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James
Lankford

R-OK

Congressional Bio
2018 Grade
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Cosponsored the Armenian Genocide Resolution, S.Res.136? No
Cosponsored the Haiti and Armenia Reforestation Act, S.3272? No
Cosponsored the Block F-35 Sale To Turkey Act, S.2781? Yes
Cosponsored the Restrict International Financial Aid to Turkey Act, S.3248? Yes
Cosponsored the Religious Freedom in Eurasia Resolution, S.Res.539? Yes
Cosponsored the Promoting Religious Freedom Resolution, S.Res.162? Yes
Cosponsored the End Cyprus Arms Embargo Act, S.2963? No
Condemned the May 2017 Erdogan-ordered attacks in Sheridan Circle? No
Offered remarks in 2017 / 2018 in Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide in the Senate? No
Participated in the 2017 / 2018 Capitol Hill Commemorations of the Armenian Genocide? No
Participated in the ANCA's June 2018 Armenia First Republic Centennial Event? No
Signed the February 2017 Corker-Cardin Letter demanding Erdogan free Pastor Brunson? Yes
Signed the April 2018 Tillis-Shaheen letter demanding Erdogan free Pastor Brunson? Yes

07/26/2018- Sen. James Lankford tweeted "The charges against Andrew Brunson should be dropped, and the U.S. should keep up the pressure until Turkey begins acting like a NATO ally again."Read the tweet here.



07/26/2018- Sen. James Lankford tweeted "The President is taking the right approach to Turkey if they don’t release Andrew Brunson & other Americans. I'm thankful for his & @VP Pence’s leadership on this & support for religious freedom."Read the tweet here.



07/25/2018- Sen. James Lankford tweeted "Moving Dr. Andrew Brunson from prison to house arrest is a positive step. However, Turkey should now revoke all charges, completely release Pastor Brunson, and immediately return him to the United States."Read the tweet here.



06/27/2018- Sen. James Lankford tweeted "Great @FDD event today on Turkey & Erdo?an’s re-election victory. I want the U.S. and Turkey to have good relations, but they are not acting like an ally. #FDDLIVE #AndrewBrunson"Read the tweet here.



06/04/2018- Sen. James Lankford tweeted "RT @SenThomTillis: Today marks 605 days of Pastor Andrew Brunson being imprisoned in Turkey. We will not stop fighting to #FreePastorBrunson and will continue to pray for him. #PrayForAndrewBrunson"Read the tweet here.



05/24/2018- Sen. James Lankford tweeted "American citizen #AndrewBrunson is still unjustly imprisoned in #Turkey by President Erdo?an, who is using him as a hostage. @SenatorShaheen & I joined @MSNBC @MorningJoe this morning to discuss what we’re doing, along w/ @SenThomTillis, to hold Turkey accountable."Read the tweet here.



05/24/2018- Sen. James Lankford tweeted "RT @JenniferWishon: "As an American business man, I would not recommend going to #Turkey right now...Americans are getting swept up... Turkey has changed over the past two years," @SenatorLankford on @MSNBC #MorningJoe talking about imprisoned #PastorBrunson"Read the tweet here.



05/07/2018- Sen. James Lankford tweeted "RT @SenatorShaheen: Dr. Brunson is being unjustly held by Turkey to gain leverage over the US gov't. This is reprehensible & undermines our NATO alliance. I’ve been working w/ @SenatorLankford & @SenThomTillis to release Dr. Brunson & will keep fighting to secure his freedom."Read the tweet here.



04/26/2018- Sen. James Lankford tweeted "RT @Reuters: Three U.S. senators move to block F-35 transfers to Turkey https://reut.rs/2KhM80z"Read the tweet here.



04/26/2018- Sen. James Lankford tweeted "Turkish Pres. Erdogan's disregard for the rule of law is dangerous. @SenThomTillis, @SenatorShaheen & I today intro’d a bill to prevent the transfer of F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft to Turkey. This technology is too risky in Erdogan’s hands."Read the tweet here.



04/20/2018- Sen. James Lankford tweeted "Turkish President Erdogan continues to violate trust between our nations by imprisoning Americans, like Dr. Andrew Brunson, on false charges. I am working w/@SenatorShaheen to sanction Turkish officials responsible for imprisoning these innocent Americans."Read the tweet here.



