Representative Buddy Carter

Paying for pro-hamas protests

I have been disgusted this week by videos and reports of pro-Hamas protests on college campuses across the country. Jewish students are being assaulted on their way to class. Pamphlets calling for “death to America” are being distributed. Classes and commencement ceremonies are being cancelled. Students are setting up camps and holding days-long protests, threatening Jewish students and spreading lies about Hamas’ October 7^th terrorist attack against Israel.

This is not the America I know or recognize. Speaker Johnson said after visiting Columbia University, which is a hotbed right now for pro-Hamas protests, “every leader in this country, every political official, every citizen of good conscience – has to speak out.”

I couldn’t agree more. Doing nothing is still doing something, and if we do not stand up against antisemitism, then we are helping create an environment where colleges are safer for terrorist sympathizers than they are for Jews. That is dangerous, despicable, un-American, and wrong. Our colleges and universities have a responsibility to maintain a safe living and learning environment for their students. Instead of doing that, they’re catering to far-left protestors.

Disgustingly, the Biden administration is doing even less to protect students. This president is more concerned with maintaining his terrorist-sympathizing voter base than he is standing up against hate. What’s worse is that he doesn’t just want to create an environment where antisemitism is tolerated; he actually wants to pay these students to continue terrorizing the Jewish community, in the form of student loan forgiveness.

Let me say that again: instead of calling for an end to the protests and violence, this administration is touting its new student loan forgiveness plan. It wants to pay students for harassing Jewish students and preventing all students from learning in a safe environment.

President Biden is putting politics before people, and that is a recipe for disaster.

Fortunately, Congress, as you know, has the power of the purse. We decide whether, and how, to fund public colleges and universities. Not only will we continue to do everything in our power to block Biden’s unconstitutional transfer of funds from individuals without a college degree to people with a college degree, but I am ready to take it a step further. No college that tolerates antisemitism on its campus should receive a penny of taxpayer dollars – period.

The antisemitism will not stop until people in power act. It’s time for the Biden administration and college presidents across the nation to stand up to hate and protect our Jewish community.

America stands with Israel.

Buddy's Briefing

In this week's edition of Buddy's Briefing, we are discussing the Biden Administration's new nurse staffing rule.

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Monday, April 22, 2024: My week starts off in downtown Brunswick at the recently renovated Daddy Cate’s Coffee shop on Glouchester Street as I meet with a constituent. Downtown Brunswick is thriving with new shops and renovations throughout the historic area. Afterwards, I head to American Legion Post 184 in Thunderbolt in Chatham County where we welcome the National Commander of the American Legion, Daniel Seehafer from Wisconsin. An ordained minister, Seehafer served in the Navy and Navy Reserve as a military chaplain and in 2023 earned an Outstanding Heroism Award for administering the Heimlich maneuver to a choking victim at an American Legion dinner. At the meeting, I am privileged to present 2023 Savannah Veteran’s Day parade grand marshal James Putney with a proclamation from the House of Representatives in his honor. Next, I head to the Hotel Bardo in downtown Savannah where I meet with developers Pritpal Singh and Ash Shaaban before joining in on an all-staff conference call and then heading to Folkston in Charlton County. After a meeting with my good friend Bill Edgy in Folkston, I head to the Charlton County Courthouse where I have a town hall meeting with constituents. The meeting is well attended and the questions/comments, while varied and comprehensive, primarily revolves around the Okefenokee Swamp.

Rep. Carter at American Legion Post 184 Luncheon

Tuesday, April 23, 2024: I’m up early and live on Mornings with Maria on Fox Business as we discuss anti semitism on college campuses, foreign aid and the Biden administrations rush to green agenda. Afterwards, I head to our Savannah district office where I meet with a group of constituents regarding conservation easements and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Next, I head to Enmarket Arena in Savannah for the media conference announcing the City of Savannah being awarded a $30 million Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Grant. This much needed grant will help with major drainage improvements around the Springfield Canal including in the Historic Carver Village and Cloverdale communities. Partners in this project include the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) and Homeland Security Agency. Afterwards, I head to Memorial Day School in Savannah where I speak to the Government class of Mr. Jonathan Barnes. I have often said that speaking to young people is the most enjoyable part of this position that I am honored and privileged to hold.

Rep. Carter at Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Grant announcement

Wednesday, April 24, 2024: Today is truly a sad day throughout South Georgia as we have the celebration of life of one of our communities most beloved leaders and my good friend, Milton H. “Woody” Woodside. A proud graduate of The Citadel, class of 1970, Woody served on the staffs of former U.S. Congressman Ronald “Bo” Ginn and U.S. Congressman Lindsay Thomas before serving as President of the Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce for 34 years. Like so many others, I valued the insight and guidance that my friend Woody gave me in politics and in life. No one could ask for a better friend than Woody Woodside. In order to accommodate the overflow crowd at First Presbyterian Church in Brunswick, the First Baptist Church a few blocks down in Brunswick was open. Later, I head to our Brunswick district office where I record this week’s edition of Buddy’s Briefing, Material Minute and a retirement greeting for Augusta State University’s President, Dr. Books Keel. My last responsibility of the day is a radio interview with Fox News Rundown to discuss the law recently signed to force the Chinese Communist Party to divest in TikTok and other news of the day.

Rep. Carter speaks to Fox News Rundown about TikTok

Thursday, April 25, 2024: I’m at Hubert Middle School in Savannah this morning as I speak to the Student Council and share with them my personal story of how I became involved in public service and why it is important for them to be involved. I cannot say how impressed I am with this group of future leaders as they share with me their student council constitution that they created and each of them have signed. Young leaders like these give me confidence that the future of our country is in good hands. Afterwards, I head to Pooler for the celebration of life service of Ms. Louise Dowd, who lived directly across the street from us for over 26 years. Next, I head to J. F. Gregory Park in Bryan County where I am honored to be the guest speaker at the Richmond Hill Rotary Club and bring them up to date on news from Washington. Afterwards, I head to Hinesville in Liberty County for the swearing in of Police Chief Tracey Howard. Chief Howard has risen through the ranks of the force over the past 30 plus years and we are fortunate to have him in this leadership position. After meeting with a group of veterans in Hinesville to discuss the renaming of the Hinesville VA clinic, I head to St. Simons Island in Glynn County for a retirement celebration for State Senator Mike Hodges (R-Brunswick) who is retiring from Ameris Bank after many years of service and a stellar career in the banking industry.

Rep. Carter speaks to Hubert Middle School Student Council

Friday, April 26, 2024: I’m on the radio early this morning as I join my good friend, Scott Ryfun on StraightTalk to discuss news of the day. Afterwards, I head to the Savannah Convention Center on Hutchinson Island where I bring greetings to the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) at their annual meeting. Next, I head to the Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA) headquarters on Forsyth Park in Savannah where I meet with Hyundai GA VP Steve Jang who gives me an update on the progress of the Bryan County site. Afterwards, I head to the Savannah Golf Club where I attend the 2024 Annual Scholarship Luncheon for the Abbie Deloach Foundation. Founded by my good friend Jimmy Deloach, Jr., in honor of his late daughter Abbie, the Foundation honors individuals and community organizations that embody the spirit and values that Abbie stood for. Later in the afternoon, I am live on NewsNation as I discuss foreign aid for Ukraine and the Biden Administrations botched energy policies.

Rep. Carter delivers welcome remarks at ACCG annual meeting