Members on the Record (Automated) for Tue May 09, 2023

Israel - Palestine

Boozman (R-AR) 05/08/2023: Retweet of @AIPAC – “Thank you @JohnBoozman for celebrating 75 years of a strong U.S.-Israel relationship! #Israel75 🇺🇸🇮🇱 Link to video”

Calvert (R-CA-41) 05/08/2023: Retweet of @AIPAC – “Thank you @KenCalvert for celebrating 75 years of a strong U.S.-Israel relationship! #Israel75 🇺🇸🇮🇱 Link to video”

Cardin (D-MD) 05/08/2023: Retweet of @USJewishDems – “A great highlight of how @SenatorCardin's 56 years of public service have been guided by his Jewish values - from Tzedakah, to Tikkun Olam, to defending Israel. May we all heed lessons from the Senator as we continue to be civically engaged. Mazel Tov, @SenatorCardin. Link to quoted tweet”

Cardin (D-MD) 05/08/2023: Retweet of @AIPAC – “Thank you @SenatorCardin for celebrating 75 years of a strong U.S.-Israel relationship! #Israel75 🇺🇸🇮🇱 Link to video”

Crane (R-AZ-2) 05/09/2023: Retweet of @AIPAC – “Palestinian Islamic Jihad is an Iranian-backed terrorist organization dedicated to killing Israelis and destroying Israel. America must stand with our ally as it protects its citizens from terrorism. 🇺🇸🇮🇱 Link to quoted tweet”

D'Esposito (R-NY-4) 05/08/2023: Tweet – “.@RepRashida's antisemitic & anti-Israel comments & actions are insulting & misguided.  She should spend her time tackling the real issues facing Americans - skyrocketing inflation, out of control govt spending & a border crisis rather than pushing her hate filled rhetoric. Link to quoted tweetRep. Rashida Tlaib to host event marking the ‘catastrophe' of Israel's founding (Rep. Rashida Tlaib to host event marking the ‘catastrophe' of...... | trib.al) (Link to twitter.com)”

Gimenez (R-FL-28) 05/09/2023: Tweet – “I am proud to stand with the democratic, Jewish State of #Israel and its right to defend itself from murderous jihadist terrorists. 🇺🇸🤝🏻🇮🇱 Link to video”

Harshbarger (R-TN-1) 05/09/2023: Retweet of @RepRickAllen – “Honored to introduce a bipartisan resolution today with @TXRandy14, @RepHarshbarger, @RepJuanVargas, and @RepJoshG to reaffirm the United States' commitment to Israel's security.”

Langworthy (R-NY-23) 05/08/2023: Twitter thread – “More woke nonsense out of the Biden Administration. POTUS is spending $100,000 in taxpayer funds on a Palestinian diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, rewarding groups that focus on gender identity and sexual orientation. What a slap in the face to our ally, Israel. 1/2 U.S. Offers Palestinians $100k to Promote 'Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion' in Arts and Sports... | freebeacon.com 2/2”

Molinaro (R-NY-19) 05/08/2023: Tweet – “Since its independence, Israel and its people have endured endless criticism, bigotry, and lived under a near constant threat of terrorism.  The State of Israel has a right to exist and exist in peace. Period.  Rep. Rashida Tlaib to host event marking the ‘catastrophe' of...... | nypost.com”

Spanberger (D-VA-7) 05/09/2023: Tweet – “I just returned from a bipartisan congressional delegation visit with colleagues on the House Intelligence Committee where we met with senior officials in Israel, Jordan, and Egypt and the Americans serving on the front lines of our diplomatic and security efforts abroad. 🇺🇸 Link to image”

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 05/09/2023: Tweet – “I was honored to lead a bipartisan Congressional delegation to Jordan, Israel, and Egypt to strengthen our relationships with partners and allies in the region. Link to video”

Syria

Hill (R-AR-2) 05/09/2023: Twitter thread – “Last weekend, the Arab League readmitted Syria, led by #Assad, a documented war criminal and now transnational drug kingpin. In recent meetings with Jordan's King Abdullah and Egypt's President El-Sisi, I made the case that this decision was a mistake. @HouseForeignGOP Link to video Assad's #Captagon drug is devastating families in the region, fueling his terror partnership with Hezbollah and Iran with billions in illegal funding. Recognition by the Arab League should not deter the U.S. government's obligation to sanction Assad. @syrianetf @sa_council”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 05/08/2023: Twitter thread – “CHM @RepMcCaul and RM @RepGregoryMeeks issued the following statement condemning the Arab League's decision to re-admit Bashar Al-Assad⬇️ Link to image Read the full statement here⬇️ McCaul, Meeks Condemn Assad's Readmission to the Arab League - Committee on Foreign Affairs”

