Members on the Record (Automated) for Fri June 02, 2023

Israel - Palestine

Cruz (R-TX) 06/02/2023: Retweet of @Algemeiner – “ICYMI: "You admit the PLO is continuing what are called ‘pay to-slay' payments," Sen Ted Cruz told the State Department's Barbara Leaf. "They are paying for terrorists to murder Americans and to murder Israelis." By @andrewjbernie ‘They Are Paying for Terrorists to Murder': State Department Confirms Palestinians Continue ‘Pay-to-Slay' Terrorist Payments - Algemeiner.com”

Cruz (R-TX) 06/02/2023: Twitter thread – “1/x Ahlam Tamimi's horrific terrorism continues to claim victims decades later. Chana Nachenberg died this week, almost 22 years after the attack by a Palestinian suicide bomber enabled by Tamimi. She is the 3rd American victim murdered by Tamimi. Israeli Sbarro bombing victim dies after 22 years in coma... | m.jpost.com 2/x Tamimi continues to walk free in Jordan, which refuses to extradite her to the US. This must end. The Biden administration must use all American leverage to bring her to justice for her crimes.”

James (R-MI-10) 06/02/2023: Tweet – “We must strive to preserve peace with our Israeli brothers and sisters, including when it comes to our strategy in Africa. That's why I'm advocating for the expansion of the Abraham Accords beyond the Middle East. @jinsadc @AJCGlobal @RJC Link to quoted tweetThe opportunities to broaden Abraham Accords membership extend beyond the Middle East. Kudos to @JohnJamesMI and this bipartisan group of congressmen for encouraging the administration to be more proactive in its outreach on normalization. (Rep. James Leads Effort to Expand Abraham Accords into Africa | Congressman John James)”

Lawler (R-NY-17) 06/02/2023: Retweet of @AIPAC – “Thank you @RepMoskowitz for your leadership on this important bipartisan bill with @RepMikeLawler that strengthens sanctions against ports and refineries that process Iranian oil and enrich the regime. 🇺🇸🇮🇱 Link to quoted tweet”

Menendez (D-NJ) 06/01/2023: Twitter thread – “#Iran has 2 of 3 things it needs for a nuclear weapon: an ever-expanding nuclear stockpile & sophisticated ballistic missiles, like the one unveiled last week that has a potential range of +2000 km. It's a threat to the region, to Israel, to European allies, & to U.S. interests. These Iranian threats are why I plan to introduce a Senate companion to HR 3152, further restricting Iran's ballistic missile program. I urge our partners to levy similar sanctions. We must remain vigilant to ensure Iran never gets a nuclear weapon.”

Menendez (D-NJ-8) 06/02/2023: Tweet – “It was great to meet with NJ's chapter of @AJCGlobal to discuss our commitment to supporting our Jewish friends and neighbors. We will always stand with our Jewish community against anti-semitism and hate. Link to image”

Nadler (D-NY-12) 06/01/2023: Twitter thread – “The student address at @CUNYLaw's commencement was filled with vile, divisive hatred against Israel. I am horrified that students would select a speaker who has notably previously trafficked in undeniable antisemitism. This and other incidents point to @CUNY's need for ongoing work to ensure a safe space for all students as they navigate the complex contours of free speech and academic freedom. I appreciate that @ChancellorCUNY and CUNY's board of trustees have denounced the address.”

Nadler (D-NY-12) 06/01/2023: Retweet of @NYJewishAgenda – “🧵(1/7) Fatima Mohammed's commencement speech at @CUNYLaw was a hateful screed that used over-the-top, divisive, and hateful language to attack Israel and Zionism and to advocate for BDS, which we at @NYJewishAgenda oppose.”

