one day the Iranian people will also have that." #IranRevolution #HRes100 Link to image”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 03/09/2023: Retweet of @Mojahedineng – “.@RepDonBacon I stand with the Iranian people. They and we want freedom, democracy, human rights, all the things that @Maryam_Rajavi said. We hope someday that you have a People's House in Tehran. #Iran #USHouse4Res100 #FreeIran Link to video”

Cornyn (R-TX) 03/08/2023: Retweet of @SenatorWicker – “On International Women's Day, I want to salute the courageous women of Ukraine, Afghanistan, and Iran. As they stand up for their freedoms, they bear the brunt of the brutality of war.”

Cruz (R-TX) 03/08/2023: Retweet of @NEWSMAX – “Sen. Ted Cruz said the docking of two Iranian warships in a Rio de Janeiro port on Sunday was "dangerous" to the "safety and security of Americans," calling on Congress to act. Sen. Cruz: Iranian Warships in Rio 'Dangerous' Decision by da Silva... | bit.ly   Link to image”

Ernst (R-IA) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “On #InternationalWomensDay, we must remember the women and girls in Iran fighting for their education and basic rights. Iran says suspected schoolgirl poisonings occurred in more than 50 schools... | pbs.org”

Hill (R-AR-2) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “On #internationalwomensday, I would like to recognize the brave women of Iran who are tirelessly fighting for equal rights - I will continue to show my support for them in Washington, D.C.”

Himes (D-CT-4) 03/09/2023: Tweet – “It is well past time for the Iranian regime to release these innocent hostages, including my constituent Morad Tahbaz. I urge President Biden to redouble efforts to free them. Link to quoted tweetIn an unprecedented move, US citizen Siamak Namazi speaks out from inside Evin Prison to plead for his release, along with two other Americans. Namazi has been imprisoned in Iran for over 7 years and asks “President Biden to finally… hear our cry.” “This is a desperate measure” (Link to twitter.com)”

Keating (D-MA-9) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “On International Women's Day, I stand with women across the world from Kyiv to Tehran who are fighting for their freedom. Women's rights are human rights & today marks a celebration of the contributions women & girls have made to our country and our world. #IWD2023”

Mace (R-SC-1) 03/09/2023: Retweet of @OrgIAC – “Thank you @RepNancyMace for supporting H.Res100 and for supporting the Iranian people in their fight for democracy. #USHouse4HRes100 #FreeIran Link to video”

Menendez (D-NJ) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “I join calls for the @UN & other orgs to thoroughly investigate recent evidence of the cruel, seemingly systematic poisoning of Iranian girls across at least 12 provinces. It's clear that the regime is terrified of Iranian women & girls' strength in the fight for their rights. Link to quoted tweetCTP assesses with moderate confidence that the #Iranian regime is using the recent chemical attacks throughout #Iran to set conditions to securitize the country ahead of major national holidays. Read today's update from @TheStudyofWar and CTP: (Iran Update, March 7, 2023 | Critical Threats) (1/5) (Link to twitter.com)”

Pelosi (D-CA-11) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “As we mark International Women's Day, we must call attention to the heinous abuses of women in Ukraine, suppression of women in Afghanistan & attacks on women in Iran. On this day, and everyday, we condemn violence against women everywhere and seek justice for these atrocities.”

Peters (D-CA-50) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “During #WomensHistoryMonth, we celebrate the stories & accomplishments of women everywhere and continue speaking up to advance equality & opportunity for all. On #IWD2023, I'm thinking of the women in Ukraine & Iran fighting bravely for the sacred right to freedom & democracy.”

Rubio (R-FL) 03/09/2023: Tweet – “As we commemorate 16 years since the Islamic regime in Tehran's abduction of Floridian and retired FBI agent Bob Levinson, who is presumed to no longer be alive, our nation is reminded of the threat U.S. citizens face abroad at the hands of anti-American regimes and dictators.”

Schneider (D-IL-10) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “On the Foreign Affairs Committee, I expect to continue my work promoting peace and stability in the Middle East and, importantly, working to ensure Iran never succeeds in acquiring a nuclear weapon. ‘Iran on one-yard line' approaching nuclear weapon, says Rep. Schneider... | jns.org”

Van Hollen (D-MD) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “From the streets of Iran to the battlefields of Ukraine, women are standing up and speaking out to demand their rights & make their voices heard. I stand with them. And I'm committed to advancing equal opportunity & the health, safety and freedom of women globally. #IWD2023”

Wicker (R-MS) 03/08/2023: Twitter thread – “On International Women's Day, I want to salute the courageous women of Ukraine, Afghanistan, and Iran. As they stand up for their freedoms, they bear the brunt of the brutality of war. The perseverance of Ukrainian women in this time of conflict, the fortitude of Afghani women in the struggle to retake their rights, and the resilience of Iranian women during continued injustice and inequality are testaments to their strength. We stand to support them.”

