Members on the Record (Automated) for Tue April 11, 2023

Israel - Palestine

Carter (R-TX-31) 04/11/2023: Tweet – “Israel is our closest ally in the Middle East. I stand with them and condemn the recent rocket attacks. Israel has a right to defend itself against violence.”

Cuellar (D-TX-28) 04/10/2023: Tweet – “Israel is America's closest ally in the Middle East and we must do everything in our power to support their sovereignty. I stand with Israel and it's right to defend itself from these horrific attacks. Link to quoted tweetIn the past few days, Israelis have been attacked from Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and the West Bank. Armed and financed by Iran, these terrorists are trying to kill innocent Israelis. America must stand by our ally as it acts to protect its citizens and confront terrorists. 🇺🇸🇮🇱”

Hagerty (R-TN) 04/11/2023: Tweet – “I'm leading my Senate GOP colleagues in sending a letter to @SecBlinken urging the State Dept to immediately cease funding to the Movement for Quality Government—& other partisan organizations in Israel—that undermines one of our strongest allies & their democracy. Our letter: Link to image”

Lankford (R-OK) 04/11/2023: Tweet – “We've already demonstrated that national defense collaboration is possible among Abraham Accords countries. We should build on it by further aligning our trade and economic priorities as well.”

Padilla (D-CA) 04/10/2023: Tweet – “Over the past week, Israel came under a barrage of rocket fire from both Lebanon and Gaza in what is supposed to be a period of observance for Jews, Christians, and Muslims. Thanks to Iron Dome, countless lives were saved. Praying for peace in the region.”

Syria

McCaul (R-TX-10) 04/11/2023: Tweet – “HFAC's Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia will hold a hearing entitled “12 Years of Terror: Assad's War Crimes and U.S. Policy for Seeking Accountability in Syria" on April 18th at 10:30amET. Details here⬇️ MENACA Subcommittee Hearing Announcement on Assad's War Crimes and U.S. Policy for Seeking Accountability in Syria - Committee on Foreign Affairs”

Sherman (D-CA-32) 04/10/2023: Tweet – “It was a pleasure to join St. Mary's Assyrian Church of the East in Tarzana yesterday for their #Easter Services. Link to image”

Iran

Klobuchar (D-MN) 04/10/2023: Tweet – “The latest: Iran installs cameras in public places to identify, penalise unveiled women. Sentencing women to death, arrests, poisonings…yet another human rights abuse from Iran. We stand with the women and girls who bravely stand up to this regime. Iran installs cameras in public places to identify, penalise unveiled women... | reuters.com”

Manning (D-NC-6) 04/10/2023: Tweet – “For years, Iran's IRGC has supported & participated in human rights abuses and terrorist activities. Today, I led a bipartisan group of 130+ Members, alongside @CongressmanKean & @USRepKeating, calling on the EU to designate the IRGC as a terrorist organization. Link to image”

Menendez (D-NJ) 04/10/2023: Tweet – “The concept of “surveillance state” takes on new meaning. The regime in Iran continues its horrifying assault on women across the country with impunity. The international community cannot look away. Link to quoted tweetIran installs cameras to find women not wearing hijab (Iran installs cameras to find women not wearing hijab... | bbc.in)”

Turner (R-OH-10) 04/10/2023: Tweet – “📢 LIVE on @SXMPOTUS at 510PM EST with @juliemason discussing the nuclear capabilities of Iran & North Korea, the ongoing leaks of classified documents detailing military assessments & my recent visit to Ukraine 🇺🇦”

Egypt

Crow (D-CO-6) 04/11/2023: Tweet – “We should all be asking why we're sending over $1bn in military aid to Egypt if they're going to support Russian's war crimes in Ukraine. It's time for a thorough review of this relationship and our military aid. Egypt secretly planned to supply rockets to Russia, leaked U.S. document says... | washingtonpost.com”

Murphy (D-CT) 04/10/2023: Retweet of @awhawth – “Sen. @ChrisMurphyCT tells WaPo, “If it's true that Sisi is covertly building rockets for Russia that could be used in Ukraine, we need to have a serious reckoning about the state of our relationship.” Egypt secretly planned to supply rockets to Russia, leaked U.S. document says... | washingtonpost.com”

Iraq

Cruz (R-TX) 04/10/2023: Twitter thread – “John Kirby is just like Baghdad Bob. #Verdict Link to video More on #Verdict: Afghanistan Withdrawal NOT Orderly & Peaceful, plus Crime In America & SCOTUS On Trans Athletes Listen on Apple Podcasts: ‎Verdict with Ted Cruz: Afghanistan Withdrawal NOT Orderly & Peaceful, plus Crime In America & SCOTUS On Trans Athletes on Apple Podcasts... | podcasts.apple.com Watch on YouTube: Afghanistan Withdrawal NOT Orderly & Peaceful | Verdict Ep. 165 Listen on Spotify: Afghanistan Withdrawal NOT Orderly & Peaceful, plus Crime In America & SCOTUS On Trans Athletes... | open.spotify.com”

