Members on the Record (Automated) for Wed March 29, 2023

Israel - Palestine

Brownley (D-CA-26) 03/28/2023: Twitter thread – “During #WomensHistoryMonth, we share and uplift the stories of countless women who have broken through social, political, and economic barriers in the ongoing fight for true equality – incl. LCDR Brenda Garcia, a former Photographer's Mate and remarkable #VenturaCounty resident. Link to image Inspired by the blockbuster “Top Gun,” Brenda joined the United States Navy and was issued “a camera to shoot instead of a gun.” For four years, LCDR Garcia was assigned to the White House television team and worked directly under President George H.W. Bush and President Bill Clinton as their personal videographer. Link to image For several years, she covered historical events at the White House, both domestically and abroad. Link to image In fact, LCDR Garcia was the only videographer covering President Clinton's reception for President Bush, Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization Yasser Arafat, and Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, before the signing of the landmark 1993 Oslo Accords. After leaving active duty, LCDR Garcia became affiliated with the Navy Reserve and received a commission as a Navy Public Affairs Office. She was consistently sought after to record Navy ceremonies and special events. Link to image In 2020, after an exceptional career in the Navy, LCDR Garcia retired and embarked in a career in front of the camera. She is now a versatile actress and singer and earned a degree in Business Administration from CSU Los Angeles and certificate in broadcast journalism from UCLA. Link to image I had the wonderful opportunity to join LCDR Garcia to celebrate her distinguished career in a retirement ceremony in Washington, DC. It was an honor to take part in recognizing her service to our country and wish her “fair winds and following seas.” Link to image”

Burlison (R-MO-7) 03/28/2023: Twitter thread – “Interested to hear @timburchett thoughts on this… Could aliens be investigating us? It's more likely than you think... | jpost.com   Link to reply@EricBurlison @timburchett I can please have a follow back from @EricBurlison and @timburchett @TheCalvinCooli1 @timburchett I will follow back if you PM me who you are”

Castro (D-TX-20) 03/28/2023: Retweet of @BarakRavid – “President Biden said on Tuesday that the Israeli government can't "continue down this road" with its judicial overhaul plan and stressed he is not going to invite Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to the White House “in the near term". My report on @axios Biden says Netanyahu won't get White House invitation in "near future"... | axios.com”

Cornyn (R-TX) 03/28/2023: Retweet of @stats_feed – “Most Nobel Prize winners: USA 🇺🇸: 406 UK 🇬🇧: 138 Germany 🇩🇪: 114 France 🇫🇷: 73 Sweden 🇸🇪: 33 Russia 🇷🇺: 32 Japan 🇯🇵: 29 Canada 🇨🇦: 28 Switzerland 🇨🇭: 27 Austria 🇦🇹: 23 Netherlands 🇳🇱: 22 Italy 🇮🇹: 21 Poland 🇵🇱: 19 Denmark 🇩🇰: 14 Hungary 🇭🇺: 13 Norway 🇳🇴: 13 Israel 🇮🇱: 13”

Cruz (R-TX) 03/29/2023: Tweet – “Utterly disgraceful. Biden gleefully hosts anti-American radicals like Lula, while shunning close American allies like Netanyahu. It's clear that Biden and his officials are high from funding what they believe to be successful anti-government protests in Israel. Link to quoted tweetBiden on Israel: “Like many strong supporters of Israel I'm very concerned. I'm concerned that they get this straight. They cannot continue down this road. I've sort of made that clear.” He adds he won't be inviting Netanyahu to the White House in the near term.”

Davis (D-NC-1) 03/28/2023: Tweet – “It was an honor & a privilege to spend the morning with you, @RepTonyGonzales, and our @AIPAC friends. I am also looking forward to the continued partnership ahead! 🇺🇸 Link to quoted tweetHonored to speak at the AIPAC New Leadership Network Summit with @DonDavisNC. A strong US- Israel partnership is key to global security. I look forward to continuing our friendship with one of our strongest overseas allies. @AIPAC (Link to twitter.com)”

Gonzales (R-TX-23) 03/28/2023: Tweet – “Honored to speak at the AIPAC New Leadership Network Summit with @DonDavisNC. A strong US- Israel partnership is key to global security. I look forward to continuing our friendship with one of our strongest overseas allies. @AIPAC Link to image”

