Members on the Record (Automated) for Fri April 07, 2023

Israel - Palestine

Adams (D-NC-12) 04/07/2023: Tweet – “This #Passover, I am inspired by the liberation of the Israelites from slavery, the exodus from Egypt, and the search for the promised land. #ChagSameach to all. Link to image”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 04/06/2023: Retweet of @AIPAC – “Iranian-backed terrorists in Lebanon are launching rockets into Israel. Iron Dome is at work protecting Israeli families. Thank you to the Democrats and Republicans in Congress who have voted to fund this system. Supporting pro-Israel Democrats and Republicans saves lives. Link to quoted tweet”

Balderson (R-OH-12) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “📢ISRAEL HAS THE RIGHT TO DEFEND ITSELF📢 Once again, today the Iron Dome missile defense system has proven to be a lifesaving investment following unwarranted missile attacks from Lebanese territory into Israel. The United States stands with our ally Israel. 🇺🇸🇮🇱”

Balderson (R-OH-12) 04/06/2023: Retweet of @AIPAC – “Thank you @RepBalderson for standing with our ally Israel! America must support Israel as it acts to protect its citizens from terrorism. 🇺🇸🇮🇱 Link to quoted tweet”

Carson (D-IN-7) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “Year after year, Muslims worshipping at Al-Aqsa Mosque during the holy month of Ramadan are attacked. No one, regardless of religion or ethnicity, should be brutally attacked simply for practicing their faith. #EndtheOccupation Link to quoted tweetIsraeli forces have raided the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound for a second consecutive night, firing stun grenades and rubber-coated steel bullets at Palestinian worshippers. 🔴 Follow our LIVE coverage: (Rockets fired from Gaza after Israeli forces storm Al-Aqsa again... | aje.io) (Link to twitter.com)”

Castro (D-TX-20) 04/06/2023: Retweet of @RepAndreCarson – “Year after year, Muslims worshipping at Al-Aqsa Mosque during the holy month of Ramadan are attacked. No one, regardless of religion or ethnicity, should be brutally attacked simply for practicing their faith. #EndtheOccupation Link to quoted tweet”

Crane (R-AZ-2) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “As families across Israel gathered to celebrate Passover, they were attacked by cowardly terrorists. Israel has an unequivocal right to defend itself. Link to quoted tweetLATEST: 34 rockets fired from #Lebanon in worst attack for years; 2 hurt; PM to convene cabinet (One hurt in rocket attacks from Lebanon; Netanyahu to convene security cabinet... | timesofisrael.com) via @timesofisrael”

Crane (R-AZ-2) 04/06/2023: Retweet of @AIPAC – “Thank you @RepEliCrane for standing with our ally Israel! America must support Israel as it acts to protect its citizens from terrorism. 🇺🇸🇮🇱 Link to quoted tweet”

Diaz-Balart (R-FL-26) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “The latest attack against #Israel is yet another despicable and cowardly act of terrorism that reveals, once again, how crucial it is that the United States continue to stand with the right of Israel to defend itself.”

Gimenez (R-FL-28) 04/06/2023: Retweet of @AIPAC – “Thank you @RepCarlos for standing with our ally Israel! America must support Israel as it acts to protect its citizens from terrorism. 🇺🇸🇮🇱 Link to quoted tweet”

Gimenez (R-FL-28) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “My prayers are with the people of the democratic, Jewish State of #Israel who are under attack by cowardly terrorists during this #Passover and #HolyWeek. As a Member of the Armed Services Committee, I fully support Israel's right to defend itself. 🇺🇸🤝🏻🇮🇱 Israel launches airstrikes on Hamas tunnels and weapon sites in Gaza Strip... | foxnews.com”

Gimenez (R-FL-28) 04/06/2023: Retweet of @AIPAC – “Thank you @RepCarlos for standing with our ally Israel! America must support Israel as it acts to protect its citizens from terrorism. 🇺🇸🇮🇱 Link to quoted tweet”

Gimenez (R-FL-28) 04/06/2023: Retweet of @IDF – “The IDF struck targets including terrorist infrastructures belonging to Hamas in southern Lebanon. The IDF will not allow the Hamas terrorist organization to operate from within Lebanon & hold the state of Lebanon responsible for every directed fire emanating from its territory. Link to image”

Gimenez (R-FL-28) 04/07/2023: Tweet – “#StandWithIsrael 🙏🏼🇮🇱 Link to quoted tweetA message from IDF International Spokesperson Lt. Col. Richard Hecht on the operational events of the past 48 hours. (Link to twitter.com)”

Gimenez (R-FL-28) 04/07/2023: Retweet of @Israel – “Here's a recap of the last 72 hours in Israel. We stand with the millions of Israelis living under rocket fire and terror and will take all measures necessary to keep them safe. Watch: Link to video”

Golden (D-ME-2) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “The attacks on Israel today as Israelis gathered with their loved ones to celebrate Passover are terrible. I condemn these indiscriminate rocket attacks on civilians and I stand with Israel and its right to defend itself.”

Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 04/07/2023: Twitter thread – “Iran-backed rocket attacks by terrorists in Gaza and Lebanon against Israel cannot be tolerated. Israel has the right to defend itself from these attacks, and the Iron Dome missile defense system is helping save both Israeli and Palestinian lives. Rocket warning sirens sound in Israel towns on Lebanese border... | timesofisrael.com There is no justification for indiscriminate rocket fire against innocent civilians. Israel is a key ally in the Middle East and plays a critical role in our global fight against terror. We must stand by our historic ally. I am praying for peace in the region — especially as so many celebrate and observe Passover, Ramadan, and Easter.”