Cruz (R-TX) 04/11/2023: Retweet of @NoSpinNews – “Sen. Ted Cruz reacts angrily to the Biden administration's defense of the withdrawal from Afghanistan. Ted Cruz: John Kirby is 'Baghdad Bob'... | billoreilly.com”

Moulton (D-MA-6) 04/11/2023: Tweet – “When I spoke about my challenges with Post Traumatic Stress from Iraq, I thought my career might be over. Instead, people across the country thanked me for showing it was okay to seek help. If it had cost me my political career but saved even one life, it would've been worth it. Link to quoted tweet.@SenFettermanPA is not the only Member of Congress to struggle with mental health. I spoke with @SenTinaSmith, @RepMoulton, @RepRitchie, @RepRubenGallego and together they made some of the most transparent disclosures about their journeys I've heard. (Link to twitter.com)”

Tunisia

Murphy (D-CT) 04/10/2023: Tweet – “I will be at @USIP tomorrow morning for a conversation about U.S.-Tunisia policy. As a once-promising fledgling democracy collapses into autocracy, U.S. policy towards Tunisia needs to change course. Link to quoted tweetTOMORROW: Tune in at 9:30am ET for a Congressional Newsmaker Series conversation with Senator @ChrisMurphyCT (D-CT)! Register to attend and tune in here: (Looking at Tunisia from all Angles... | usip.org) #USIPNewsmaker”

Murphy (D-CT) 04/11/2023: Retweet of @USIP – “Our inability to keep #Tunisia on a path to democracy suggests that the United States' "democracy toolkit" is fundamentally broken, Senator @ChrisMurphyCT says. #USIPNewsmaker Link to video”

Murphy (D-CT) 04/11/2023: Retweet of @RStatecraft – “NEW: “People are noticing that we still stay in business with brutal dictators, we still fund regimes that move away from democratic norms,” said @ChrisMurphyCT in a conversation with @USIP. @AmbGordonGray @radwan_masmoudi @MonicaLMarks Murphy slams Biden's ‘business as usual' approach to Tunisia amid backslide - Responsible Statecraft”

Bahrain

Khanna (D-CA-17) 04/10/2023: Tweet – “It's been 12 years since Bahrani democracy activist Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja was arrested, beaten by the police, and imprisoned. Today, he still sits behind bars for his peaceful activism. I call on Bahrain's King to immediately release him. #FreeAlKhawaja @TLHumanRights”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Casten (D-IL-6) 04/10/2023: Retweet of @RepCasten – “In the United States of America, you have the risk of getting shot at a bank. Or a school. Or a movie theater. Or a parade. Or a grocery store. Or a nightclub. Or a concert. Or a spa. Or a synagogue. Or a mall. Or a hospital. Or a dance studio.”

Gomez (D-CA-34) 04/10/2023: Retweet of @keithboykin – “An elementary school. A high school. A college. A church. A synagogue. A grocery store. A post office. A business. A restaurant. A movie theater. A dance studio. A bar. A nightclub. A concert. A military base. A farm. A bank.”

Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 04/11/2023: Tweet – “In 2022, antisemitic incidents rose 36% in NJ — reaching the most ever recorded incidents in the state and the third–highest number recorded in any state across the country. We must all come together to ensure there is no place for hate in our state. ADL: Antisemitic incidents on the rise in NJ; 408 incidents in 2022... | newjersey.news12.com”

Norcross (D-NJ-1) 04/10/2023: Tweet – “I join the world in honoring the life and legacy of Ben Ferencz, the last surviving prosecutor of the Nuremburg Trials. As we confront a recent rise in antisemitism, we must never forget the principles he stood for and continue to stand united against hate.Ben Ferencz, last living Nuremberg prosecutor of Nazis, dies... | apnews.com”

Rosen (D-NV) 04/10/2023: Tweet – “Antisemitism is on the rise and we've seen it rear its ugly head, including here in Nevada. We must combat antisemitism and all forms of hate whenever we see it and stand up against this kind of dangerous rhetoric. #StandUptoJewishHate #🟦”

Sherrill (D-NJ-11) 04/10/2023: Tweet – “Read more about what Linda, Executive Director of the Jewish Service for the Developmentally Disabled, had to say about how federal FY23 Community Project funding will expand opportunities for adults in our community with Intellectual Disabilities to live independently. Link to image”