Gonzales (R-TX-23) 03/28/2023: Retweet of @DonDavisNC – “It was an honor & a privilege to spend the morning with you, @RepTonyGonzales, and our @AIPAC friends. I am also looking forward to the continued partnership ahead! 🇺🇸 Link to quoted tweet”

Hoyer (D-MD-5) 03/28/2023: Tweet – “See my statement on recent developments in Israel: Link to image”

Panetta (D-CA-19) 03/28/2023: Twitter thread – “A big part of democracy is about debate, discussion, and dissent. We are witnessing that in the only democratic country in the Middle East. Israel judicial overhaul plans delayed amid huge protests, says Ben Gvir's Jewish Power party | CNN The pause of legislation to reform Israel's judicial system is a promising and welcome step that hopefully creates space for all parties to come together and seek common ground around our shared democratic values.”

Schatz (D-HI) 03/28/2023: Retweet of @Bsamuels0 – “Big, big deal: Biden says Israel "cannot continue to go down this road," Netanyahu won't be invited to the White House in the near term Biden says Israel ‘cannot continue down the road,' no Netanyahu invitation 'in near term'... | haaretz.com”

Vance (R-OH) 03/29/2023: Tweet – “The people who say they love democracy are actively pressuring Israel to give up their democracy to judicial supremacy. Almost all of the “democracy” worship in Washington is from elites who hate when the people dare to disagree with them. Link to quoted tweetBiden and his thugs behind protests and violence in Israel, seek to overthrow Netanyahu administration while funding leftists and cozing up to Palestinian terrorist regime (Inside the U.S. Pressure Campaign Over Israel's Judicial Overhaul... | nytimes.com)”

Williams (R-NY-22) 03/28/2023: Retweet of @j_a_fisher – “Thank you Rep. Brandon Williams @Brandon4NY22 @RepWilliams for supporting a strong U.S.-Israel relationship! @AIPAC 🇺🇸🇮🇱 Pi Sigma Alpha @PSANational Link to image”

Syria

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 03/28/2023: Twitter thread – “Episode 94 LIVE: Why Are We In Somalia? – Firebrand with Matt Gaetz Rep Matt Gaetz... | twitter.com   Link to quoted tweetBREAKING: I'm introducing a War Powers Resolution today to direct Joe Biden to remove the United States Armed Forces from Somalia. While the Congressional War Machine has decided to rage on in Syria, they must explain how continuing the occupation of (Matt Gaetz introduces Somalia war powers resolution, forcing vote on removing armed forces... | foxnews.com)… (Link to twitter.com)”

Gosar (R-AZ-9) 03/28/2023: Tweet – “Proud to cosponsor. We must end all foreign entanglements. Link to quoted tweetWhen the House debated my resolution to withdraw troops from Syria, both Republicans and Democrats argued the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force against Afghanistan serves as a global permission slip for every neocon fantasy. They will argue the (Congressman Matt Gaetz Introduces Somalia War Powers Resolution to Force House Vote on Removal of U.S. Armed Forces... | gaetz.house.gov)… (Link to twitter.com) (Link to twitter.com)”

Hill (R-AR-2) 03/28/2023: Tweet – “Today, I was pleased to see that the @USTreasury, along with our allies in the U.K., have sanctioned key actors in the production and trafficking of #Captagon. I will continue to go after this drug to cut off a major source of #Assad's financing and work to stop its spread. Link to video”

Jacobs (D-CA-51) 03/29/2023: Tweet – “When it comes to the military strikes in Syria or any other military action, it's Congress's constitutional role to declare war. Congress needs to reassert those responsibilities and ensure proper oversight so we have all the information before taking military action. Link to video”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/28/2023: Twitter thread – “CHM @RepMcCaul released the following statement regarding new sanctions on Assad regime officials⬇️ Link to image Read the full statement below⬇️ McCaul Welcomes Sanctions on Assad Regime Officials for Drug Trafficking, Urges Further Action - Committee on Foreign Affairs”

