Happy Mother's Day!
We sure are blessed in the Carter family with great mothers. Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful moms! Thank you for all that you do. 

PSA
As a pharmacist serving in Congress, I joined my colleagues with medical backgrounds to encourage Americans to get vaccinated. Let’s all do our part to end this pandemic and get back to normal life.

Disaster at the border
This week, I led a letter calling out the Democrats’ hypocrisy when it comes to the situation at the border. It also urges Nancy Pelosi to stand up to the Biden Administration's dangerous immigration policies. The current administration's rollback of Trump-era policies has proven to be catastrophic.

When speaking about the previous Administration’s border policies, Speaker Pelosi said, "if you start endangering children, I will become a lioness." Instead of becoming a lioness while we face this crisis at our border, however, she has been silent.

I visited the border and saw the horrible conditions children are living in firsthand. I led this letter because Democratic leadership must address the disaster.

Click here to view the full letter.

Madam Speaker:

We write to you with extreme concern regarding the border crisis, the increased numbers of unaccompanied children (UCs) who are being kept in untenable conditions, and your actions in defending President Biden’s response. This is an out of control humanitarian crisis brought on by President Biden’s open border policy and a lack of action in bringing solutions forward in the House.

In 2019, in response to a question regarding President Trump’s immigration policies, you stated “If you start endangering children, I become a lioness.” President Biden has thousands of children locked in overcrowded facilities while a pandemic is ongoing, with limited COVID-19 testing, no social distancing or other COVID-19 mitigation measures in place. In March alone, Border Patrol agents encountered an unsurpassed record of 18,663 UCs coming into the country. Even with these figures, you recently claimed we are on a “good path” at the border.

We ask you Speaker Pelosi – when will you become a lioness and take a stand against the Biden Administration’s disastrous policies?

Since day one, President Biden has taken action to remove President Trump’s immigration and border security measures that resulted in a dramatic reduction of illegal crossings. The President, and your caucus, has worked to ease immigration controls and Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s capabilities, instituted a moratorium on deportations, ended President Trump’s “wait in Mexico policy”, and ceased construction of the greatly effective border wall. President Biden has even openly invited immigrants to illegally cross our southern border, telling them “you should come” during a Presidential debate in 2020.

When President Trump was in office, we faced a surge in immigration that resulted in UCs being kept in overcrowded facilities without proper care. You and your Democrat colleagues protested the treatment of these children, and President Trump’s Administration acted quickly to stop the surge.

Now that President Biden is in office, you have refused to acknowledge the problem or work with Republicans to stop the surge of illegal immigrants and improve policies for the care of UCs. As your position seems to have shifted with the change in administrations, we hope you will see and recognize the dangers along our southern border.

While this Administration has refused to acknowledge the growing crisis at the border, states along the southwestern border, along with the federal agencies operating there, have been overwhelmed with the surge in illegal immigrants. Republicans in Congress have continued to raise concerns about the growing number of UCs, the surge of immigrants, and the conditions they are kept in.

When will you set aside your partisanship, acknowledge the disaster at the border, and work with us to address this surge?

This week on Buddy's Briefing
Big Tech continued the censorship of conservative voices this week with Facebook’s decision on President Trump’s account. This is yet another example of their stranglehold on free speech.

We discuss this and more on this episode of Buddy's Briefing. 

from our nation's capitol CCCxi

Tuesday, May 4, 2021:  As many of you know, I participated in the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials and made a 26 month commitment to complete the study.  I have a follow up visit this morning for a blood draw.  Aside from very minor symptoms after my second shot that lasted less than 24 hours, I have not experienced any symptoms or side effects and am convinced the vaccine is both safe and effective.  A link to a video I made promoting the COVID-19 vaccine can be found here.  Afterwards, I head to our Savannah district office and join in on our all staff conference call before joining in on a virtual call with NORPAC, a group working to strengthen the U.S.-Israel relationship.  Next, I join in on a virtual call with Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions as we discuss commonsense, conservative solutions to address our nation’s need for clean, reliable energy before joining in on an E&C Health Subcommittee hearing on lowering the costs of prescription drugs.  A link to my questions can be found here.  Afterwards, I head to Caesarstone in Richmond Hill where I meet with Anna Chafin and Justin Farquhar of the Bryan County Development Authority, Richmond Hill Mayor Russ Carpenter, Council Member Steve Scholar, City Manager Chris Lovell and others, as we are given a tour of this great company that produces and markets quartz surfaces used for kitchen countertops, vanity tops, flooring, wall cladding and general interior design.