Meeks (D-NY-5) 05/08/2023: Twitter thread – “Ranking Member @RepGregoryMeeks, Chairman @RepMcCaul statement condemning the Arab League's decision to re-admit Bashar Al-Assad: Link to image View full release: Meeks, McCaul Condemn Assad's Readmission to the Arab League... | democrats-foreignaffairs.house.gov”

Pallone (D-NJ-6) 05/08/2023: Tweet – “Next week's election in Turkey will be critical for the NATO alliance. Erdogan has repeatedly turned his back on the alliance - most recently with his vehement opposition to Sweden's entry. International observers should do their best to ensure a free, fair, and open election. Link to quoted tweetIn an election being closely watched around the world — one that could have consequences for Turkey's ties with Europe, the Middle East and the U.S., as well as for conflicts from Syria to Ukraine — many voters are worried about bread-and-butter issues. (Turkey elections: Are voters ready to move on from Erdogan?... | wapo.st)”

Shaheen (D-NH) 05/09/2023: Twitter thread – “This is a dangerous path towards normalization of relations with a country that has killed hundreds of thousands of its citizens, tortured many more and continues to detain Americans like Austin Tice. Arab League Votes to Readmit Syria, Ending a Nearly 12-Year Suspension... | nytimes.com Allowing Assad to return to international forums denies millions of Syrians justice. I remain committed to holding the Assad regime accountable for their war crimes and crimes against humanity.”

Iran

Steel (R-CA-45) 05/08/2023: Tweet – “As Tehran builds its nuclear program to target the United States and our troops, this bipartisan effort is critical. Lawmakers introduce bill to permanently authorize law allowing sanctions on Iran... | thehill.com”

Bahrain

Wilson (R-SC-2) 05/08/2023: Twitter thread – “I commend FM Zayani for his historic visit to Ukraine and meeting with President Zelenskyy. This noble stance by the Kingdom conveys a strong statement shared by the US that the future is one of peace and prosperity & not of war and crime. The friendship between the United States and Bahrain is strong. Zelenskyy welcomes Bahraini Foreign Minister in Ukraine for the first time - Euromaidan Press”

Pakistan

Sherman (D-CA-32) 05/09/2023: Tweet – “As I have said several times in recent months regarding #Pakistan, America is dedicated to democracy and rule of law around the world. We stand not with individual politicians but with human rights and free speech. Link to quoted tweetImran Khan, Pakistan's former prime minister, was arrested in Islamabad in connection with a corruption case. Footage showed security personnel in riot-control gear whisking Khan away in a van (Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan arrested - Geo TV) (Link to twitter.com)”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Balint (D-VT-0) 05/08/2023: Tweet – “May is Jewish American Heritage Month. I'm reminded of the values, contributions, and culture that are woven into the fabric of this nation by Jewish immigrant families like mine. It's also a reminder of the work to be done to stand up against anti-semintism wherever we see it. Link to image”

Bowman (D-NY-16) 05/09/2023: Retweet of @mehdirhasan – “The level of antisemitism and pro-Hitler views on the Republican side is just out of control and beyond belief - and should be a much bigger story. And of course the Trumps are deep into it... Rachel Maddow Names Pro-Hitler Speakers Appearing At Same Event As Eric Trump... | news.yahoo.com”

Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) 05/08/2023: Retweet of @JayEdwardsWrnj – “#RNJNEWS: Gottheimer helps introduce new bill to award Congressional Gold Medal to Americans who rescued Holocaust refugees Gottheimer helps introduce new bill to award Congressional Gold Medal to Americans who rescued Holocaust refugees - WRNJ Radio”

Jacobs (D-CA-51) 05/08/2023: Tweet – “Going to malls, synagogues, grocery stores, concerts, nightclubs, movie theaters, parades, and elementary schools shouldn't put our lives at risk – but they are in today's America. When will Republicans come to the table and protect us over the NRA? Our lives are at stake. Link to quoted tweetWeekly Mass Shooting Update: There have been 15 American mass shootings in the first eight days of May, bringing 2023's total to 202. January: 52 February: 40 March: 39 April: 56 May: 15 There were 180 mass shootings by this date last year.”

Lieu (D-CA-36) 05/09/2023: Retweet of @mehdirhasan – “The level of antisemitism and pro-Hitler views on the Republican side is just out of control and beyond belief - and should be a much bigger story. And of course the Trumps are deep into it... Rachel Maddow Names Pro-Hitler Speakers Appearing At Same Event As Eric Trump... | news.yahoo.com”

Miller (R-OH-7) 05/08/2023: Tweet – “Great to see so many friendly faces - including my Rabbi Rosie! - at today's @jewishcleveland event connecting local, state, and national officials in honor of Jewish Heritage Month. Link to image”

Moskowitz (D-FL-23) 05/09/2023: Tweet – “We are at the stage of defending Nazis just because they didn't kill Jews or blacks. Link to quoted tweetSo we have an Allen mall shooting suspect who is a Hispanic man with “white supremacist views” and fresh “Nazi tattoos” who was so radicalized by fascist ideology that he shot and killed eight people and not one of them was black or Jewish. Interesting choice of victims for a… (Link to twitter.com) (Link to twitter.com)”

Mullin (D-CA-15) 05/08/2023: Tweet – “Happy #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth! Let's celebrate the extraordinary contributions of Jewish Americans in our communities & across the country. I'm proud to stand in solidarity with Jewish Americans in #CA15 to combat antisemitism & hatred in all its forms.”