Saudi Arabia

Murphy (D-CT) 03/09/2023: Tweet – “Saudi Arabia's new Personal Status law “requires women to obtain a male guardian's permission to marry, codifying the country's longstanding practice. Married women are required to obey their husbands in a ‘reasonable manner'.” Saudi Arabia: Law Enshrines Male Guardianship... | hrw.org”

Iraq

Khanna (D-CA-17) 03/09/2023: Tweet – “.@BillClinton left this country with budget surpluses. What happened? We had wars in Iraq & Afghanistan, huge tax cuts under Bush & Trump, the 2008 recession & COVID. Democrats are capable of economic governance as Clinton showed & now have a production agenda to reduce deficits. Link to video”

Lee (D-CA-12) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “Today, @SenateForeign marked up a bill to finally repeal the Iraq war authorizations—a moment I've been working towards for 20 years. Excited to keep working with @timkaine @ToddYoungIN & @SenatorMenendez to get this repeal to @POTUS.💪🏾 Link to image”

Merkley (D-OR) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “I voted to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs) in Iraq. No more blank checks for endless war! Link to quoted tweetToday we assert our prerogative to determine how current & future admins justify the use of military force. AUMFs are #SFRC's most solemn responsibility. It is our duty not just to pass them, but to exercise vigilance & assess when they are obsolete. (Chairman Menendez Announces Committee Approval to Repeal 1991, 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs) | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations) (Link to twitter.com)”

Schatz (D-HI) 03/08/2023: Twitter thread – “Today I voted in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to repeal the 1991/2002 authorizations of military force for use in Iraq and formally end the Iraq War. Congress has the solemn duty to authorize war, but this war is over, and it's time to reflect that. The next step is to deal with the 2001 authorization that presidents of both parties have used to keep America at war for two decades. Ending this permanent state of war better aligns with our national security priorities and is the right thing to do.”

Türkiye

Doggett (D-TX-37) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “In Turkey, human rights go from bad to worse. President Erdogan continues his anti-democratic jailing of dissidents: Opinion | How Turkey pursues dissident exiles like me all over the world”

Bahrain

Spartz (R-IN-5) 03/09/2023: Tweet – “Great meeting with @BahrainEmbDC, Former President of Liberia @MaEllenSirleaf, and @UkrCongComAm this evening in DC. All are engaged in important efforts to strengthen support for U.S. allies around the world! Link to image”

Horn of Africa

Sherman (D-CA-32) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “We have seen a terrible civil war in #Ethiopia, particularly in the #Tigray region. Although a peace deal has been signed, it has not been implemented. I spoke before the House Appropriations Committee on the need to ensure that the #Tigrayan people actually receive U.S. aid. Link to video”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Cruz (R-TX) 03/09/2023: Tweet – “Deeply disturbing and totally unacceptable if true. @TSA, please be ready to have some very candid conversations about this in the coming weeks and months. Link to quoted tweetSince this is the third time in a row that I've witnessed major anti-Semitic behavior from @JFKairport staff— especially but not only TSA— I'm going on a rant about it.”

Jacobs (D-CA-51) 03/09/2023: Retweet of @JewishWomenIntl – “Thank you to @DWStweets; @deborahlipstadt; @KathyManningNC; @RepSlotkin; @SaraJacobsCA; @janschakowsky for joining us last night at the Jewish Women of Congress Int'l Women's Day Celebration, and to @Hadassah & @NCJW for your partnership. What an inspiring and powerful evening! Link to image”

Manning (D-NC-6) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “The rise of antisemitism poses a danger to Jewish communities. Today, I advocated for additional federal support for @StateSEAS, the only US office solely focused on monitoring and combating antisemitism in all forms. Rep. Manning Testifies at SFORP 3-8-23... | youtu.be”

Scott (R-FL) 03/09/2023: Tweet – “I'm deeply concerned to hear the @usedgov is failing to stand up against antisemitism on America's college campuses. Hate can never be tolerated and the Dept. of Education must do better. Sens. Rick Scott and Jim Risch Demand U.S. Education Department Answer for Decades of Taxpayer Funded Antisemitism on College Campuses... | rickscott.senate.gov”

Williams (R-NY-22) 03/08/2023: Retweet of @PennHillGroup – “The Committee is considering an amendment offered by @RepWilliams regarding the history of the Holocaust.”