Meeks (D-NY-5) 03/28/2023: Tweet – “RM @RepGregoryMeeks: I strongly support further multilateral actions by @USTreasury and @FCDOGovUK to crack down on illicit captagon networks enriching the Assad regime and destabilizing the Middle East. Link to quoted tweetUS Treasury Dept. #OFAC and the #UK are taking coordinated action to sanction key individuals supporting the #Syria regime and the production or export of #Captagon, a dangerous amphetamine. (Counter Terrorism Designations; Syria Designations... | home.treasury.gov)”

Meeks (D-NY-5) 03/28/2023: Tweet – “RM @RepGregoryMeeks: Let's be clear: arguments heard today on why #Cuba should stay on the SSOT are unfounded. Is this push to codify this status really about rooting out terrorism? Cuba simply doesn't meet the qualifications to be on the same list as North Korea, Iran & Syria. Link to video”

Menendez (D-NJ) 03/29/2023: Tweet – “Glad to see this bipartisan letter to @POTUS & @SecBlinken critically move the conversation forward on US policy toward Syria. I've been calling for a comprehensive strategy for years, & urge the Admin to meaningfully engage with the authors & take this effort seriously. Link to quoted tweetAfter weeks of work, I'm pleased to publish "The Bipartisan #Syria Policy Letter." Signed by ~40 former senior US officials, experts, humanitarian professionals & civil society, we lay out the pillars of a more meaningful #Syria policy. Read it here: (Syria Policy Letter.pdf... | tinyurl.com) (Link to twitter.com)”

Menendez (D-NJ) 03/29/2023: Retweet of @Charles_Lister – “@SFRCdems @POTUS @SecBlinken Thank you @SFRCdems & @SenatorMenendez -- the Bipartisan #Syria Policy Letter should be a resource for all invested parties who believe in the need for a more holistic & effective policy on #Syria. We can no longer afford to cede influence in such a critical geopolitical crisis.”

Risch (R-ID) 03/28/2023: Tweet – “I welcome today's #Caesar sanctions against the #Assad regime for its role in the Captagon trade. Our Middle East partners should reconsider outreach to this narco-state.”

Iran

Budd (R-NC) 03/28/2023: Tweet – “Weakness breeds more aggression. There is no reason why the Biden Administration should not respond more forcefully when Iranian-backed militias threaten U.S. forces. It's not because the Administration doesn't have the legal authority, it's because they lack the will. Link to video”

Cornyn (R-TX) 03/29/2023: Tweet – “Iran has attacked US troops 83 times since Biden became president Iran has attacked US troops 83 times since Biden became president... | taskandpurpose.com”

Cornyn (R-TX) 03/29/2023: Tweet – “Congress authorized war in Iraq. Its repeal debate focuses on Iran. Analysis | Congress authorized war in Iraq. Its repeal debate is largely about Iran.”

Cotton (R-AR) 03/28/2023: Tweet – “The Department of Defense kept news of an Iranian-backed attack hidden from Congress—to influence a vote on the president's ability to respond to just such an attack. Such politicization of the DOD is unacceptable. Sen. Cotton blasts Sec. Lloyd Austin over Iran proxy attack: ‘I don't believe you'... | foxnews.com #FoxNews”

Cotton (R-AR) 03/29/2023: Tweet – “The Department of Defense kept Congress in the dark about an Iranian drone killing an American for one reason: to influence a vote on the president's ability to respond to such an attack. Senior ranks of DOD have become unacceptably politicized under Joe Biden. Link to video”

Cotton (R-AR) 03/29/2023: Twitter thread – “Will AUMF repeal make America more safe, or less safe? The answer to that question is obvious. Link to video Threats still originate in Iraq, whether it's terrorist groups like ISIS or Iran's proxies. We shouldn't lightly throw away authorities to target them.”