Soto (D-FL-9) 04/10/2023: Tweet – “This antisemitic hate is disgraceful and won't be tolerated. In Central Florida, our diversity is our strength. We stand with our Jewish community, and other religious minorities. Link to quoted tweetOrlando, FL - sickening antisemitic and bigoted banners were hung on the Conroy Road pedestrian bridge this weekend. White supremacist Joshua Dan Nunes' group - NatSocFlorida - took credit. More on NatSocFlorida and Nunes past racist acts here: (Joshua Dan Nunes - Marine Turned Madman — StopAntisemitism) (Link to twitter.com)”

Afghanistan

Biggs (R-AZ-5) 04/11/2023: Tweet – “How can the Biden White House feel "proud" about their Afghanistan withdrawal? We lost 13 servicemembers, left behind hundreds of Americans, and brought in thousands of unvetted Afghans. @GOPoversight and I will be holding a hearing next week to hold officials accountable.”

Ciscomani (R-AZ-6) 04/11/2023: Tweet – “The administration's detachment from reality is shameful. The disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal resulted in 13 service members killed, our loyal allies exposed, & billions of dollars of military equipment abandoned. How long will @POTUS evade accountability & responsibility? 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)”

Cruz (R-TX) 04/10/2023: Twitter thread – “The Biden administration lies for a living. ✅John Kirby ✅Alejandro Mayorkas ✅Karine Jean-Pierre They're so brazen about it because they know many journalists are cheerleaders for the administration. #Verdict More on the latest pod: Afghanistan Withdrawal NOT Orderly & Peaceful, plus Crime In America & SCOTUS On Trans Athletes ‎Verdict with Ted Cruz: Afghanistan Withdrawal NOT Orderly & Peaceful, plus Crime In America & SCOTUS On Trans Athletes on Apple Podcasts... | podcasts.apple.com”

Cruz (R-TX) 04/10/2023: Tweet – “The Biden administration is shameless. They're trying to spin a revisionist history of what happened in Afghanistan. On the latest podcast, @benfergusonshow and I discuss Joe Biden's message to the American people: ‘Don't believe your lying eyes!' ‎Verdict with Ted Cruz: Afghanistan Withdrawal NOT Orderly & Peaceful, plus Crime In America & SCOTUS On Trans Athletes on Apple Podcasts... | podcasts.apple.com”

Cruz (R-TX) 04/10/2023: Tweet – “When you have left-wing mayors and district attorneys who undermine the police & let violent criminals go, the results are horrific. New #Verdict: Afghanistan Withdrawal NOT Orderly & Peaceful, plus Crime In America & SCOTUS On Trans Athletes Listen here: ‎Verdict with Ted Cruz: Afghanistan Withdrawal NOT Orderly & Peaceful, plus Crime In America & SCOTUS On Trans Athletes on Apple Podcasts... | podcasts.apple.com”

Cruz (R-TX) 04/10/2023: Tweet – “More Americans are going to lose their lives because the Biden administration let billions of dollars of weapons fall into the hands of the Taliban. All this admin has done is wipe their hands and say, “There was no chaos!” #Verdict ‎Verdict with Ted Cruz: Afghanistan Withdrawal NOT Orderly & Peaceful, plus Crime In America & SCOTUS On Trans Athletes on Apple Podcasts... | podcasts.apple.com”

Cruz (R-TX) 04/11/2023: Tweet – “The Biden administration doesn't want any accountability for their catastrophic withdrawal of Afghanistan. Their white paper is coverup designed to tell an alternate history. #Verdict ‎Verdict with Ted Cruz: Afghanistan Withdrawal NOT Orderly & Peaceful, plus Crime In America & SCOTUS On Trans Athletes on Apple Podcasts... | podcasts.apple.com”

Cruz (R-TX) 04/11/2023: Tweet – “The Biden admin is trying to spin a revisionist history of what really happened in Afghanistan. They're SHAMELESS. More on the latest podcast: Afghanistan Withdrawal NOT Orderly & Peaceful, plus Crime In America & SCOTUS On Trans Athletes Listen here: ‎Verdict with Ted Cruz: Afghanistan Withdrawal NOT Orderly & Peaceful, plus Crime In America & SCOTUS On Trans Athletes on Apple Podcasts... | podcasts.apple.com   Link to video”

Cruz (R-TX) 04/11/2023: Tweet – “The Biden admin treats national security and foreign policy as public relations matters. Their attempt to whitewash their catastrophic Afghanistan withdrawal is completely disrespectful. #Verdict More of this pod on YouTube: Afghanistan Withdrawal NOT Orderly & Peaceful | Verdict Ep. 165   Link to video”