Afghanistan

Allred (D-TX-32) 03/08/2023: Twitter thread – “Honored to join my colleagues in our @HouseForeign hearing and applaud our service members whose bravery ensured that 124,000 were evacuated during the withdrawal from Afghanistan, including the Afzali family who settled in Dallas. They represent the best of America. Link to video This was a nearly 20-year war, spanning 4 administrations. The decision to leave was complex and it cannot be purely examined by just the final days. In fact, then-Secretary of State Pompeo dismissed my concerns about a precipitous withdrawal. Link to quoted tweetThe war in Afghanistan has lasted 20 years and it is a complex situation, but don't be fooled by those who want to rewrite history. Sec. Pompeo laughed in my face when I expressed concern about exactly what is happening today. Watch for yourself. (Link to twitter.com) When the US makes a promise, we must keep it. That's why I worked to assist translator Afzal Afzali and his family in evacuating in 2021. A hero himself, he also helped 4 children evacuate and reunite with their families. Link to image”

Baird (R-IN-4) 03/08/2023: Retweet of @Kredo0 – “BREAKING: Military Could Have Stopped Afghan Bomber Who Killed 13 Americans, Service Member Testifies -- Leaders would not authorize sniper to take shot during botched 2021 withdrawal. "Plain and simple, we were ignored" Military Could Have Stopped Afghanistan Bomber Who Killed 13 Americans, Service Member Testifies... | freebeacon.com”

Banks (R-IN-3) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “As an Afghanistan veteran, this is hard to watch. I am angry. The Biden administration failed our men and women in uniform. God Bless Sgt. Vargas-Andrews for testifying and God bless the families who will never be whole because of this inexcusable tragedy. Link to quoted tweetMarine Tyler Vargas-Andrews breaks down while testifying today on the Biden administration's disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal. He said he and others spotted the suspected Kabul airport bomber before the bombing and asked their commander if they could engage, but were never… (Link to twitter.com) (Link to twitter.com)”

Barr (R-KY-6) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “The Biden Administration's disastrous and deadly Afghanistan withdrawal was a national disgrace. Today, during a @HouseForeignGOP hearing, I read into the record a letter from a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served on the ground during the withdrawal. His letter is shocking and… Show more   Link to video”

Blackburn (R-TN) 03/09/2023: Tweet – “Biden's botched withdrawal from Afghanistan made it very clear to the rest of the world that this administration does not take its enemies seriously. Link to video”

Boebert (R-CO-3) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “The American people deserve to know why the shot was not ordered. This is horrific! Link to quoted tweet13 Americans died in Afghanistan including Corryton native Staff Sgt. Ryan Knauss. A Marine sniper had the suicide bomber in his sights but was denied permission to take him out. I'm wanting answers. (Link to twitter.com)”

Boebert (R-CO-3) 03/08/2023: Retweet of @timburchett – “13 Americans died in Afghanistan including Corryton native Staff Sgt. Ryan Knauss. A Marine sniper had the suicide bomber in his sights but was denied permission to take him out. I'm wanting answers. Link to video”

Braun (R-IN) 03/09/2023: Twitter thread – “President Biden's ‘budget' is dead on arrival. It's a campaign wishlist of tax hikes and fuzzy math that would do nothing to help Hoosiers struggling with Biden's inflation crisis. 1/4 When President Biden touts ‘reducing the deficit' he means borrowing slightly less money this year than we borrowed last year. We're still on track to spend more than we bring in by over $1 trillion this year, just like last year. 2/4 In Biden's first year in office, he spent $2.7 trillion more than we took in. That's about how much we spent fighting the War in Afghanistan for 20 years, added on top of our $31 trillion debt in just one year. And he still wants to dig the hole deeper. 3/4 We already have record tax revenue from Trump's tax cuts. Now it's time to cut wasteful spending. I did it in my own balanced budget without touching Social Security and Medicare - it can be done, D.C. just needs to grow a backbone. 4/4 The Braun Budget | Senator Mike Braun”

Burchett (R-TN-2) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “The Afghanistan withdrawal resulted in the deaths of 13 U.S. servicemembers, including Staff Sgt. Ryan Knauss. Many others received wounds, both physical and invisible, that will never fully heal. Hearing from these witnesses showed how much we need accountability for this. Link to video”