Cotton (R-AR) 03/28/2023: Retweet of @FoxNews – “Sen. Cotton blasts Sec. Lloyd Austin over Iran proxy attack: ‘I don't believe you' Sen. Cotton blasts Sec. Lloyd Austin over Iran proxy attack: ‘I don't believe you'... | fxn.ws”

Ernst (R-IA) 03/28/2023: Retweet of @marcorubio – “Iran's proxies attacked U.S. forces last Thursday at 6:30am D.C. time The Biden Administration waited 12 HOURS to inform Congress because that very day the Senate was voting on my amendment to the AUMF that dealt with that exact same scenario and they didn't want it to pass”

Jackson Lee (D-TX-18) 03/28/2023: Tweet – “Happy Nowruz! Glad to celebrate the Persian New Year with @Paaia and to honor the strong courageous women leading the Women, Life, Freedom movement in Iran! Link to image”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/29/2023: Twitter thread – “CHM @RepMcCaul gave opening remarks during today's full committee hearing, “Oversight, Transparency, and Accountability of Ukraine Assistance.” Read the highlights from CHM @RepMcCaul's remarks below ⬇️ "I have supported U.S. assistance, because a victory by Putin in Ukraine would further embolden America's adversaries, from Chairman Xi in Beijing to the Ayatollah in Tehran to Kim Jong Un in North Korea. “However, it is imperative the American people know about the existing accountability mechanisms, including third-party monitors such as Deloitte, and the robust oversight being conducted by Congress, and in particular, this committee.” “When Republicans took the majority, we made it very clear that accountability will be paramount to continued assistance in Ukraine. This is just the first of many hearings and briefings I will hold to ensure the assistance we are providing Ukraine is being used as intended.” “Of the 113 billion dollars appropriated across four supplementals… only 20 percent of the funding is going directly to the Ukrainian government in the form of direct budgetary assistance.” “All funds also are subject to external third-party monitoring by Deloitte. They are conducting randomized spot checks to verify the use of this assistance.” “Today, we have the opportunity to question the independent Inspectors General from the Department of State, USAID, and the Department of Defense. This is the first time all three of you have appeared together before any committee to discuss your oversight role…” “Since day one, as the chairman of this committee, I have been actively exercising my constitutionally guaranteed responsibility to pursue stringent oversight as well. “My first committee meeting was a classified briefing on the U.S. response to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. And last month, I led a congressional delegation to Ukraine and Poland to conduct in-person oversight of U.S. aid to Ukraine.” “Every dollar counts.””

McConnell (R-KY) 03/28/2023: Retweet of @LeaderMcConnell – “While Congress debates sunsetting some military authorities in the Middle East, Iran-backed terrorists aren't sunsetting their war against us. Pres. Biden must change his failed approach, rebuild deterrence, and protect Americans. Full statement: While Senate Debates AUMF, Iran Keeps Killing and Wounding Americans... | republicanleader.senate.gov”

Rosen (D-NV) 03/28/2023: Tweet – “Iran & its terrorist proxies, which have killed hundreds of Americans, are increasing aggression in the Middle East. Today, I pushed @SecDef & @thejointstaff to take action to counter Iranian-backed militias & protect Americans from harm. Link to image”

Rubio (R-FL) 03/28/2023: Tweet – “Iran's proxies attacked U.S. forces last Thursday at 6:30am D.C. time The Biden Administration waited 12 HOURS to inform Congress because that very day the Senate was voting on my amendment to the AUMF that dealt with that exact same scenario and they didn't want it to pass”

Sullivan (R-AK) 03/28/2023: Tweet – “Every U.S. Senator should support my amendment to make it 100% clear the U.S. has the authority to retaliate against Iranian threats. As I said on the floor yesterday, repealing the 2002 AUMF could embolden Iran and put American lives at greater risk. Link to quoted tweetSenators Should Support Sen. Sullivan's Amendment In Wake Of Latest Iranian Attacks On U.S. Forces Read more ➡️ (Senators Should Support Sen. Sullivan's Amendment In Wake Of Latest Iranian Attacks On U.S. Forces... | republicanleader.senate.gov) (Link to twitter.com)”

Sullivan (R-AK) 03/28/2023: Tweet – “Iranian proxies have attacked U.S. forces in the Middle East 80 times since President Biden took office. Deterrence is failing. The 2002 AUMF was used as recently as 2020 to support the justified killing of the Iranian terrorist-designated Quds Force leader, Qasem Soleimani. Link to video”

Saudi Arabia

Alford (R-MO-4) 03/29/2023: Tweet – “America should never again ask for oil from the likes of Russia, Saudi Arabia, or Venezuela. Let's get H.R. 1 across the finish line!”