Hagerty (R-TN) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “I condemn Iran's proxy Hamas bombardment of N. Israel today in the biggest attack from Lebanon since 2006. Coming after Iran repeatedly attacked US troops in Syria, today's attack shows @POTUS Biden must stop appeasing the mullahs & restore deterrence ASAP. Link to quoted tweetNEW: Dozens of rockets were fired from Lebanon toward Israel around 3pm local time Thursday. It's the most serious escalation between Lebanon and Israel since the 2006 war. (Rockets fired from Lebanon toward Israel in major escalation... | trib.al)”

Hoyer (D-MD-5) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “Last night, people across Israel partook in the Passover Seder to celebrate freedom, peace, and resilience. Today, they took shelter from dozens of rockets. My prayers are with them as they recover from this attack. We stand with Israel as it protects its citizens from terrorism.”

Hunt (R-TX-38) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “34 rockets were fired from Lebanon into Israel during Passover. A disgusting attack against the Jewish people! Israel has every right to defend itself and should never compromise their efforts to secure their country. Emily and I are praying for Israel and all the innocent… Show more”

Hunt (R-TX-38) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “Always! Link to quoted tweetThank you @WesleyHuntTX for standing with our ally Israel! America must support Israel as it acts to protect its citizens from terrorism. 🇺🇸🇮🇱 (Link to twitter.com)”

Hunt (R-TX-38) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “34 rockets were fired from Lebanon into Israel during Passover. A disgusting attack against the Jewish people! Israel has every right to defend itself and should never compromise their efforts to secure their country. Emily and I are praying for Israel and all the innocent… Show more”

Joyce (R-OH-14) 04/07/2023: Tweet – “I strongly condemn the terrorist attacks in Israel. We must put an end to this violence.   Israel has every right to defend itself. The Iron Dome missile defense system, supported by the US, has once again prevented catastrophic civilian casualties. I am proud to stand w/Israel.”

Lamborn (R-CO-5) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “Today's terrorist attack by Iranian proxies further proves that the United States must continue to take measures to support Israel's self-defense. I strongly condemn these acts of terrorism and stand with the people of Israel. Link to quoted tweetIran and its terrorist proxies are deliberately escalating their attacks on Israel. They are responsible for forcing Israel to respond. America must stand by our ally as it acts to protect its citizens from terrorism.”

Langworthy (R-NY-23) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “These attacks on Israel during one of their holiest holidays continues to show just how much their safety is at risk and the need for America to stand strong with one of our greatest allies. Gaza militants blast rockets into Israel as Passover holiday begins... | foxnews.com”

Lawler (R-NY-17) 04/06/2023: Retweet of @RepDesposito – “Receiving disturbing reports of militants in Gaza targeting #Israel with rockets during #Passover. I condemn these horrific, indiscriminate terrorist attacks on civilians and reaffirm my full support for our Nation's allies in Israel. Gaza militants blast rockets into Israel as Passover holiday begins... | foxnews.com”

Lawler (R-NY-17) 04/06/2023: Retweet of @HouseForeignGOP – “CHM @RepMcCaul: “I strongly condemn the launch of dozens of rockets from Lebanon at Israel. Israel has a right to self-defense, which is why the American people have supported the Iron Dome defense system, which intercepted many of these rockets. I stand with Israel."”

Lawler (R-NY-17) 04/06/2023: Twitter thread – “Israel faces daily assault from those who desire its destruction. Earlier today, Israel's Iron Dome intercepted seven missiles aimed at causing mass casualties at the onset of Passover. Fortunately, none were harmed. Gaza militants blast rockets into Israel as Passover holiday begins... | foxnews.com As a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Representative from a district with one of the largest Jewish populations in the country, I will always support Israel & work with my colleagues to ensure life-saving projects like the Iron Dome receive the funding they need.”

Lawler (R-NY-17) 04/06/2023: Twitter thread – “Today's attempted mass murder against the Jewish people at the start of Passover is just the latest incident highlighting the constant danger Israel faces and how critical it is that we continue to stand by our closest ally. Gaza militants blast rockets into Israel as Passover holiday begins... | foxnews.com Were it not for the Iron Dome, this news story would have been very different. Doina and I continue to keep Israel in our prayers. Israel's safety and security is and always must be paramount.”

Mast (R-FL-21) 04/07/2023: Tweet – “Yesterday - a day after Passover began - Palestinian terrorists and Hezbollah fired nine rockets into Israel. If it weren't for Iron Dome, it would have been catastrophic. This kind of attack can NEVER be tolerated. Our nation stands with Israel.”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “CHM @RepMcCaul: “I strongly condemn the launch of dozens of rockets from Lebanon at Israel. Israel has a right to self-defense, which is why the American people have supported the Iron Dome defense system, which intercepted many of these rockets. I stand with Israel."”

Meeks (D-NY-5) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “RM @RepGregoryMeeks: American investment in Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system has saved lives and supported Israel's right to self-defense. Such joint investments benefit both our ally #Israel and the United States military.   IDF says 25 rockets launched from Lebanon intercepted by Iron Dome... | timesofisrael.com”

Menendez (D-NJ) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “Alarmed by Hezbollah's missile barrage against Israel but thankful that US-supported Iron Dome is again saving lives. This attack only serves to undermine recent progress between Israel & Lebanon on their shared maritime border & endangers both Israelis & Lebanese. Link to quoted tweetHead of Mission and Force Commander Major General Aroldo Lázaro is in contact with authorities on both sides of the Blue Line. The current situation is extremely serious. UNIFIL urges restraint and to avoid further escalation. (UNIFIL statement on rocket fire on 06 April 2023... | bit.ly)”

Nadler (D-NY-12) 04/07/2023: Twitter thread – “The events in Israel over the last few days are deeply concerning. I unequivocally condemn the terrorist rocket attacks launched from Lebanon and Gaza. The Iron Dome's continued ability to literally save lives proves that it is a wise and just US investment. As Jews, Muslims, and Christians continue to observe some of their most holy days this week, I urge calm and reduction of tension.”