Risch (R-ID) 06/02/2023: Tweet – “#IAEA's decision to close investigations into #Iran's nuclear work is dangerous & carries enormous long-term risk. The regime pockets every concession & negotiates in bad faith. Source: IAEA likely to close 1 of Iran nuke probes, but not final... | jpost.com”

Self (R-TX-3) 06/02/2023: Tweet – “I am proud to co-sign @RepJames' letter supporting the expansion of the Abraham Accords into Africa. There is ample opportunity to positively transform the region and advance peace for Israel. I look forward to the State Department's response. Link to quoted tweetThe opportunities to broaden Abraham Accords membership extend beyond the Middle East. Kudos to @JohnJamesMI and this bipartisan group of congressmen for encouraging the administration to be more proactive in its outreach on normalization. (Rep. James Leads Effort to Expand Abraham Accords into Africa | Congressman John James)”

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 06/02/2023: Tweet – “Disgusting. CUNY brass slam student's 'hate speech' address against Israel, NYPD,...... | nypost.com”

Tlaib (D-MI-12) 06/02/2023: Tweet – “As a daughter of immigrants & the first Palestinian American woman elected to Congress, I'm proud to celebrate #ImmigrantHeritageMonth. We must overhaul our broken immigration system to create a compassionate process that provides our immigrant neighbors a pathway to citizenship. Link to image”

Tlaib (D-MI-12) 06/01/2023: Tweet – “Saying this loud and clear: Speaking up against the apartheid government of Israel is not hate speech. Attempts to silence those who speak truth allows the racism, oppression and violence to grow. Link to quoted tweetCowardly, baseless attack on free speech by @ChancellorCUNY - no Chancellor, criticizing Israel for its human rights abuses is not "hate speech", and it's despicable for you to lambast a student for doing that. ('Hate speech': CUNY chancellor condemns anti-Israel law school graduation speech... | haaretz.com)”

Waltz (R-FL-6) 06/01/2023: Tweet – “One of President Trump's greatest accomplishments. ☮️ Link to quoted tweetUnstoppable #AbrahamAccords! (Link to twitter.com) (Link to twitter.com)”

Apartheid

García (D-IL-4) 06/02/2023: Tweet – “Alice Palmer was a force of nature. Whether protesting against apartheid, tutoring young students, helping elect Chicago's first Black mayor, or her service in the legislature, she made every minute of her life count. Rest in power. Alice Palmer, state senator who mentored Barack Obama, dies at 83... | chicago.suntimes.com”

Iran

Cotton (R-AR) 06/01/2023: Twitter thread – “There's a war in Europe, China has eyes on Taiwan, Iran is working on building the bomb, and our supply of weapons is dangerously low. Now is not the time to slash the defense budget. Congress should adopt my amendment to preserve vital defense spending in the debt ceiling bill. Link to video Full speech: June 1, 2023: Cotton Speaks on Senate Floor Opposing Debt Ceiling Bill's Cuts to Defense Spending... | youtube.com”

Moskowitz (D-FL-23) 06/02/2023: Tweet – “Foreign adversaries will not get away with financing and facilitating terror. I'm proud to introduce legislation with @RepMikeLawler that will strengthen America's sanctions on Iran and weaken the state's ability to fund terrorist groups. Lawler, Moskowitz introduce sanctions targeting Iranian oil exports... | jewishinsider.com”

Risch (R-ID) 06/01/2023: Tweet – “#Iran has been emboldened by a lack of US deterrence far too long. I welcome todays #IRGC designations as important steps in protecting Americans & Iranian dissidents from IRGC assassins. We are overdue for a more comprehensive Iran policy beyond a failed nuclear negotiation.”

Rubio (R-FL) 06/01/2023: Twitter thread – “The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps continues its efforts to assassinate American citizens on American soil. 1/2 🧵 This designation is a step in the right direction but can be undone if @POTUS negotiates a new Iran Deal. The bipartisan Transnational Repression Policy Act ensures these sanctions can't be lifted as a bargaining chip. 2/2 Treasury Designates Iranian Regime Operatives Involved in Assassination Plots in the United States and Abroad... | home.treasury.gov”

Rubio (R-FL) 06/02/2023: Tweet – “Narges Mohammadi, an Iranian human rights activist, continues her commitment and pursuit of freedom of press. Even from prison, she continues to reveal the atrocities against Iranian women by the Ayatollah's regime. #ExpressionNotOpression The Struggle for Freedom: Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi advocates for ‘Women, Life, and Freedom' from prison | George W. Bush Presidential Center”

Tenney (R-NY-24) 06/02/2023: Tweet – “The United Nations just elected Iran as VP of the General Assembly and as rapporteur of the Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Committee... let that sink in. The UN has become a propaganda arm for despotic regimes like Iran, China, and North Korea.”