Buddy meets with Ladies on the Right President Marolyn Overton

Next, I head to Skidaway Island in Chatham County where I attend a meeting of Ladies On The Right as we hear from former Chatham County District Attorney and current Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles member Meg Heap. 

Wednesday, May 5, 2021:  I’m up early this morning and live on Mornings with Maria on Fox Business as we discuss the situation surrounding the Republican Conference Chairperson as well as the situation at the southern border.  A link to my interview can be found here.  Afterwards, I head to Downtown Savannah where I am honored to speak to the Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia (LPCA-GA) at their annual meeting.  This organization represents over 7,000 Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) and Licensed Associate Professional Counselors (LAPC) in Georgia. 


Buddy speaks with the Licensed Professional Counselors Association

Next, I head to our Savannah district office where I meet with a group of constituents to discuss congressional issues before heading to Port Wentworth in Chatham County where I meet with my life-long friend, Mayor Gary Norton, Mayor Pro-Temp Linda Smith and City Manager Edwin Booth to discuss federal issues.  After a great meeting, I head back to my Savannah district office where I meet with The Georgia Consul General of India, Dr. Swati Vijay Kulkarni.  I have met with the Consul General on many occasions and find her to be a most delightful person who is dedicated to building a strong relationship between the U. S. and India.  Next, I have a live interview on Outside the Beltway with John Fredericks to discuss the FairTax legislation that I am sponsoring. After meeting with a constituent to discuss a health care issue, I have the honor of speaking to students from the University of Maryland Pharmacy School and share with them my pathway from pharmacy to public service.  Next, I am live on Spicer and Co. on Newsmax along with my House colleague, Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD), another member of the Doctors Caucus, as we discuss the latest on the COVID-19 vaccine. 

Thursday, May 6, 2021:  Today I participate in an E&C C&T Subcommittee hearing where we are discussing ways to address the disparities in access and affordability of high speed internet service.  During this hearing I am focused on the disparities between municipal governments being involved in broadband as opposed to the private sector.  As a former mayor, I believe that municipalities must be very cautious as they enter this market.  A link to my questions can be found here.

Friday, May 7, 2021:  I’m up early this morning and on St. Simons Island in Glynn County as I speak to the Golden Isles Association of Realtors at their monthly breakfast meeting.  The real estate market is experiencing one of their busiest times these days, but the realtors are very concerned about the future and policies coming from Washington that could impact their business.  After bringing them up to date on recent legislation and policies, including provisions from the American Rescue Plan and an update on National Flood Insurance Program, I participate in a question- and-answer session with them. 


Buddy speaks with the Golden Isles Association of Realtors

Afterwards, I meet with my good friend, Mike Maloy, and Randy Crawford, CEO of Appling Healthcare System, as they share with me the innovative work they are doing that is helping this rural health care system thrive during challenging times.  Next, I head to Jekyll Island where I participate in the annual Boys and Girls Club of Southeast Georgia Golf Tournament to benefit the youth of our community.  Afterwards, I head to the Jekyll Island Pier where I film this week’s edition of Buddy’s Briefing.

Saturday, May 8, 2021: I'm back in Glynn County today as I attend the Brunswick Downtown Development Authority's Annual Blessing of the Fleet held at Mary Ross Waterfront Park. The Blessing of the Fleet is a centuries-old tradition that originated in southern European fishing communities and was first held in Brunswick on May 8, 1938. Over the years the Blessing of the Fleet has had name changes and a festival has been added, but the intention of the blessing has remained the same: to ask for protection of the sailors and for them to bring in a bountiful harvest.

Buddy speaks with State Senator Sheila McNeill (R-Brunswick)

Afterwards, I meet with my good friend, State Senator Sheila McNeill (R-Brunswick), as we discuss a constituent issue before I head back to Pooler.
 

 
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