Ricketts (R-NE) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “The last thing our friends in Israel should be dealing with over Passover is record-breaking rocket attacks. Praying for everyone's safety. Iran's proxies are constantly looking to undermine freedom & prosperity. We must continue to support Israel in the face of these attacks. Link to quoted tweet34 rockets were fired from Lebanon in the worst attack since 2006; 2 hurt; PM @netanyhau convening cabinet following almost 7 weeks during which it was not convened.Def Min @yoavgallant asked for the cabinet to be convened but the PM didn't> @manniefabian (IDF says 25 rockets launched from Lebanon intercepted by Iron Dome... | timesofisrael.com)”

Risch (R-ID) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “The recent rocket attacks against #Israel are reprehensible. #Iran-backed #Hezbollah continues to destabilize the region. Additional sanctions under the Human Shields Law are long-overdue.”

Rose (R-TN-6) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “These most recent attacks against Israel are sickening. Israel has every right to defend itself, and I encourage them to do so to protect their citizens from terrorism. Link to quoted tweetIran and its terrorist proxies are deliberately escalating their attacks on Israel. They are responsible for forcing Israel to respond. America must stand by our ally as it acts to protect its citizens from terrorism.”

Rose (R-TN-6) 04/06/2023: Retweet of @AIPAC – “Thank you @RepJohnRose for standing with our ally Israel! America must support Israel as it acts to protect its citizens from terrorism. 🇺🇸🇮🇱 Link to quoted tweet”

Rouzer (R-NC-7) 04/07/2023: Tweet – “My prayers are with our ally Israel and the innocent Israeli families who are under attack by Iranian-backed terrorists during Passover. The United States must always support Israel's fundamental right to defend itself from violence and terrorism. Link to quoted tweetIran and its terrorist proxies are deliberately escalating their attacks on Israel. They are responsible for forcing Israel to respond. America must stand by our ally as it acts to protect its citizens from terrorism.”

Schneider (D-IL-10) 04/06/2023: Twitter thread – “Like so many in my district, I am closely watching with concern the events in Jerusalem, as well as the rocket attacks launched by terrorists against Israel from Gaza and Lebanon. [thread] Once again, Iron Dome—developed with US support—is demonstrating its remarkable ability to save lives. But Israel's missile defense systems do not relieve Lebanon of responsibility from taking immediate action to hold these perpetrators accountable. I am pleased Lebanese Prime Minister Mikati condemned the attacks and vowed to work to arrest the perpetrators. The United Nations Interim Forces in Lebanon (UNIFIL) must also engage to help stop the rocket attacks emanating from Lebanon and securing the border region against further hostilities towards Israel. As Jews, Muslims and Christians observe important holy days this week, all sides must work together to reduce tensions and avoid escalation. The US resolutely stands with Israel and its absolute right to protect its citizens and defend its territory, and we will continue to pursue security and peace for both Israelis and Palestinians during this holiday season, and for the future.”

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 04/07/2023: Tweet – “My full statement after reports of attacks on Israel from Lebanon and Gaza, leaving thousands of Israeli families spending the first day of Passover in bomb shelters: Stefanik Statement Following the Latest Attacks on Israel... | stefanik.house.gov”

Tenney (R-NY-24) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “Iran-backed proxies fired 30+ missiles into Israel, terrorizing Israelis during one of the most sacred Jewish holidays. I condemn these terrorist actions and stand firmly with the Israeli people. The State of Israel has the absolute right to defend itself against these attacks.”

Torres (D-NY-15) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “Israel has come under rocket fire from Lebanon during Passover. Every state has a right to defend itself against terror, and Israel should never be an exception to the rule. Thank God for Iron Dome, which has intercepted missiles that would otherwise murder civilians.”

Valadao (R-CA-22) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “My prayers are with the people of Israel who are under attack during Passover. I stand with Israel and its right to defend itself from terrorism.”

Weber (R-TX-14) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “I am deeply saddened by the news out of Israel, where the Gaza militants launched rockets at the start of Passover. May GOD continue to protect Israel, the apple of His Eye. I will always stand with Israel. Gaza militants blast rockets into Israel as Passover holiday begins... | foxnews.com”

Williams (R-NY-22) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “Prayers go out to the people of Israel currently under attack while the Jewish community around the world celebrates Passover. These atrocities committed by terrorists are acts of cowardice and we must all stand with Israel together in condemning these attacks.”

Wilson (R-SC-2) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “I stand with Israel. Link to quoted tweetCHM @RepMcCaul: “I strongly condemn the launch of dozens of rockets from Lebanon at Israel. Israel has a right to self-defense, which is why the American people have supported the Iron Dome defense system, which intercepted many of these rockets. I stand with Israel."”