Iraq

Khanna (D-CA-17) 06/01/2023: Retweet of @davidsirota – “Worth remembering that Washington's Very Serious Grown Ups™ lied the country into the Iraq War and championed the dereg that led to the financial crisis which blew up the global economy. Link to quoted tweet”

Türkiye

Pallone (D-NJ-6) 06/01/2023: Tweet – “It's no coincidence that the members blocking Sweden's ascension, Turkey and Hungary, both have leaders with authoritarian tendencies & an affinity for Putin. I commend @POTUS & @SecBlinken for pushing Erodgan & Orban to reverse course. The alliance will be stronger with Sweden. Link to quoted tweetSecretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday urged Turkey to take immediate action on Sweden's bid to join NATO, saying there was no reason for further delay in bolstering the trans-Atlantic alliance at a time of profound tension with Russia. (U.S. to Turkey: It's time for Sweden to join NATO... | wapo.st)”

Sudan

Menendez (D-NJ) 06/02/2023: Tweet – “I laud the Admin's actions. Sudanese have suffered long enough. It's past time we support their democratic aspirations by sanctioning the forces fueling the conflict. I thank partners for pressing for peace & call on others to join our effort to press parties to stop fighting. Link to quoted tweetU.S. Measures in Response to the Crisis in Sudan As directed by the President in his May 4 Executive Order, today we are holding accountable the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and entities under their control for actions that threaten the peace,… (Link to twitter.com)”

Jewish, Anti-semitism

Crane (R-AZ-2) 06/02/2023: Retweet of @RJC – “Here is @RashidaTlaib - once again - defending and promoting antisemitic lies. House Democratic leadership? Nowhere to be found. Absolutely pathetic. Link to quoted tweet”

D'Esposito (R-NY-4) 06/01/2023: Tweet – “I will always stand up against antisemitism and was proud to join my friend @RepMikeLawler as a co-sponsor of this needed legislation. Link to quoted tweetNew York congressman introduces legislation to pull federal funding for colleges that promote antisemitism (New York congressman introduces legislation to pull federal funding for colleges that promote antisemitism... | fxn.ws)”

Lawler (R-NY-17) 06/01/2023: Tweet – “My new bill, H.R. 3773 - the Stop Anti-Semitism on College Campuses Act - will ensure that no college or university will receive a single dollar of federal education funding if they peddle in the promotion of anti-semitism at an event on their campus. Press Releases | Congressman Mike Lawler”

Lawler (R-NY-17) 06/01/2023: Retweet of @StopAntisemites – “Thank you @RepMikeLawler for introducing this much needed legislation and hope this crucial initiative draws bipartisan support! New York congressman introduces legislation to pull federal funding for colleges that promote antisemitism... | foxnews.com”

Lawler (R-NY-17) 06/01/2023: Tweet – “I spoke with @johnrobertsFox on @AmericaRpts about my bill to stop anti-Semitism on campuses. 99% of antisemitic hate crimes haven't been prosecuted. When you allow this, you're allowing that anti-Semitism to run deep through the veins of America. It must be rooted out. Link to video”

Lawler (R-NY-17) 06/01/2023: Tweet – “People have the right to say what they want to say, but you don't have the right to hate speech and the federal government should not be using taxpayer dollars to support it. ‘There Need to be Consequences': Rep. Mike Lawler Introduces Bill Cutting Funding for Colleges that Host Antisemitic Events - Algemeiner.com”

Lawler (R-NY-17) 06/01/2023: Tweet – “What we heard at CUNY was a diatribe of hatred and anti-Semitism at its worst. I look forward to working with my colleagues to ensure passage of my bill, H.R. 3773, the Stop Anti-Semitism on College Campuses Act. Link to video”

