Members on the Record (Automated) for Mon May 22, 2023

Last updated on Mon May 22, 2023 at 01:52 PM Washington DC time.


Israel - Palestine

Deluzio (D-PA-17) 05/22/2023: Tweet – “Good to talk with @wtae about my work on rail safety in Congress. The people of Western PA and E Palestine deserve more than words and promises as trains pass by the tracks in our backyards: They deserve action. I'm pushing Norfolk Southern to achieve just that. #PA17 #railsafety Link to video

Finstad (R-MN-1) 05/22/2023: Tweet – “Iranian-backed terrorists in Gaza have launched almost 1000 rockets at our ally Israel, targeting innocent civilians. Israel is rightfully taking action to defend itself and its citizens. I'm proud to stand with Israel and will continue to support funding for the lifesaving Iron… Show more

Scott (R-FL) 05/22/2023: Retweet of @ElbazStarinsky – “Thank you @SenRickScott and @SenMarcoRubio. Your staunch support is a the headstone of Israel's national security. Link to quoted tweet


Iran

Bacon (R-NE-2) 05/21/2023: Tweet – “Welcome to the A-Team. It means you're on the right side of this issue, and for calling out the unprovoked and unjust invasion, and the warcrimes subsequently committed. Iran banned me as well. Link to quoted tweetI spent my twenties in the Marines, I've been banned from a lot nicer places than Russia… (Russia said it would ban nearly 50 more lawmakers from entering the country, ranging from Katie Britt to Greg Casar. ... | politico.com)

Cruz (R-TX) 05/21/2023: Tweet – “Biden is funding both sides of the war in Ukraine. He is letting billions flow to Iran – which fuels the Ayatollah's war machine and weapons manufacturing. These have been used by Russia to devestate Ukrainian forces and soldiers. Link to video

Cruz (R-TX) 05/21/2023: Tweet – “ICYMI: Sen. Cruz Calls Out Biden Administration for Funding Both Sides of Russian-Iranian War on Ukraine   Sen. Cruz Calls Out Biden Administration for Funding Both Sides of Russian-Iranian War on Ukraine | U.S. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas


Yemen

Tlaib (D-MI-12) 05/22/2023: Tweet – “The Yemeni people are currently facing the world's worst humanitarian crisis, and we must do everything we can to help them. The recent progress offers hope that peace in Yemen is possible, but obstacles remain that require engagement from this Congress and President Biden. Link to video


Horn of Africa

Omar (D-MN-5) 05/21/2023: Retweet of @GaroweOnline – “Al-Shabaab finance chief killed in #Somalia in army raid. Al-Shabaab finance chief killed in Somalia... | grwo.so   Link to image


Jewish, Anti-semitism

Cardin (D-MD) 05/22/2023: Retweet of @baltjc – “The BJC joined Jewish Community Services on Friday at New Shiloh Baptist Church for a ceremonial check presentation of a federal earmark to support renovations to group homes operated by JCS. Thank you to @SenatorCardin, @ChrisVanHollen, and @Mfume4Congress for supporting. Link to image

Fletcher (D-TX-7) 05/21/2023: Tweet – “Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month in #TX07 gives us the chance to celebrate our neighbors in #TX07. Ellen Cohen, a long-time community leader, shared her story with the South Texas Jewish Archives. It's a great listen! #JAHM Ellen Cohen oral history interview and transcript... | scholarship.rice.edu

Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-25) 05/21/2023: Tweet – “Recently checked in on the Capitol's Anne Frank Tree I sponsored in 2014. It's almost 2x the size I last saw it! The 🌳 is part of @AnneFrankCenter's mission to end prejudice. As we lift Jewish voices during #JAHM, I hope this tree inspires pursuit of that lofty goal. Link to image


Afghanistan

Banks (R-IN-3) 05/22/2023: Tweet – “America deserves to know the facts about the Biden admin's botched, deadly & embarrassing withdrawal from Afghanistan and decision-making that led up to it. Only making this available to one chairman is not transparency and in normal times the media would be outraged by that. Link to quoted tweetIt's unacceptable @SecBlinken won't allow members of the Foreign Affairs Committee to read the Afghanistan withdrawal dissent cable. If we aren't given access, the House should move forward with a vote to hold Blinken in contempt of Congress.

McCaul (R-TX-10) 05/21/2023: Tweet – “ICYMI🚨CHM @RepMcCaul joined @MariaBartiromo on @SundayMorningFutures today to discuss the G7 summit and countering the malign influence of the CCP, Biden's foreign policy failures, and the latest on his Afghanistan withdrawal investigation. WATCH ⬇️ Link to video

Mills (R-FL-7) 05/22/2023: Tweet – “When our team rescued Americans from the Taliban I witnessed the Biden admin's dereliction of duty during the withdrawal. I DEMAND FULL TRANSPARENCY from Blinken & the State Dept. who are trying to hide the dissent cables from the botched withdrawal from HFAC & American people.

Waltz (R-FL-6) 05/22/2023: Tweet – “It's unacceptable @SecBlinken won't allow members of the Foreign Affairs Committee to read the Afghanistan withdrawal dissent cable. If we aren't given access, the House should move forward with a vote to hold Blinken in contempt of Congress.