Nadler (D-NY-12) 05/08/2023: Tweet – “Great choice, @theJCPA, in @AmySpitalnick as your next CEO! She has superb policy & political chops & has done tremendous work leading @IntegrityforUSA & advising @NYJewishAgenda! I look forward to our continued work to fight antisemitism & bigotry, and advance democratic values. Link to quoted tweetJCPA is thrilled to announce its new CEO, @AmySpitalnick, a powerful national voice on issues of democracy, antisemitism, extremism & hate who comes to lead the org's next chapter from @IntegrityforUSA which successfully sued the Unite the Right neo-Nazis. (Jewish Council for Public Affairs Welcomes Democracy Defender Amy Spitalnick As Next CEO - Jewish Council for Public Affairs) (Link to twitter.com)”

Pascrell (D-NJ-9) 05/08/2023: Twitter thread – “The Texas mass murderer was an avowed neo-nazi, antisemite, racist, and misogynist. When Democrats voted last spring to crack down on domestic terrorists like this monster 99.5% of republicans in Congress voted no. Link to quoted tweetNew from me Et al: The gunman who killed eight at a Dallas outlet mall Saturday kept a profile on a Russian social media site. He posted rants against Jews, women and racial minorities and selfies of his white power tattoos. (Texas mall shooter shared extremist beliefs against Jews, women on apparent social media page... | nbcnews.com) HR 350 the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act (May 18, 2022) H.R.350 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act of 2022   Link to image”

Afghanistan

Hawley (R-MO) 05/09/2023: Tweet – “Sen. Hawley calls it how he sees it—and there's no sugarcoating Pres. Biden's disastrous pullout from Afghanistan and his facilitating the biggest child-labor and child-trafficking operation at our Southern Border. Biden Administration officials should resign over these crises. Link to video”

Jackson (R-TX-13) 05/08/2023: Tweet – “If Antony Blinken refuses to comply with proper Congressional oversight over the Afghanistan withdrawal, he needs to be held IN CONTEMPT OF CONGRESS. The American people shouldn't be kept in the dark. You DESERVE TO KNOW THE TRUTH!!”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 05/08/2023: Twitter thread – “CHM @RepMcCaul sent a letter to @StateDept threatening to hold @SecBlinken in contempt of Congress if he fails to comply with the committee's subpoenaed documents regarding the admin's botched Afghanistan withdrawal. Read an excerpt from the letter here⬇️ Link to image Read the full statement and letter here⬇️ McCaul Threatens to Hold Blinken in Contempt if State Continues to Withhold Dissent Cable - Committee on Foreign Affairs”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 05/08/2023: Retweet of @JerryDunleavy – “NEW: House Foreign Affairs chair Michael McCaul is threatening to hold Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt of Congress over his defiance of a subpoena & repeated refusal to hand over the dissent cable of July 2021 from the U.S. Embassy in Kabul. Blinken faces contempt of Congress for defying Afghanistan dissent cable subpoena... | washingtonexaminer.com”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 05/08/2023: Retweet of @axios – “House Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul escalates the pressure on Secretary of State Antony Blinken, threatening legal action if the State Department fails to comply with a subpoena for an internal cable about the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Rep. McCaul threatens legal action to get Afghanistan cable... | trib.al”

McCaul (R-TX-10) 05/08/2023: Retweet of @NBCNews – “Rep. Michael McCaul is seeking a cable that reportedly cautioned that Kabul could collapse soon after U.S. troops withdrew from Afghanistan. GOP committee chair threatens Blinken with contempt of Congress over Afghan withdrawal information... | nbcnews.com”

Other - Middle East

Moskowitz (D-FL-23) 05/08/2023: In reply to TweetHas anyone bothered to check what prescriptions these shooters were on or had abruptly stopped taking and look for commonalities? 🤷‍♂️ (Link to twitter.com) – “@ReOpenChris These can be fair questions in the mental health component, AND they shouldn't have access to weapons of war. First person we used red flag laws on in Florida claimed he was a member of Al Qaeda…he wasn't.”

Turner (R-OH-10) 05/09/2023: Tweet – “📢 LIVE on @HughHewitt's radio show at 8:05 AM EST discussing @HouseIntel's bipartisan CODEL to the Middle East and the extent of the Chinese Communist Party's influence in the United States.”