Meng (D-NY-6) 06/01/2023: Twitter thread – “Visiting @NorthwellHealth's Long Island Jewish #ForestHills to commemorate the $1M I secured for the hospital's Mako Robot, which will allow surgeons to perform more accurate knee and hip replacements. See Dr. Richard Seldes provide a demonstration. 1/2 Mako Robot Demonstration... | youtube.com This state-of-the-art device will ensure that #Queens residents no longer have to travel far from their communities to take advantage of this technology. 2/2 Link to image”

Miller (R-OH-7) 06/02/2023: Retweet of @RJC – “Here is @RashidaTlaib - once again - defending and promoting antisemitic lies. House Democratic leadership? Nowhere to be found. Absolutely pathetic. Link to quoted tweet”

Miller (R-OH-7) 06/02/2023: Tweet – “Proud to join @RepMikeLawler on this important bill. It's alarming how many schools host events that deliberately target Jewish students and spew antisemitism. We are taking action to prohibit this behavior. Link to quoted tweetPeople have the right to say what they want to say, but you don't have the right to hate speech and the federal government should not be using taxpayer dollars to support it. (‘There Need to be Consequences': Rep. Mike Lawler Introduces Bill Cutting Funding for Colleges that Host Antisemitic Events - Algemeiner.com)”

Stefanik (R-NY-21) 06/02/2023: Tweet – “The fact that only 5 of 17 @CUNY board members publicly denounced the hateful, anti-Semitic, anti-police CUNY commencement speech is absolutely unacceptable. Where is the outrage? Majority of CUNY Board remain silent as 'hate...... | nypost.com”

Titus (D-NV-1) 06/01/2023: Tweet – “There is absolutely no room in our country for hatred. Period. I'm glad the House ended Jewish American Heritage Month by passing a resolution I cosponsored condemning anti-Semitism. Link to quoted tweetToday, the House unequivocally condemned antisemitism by passing my resolution with a bipartisan vote. As Jewish American Heritage Month comes to a close, let's recognize that while hatred is on the rise, we must recommit ourselves to the fight against it and all hate. #JAHM (Link to twitter.com)”

Warnock (D-GA) 06/01/2023: Tweet – “These flyers are a vile and awful attempt to divide our state. As a voice for Georgia in the U.S. Senate and a proud ally of the Jewish community, I will always condemn and stand up to antisemitism, no matter where it rears its ugly head. Police investigating antisemitic flyers left on Roswell driveways... | ajc.com”

Wild (D-PA-7) 06/02/2023: Tweet – “May marked Jewish American Heritage Month, a time for Jewish Americans to celebrate our vibrant history filled with countless contributions to the fabric of our country. I was proud to vote to recognize & celebrate these contributions—& continue the work to root out antisemitism. Link to image”

Afghanistan

Coons (D-DE) 06/01/2023: Tweet – “Over 20 years, our Afghan allies risked their lives to support U.S. service members. We owe them stability and security—not bureaucratic limbo. They Fought for the U.S. in Afghanistan. Now They're Waiting for Asylum.... | nytimes.com”

Shaheen (D-NH) 06/01/2023: Tweet – “NEW – Last year, I compiled a comprehensive review of the Afghan SIV program to ensure we uphold our commitment to those who stood beside U.S. troops and diplomats for over 20 years in Afghanistan. Today, I'm releasing new legislation to address the systemic problems I uncovered.… Show more   Link to video”

Young (R-IN) 06/01/2023: Tweet – “The Taliban has taken advantage of the Biden Administration's tragic withdrawal from Afghanistan and is once again making it a staging ground for terrorism. Our legislation will push back on the Taliban's malign ideology and actions. Young, Colleagues Introduce the Taliban Sanctions Act | U.S. Senator Todd Young of Indiana”

Other - Middle East

Cruz (R-TX) 06/01/2023: Tweet – “When you hear Biden's DHS had a “terrorism prevention grant program,” you might think it's going after Al-Qaeda, Klansmen, or Antifa. You would be wrong. Get the facts on the latest episode of #Verdict. ‎Verdict with Ted Cruz: Leftist Indoctrination: from DHS, in College Debate, at Commencements...but NOT, in Monty Python on Apple Podcasts... | podcasts.apple.com”