Burchett (R-TN-2) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “13 Americans died in Afghanistan including Corryton native Staff Sgt. Ryan Knauss. A Marine sniper had the suicide bomber in his sights but was denied permission to take him out. I'm wanting answers. Link to video”

Crow (D-CO-6) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “To my fellow Afghanistan veterans: no matter the policy decisions made in Congress, your service to the US was right and honorable and remains right and honorable. The US owes you a great debt of gratitude for that service. Link to video”

Crow (D-CO-6) 03/09/2023: Tweet – “Over 2400 Americans gave their lives in Afghanistan. Many moral failures happened over that time, one being Congress' abdication of authority to decide matters of war and peace. It's time Congress reclaims that authority. Link to video”

Davidson (R-OH-8) 03/09/2023: Tweet – “The Biden Administration's botched Afghanistan withdrawal was a disservice to our active-duty soldiers, international allies, Afghan allies, and our nation's veterans. You can read my full statement below: Link to image”

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 03/08/2023: Retweet of @timburchett – “13 Americans died in Afghanistan including Corryton native Staff Sgt. Ryan Knauss. A Marine sniper had the suicide bomber in his sights but was denied permission to take him out. I'm wanting answers. Link to video”

Green (R-TN-7) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “To every servicemember who deployed to Afghanistan: your service to our country was not in vain. We kept America safe for 20 years and Americans are alive today because of your sacrifices. Thank you for everything you did for our country and God bless you. Link to video”

Green (R-TN-7) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “President Biden's decision to evacuate from Kabul instead of Bagram Air Base, like our generals suggested, led to the deaths of 13 servicemembers and left hundreds of U.S. citizens behind enemy lines. This botched evacuation is on HIS shoulders. President Biden Broke Cardinal Rule in Afghanistan: “Leave No Man Behind”... | markgreen.house.gov   Link to quoted tweetTo every servicemember who deployed to Afghanistan: your service to our country was not in vain. We kept America safe for 20 years and Americans are alive today because of your sacrifices. Thank you for everything you did for our country and God bless you. (Link to twitter.com)”

Greene (R-GA-14) 03/08/2023: Retweet of @timburchett – “13 Americans died in Afghanistan including Corryton native Staff Sgt. Ryan Knauss. A Marine sniper had the suicide bomber in his sights but was denied permission to take him out. I'm wanting answers. Link to video”

Hawley (R-MO) 03/08/2023: Twitter thread – “And still no accountability. Who has Biden fired? Who has resigned for this debacle - hundreds of Americans left to the enemy and thirteen dead service members? No one Link to quoted tweetSgt. Tyler Vargas-Andrews, a U.S. Marine Corps sniper, tells Congress that he was denied permission to shoot the suicide bomber in Afghanistan that killed 13 service members and over 170 civilians: "Plain and simple, we were ignored. Our expertise was disregarded. No one was… (Link to twitter.com) (Link to twitter.com)   Link to reply@HawleyMO Extremely troubling @elonmusk Until there is accountability for the lives lost, I will continue to hold nominations for leadership positions in the Department of Defense. End the whitewash Until there is accountability for the lives lost, I will continue to hold nominations for leadership positions in the Department of Defense. End the whitewash”

Hill (R-AR-2) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “Today's first @HouseForeignGOP hearing on the failed withdrawal in Afghanistan was critical in Congress taking action to get to the bottom of what happened and ensure something like this never happens again. My full statement, below: RELEASE: REP. HILL CRITICIZES BOTCHED AFGHANISTAN WITHDRAWAL IN HOUSE FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE HEARING... | hill.house.gov”

Issa (R-CA-48) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “Today, Biden's biggest lies about Afghanistan were exposed as never before. He and his closest aides not only lied about the Americans they abandoned — they were given exact names and numbers of how many. And they still lied about it every time.”

Jackson (R-TX-13) 03/08/2023: Retweet of @RepMcCormick – “It has been heartbreaking to hear testimony today from the men and women who worked to save as many lives as possible during the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan... 🧵”

Jacobs (D-CA-51) 03/08/2023: Retweet of @jmhansler – “Democratic @RepSaraJacobs says at @HouseForeignGOP hearing that criticisms for the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan should also be leveled at Congress for failing in its oversight responsibilities throughout the 20 years of US involvement there.”