Fulcher (R-ID-1) 03/28/2023: Tweet – “H.R. 1 means no more begging the Saudis for oil, ignoring the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, and forgoing American workers, industry, and expertise. I am proud to support the Lower Energy Costs Act. Link to video”

Murphy (D-CT) 03/29/2023: Retweet of @jwrchappell – “Section 502B of the Foreign Assistance Act hasn't been part of public conversations around U.S. arms sales to human rights abusers for decades. @ChrisMurphyCT & @MikeLeeforUtah's new Saudi Arabia resolution invoking Section 502B(c) could change that. 1/ A Long-Forgotten Law Could Force the U.S. to Re-Evaluate its Relationship with Saudi Arabia... | justsecurity.org”

Iraq

Gallego (D-AZ-3) 03/28/2023: Tweet – “I am a dad, an Iraq War veteran, and the first in my family to attend college. We need leaders who will fight for Arizona, not corporate lobbyists. Rush $10 to help us take the US Senate seat held by Kyrsten Sinema? Contribute to Ruben Gallego for Senate... | secure.actblue.com”

Houlahan (D-PA-6) 03/28/2023: Twitter thread – “Our community is home to many remarkable women, and as we wrap up Women's History Month I wanted to highlight one of them. Cindy Abbadini is a veteran who served in Iraq and Bosnia, and now serves our community as Commander of Kennett Square's @AmericanLegion Post. Link to image She spoke with us on her service as part of the Veteran's History Project at the @librarycongress: “The life skills you get, the sense of teamwork, of your unit before yourself, of pride or service, all of that you can take back to your communities, & it made me a better person.” I couldn't agree more with Cindy, I felt similarly serving in the @USAirforce and honored to serve as her representative. I'd encourage you to look to the women in your life the rest of this month and throughout the year, many of whom continue to make history each and every day.”

Schumer (D-NY) 03/28/2023: Tweet – “Twenty years after the start of the Iraq War: The Senate is now just a few steps away from finally, formally repealing these war powers. We will continue moving forward with a vote on final passage of the Iraq AUMF repeal this week.”

Warner (D-VA) 03/29/2023: Tweet – “Speaking on the floor now about the upcoming repeal of 1991 and 2002 authorizations for use of military force against Iraq. We couldn't have gotten here without the persistent leadership of my friend @TimKaine. Mark Warner... | twitter.com”

Young (R-IN) 03/29/2023: Retweet of @SenateCloakroom – “Votes scheduled: At 11:30am, on Wednesday, March 29th, the Senate will proceed to two roll call votes on the following: 1. Passage of Cal.#25, S.316, Repealing AUMF Against Iraq. 2. Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to Cal. #28, S.870, Fire Grants and Safety Act.”

Young (R-IN) 03/29/2023: Tweet – “Soon, the Senate will vote to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force and formally end the Gulf and Iraq wars. I just spoke on the Senate floor and urged my colleagues to pass this critical legislation. Link to video”

Tunisia

Meeks (D-NY-5) 03/28/2023: Twitter thread – “RM @RepGregoryMeeks: Proud to join @GerryConnolly and 18 Members of Congress in expressing concern over Tunisian President Saied's intensified crackdown on civil society activists and calling out the unacceptable nature of Saied's comments regarding African migrants. #Tunisia's… Show more   Link to image View full release here: Meeks, Connolly Lead Letter to Secretary Blinken on Situation in Tunisia... | democrats-foreignaffairs.house.gov”

Meeks (D-NY-5) 03/28/2023: Retweet of @ElizHagedorn – “NEW: A group of 20 House Democrats led by @GerryConnolly and @RepGregoryMeeks say Saied's crackdown raises "serious concerns about the future of the US-#Tunisia relationship." House Democrats alarmed by Tunisia's 'autocratic consolidation' under Saied... | al-monitor.com”

Qatar

Duckworth (D-IL) 03/28/2023: Tweet – “Pleased that Paul Rusesabagina is finally heading home to his family in the United States. I'm thankful for the Biden Administration and all who helped free him from his wrongful imprisonment. Freed 'Hotel Rwanda' hero in Qatar, heading to family in US... | apnews.com”