Iran

Kennedy (R-LA) 04/07/2023: Tweet – “Pres. Biden's surrender to the Taliban in Afghanistan is especially egregious because it telegraphed to China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran that he intended to pursue peace through weakness—and peace through weakness never works. Link to video”

Murphy (D-CT) 04/06/2023: Retweet of @politico – “Washington's response to China brokering diplomatic deals with Saudi Arabia & Iran: One less thing for us to worry about. “I don't know why we would perceive there to be a downside to de-escalation between Saudi Arabia and Iran,” said Sen. Chris Murphy. ‘Win-win': Washington is just fine with the China-brokered Saudi-Iran deal... | politico.com”

Saudi Arabia

Joyce (R-PA-13) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “Radical "rush-to-green" energy policy from the far-left Biden Administration only makes us more reliant on foreign oil. It's time for the Senate to pass H.R.1 and help our nation return to energy dominance. Saudi Arabia Makes Surprise 500,000 Barrels a Day Oil Output Cut... | bloomberg.com”

Iraq

Cline (R-VA-6) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “Yesterday, I had the pleasure of touring the 29th Division Museum in Verona. The historic 29th Infantry Division saw service in WWI & WWII, the Global War on Terrorism, Iraq & Afghanistan. It includes 5 Medal of Honor recipients & the Bedford Boys. Recommend you check it out! Link to image”

Cline (R-VA-6) 04/07/2023: Tweet – “John Kirby is the new Baghdad Bob. Link to quoted tweetSpokesman John Kirby: "There's a lot to be proud of" on Biden's Afghanistan withdrawal. "There was a lot that went right, and a lot of Afghans are now living better lives." (Link to twitter.com)”

Jackson (R-TX-13) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “Today White House spokesman John Kirby said he, “didn't see” chaos in the Afghanistan withdrawal. SERIOUSLY!? He's the new “Baghdad Bob!” Did he not see people hanging onto a C17 and falling to their deaths? REALLY!? He should tell this to the families of the 13 brave service… Show more   Link to video”

Klobuchar (D-MN) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “Today I was at the Duluth fire station. I originally met these three Duluth firefighters years ago on a tarmac in Iraq when they were there as National Guard members. All one of them asked me to do when I got back home was to call his mom and tell her he was okay. I did. Link to image”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Guthrie (R-KY-2) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “I hope my friends in the Jewish community have a Happy Passover/Pesach with family and friends.”

Pascrell (D-NJ-9) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “Antisemitic incidents in America have risen and that should chill the spine of every single American. We must do more to address the growth of rightwing domestic terrorism to combat this. Antisemitism will not just disappear, we must defeat it together. Audit of Antisemitic Incidents 2022... | adl.org”

Afghanistan

Alford (R-MO-4) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “This Administration's decision to blame President Trump for their botched withdrawal in Afghanistan is a slap in the face to every service-member that was involved. Their refusal to hold themselves accountable is absolutely unacceptable. 👇👇👇 Pentagon to release a report about problems from U.S. Afghanistan withdraw... | nbcnews.com”

Alford (R-MO-4) 04/07/2023: Tweet – “Our service-members deserve better than this. Link to quoted tweetJohn Kirby on the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan: "For all this talk of chaos, I just didn't see it!" (Link to twitter.com)”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 04/06/2023: Retweet of @SenatorRicketts – “The Biden administration is again refusing to take responsibility. Their withdrawal from Afghanistan was a shameful disaster. Thirteen Americans – including one Nebraskan – lost their lives. Our enemies have been emboldened, and our allies are questioning our resolve.”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 04/06/2023: Twitter thread – “We lost 13 servicemen and women, and we had Afghans falling off our jets as they were taking off. It was chaos. Link to quoted tweetBiden Spokesman John Kirby on the Afghanistan withdrawal: "For all this talk of 'chaos,' I just didn't see it" (Link to twitter.com)   Link to reply@RepDonBacon As my Congressman, I ask that you please find out about the government we set up, supported, and then ran like chicken shits (with the national treasury) the moment we left. They compromised our withdrawal. @JimmyHack We pulled our air support and logistics… the military advised POTUS to not do it but he did anyway. This Administration owns the failure. Link to reply@RepDonBacon He also denied leaving BILLIONS of dollars of equipment behind. @lewis_lewisms $7B in military equipment left behind to be specific. Link to reply@RepDonBacon The report is ridiculous. Congress needs to investigate. Our service men and women and their families need to know the truth. As a former serviceman I can't believe Kirby is spewing this stuff. @MarkAugusta1994 Worse than ridiculous… totally disgusting.”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 04/07/2023: Tweet – ““President Biden needs to take responsibility for the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. He is the President. He made the orders. He overruled the advice of the senior military. Period.” Biden admin review of Afghanistan withdrawal repeatedly blames Trump... | foxnews.com”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 04/07/2023: Tweet – “The Admiral is right. The President disagreed with the advice of his senior military and gave the orders. Passing the buck is not leadership. Link to quoted tweetRetired Admiral William McRaven reacts to the White House defense of the Afghanistan withdrawal: “You can't blame the guy who came before you.” (Link to twitter.com)”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 04/06/2023: Retweet of @DanCrenshawTX – “Tell that to the families of the 13 servicemembers who lost their lives, the Americans who had to fight their way to the airport to get home, and the allies left to the Taliban. Link to quoted tweet”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 04/07/2023: Twitter thread – “You're right… it was billions. Link to quoted tweetKIRBY: "This idea...is just LUDICROUS! That we left millions of dollars of stuff in Afghanistan?! We didn't!" (Link to twitter.com)   Link to reply@DonJBacon No, this is ludicrous. Or was it the 5000 Taliban that Trump freed? (Link to twitter.com) @Scott1Buckner The terrorist that killed 13 Americans was released during the Biden Admin… that's not even ludicrous, but disgusting. Link to reply@DonJBacon You know we retrograde after every war. Don't act like this is new. @carphalen5150 The senior military advisors recommended against Biden's decision, but Biden overruled their advice.”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 04/07/2023: Retweet of @RepMeijer – “What was left at HKIA was ‘de-milled' (functionally made inoperable). But dozens of operable ANSF fixed and rotary aircraft (UH-60s, MI-8s, A-29s) and hundreds of running armored vehicles (HMMWV, MRAP) fell into Taliban hands, and to suggest otherwise is a bold-faced lie. (2/2)”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 04/07/2023: Retweet of @GenuineHajek – “I love Kirby but the Afghanistan withdrawal was a chaotic mess no matter how Biden wants to spin it. We are a country that needs to stand by our allies not leave them on the tarmac! Link to quoted tweet”