Jacobs (D-CA-51) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “Withdrawing from Afghanistan after 20 years was never going to be easy, and Congress is partially to blame. Congress systematically underfunded the State Department and abdicated its war powers, enabling America's longest war and its messy exit. It's long overdue to fix this. Link to video”

Jacobs (D-CA-51) 03/08/2023: Retweet of @WinWithoutWar – “Poignant and needed remarks from @RepSaraJacobs on how 20 years of a failed policy, and not just a few chaotic weeks of withdrawal, harmed U.S. and Afghan communities alike: Link to quoted tweet”

Kim (R-CA-40) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “Private evac groups deserve our gratitude & admiration for their work to save lives of Americans & allies following the Afghanistan withdrawal. These heroes are why we must keep working to share stories of what happened, get answers & prevent repeating the same mistakes. Link to video”

Lawler (R-NY-17) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “Thank you to Sgt. Tyler Vargas-Andrews for his service and his sacrifice. His testimony today was powerful. The buck stops with ⁦@POTUS⁩ and his administration. They need to take responsibility for the disastrous withdrawal in Afghanistan. Marine in Kabul airport blast says he was told not to shoot ISIS...... | nypost.com”

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 03/08/2023: Retweet of @FoxNews – “Marine sniper tears up testifying how leaders ignored his warnings minutes before Kabul airport blast Marine sniper tears up testifying how leaders ignored his warnings minutes before Kabul airport blast... | fxn.ws”

Malliotakis (R-NY-11) 03/09/2023: Twitter thread – “Yesterday, this Marine testified that he spotted the terrorist who killed 13 soldiers at the Kabul airport on August 26, 2021 prior to the attack but he was denied permission to take him out. Marine in Kabul airport blast says he was told not to shoot ISIS...... | nypost.com These hearings exposing the failures of this Administration are LONG overdue but Republicans promised that, if we took control of the House, we would expose the truth and push for accountability & we are. 'We Were Ignored': Veterans and Troops Detail Horrors of Afghanistan Evacuation as House Investigation Begins... | military.com”

Mast (R-FL-21) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “FACT: Biden said he would withdraw from Afghanistan in his first term, regardless of his predecessors' actions. He owns this.”

Mast (R-FL-21) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “I've walked the streets that the Taliban now marches down - this time armed with $7.2 billion worth of American weapons that were left behind. This is the biggest foreign policy failure in decades and it will live in infamy. Biden Abandoned $7.2 Billion in U.S. Weapons, Ammo, and Aircraft to the Taliban, Report Says... | freebeacon.com”

Mast (R-FL-21) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “On #InternationalWomensDay, my heart goes out to the millions of women and girls who grew up going to school, knowing freedom and dreaming about their futures but are now living under Sharia law in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.”

Mast (R-FL-21) 03/08/2023: Tweet – ““My personal injury was worth it. I know those 3 little kids are going to have a life of freedom & opportunity now, because of it.” To anyone who doubts whether their service in Afghanistan was worth it: you made a difference. Thanks for sharing your story, Sgt. Vargas-Andrews. Link to video”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/08/2023: Retweet of @NEWSMAX – “.@RepMcCaul: "Once you put the Taliban in charge, you have chaos." @greta MORE: - YouTube... | youtu.be   Link to video”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/09/2023: Tweet – “Marine Sgt. Vargas-Andrews' testimony was extremely powerful. I'm grateful for his service, sacrifice, and courage to testify. It's vital we hear the stories of those who served in Afghanistan in order to hold the admin accountable and prevent these horrors from happening again. Link to video”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/08/2023: Retweet of @RepMillsPress – “This @HouseForeignGOP hearing is about the Fall of Kabul. All our witnesses lived through a mission where their government left them behind. This isn't about our politics. This is about accountability for those 13 Gold Star families.”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/08/2023: Retweet of @RepTimBurchett – “If you or someone you know was involved in the Afghanistan evacuation, we want to hear from you. Please consider sharing your story here: Afghanistan Evacuation Stories Submission - Committee on Foreign Affairs”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/08/2023: Retweet of @RepWaltzPress – “Today, Rep. Waltz heard testimony from Abbey Gate veterans and Afghan Evac groups during the @HouseForeignGOP hearing on the Administration's disastrous evacuation from Afghanistan. More 👇 VIDEO: Waltz Condemns Biden Admin for Callous, Incompetent Withdrawal from Afghanistan... | waltz.house.gov   Link to video”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/08/2023: Retweet of @dcexaminer – “A Marine seriously wounded in the explosion at the Kabul airport during the final week of the US war in Afghanistan recounted the horrific experience during a @HouseForeignGOP hearing. Sgt. Tyler Vargas-Andrews lost an arm and a leg in the 2021 attack. Marine wounded in Kabul airport bombing says 'no one was held accountable for our safety'... | trib.al”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/08/2023: Retweet of @RepMcCormick – “It has been heartbreaking to hear testimony today from the men and women who worked to save as many lives as possible during the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan... 🧵”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/08/2023: Retweet of @RepYoungKim – “Private evac groups deserve our gratitude & admiration for their work to save lives of Americans & allies following the Afghanistan withdrawal. These heroes are why we must keep working to share stories of what happened, get answers & prevent repeating the same mistakes. Link to video”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/08/2023: Retweet of @NEWSMAX – “.@RepMcCaul: "Once you put the Taliban in charge, you have chaos." @greta MORE: - YouTube... | youtu.be   Link to video”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/08/2023: Retweet of @RepAndyBarr – “The Biden Administration's disastrous and deadly Afghanistan withdrawal was a national disgrace. Today, during a @HouseForeignGOP hearing, I read into the record a letter from a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served on the ground during the withdrawal. His letter is shocking and… Show more   Link to video”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/09/2023: Tweet – “🚨ICYMI🚨CHM @RepMcCaul joined @greta on @NEWSMAX to discuss yesterday's hearing examining Biden's catastrophic evacuation from Afghanistan and the admin's stunning failure of leadership. WATCH📺 Link to video”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “Joe Biden owes every single War on Terror veteran answers on what happened in Afghanistan. As Chairman on Foreign Affairs, Michael McCaul is going to get them!”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/08/2023: Retweet of @NEWSMAX – “.@RepMcCaul: "Once you put the Taliban in charge, you have chaos." @greta MORE: - YouTube... | youtu.be   Link to video”