Yemen

Tlaib (D-MI-12) 03/28/2023: Retweet of @commondreams – “"Without a significant increase in American assistance... we fear that 2023 will be a heartbreakingly deadly year for everyday Yemenis," @RepRashida and 23 other House Democrats wrote in a letter seeking $1.2 billion in aid. Tlaib Leads Call for $1.2 Billion in Humanitarian Assistance for Yemen... | cdreams.news”

Horn of Africa

Beyer (D-VA-8) 03/28/2023: Tweet – “In our recent hearing with @USTradeRep, I talked with Ambassador Tai about the importance of AGOA to help improve stability as we look for ways to promote peace in Ethiopia: Link to video”

Burchett (R-TN-2) 03/28/2023: Tweet – “Why are we in Somalia? Link to quoted tweetThe Congressional War Machine continues to throw American troops into dangerous situations for unclear gain. I am going to make the warmongers in both parties defend this practice vote by vote. My next War Powers Resolution? Somalia. (Link to twitter.com)”

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 03/28/2023: Retweet of @Antiwarcom – “Rep. Matt Gaetz Introduces Bill to Withdraw from Somalia The War Powers Resolution would direct President Biden to pull out of the country within 365 days by Dave DeCamp @DecampDave @mattgaetz #Somalia #AFRICOM #warpowers Against war and empire.... | news.antiwar.com   Link to image”

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 03/28/2023: Tweet – “The Congressional War Machine continues to throw American troops into dangerous situations for unclear gain. I am going to make the warmongers in both parties defend this practice vote by vote. My next War Powers Resolution? Somalia. Link to video”

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 03/28/2023: Retweet of @Floridianpress – “@MattGaetz Introduces New War Powers Resolution to Pull US Troops from Somalia Reported by @graysonbakich via @Floridianpress Gaetz Introduces New War Powers Resolution to Pull US Troops from Somalia... | floridianpress.com #Florida #FlPol”

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 03/28/2023: Retweet of @timburchett – “Why are we in Somalia? Link to quoted tweet”

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 03/28/2023: Retweet of @RepMattGaetz – “Episode 94 LIVE: Why Are We In Somalia? – Firebrand with Matt Gaetz Rep Matt Gaetz... | twitter.com”

Gaetz (R-FL-1) 03/28/2023: Retweet of @timburchett – “Why are we in Somalia? Link to quoted tweet”

Pakistan

Meeks (D-NY-5) 03/29/2023: Tweet – “RM @RepGregoryMeeks: Deeply concerned by the rise in violence and political tensions in Pakistan. Respect for the rule of law and free and fair elections are foundational for any democracy.”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Banks (R-IN-3) 03/29/2023: Tweet – “Wokeism and DEl are a gateway to anti-semitism and anti-Christian hate and violence.”

Banks (R-IN-3) 03/29/2023: Tweet – “Maybe Biden DoD officials are so woke because they read too much biased junk from far-left “defense reporters” Link to quoted tweetMostly jibberish here, if you're paying attention to US extremist/terrorist threats. Anti-semitism is rampant among far-right circles + animates much of its violent extremism. It is shockingly common + going more mainstream all the time. (Link to twitter.com)”

Fletcher (D-TX-7) 03/29/2023: Tweet – “Our community thrives because people from all walks of life have come here to live and work together. Hatred and antisemitism have no place in #TX07. With incidents on the rise, it is incumbent upon all of us to speak out against violence & intimidation. Houston's Jewish community remains plagued by threats as antisemitic incidents reach record levels... | houstonchronicle.com”

Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 03/28/2023: Tweet – “Join me TODAY at 4:30 PM, for my 84th "Cup of Joe with Josh" Town Hall — Live on Facebook — to discuss my work in Congress to support our North Jersey communities. I'll be joined by @scottarichman with @ADL to talk about how to combat the rise in antisemitism. Link to image”