Daines (R-MT) 04/10/2023: Tweet – “The dangerous consequences of a President who projects weakness on the world stage, empowers our enemies and puts American national security at risk. Afghanistan once again terrorist safe haven as US 'over the horizon' capability faces limitations: expert... | foxnews.com”

Frankel (D-FL-22) 04/10/2023: Tweet – “Women provide necessary life-saving work in the UN. The Taliban's ban is unacceptable and yet another addition to the lengthy list of restrictions the Taliban has imposed on women. The global community must speak out & act for Afghan women. Link to quoted tweetThe Taliban has banned Afghan women from working at the United Nations in Afghanistan, adding another restriction to the list the Taliban has imposed on Afghan women since retaking power in August 2021. (Taliban prevents women from working at UN in Afghanistan... | trib.al)”

Gonzalez (D-TX-34) 04/10/2023: Twitter thread – “I am saddened to report that Sgt. Fieldy has passed away. Sgt. Fieldy served three tours in Afghanistan where he saved countless American lives by detecting IED's for our military. Edinburg family says goodbye to Sgt. Fieldy, the namesake of a military dog burial bill... | myrgv.com I introduced the “Sgt. Fieldy Act” to make sure Military Working Dogs are able to be buried alongside our heroes in Veteran cemeteries like the one in Mission. I am heartened to know that he was given full military honors, but that is not enough. We must keep pushing to ensure that Military Working Dogs may lay to rest with their fellow service members.”

Gooden (R-TX-5) 04/10/2023: Tweet – “The Afghanistan withdrawal. The open border. The inflation surge. Three crises Biden created, but blames Trump for.”

Green (R-TN-7) 04/11/2023: Tweet – “The Chinese Communist Party looks at President Biden and sees nothing but weakness. - Utter chaos on the border. - A feckless retreat from Afghanistan. - A broken economy and a collapsing dollar. - All this weakness invites more CCP aggression. President Biden has got to go!”

Hinson (R-IA-2) 04/11/2023: Tweet – “No matter how much the Biden Administration tries to spin it, the withdrawal from Afghanistan was a disaster. President Biden bears full responsibility. It's time to end the Biden Administration's doctrine of weakness on the global stage and return to peace through strength. Link to video”

Mast (R-FL-21) 04/11/2023: Tweet – “The Admin's Afghanistan report claims it “planned for all contingencies” & Kirby says he's “proud” of the withdrawal. Sgt. Vargas-Andrews testified that he couldn't get permission to take out the suspected bomber. There was no plan & there's absolutely nothing to be proud of.”

McCormick (R-GA-6) 04/10/2023: Tweet – “If we're going to avoid future disasters overseas, we need accountability for past mistakes. Rep. McCormick to Newsmax: Biden 'Inept' on Afghanistan... | newsmax.com”

McCormick (R-GA-6) 04/10/2023: Tweet – “Joe Biden is an inept Commander-in-Chief and should take full responsibility for the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan, which left 13 service members dead, immediately. Rep. McCormick to Newsmax: Biden 'Inept' on Afghanistan... | newsmax.com”

Mills (R-FL-7) 04/10/2023: Tweet – “American people want 'transparency and accountability' for botched Afghanistan withdrawal: Cory Mills American people want 'transparency and accountability' for botched Afghanistan withdrawal: Cory Mills | Fox News Video”

Van Duyne (R-TX-24) 04/10/2023: Tweet – “Biden accepts no blame or responsibility for his disastrous and deadly withdrawal from Afghanistan which empowered the Taliban with billions of dollars of American military equipment. Americans know desperate lies when they see them! Biden admin review of Afghanistan withdrawal repeatedly blames Trump... | foxnews.com”

Other - Middle East

Graham (R-SC) 04/10/2023: Twitter thread – “While I value the long-standing and strategically important alliance between the United States and France, President Macron's visits to Moscow and Beijing are unnerving. French President Macron rejects 'American rhythm' on Taiwan, nods to China's 'unity' after meeting with Xi... | foxnews.com President Macron has shown strong leadership, particularly in Africa. However when it comes to China and Russia, he is engaging from a position of weakness and he really does not understand what Russia and China have in store for the world. President Macron has too often talked to Putin in a way that undercuts Ukraine's ability to evict the Russian invaders from their country. His latest visit to China only emboldens the communists and President Xi who seems to be hell bent on rewriting world order and taking Taiwan by force. The idea that the West would abandon Taiwan because of bullying by the Chinese Communist Party is unthinkable. I cannot believe President Macron would suggest the world go down this road knowing that appeasement of China unleashes holy hell throughout Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. The last thing we need is Western leaders going to capitals occupied by autocratic dictators pushing narratives they can use to justify and encourage further aggression.”