McCormick (R-GA-6) 03/08/2023: Twitter thread – “It has been heartbreaking to hear testimony today from the men and women who worked to save as many lives as possible during the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan... 🧵 The men and women in uniform we lost to an evil suicide bomber in Kabul on August 26th, 2021 were young and strong and selfless. Five of the were just 20 years old. My eldest son, who wanted to be a marine like me, was the exact same age at the time. I am an Emergency Room doctor who is used to seeing people die, both here in the United States and as the head of our Emergency Room in Kandahar. I am accustomed to controlling my emotions in stressful situations. But on August 26th, 2021, I lost my composure. The chaos of our exit, qnd the lack of support for our men and women in uniform, despite their excellent performance, was offensive to my sense of justice and loyalty. I have lost friends over there. I think of them daily. That single day in August, we lost more American lives than my entire time in Afghanistan. When I was serving as a Chief Surgeon, Kabul was safer than Chicago. Women and girls had more freedom in Afghanistan than they do today. But then we abandoned our position. We handed the Taliban with billions of dollars' worth of equipment, supplies, and arms. But today we have had amazing testimony of heroism and duty from patriots who saved as many lives as they were able. It is time that America heard THEIR stories. It is time America heard the truth. House GOP kicks off its first hearing on the botched Afghanistan withdrawal... | nbcnews.com”

McCormick (R-GA-6) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “MCCORMICK: "Who is accountable for the Afghanistan disaster?"... | youtu.be”

Meeks (D-NY-5) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “RM @RepGregoryMeeks: It is often said, it is easier to start a war than to end it. The war in Afghanistan is no different. A culmination of policy decisions informed and influenced the events in August 2021. We can and must do better. A clip from today's emotional hearing 👇🏿 Link to video”

Meeks (D-NY-5) 03/09/2023: Tweet – “RM @RepGregoryMeeks: With 800,000+ troops deployed and 2,461 American lives lost over 4 administrations, our country has paid a great cost during the war in #Afghanistan. To honor the sacrifices of so many Americans, we must focus on real solutions that will help real people. Link to video”

Mills (R-FL-7) 03/08/2023: In reply to TweetSo proud of ⁦@CoryMillsFL⁩ for his service to our Country & for his oversight on the Biden Administration's failed withdrawal from Afghanistan. #accountability (House Foreign Affairs Committee Hearing | March 8, 2023) – “@cherylingram Thank you for your continued support. I will never give up until we have accountability”