McBath (D-GA-7) 03/28/2023: Tweet – “The pattern is blatantly clear. We must ban assault weapons. Link to quoted tweetUvalde: AR-15 Buffalo: AR-15 Boulder: AR-15 Orlando: AR-15 Parkland: AR-15 Las Vegas: AR-15 Sandy Hook: AR-15 San Bernardino: AR-15 Midland/Odessa: AR-15 Colorado Springs: AR-15 Poway synagogue: AR-15 Sutherland Springs: AR-15 Tree of Life Synagogue: AR-15 Nashville: AR-15”

Pascrell (D-NJ-9) 03/29/2023: Tweet – “I just read that some Republicans seek to ban books about the Holocaust. Democrats want to lower costs and create jobs. Remember those priorities next fall.”

Schumer (D-NY) 03/28/2023: Retweet of @SEichenstein – “Proud to have joined @UnitedJewish and @MetCouncil together with @SenSchumer and other elected officials at the largest Passover distribution in Brooklyn. So many struggling families will now be able to celebrate Pesach properly thanks to your outstanding generosity. Link to image”

Schumer (D-NY) 03/28/2023: Retweet of @NYCComptroller – “Grateful to join @UnitedJewish & @MetCouncil for their food distribution today — w/ @SenSchumer @NYSComptroller @SEichenstein @NYCGreenfield & many more. In advance of Passover, @MetCouncil will give out over 2 million lbs of kosher food in 200 distributions across NY. Amazing. Link to image”

Schumer (D-NY) 03/28/2023: Retweet of @UnitedJewish – “We just wrapped up our food distribution with @MetCouncil benefiting more than 2,000 families. Thank you to all who joined and showed support: It was a special honor to have our majority leader @SenSchumer again to this year's distribution. Link to image”

Schumer (D-NY) 03/28/2023: Retweet of @UnitedJewish – “Honored to be joined by Majority Leader @SenSchumer at today's Passover Food Distribution with @MetCouncil Link to image”

Swalwell (D-CA-14) 03/28/2023: Retweet of @ADL – “@RepSwalwell Thank you for condemning #antisemitism and amplifying the alarming findings of our 2022 Audit of Antisemitic Incidents.”

Williams (R-NY-22) 03/28/2023: Retweet of @BryanLeibFL – “Just got off a phone call with @RepWilliams. Did anyone in the Jewish community know the Congressman (not Jewish) introduced an amendment to the #ParentsBillOfRights to specifically call out Jew hatred and to teach about the #Holocaust? Bravo Congressman 👏👏 More on this ⤵️ Link to video”

Wyden (D-OR) 03/28/2023: Twitter thread – “Mazel tov to the @ORJewishMuseum in Portland for earning this well-deserved honor from the @US_IMLS for its critical work educating Oregonians about the atrocities of the past & how those lessons can help create a more inclusive, tolerant future for all: IMLS Names Finalists for 2023 National Medal for Museum and Library Service... | imls.gov This museum is a treasured resource that educates everybody about both Jewish history in Oregon and the horrors of the Holocaust: Home - Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education”

Afghanistan

Bacon (R-NE-2) 03/28/2023: In reply to TweetApparently silly @RepDonBacon thinks the orange MAGA cult leader could have handled the Afghanistan withdrawal better than president Biden did. (Link to twitter.com) – “@Jessicam6946 It couldn't have been worse.”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 03/28/2023: Retweet of @RepDonBacon – “I share the anger of these veterans who served in Afghanistan. The withdrawal was a disaster and hurt America's reputation with friends and adversaries alike. The SECDEF and Chair of the JCS advised the President to not withdraw and they were overruled. Veterans testify of 'catastrophic' impact of Afghan collapse... | apnews.com”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 03/28/2023: Retweet of @RepMcCaul – “One month before Afghanistan fell to the Taliban, 23 @StateDept employees at the Kabul Embassy dissented against the Biden admin's withdrawal plan—or lack thereof. Today I issued a subpoena for their dissent cable. It's time our service members and gold star mothers got answers. Link to video”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 03/28/2023: In reply to Tweet@RepLaTurner But it's Trump's fault. Trump made the deal with the Taliban – “@LEDGirlKC @RepLaTurner Biden did it though over the reservations of the SECDEF. Link to reply@RepLaTurner Yes Trump botched that royally! leaving Biden to pick up the pieces! @mickystu101 @RepLaTurner Biden did it though over the reservations of the SECDEF.”