Bacon (R-NE-2) 04/07/2023: Retweet of @HeathMayo – “The withdrawal from Afghanistan was chaos and it was embarrassing. The Biden administration needs to own it, explain what went wrong, and the steps it is taking to ensure it doesn't happen again. We know Trump set the timeline—but you're the President now. Lead. Link to quoted tweet”

Banks (R-IN-3) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “🧐 Link to image   Link to quoted tweetJohn Kirby on the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan: "For all this talk of chaos, I just didn't see it!" (Link to twitter.com)”

Banks (R-IN-3) 04/07/2023: Tweet – “33 Black Hawks, 43 MD-50 helicopters, 23 A-29s planes 33 C-208 planes, a couple thousand humvees and tens of millions of rounds of ammunition is worth how much? Link to quoted tweetKIRBY: "This idea...is just LUDICROUS! That we left millions of dollars of stuff in Afghanistan?! We didn't!" (Link to twitter.com)”

Barr (R-KY-6) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “President Biden's disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan resulted in the tragic deaths of 13 U.S. service members and left hundreds of Americans behind desperately trying to escape the Taliban rule. If that isn't chaos, I don't know what is. Link to quoted tweetJohn Kirby on the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan: "For all this talk of chaos, I just didn't see it!" (Link to twitter.com)”

Biggs (R-AZ-5) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “Link to image   Link to quoted tweetJohn Kirby on the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan: "For all this talk of chaos, I just didn't see it!" (Link to twitter.com)”

Biggs (R-AZ-5) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “The Biden White House's remarks regarding the Afghanistan withdrawal today are woefully uninformed. My committee @GOPoversight and I will be bringing accountability very soon. Link to quoted tweet.@RepJamesComer will hold an oversight hearing on Afghanistan with several Inspectors General on April 19. We will continue to get answers the American people deserve.”

Blackburn (R-TN) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “Joe Biden's excuse for every terrible decision he's made is to blame President Trump. When will he take accountability? Biden admin review of Afghanistan withdrawal repeatedly blames Trump... | foxnews.com”

Blackburn (R-TN) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “The Biden administration is only capable of doing one thing — blaming President Trump. Let's be crystal clear — Joe Biden's actions resulted in 13 heroic servicemembers being murdered by the Taliban.”

Blackburn (R-TN) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “The @WhiteHouse just blamed President Trump for their botched Afghanistan withdrawal. Let's set the facts straight: - 9K Americans were left behind under Biden - $7B in military equipment was left to terrorists under Biden - And 13 brave servicemembers died in Kabul under Biden”

Buck (R-CO-4) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “13 U.S. service members were killed at Abbey Gate in this chaotic, disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. That's a fact we won't forget. Link to quoted tweetJohn Kirby on the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan: "For all this talk of chaos, I just didn't see it!" (Link to twitter.com)”

Buck (R-CO-4) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “Technically, the Biden Administration is right. They left behind BILLIONS of dollars in military equipment, not millions. Link to image   Link to quoted tweetKIRBY: "This idea...is just LUDICROUS! That we left millions of dollars of stuff in Afghanistan?! We didn't!" (Link to twitter.com)”

Burchett (R-TN-2) 04/07/2023: Tweet – “13 brave Americans died because Biden officials wouldn't allow Marine sniper to take out suicide bomber. Biden review of chaotic Afghan withdrawal blames Trump... | dailyherald.com”

Cline (R-VA-6) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “Biden can deflect all he wants for the Afghanistan withdrawal, but under his watch: ❌Americans were abandoned ❌13 service members died ❌Military equipment was left for the Taliban Real leaders take responsibility for their decisions. Biden refuses & he should be ashamed.”

Cloud (R-TX-27) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “This amounts to Biden giving himself a pass and even congratulating himself on an Afghanistan withdrawal that left 13 soldiers dead needlessly. Disgraceful. Link to quoted tweetBiden NSC spokesman Jonh Kirby says Joe Biden is “very proud” of his failed Afghanistan withdrawal: (Link to twitter.com)”

Collins (R-GA-10) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “13 American heroes died because of Biden's incompetent withdrawal from Afghanistan. Accountability is the ONLY thing that matters. We owe it to the families of our fallen servicemembers. Link to video”

Collins (R-GA-10) 04/07/2023: Tweet – “Link to video   Link to quoted tweetKIRBY: "This idea...is just LUDICROUS! That we left millions of dollars of stuff in Afghanistan?! We didn't!" (Link to twitter.com)”

Comer (R-KY-1) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “The American people are owed answers about the Biden Administration's disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal but all they are getting are excuses from this Administration. On April 19, @GOPoversight will hold a hearing. @HouseGOP will get the answers the American people deserve. Link to quoted tweet.@RepJamesComer will hold an oversight hearing on Afghanistan with several Inspectors General on April 19. We will continue to get answers the American people deserve.”