Mills (R-FL-7) 03/09/2023: Tweet – “This was the most difficult testimony I've had to sit in. It was not only gut wrenching and heartbreaking, but infuriating. It brought up a lot of old emotions for me, but I promise to get accountability for Sgt. Vargas-Andrews, our 13 brave heroes, and all who served. 🇺🇸 Link to quoted tweetSgt. Tyler Vargas-Andrews, a U.S. Marine Corps sniper, tells Congress that he was denied permission to shoot the suicide bomber in Afghanistan that killed 13 service members and over 170 civilians: "Plain and simple, we were ignored. Our expertise was disregarded. No one was… (Link to twitter.com) (Link to twitter.com)”

Mills (R-FL-7) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “Sgt. Vargas-Andrews testified that he was denied permission to shoot the suicide bomber at Abbey gate during the botched Afghanistan withdrawal. Link to quoted tweetBREAKING: Military Could Have Stopped Afghan Bomber Who Killed 13 Americans, Service Member Testifies -- Leaders would not authorize sniper to take shot during botched 2021 withdrawal. "Plain and simple, we were ignored" (Military Could Have Stopped Afghanistan Bomber Who Killed 13 Americans, Service Member Testifies... | freebeacon.com)”

Mills (R-FL-7) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “This @HouseForeignGOP hearing is about the Fall of Kabul. All our witnesses lived through a mission where their government left them behind. This isn't about our politics. This is about accountability for those 13 Gold Star families.”

Mills (R-FL-7) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “I couldn't sit back with my hands tied while Americans were left behind in Afghanistan. I'm proud to have conducted the first successful overland rescue mission of Americans after the withdrawal of our troops. Link to video”

Mills (R-FL-7) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “Today we heard from those on the ground who helped save American lives and Afghan allies. If you or someone you know was involved in the Afghanistan evacuation, we want to hear from you. Please consider sharing your story here: Afghanistan Evacuation Stories Submission - Committee on Foreign Affairs”

Mills (R-FL-7) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “Today's @HouseForeignGOP hearing was a step in the right direction for getting transparency about the events leading up to that perilous day in Afghanistan. View my full remarks here: House Foreign Affairs Committee Hearing | March 8, 2023”

Nunn (R-IA-3) 03/08/2023: Twitter thread – “For the 13 Marines we lost, for their families, and for every veteran who served fighting terrorism over the past 2 decades, I will never stop fighting until we have answers on the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan. I'm holding their feet to the fire in Congressional hearings: Link to video Full video on: Questioning the botched withdraw from Afghanistan... | youtu.be”

Pfluger (R-TX-11) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “Marine Sgt. Vargas-Andrews was in the Kabul bombing. He hasn't forgotten about the tragic consequences of President Biden's disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan, and neither has @HouseGOP. We join him in demanding answers for the 13 House GOP kicks off its first hearing on the botched Afghanistan withdrawal... | nbcnews.com… Show more   Link to image”

Raskin (D-MD-8) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “This #InternationalWomensDay, I'm saluting generations of women, across borders and cultures, who champion freedom. Let's find the courage and will to boldly pursue education, pay equity, and health for women and girls across the globe from America to Afghanistan.”

Risch (R-ID) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “Biden's response to #Taliban repression has been feckless. The Taliban has erased 20 yrs of gains for Afghan women & pushed them into darkness. It's past time we match our statements w/ action. On this #InternationalWomensDay, we must sanction the Taliban. America Is Again Failing Afghanistan's Women—and Itself... | foreignpolicy.com”

Roy (R-TX-21) 03/09/2023: Tweet – “Do not forget that the “independent” Democrat-run Congress did nothing to expose this… but how many hearings were held on DEI? Link to quoted tweetSgt. Tyler Vargas-Andrews, a U.S. Marine Corps sniper, tells Congress that he was denied permission to shoot the suicide bomber in Afghanistan that killed 13 service members and over 170 civilians: "Plain and simple, we were ignored. Our expertise was disregarded. No one was… (Link to twitter.com) (Link to twitter.com)”

Scott (R-FL) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “If this is true, Congress must IMMEDIATELY pass my resolution and establish a bipartisan Joint Select Committee on @JoeBiden's botched Afghanistan withdrawal. It's time to put partisan politics aside and demand accountability. Marine Sniper Tells Congress He Was Denied Permission to Take Out Kabul Airport Suicide Bomber... | townhall.com”

Self (R-TX-3) 03/08/2023: Retweet of @RepMcCormick – “It has been heartbreaking to hear testimony today from the men and women who worked to save as many lives as possible during the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan... 🧵”