LaTurner (R-KS-2) 03/28/2023: Tweet – “The botched withdrawal from Afghanistan resulted in $7.2B worth of military equipment left to the Taliban, Americans stranded behind enemy lines & 13 brave U.S. servicemembers tragically killed while defending freedom. President Biden must be held accountable for this disaster. Link to image”

Lummis (R-WY) 03/28/2023: Tweet – “The Taliban flaunting the $7.1 billion in world class military equipment left behind by President Biden is a glaring reminder of the cost of a botched withdrawal and incompetent leadership. Link to image”

Luttrell (R-TX-8) 03/28/2023: Tweet – “The American people deserve answers on how the Biden Administration fumbled the Afghanistan withdrawal so tragically. House GOP to subpoena Blinken over Afghanistan dissent cable... | apnews.com”

Mast (R-FL-21) 03/28/2023: Tweet – “The most well-armed Taliban in the history of the Taliban, sponsored by Joe Biden. Link to quoted tweetThe Taliban have released new pictures of some of the military equipment left behind in Afghanistan by the U.S. Army. (Link to twitter.com)”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/28/2023: Tweet – “One month before Afghanistan fell to the Taliban, 23 @StateDept employees at the Kabul Embassy dissented against the Biden admin's withdrawal plan—or lack thereof. Today I issued a subpoena for their dissent cable. It's time our service members and gold star mothers got answers. Link to video”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 03/28/2023: Retweet of @HouseGOP – “Joe Biden's catastrophic withdrawal from Afghanistan left over 1,000 Americans behind enemy lines. Chair @RepMcCaul and House Republicans are holding the Biden Administration accountable. Link to video”

Mills (R-FL-7) 03/29/2023: Tweet – “The U.S. Congress must get accountability and transparency for the American people regarding Afghanistan. Our Gold Star families, 13 Fallen Heroes, and the Americans abandoned deserve better.”

Mullin (R-OK) 03/28/2023: Twitter thread – “Today I had the privilege of meeting with two American heroes who have earned the Medal of Honor — our nation's highest military decoration. Of the 40 million Americans who have served in the Armed Forces since the Civil War, only 3,515 have received the Medal of Honor. (1/2) Link to image Okmulgee-native Sgt. 1st Class Melvin Morris earned the Medal of Honor for his unspeakable bravery in Vietnam. Master Sgt. Earl D. Plumlee of Clinton, OK received the distinction for going above and beyond the call of duty in Afghanistan. God bless all who serve. (2/2)”

Scott (R-FL) 03/28/2023: Tweet – “.@JoeBiden's botched Afghanistan withdrawal left BILLIONS of dollars in equipment—bought with your taxpayer dollars—behind for the Taliban. And still no answers from this administration. It's a disgrace! Pass my resolution, and let's have a full investigation NOW. Link to quoted tweetThe Taliban have released new pictures of some of the military equipment left behind in Afghanistan by the U.S. Army. (Link to twitter.com)”

Scott (R-FL) 03/28/2023: Tweet – “🚨 @JoeBiden's misguided and dangerous decisions in his botched withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan led to America's most stunning, unforced and humiliating defeat in decades. I'm urging my colleagues to join me in holding him accountable. Link to image”

Shaheen (D-NH) 03/28/2023: Tweet – “I'm appalled by the Taliban's arbitrary arrest of Afghan human rights activist Matiullah Wesa, who campaigned for women & girls' education rights amid the Taliban's restrictive policies. The U.S. stands with activists like Wesa, & his detention must be universally condemned. Link to quoted tweetAn Afghan girls' education activist has been arrested, the U.N. says (An Afghan girls' education activist has been arrested, the U.N. says... | npr.org)”

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Markey (D-MA) 03/29/2023: Tweet – “I'm calling on world leaders to come together and commit to phasing out fossil fuels immediately. Inaction in the face of this emergency has already cost countless lives and wreaked havoc on our communities. The science is clear: time is running out It is time to phase out fossil fuels... | aljazeera.com.”