Cornyn (R-TX) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “via @NYTimes U.S. Acknowledges Afghanistan Evacuations Should Have Started Sooner... | nytimes.com”

Cotton (R-AR) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “The Afghanistan withdrawal was an unmitigated fiasco caused by President Biden's weakness and incompetence. Passing the buck in a blame-shifting report won't change that.”

Crenshaw (R-TX-2) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “Tell that to the families of the 13 servicemembers who lost their lives, the Americans who had to fight their way to the airport to get home, and the allies left to the Taliban. Link to quoted tweetBiden Spokesman John Kirby on the Afghanistan withdrawal: "For all this talk of 'chaos,' I just didn't see it" (Link to twitter.com)”

Daines (R-MT) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “Once again the Biden administration is refusing to take responsibility for its failures and is destined to repeat them. @JoeBiden's weakness on the world stage cost 13 American lives and is putting our national security at risk—he must be held accountable. Link to quoted tweetBREAKING NEWS: Biden admin review of Afghanistan withdrawal repeatedly blames Trump (Biden admin review of Afghanistan withdrawal repeatedly blames Trump... | fxn.ws)”

Davidson (R-OH-8) 04/06/2023: Twitter thread – ““We know they are lying. They know they are lying. They know that we know they are lying. We know that they know we know they are lying. And still they continue to lie.” - Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn Link to quoted tweetBiden Spokesman John Kirby on the Afghanistan withdrawal: "For all this talk of 'chaos,' I just didn't see it" (Link to twitter.com)   Link to reply@WarrenDavidson You don't even skip a beat (Link to twitter.com) @Jstnorv10 America's terms. First we get the civilians out, THEN the military leaves. Apparently, Biden got confused? They did it the wrong way on purpose and then pretend it's no big deal. Terrible.”

Ernst (R-IA) 04/06/2023: Retweet of @RNCResearch – “The Biden administration claims "for all this talk of 'chaos,'” on Afghanistan, they “just didn't see it." The American people did, and we remember. Link to video”

Ernst (R-IA) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “Blind to reality. Link to quoted tweetBiden Spokesman John Kirby on the Afghanistan withdrawal: "For all this talk of 'chaos,' I just didn't see it" (Link to twitter.com)”

Good (R-VA-5) 04/07/2023: Tweet – “Biden's Report on His Afghanistan Debacle: 1) It was Trump's fault 2) It was the Afghans' fault 3) It enabled us to fund and fight the proxy war in Ukraine, and 4) It was Trump's fault White House blames Trump in defense of Afghanistan withdrawal... | washingtontimes.com”

Huizenga (R-MI-4) 04/06/2023: Retweet of @RepMcCaul – “This administration's brazen whitewashing of their failure in Afghanistan is disgraceful, unjust, and flat-out insulting. (1/2) Link to quoted tweet”

Hunt (R-TX-38) 04/07/2023: Tweet – “Rep. Hunt rebukes Joe Biden's absurd review of the failed Afghanistan withdrawal. It is Biden, NOT Trump who is to blame for the botched withdrawal that claimed the lives of 13 U.S. service members, period. WATCH ‼️ Link to video”

Issa (R-CA-48) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “Got this text today from an Army officer who fought in the Middle East: "Biden's lies about Afghanistan never stop. The soldiers I served with all know it."”

Kiggans (R-VA-2) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “Weak leaders blame others for their own failures... I'm extremely disappointed in @POTUS and his Administration. Joe Biden was the Commander in Chief during the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal and his poor decisions cost the lives of 13 U.S. service members. Link to quoted tweetBREAKING NEWS: Biden admin review of Afghanistan withdrawal repeatedly blames Trump (Biden admin review of Afghanistan withdrawal repeatedly blames Trump... | fxn.ws)”

LaLota (R-NY-1) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “Thirteen Service members died in the botched Afghanistan Withdrawal. And the President's spokesman, who served in the Navy and rose to be a Rear Admiral, should know it's the Commander in Chief's duty to take ownership of his mistakes rather than be dismissive about them. #NY01 Link to quoted tweetThe Biden Administration: We're proud of the way we withdrew from Afghanistan. (Link to twitter.com)”

Lawler (R-NY-17) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “This is shameful! 13 service members died because of the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. Joe Biden and his administration need to take accountability for how they executed the plan to withdrawal. They refuse to do so. Link to quoted tweetJohn Kirby on the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan: "For all this talk of chaos, I just didn't see it!" (Link to twitter.com)”

Loudermilk (R-GA-11) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “The American people, and even media, knows Pres Biden's Afghanistan withdrawal was one of the worst foreign policy disasters in America's history. Watch this reporter expose the admin for trying to bury the report the American people demanded…just before a holiday weekend. Link to video”

Mast (R-FL-21) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “Biden finally acknowledged what the rest of America has known for years: that the Admin should've started evacuations from Afghanistan sooner. Add that to the long list of things they “should've” done. This Administration failed those in uniform, our allies & the American people.”

McCarthy (R-CA-20) 04/06/2023: Retweet of @RepBenCline – “Biden can deflect all he wants for the Afghanistan withdrawal, but under his watch: ❌Americans were abandoned ❌13 service members died ❌Military equipment was left for the Taliban Real leaders take responsibility for their decisions. Biden refuses & he should be ashamed.”