Shaheen (D-NH) 03/08/2023: Twitter thread – “NEW: SFRC finally cleared Dr. Gupta's nom for Amb. At Large for Global Women's Issues on #IWD2023. GOP obstruction blocked her nom for *months* due to Rs' obsession over women's repro health – which is not under the jurisdiction of this role. Let me spell this out: This is one of the few roles in our diplomatic tool box to address gender issues, especially in precarious environments, such as supporting Afghan women risking their lives to uphold basic human rights. GOP obstruction has delayed us from using this role to support those women. Barriers facing women in accessing school, capital, employment & more are all areas this role can address. Yet, GOP obstruction due to the nominee's personal views that have no jurisdiction over the role stagnated U.S. action in this capacity. That's shameful and it has to stop. U.S. diplomacy should never suffer so a party can score political points. Senators are here to cast votes & make policy – certain lawmakers have prevented us from doing that. I urge them to take this responsibility seriously and allow the Senate to do its job. And to that end, I urge swift floor consideration for Dr. Gupta – this role has been vacant long enough.”

Simpson (R-ID-2) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “I agree - Biden's withdrawal was a catastrophe! Link to quoted tweetBiden's botched Afghanistan withdrawal "was a catastrophe," says Marine Corps Sgt. Tyler Vargas-Andrews. "There was an inexcusable lack of accountability and negligence. The 11 Marines, one sailor, and one solider that were murdered that day have not been answered for." (Link to twitter.com)”

Stanton (D-AZ-4) 03/08/2023: Twitter thread – “Afghan Female Tactical Platoon soldiers risked their lives to help U.S. troops- but two years after they were evacuated from Kabul, their legal status here is at risk. These women are caught in endless bureaucracy while Congress sits on their hands. It's outrageous. Watch 📺: Link to video Our allies need to know that we will keep our promise. Congress must pass the Afghan Adjustment Act. Stanton, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce Afghan Adjustment Act... | stanton.house.gov”

Tenney (R-NY-24) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “Today's gut wrenching testimony on the Afghanistan withdrawal from our brave service members was painful to hear but long overdue. Our military personnel suffered needlessly because of the Biden administration's incompetence. We will continue our fight for accountability.”

Wagner (R-MO-2) 03/08/2023: Twitter thread – “Today the Foreign Affairs Committee held a long overdue hearing to examine the Biden Administration's responsibility for the catastrophic fall of Afghanistan. When Democrats held the majority, they organized a grand total of two hearings on this critical issue, leaving the American people frustrated and confused. I thanked our witnesses for sharing their experiences with us today, and I want to recognize their courageous service and sacrifices in Afghanistan. We are all deeply grateful for their heroism and testimony. Wagner Speaks during Afghanistan Hearing... | youtu.be The Biden Administration's dishonorable flight from Afghanistan was a betrayal of our servicemembers and the brave Afghans who lived, worked, and fought alongside them. It made America less safe, and it created a human tragedy of unthinkable proportions. The Administration needs to take responsibility for its staggering failures. Watch my remarks during our hearing here. Wagner Speaks during Afghanistan Hearing... | youtu.be”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “Today, Rep. Waltz heard testimony from Abbey Gate veterans and Afghan Evac groups during the @HouseForeignGOP hearing on the Administration's disastrous evacuation from Afghanistan. More 👇 VIDEO: Waltz Condemns Biden Admin for Callous, Incompetent Withdrawal from Afghanistan... | waltz.house.gov   Link to video”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 03/08/2023: Retweet of @kristina_wong – “Marine Tyler Vargas-Andrews breaks down while testifying today on the Biden administration's disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal. He said he and others spotted the suspected Kabul airport bomber before the bombing and asked their commander if they could engage, but were never… Show more   Link to video”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “I've never been more proud of my fellow Americans & veterans AND more disgusted by my own government than I am right now. Biden's withdrawal from Afghanistan was callous, cold-hearted, incompetent, & not worthy of the men & women who have sacrificed their lives to keep us safe. Link to quoted tweetToday, Rep. Waltz heard testimony from Abbey Gate veterans and Afghan Evac groups during the @HouseForeignGOP hearing on the Administration's disastrous evacuation from Afghanistan. More 👇 (VIDEO: Waltz Condemns Biden Admin for Callous, Incompetent Withdrawal from Afghanistan... | waltz.house.gov) (Link to twitter.com)”

Wilson (R-SC-2) 03/08/2023: Tweet – “Today's @HouseForeignGOP hearing was dedicated to the further examination of Biden's disastrous evacuation of US troops from Afghanistan in August 2021, killing 13 American servicemembers. We demand answers. This can never be allowed to happen again. Link to image”