04/19/2018- Sen. James Lankford tweeted "Turkey thinks they’re going to get something from the U.S. in exchange for Andrew Brunson. What they’re going to get is sanctions if they don’t release him now."Read the tweet here.



04/17/2018- Sen. James Lankford tweeted "RT @WSJ: Opinion: Erdogan’s American hostage: Andrew Brunson’s case is part of a larger problem with Turkey https://t.co/7iXQb3tpKJ"Read the tweet here.



04/16/2018- Sen. James Lankford tweeted "Today’s trial is further proof of the deteriorating relationship between our two countries. If Turkey does not release Dr. Andrew Brunson, Congress stands ready to take necessary and appropriate action."Read the tweet here.



03/30/2018- Sen. James Lankford tweeted "RT @SenThomTillis: Pastor Brunson has been in Turkish prison for 539 days. I will continue to work with the @StateDept to reunite Pastor Brunson with his family. #FreePastorBrunson"Read the tweet here.



02/08/2018- Sen. James Lankford tweeted "I just learned that American scientist Dr. Serkan Golge has been convicted in #Turkey w/o credible evidence. This is absolutely unacceptable. It’s time for the U.S. to sanction Turkish officials responsible for the wrongful imprisonment of American citizens....U.S. companies should be wary of doing business in #Turkey for fear of their employees facing similar risks. Since 2016, Turkey has arrested a number of U.S. citizens, including Dr. #AndrewBrunson, w/o charge."Read the tweet here.



11/14/2017- Sen. James Lankford tweeted "I joined @USCIRF today to discuss #Turkey & their disrespect for #HumanRights. Turkey has unfortunately embraced oppressive policies & continue to unjustly imprison #AndrewBrunson, They are no longer behaving like an American ally."Read the tweet here.



11/13/2017- Sen. James Lankford tweeted "Watch live Tuesday at https://t.co/1tJdX8roZx #Turkey #HumanRights #ReligiousFreedom #AndrewBrunson"Read the tweet here.



10/07/2017- Sen. James Lankford tweeted "Today marks an unfortunate anniversary - one year since #AndrewBrunson was unjustly imprisoned in #Turkey without charges."Read the tweet here.



10/06/2017- Sen. James Lankford tweeted "It’s completely unacceptable for a NATO ally like #Turkey to unjustly imprison an innocent American. #AndrewBrunson"Read the tweet here.



09/28/2017- Sen. James Lankford tweeted "Turkey Pres.Erdogan’s suggestion that we should make a hostage-style prisoner swap for #AndrewBrunson is appalling. https://t.co/SY2mNHnDBU"Read the tweet here.



09/08/2017- Senators James Lankford joined Sen. Jeanne Shaheen in introducing and passing an amendment restricting U.S. travel visas to any senior official of the Government of Turkey who is knowingly responsible for the wrongful or unlawful prolonged detention of U.S. citizens or nationals. Read the full article here.



03/10/2017- Sen. Lankford tweeted "#AndrewBruson, a U.S. citizen, has been detained 5 mos.w/o charges. #Turkey should send him home now" Read the Tweet here.



01/19/2017- Sen. Lankford tweeted "#Turkey should deport #AndrewBrunson. A pastor & humanitarian worker for 20yrs is not a threat. #ReligiousFreedom" Read the Tweet here.

05/22/2018 - Lobbyists from BGR Government Affairs, LLC e-mailed Adam Farris from the office of Sen. James Lankford regarding U.S.-Azerbaijan relations. Read the FARA filing here.



05/14/2018 - Lobbyists from BGR Government Affairs, LLC e-mailed Adam Farris from the office of Sen. James Lankford regarding U.S.-Azerbaijan relations. Read the FARA filing here.



04/30/2018 - Lobbyists from BGR Government Affairs, LLC e-mailed Adam Farris from the office of Sen. James Lankford regarding U.S.-Azerbaijan relations. Read the FARA filing here.



04/18/2018 - Rob Mangas, Tim Hutchinson, K. Laurie McKay, Killoran Long, and Albert Wynn of Greenberg Traurig met with Sen. James Lankford regarding U.S.-Turkish relations. Read the FARA filing here.