McCarthy (R-CA-20) 04/06/2023: Retweet of @RepMcCaul – “This administration's brazen whitewashing of their failure in Afghanistan is disgraceful, unjust, and flat-out insulting. (1/2) Link to quoted tweet”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 04/06/2023: Twitter thread – “This administration's brazen whitewashing of their failure in Afghanistan is disgraceful, unjust, and flat-out insulting. (1/2) Link to quoted tweetJohn Kirby on the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan: "For all this talk of chaos, I just didn't see it!" (Link to twitter.com) It's insulting to our veterans who served so bravely; to the Afghan women fighting for their educations and even their lives; to the U.S. citizens and allies left behind under Taliban rule; and to every American who watched videos of the withdrawal with their own two eyes. (2/2)”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 04/06/2023: Retweet of @RepKeithSelf – “13 brave Americans made the ultimate sacrifice due to Biden's botched withdrawal from Afghanistan. This political propaganda from the Biden administration is truly sickening. Link to quoted tweet”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 04/06/2023: Twitter thread – “CHM @RepMcCaul on the admin's overdue decision to share Afghanistan withdrawal after-action reports with Congress. He also responds to John Kirby's “disgraceful and insulting” comments at today's WH press briefing⬇️ Link to image Read the full statement here⬇️ McCaul Slams White House Comments on Afghanistan Withdrawal: "Disgraceful and Insulting" - Committee on Foreign Affairs”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 04/06/2023: Retweet of @CurtisHouck – “CBS's @EdOKeefe SLAMS the Biden WH & John Kirby for releasing a report on the Afghanistan withdrawal was sent to us "about 10 minutes before the briefing began, with little notice": "It's the very definition of a modern major holiday news dump...after months of requests" Link to video”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “Here we go. Biden puts the blame on Trump for his deadly and chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan. This is about getting Americans the answers they deserve. As Chair of HFAC, Michael will uncover the truth and bring long-overdue accountability. Biden White House largely blames Trump admin for troubled U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan... | nbcnews.com”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “So Americans and Afghans running for their lives, some holding on to airplanes and falling to their deaths in Kabul is not chaos? What about the 13 US service members who gave the ultimate sacrifice after being killed by a suicide bomber? The admin's evacuation WAS chaos. Link to quoted tweetBiden Spokesman John Kirby on the Afghanistan withdrawal: "For all this talk of 'chaos,' I just didn't see it" (Link to twitter.com)”

Miller (R-OH-7) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “Biden's admin didn't see chaos in the Afghanistan withdrawal. The rest of the world saw 13 American troops killed, hundreds of Americans stranded, people clinging to planes trying to escape, and a nation fall to terrorists. If that's not chaos, I don't know what is. Link to quoted tweetBiden Spokesman John Kirby on the Afghanistan withdrawal: "For all this talk of 'chaos,' I just didn't see it" (Link to twitter.com)”

Miller-Meeks (R-IA-1) 04/07/2023: Tweet – “13 young service men & women died because of your incompetence. Is this you? Link to image   Link to quoted tweetWASHINGTON (AP) — US review of chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal says Biden 'severely constrained by conditions' left by predecessor Trump.”

Mills (R-FL-7) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “We left Americans behind and lost 13 heroes. This administration continues to show neglect for our people and created 13 Gold Star families in the process. Shameful. Link to quoted tweetBREAKING NEWS: Biden admin review of Afghanistan withdrawal repeatedly blames Trump (Biden admin review of Afghanistan withdrawal repeatedly blames Trump... | fxn.ws)”

Murphy (D-CT) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “If it was up to the military, we would have never left. Leaving without defeating the Taliban was an admission they couldn't complete the mission. And they would rather America spend another $1T and 20 more years in Afghanistan rather than admit the mission was unachievable. Link to quoted tweet"So while I gave advice, my advice was not followed. I executed that order as well as we were able to do," General McKenzie (Ret) told me in Sept on @FaceTheNation that he disagreed with President Biden's Afghanistan decisions. (Link to cbsn.ws)”

Murphy (D-CT) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “This has the benefit of being true. Link to quoted tweetBREAKING: A National Security Council review of the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan largely lays the blame on former President Donald Trump, saying President Joe Biden was “severely constrained” by the decisions of his predecessor. (Biden review of chaotic Afghan withdrawal blames Trump... | apnews.com)”

Murphy (D-CT) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “Biden was in a no win situation. Republicans were going to flay him no matter what. If he had pulled our diplomats and partners earlier, the Afghan gov would have disintegrated earlier, and Republicans would have attacked Biden for causing the collapse of the Afghan government.”

Murphy (R-NC-3) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “As per the Progressive Left “Don't believe what you see. Just believe what we say”. @POTUS Rejected the recommendation of his generals and plotted his politically motivated withdrawal from Afghanistan. It had absolutely nothing to do with Trump. Biden administration releases report about decisions around U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan... | nbcnews.com”

Omar (D-MN-5) 04/06/2023: Retweet of @AP – “BREAKING: A National Security Council review of the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan largely lays the blame on former President Donald Trump, saying President Joe Biden was “severely constrained” by the decisions of his predecessor. Biden review of chaotic Afghan withdrawal blames Trump... | apnews.com”

Owens (R-UT-4) 04/06/2023: Retweet of @SayedSamiSadat – “#AFG #US As we travel around the United States to say thank you for helping Afghanistan, this morning we had the pleasure of meeting with Congressman @BurgessOwens of Utah. He stands with Afghans for a free Afghanistan. @CrystalBayat37 @MasoodBakhtawa2 #HopefulAfghanistan Link to image”

Reschenthaler (R-PA-14) 04/07/2023: Tweet – “Biden on Afghanistan withdrawal in August 2021: “The buck stops with me.” Biden administration on Afghanistan withdrawal in April 2023: It's all Trump's fault. Can't make it up. Pentagon to release a report about problems from U.S. Afghanistan withdraw... | nbcnews.com”

Ricketts (R-NE) 04/06/2023: Twitter thread – “The Biden administration is again refusing to take responsibility. Their withdrawal from Afghanistan was a shameful disaster. Thirteen Americans – including one Nebraskan – lost their lives. Our enemies have been emboldened, and our allies are questioning our resolve. President Biden – who ordered this withdrawal – has again refused to take any responsibility. He is the Commander-in-Chief. The buck stops with him. The American people and the allies we abandoned in Afghanistan deserve real accountability.”

Risch (R-ID) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “My statement on the Biden Administration's long-overdue after-action report on its botched U.S. withdrawal from #Afghanistan: Risch on Biden Admin's Long-Overdue After-Action Report on Botched U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations   Link to image”

Rogers (R-AL-3) 04/06/2023: Retweet of @HASCRepublicans – ““President Biden cannot rewrite history to avoid accountability for his own actions.” Chairman @RepMikeRogersAL ROGERS: BIDEN NEEDS TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR DISASTROUS AFGHANISTAN WITHDRAWAL... | armedservices.house.gov   Link to image”

Scott (R-FL) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “Lives were lost & American citizens & U.S. military equipment were left behind, & the only semblance of accountability is buried in a report released over a year later?! It's absurd & why I'm fighting for a Joint Select Committee to investigate. U.S. Acknowledges Afghanistan Evacuation Should Have Started Sooner... | nytimes.com”

Scott (R-FL) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “Either the @DeptofDefense forgot, or they weren't paying attention. "Chaos" doesn't even begin to describe it. It's outrageous. Their aversion to taking responsibility has them denying a botched withdrawal that cost 13 servicemembers their lives. Link to quoted tweetJohn Kirby on the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan: "For all this talk of chaos, I just didn't see it!" (Link to twitter.com)”

Scott (R-FL) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “It's shameful that @JoeBiden is proud of his botched withdrawal. Thousands of Americans were left stranded in Afghanistan and 13 service members lost their lives. Link to quoted tweetAsked if Biden has "any regrets" about his disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal, Spokesman John Kirby insists Biden is “proud." (Link to twitter.com)”

Scott (R-SC) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “Once again the Biden administration shirks responsibility for an avoidable tragedy. Biden admin review of Afghanistan withdrawal repeatedly blames Trump... | foxnews.com”

Self (R-TX-3) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “13 brave Americans made the ultimate sacrifice due to Biden's botched withdrawal from Afghanistan. This political propaganda from the Biden administration is truly sickening. Link to quoted tweetJohn Kirby on the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan: "For all this talk of chaos, I just didn't see it!" (Link to twitter.com)”

Simpson (R-ID-2) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “This is an embarrassing reminder of this administration's failed Afghanistan withdrawal, a slap in the face of every hero who spent time over there and the allies that we left behind. Link to quoted tweetBiden Spokesman John Kirby on the Afghanistan withdrawal: "For all this talk of 'chaos,' I just didn't see it" (Link to twitter.com)”

Smith (R-MO-8) 04/07/2023: Tweet – “The Democrats are on a ROLL. They have humiliated themselves AGAIN in an attempt to dodge the blame for the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. Not only did they blame TRUMP for the chaos that occurred in the evacuation of troops but Democrats said they are “PROUD” of the… Show more”

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “It is disgraceful that Joe Biden is attempting to pass the buck for his disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan that led to the death of 13 brave servicemembers. House Republicans will hold the Biden Admin accountable for their failure of leadership. EXCLUSIVE: Trump campaign responds to Biden Afghanistan review... | dailycaller.com”

Strong (R-AL-5) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “Our men and women in uniform on the ground during the withdrawal followed orders and saved lives. But anyone who wouldn't call the situation they were handed ‘chaotic' is kidding themselves. The Biden admin's decisions created the chaos. Link to quoted tweet“President Biden cannot rewrite history to avoid accountability for his own actions.” Chairman @RepMikeRogersAL (ROGERS: BIDEN NEEDS TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR DISASTROUS AFGHANISTAN WITHDRAWAL... | armedservices.house.gov) (Link to twitter.com)”

Timmons (R-SC-4) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “The NSC's report is partisan absurdity. Biden's disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan directly resulted in the loss of 13 U.S. servicemembers, the deaths of thousands of Afghans, and billions of dollars of U.S. military equipment left in the hands of the Taliban. This was an… Show more”

Trahan (D-MA-3) 04/06/2023: Retweet of @melanieinboston – “Many refugees call #LowellMA home, and @lowell_chc is there to help. The $2.77 million secured by @RepLoriTrahan will further that vital holistic healthcare mission. Lori Trahan secures $2.77M for Afghan refugee work... | lowellsun.com”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 04/06/2023: Tweet – “The sad thing is Kirby actually believes his own spin. Link to quoted tweetBiden Spokesman John Kirby on the Afghanistan withdrawal: "For all this talk of 'chaos,' I just didn't see it" (Link to twitter.com)”

Womack (R-AR-3) 04/06/2023: Retweet of @RepJenKiggans – “Weak leaders blame others for their own failures... I'm extremely disappointed in @POTUS and his Administration. Joe Biden was the Commander in Chief during the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal and his poor decisions cost the lives of 13 U.S. service members. Link to quoted tweet”