03/23/2018 - Rob Mangas, Tim Hutchinson, K. Laurie McKay, Killoran Long, and Albert Wynn of Greenberg Traurig e-mailed Michelle Altman from the office of Sen. James Lankford regarding U.S.-Turkish relations. Read the FARA filing here.



03/23/2018 - Rob Mangas, Tim Hutchinson, K. Laurie McKay, Killoran Long, and Albert Wynn of Greenberg Traurig e-mailed Adam Farris from the office of Sen. James Lankford regarding U.S.-Turkish relations. Read the FARA filing here.



03/23/2018 - Rob Mangas, Tim Hutchinson, K. Laurie McKay, Killoran Long, and Albert Wynn of Greenberg Traurig e-mailed Jaclyn O'Neil from the office of Sen. James Lankford regarding U.S.-Turkish relations. Read the FARA filing here.



03/22/2018 - Rob Mangas, Tim Hutchinson, K. Laurie McKay, Killoran Long, and Albert Wynn of Greenberg Traurig e-mailed Michelle Altman from the office of Sen. James Lankford regarding U.S.-Turkish relations. Read the FARA filing here.



03/22/2018 - Rob Mangas, Tim Hutchinson, K. Laurie McKay, Killoran Long, and Albert Wynn of Greenberg Traurig e-mailed Adam Farris from the office of Sen. James Lankford regarding U.S.-Turkish relations. Read the FARA filing here.



03/22/2018 - Rob Mangas, Tim Hutchinson, K. Laurie McKay, Killoran Long, and Albert Wynn of Greenberg Traurig e-mailed Jaclyn O'Neil from the office of Sen. James Lankford regarding U.S.-Turkish relations. Read the FARA filing here.



03/12/2018 - Lobbyists from BGR Government Affairs, LLC e-mailed Adam Farris from the office of Sen. James Lankford regarding U.S.-Azerbaijan relations. Read the FARA filing here.



03/05/2018 - Lobbyists from BGR Government Affairs, LLC e-mailed Adam Farris from the office of Sen. James Lankford regarding U.S.-Azerbaijan relations. Read the FARA filing here.



02/27/2018 - Lobbyists from BGR Government Affairs, LLC e-mailed Adam Farris from the office of Sen. James Lankford regarding U.S.-Azerbaijan relations. Read the FARA filing here.



02/23/2018 - Lobbyists from BGR Government Affairs, LLC e-mailed Adam Farris from the office of Sen. James Lankford regarding U.S.-Azerbaijan relations. Read the FARA filing here.



02/23/2018 - Lobbyists from BGR Government Affairs, LLC e-mailed Adam Farris from the office of Sen. James Lankford regarding U.S.-Azerbaijan relations. Read the FARA filing here.



01/31/2018 - Lobbyists from BGR Government Affairs, LLC e-mailed Adam Farris from the office of Sen. James Lankford regarding U.S.-Azerbaijan relations. Read the FARA filing here.



01/31/2018 - Lobbyists from BGR Government Affairs, LLC e-mailed Adam Farris from the office of Sen. James Lankford regarding U.S.-Azerbaijan relations. Read the FARA filing here.



12/04/2017 - Rob Mangas, Tim Hutchinson, K. Laurie McKay, Killoran Long, and Albert Wynn of Greenberg Traurig met with Sen. James Lankford regarding U.S.-Turkish relations. Read the FARA filing here.



12/04/2017 - Rob Mangas, Tim Hutchinson, K. Laurie McKay, Killoran Long, and Albert Wynn of Greenberg Traurig e-mailed Adam Farris from the office of Sen. James Lankford regarding U.S.-Turkish relations. Read the FARA filing here.



12/04/2017 - Rob Mangas, Tim Hutchinson, K. Laurie McKay, Killoran Long, and Albert Wynn of Greenberg Traurig e-mailed Jaclyn O'Neil from the office of Sen. James Lankford regarding U.S.-Turkish relations. Read the FARA filing here.



07/12/2017 - Lobbyists from BGR Government Affairs, LLC e-mailed Adam Farris from the office of Sen. James Lankford regarding U.S.-Azerbaijan relations. Read the FARA filing here.



01/24/2017 - Lobbyists from Greenberg Traurig e-mailed Jaclyn O'Neil from the office of Sen. James Lankford regarding U.S.-Turkish relations. Read the FARA filing here.

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