The Impeachment Sham Continues

House Democrats continued their attempts this week to overturn the 2016 presidential election.

This process has been secretive and baseless since day one. Speaker Pelosi has lost control of her party and the House Intelligence Committee Chairman leading the impeachment charge has lied to the American people.

That is why I joined my friend Representative Andy Biggs and many of my Republican colleagues this week to push our resolution condemning and censuring Representative Adam Schiff for his false retelling of the phone conversation between President Trump and the president of Ukraine in a recent hearing, for spreading false information about the Trump campaign and Russia, and concealing his dealings with the whistleblower.

Here is the text of our resolution:

"Condemning and censuring Adam Schiff, Representative of California’s 28th Congressional District

Whereas, President Trump released the transcript of a call between him and the President of Ukraine;

Whereas, President Trump subsequently released the whistleblower complaint of August 12, 2019;

Whereas, in a September 26, 2019, hearing on the whistleblower complaint, House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff purported to relay the content of the phone call to the American people;

Whereas, instead of quoting directly from the available transcript, Chairman Schiff manufactured a false retelling of the conversation between President Trump and President Zelensky;

Whereas, this egregiously false and fabricated retelling had no relationship to the call itself;

Whereas, these actions of Chairman Schiff misled the American people, bring disrepute upon the House of Representatives, and make a mockery of the impeachment process, one of this chamber’s most solemn constitutional duties;

Whereas, for more than two years, Chairman Schiff has spread false accusations that the Trump Campaign colluded with Russia;

Whereas on March 20, 2017, then Ranking Member Schiff read out false allegations from the Steele dossier accusing numerous Trump associates of colluding with Russia;

Whereas, then-Ranking Member Schiff falsely claimed in a March 2017 interview to have “more than circumstantial evidence” of collusion with Russia;

Whereas, then-Ranking Member Schiff negotiated with Russian comedians whom he believed to be Ukrainian officials to obtain materials to damage the President of the United States politically;

Whereas, according to a New York Times article on October 2, 2019, Chairman Schiff’s committee staff met with the whistleblower prior to the filing of his complaint and staff members communicated the content of the complaint to Chairman Schiff;

Whereas Chairman Schiff concealed his dealings with the whistleblower from the rest of the Intelligence Committee and, when asked directly in a television interview whether he had any contact with the whistleblower, he lied to the American people and said, “we have not spoken directly with the whistleblower.”

Whereas, members of the Intelligence Committee have lost faith in his objectivity and capabilities as Chairman, with every Republican member on the Committee having signed a letter calling for his immediate resignation as Chairman;

Whereas, Chairman Schiff has hindered the ability of the Intelligence Committee to fulfill its oversight responsibilities of the Intelligence Community, an indispensable pillar of our national security.

Resolved, That—

The House of Representatives censures and condemns Representative Adam Schiff for conduct that misleads the American people in a way that is not befitting an elected Member of the House of Representatives;
Representative Adam Schiff will forthwith present himself in the well of the House for the pronouncement of censure; and
Representative Adam Schiff will be censured with the public reading of this resolution by the Speaker."

I've called for a vote on this resolution as soon as possible. The American people deserve the TRUTH.

This week on Buddy's Briefing

On this episode of Buddy’s Briefing, we discuss Speaker Pelosi’s drug pricing bill that tanked bipartisan efforts to lower prescription drug costs, the situation in Syria, and the Democrat’s continued impeachment sham. Click here to check out episode 5.

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From our nation's capitol CCXXXVIII

Monday, October 14, 2019: Folds of Honor is a national foundation whose mission is to provide educational scholarships to spouses and children of our fallen and disabled service-members. Their motto is - "Honor their sacrifice. Educate their legacy."

Rep. Carter at the Folds of Honor event

One of the many ways this great organization achieves this noble goal is through golf tournaments and today I am honored to participate in one of the largest Folds of Honor golf tournaments in Georgia at the Savannah Country Club on Wilmington Island in Chatham County. Organized locally by Dave Simons, I am honored to participate in the opening ceremonies by not only welcoming the golfers but also leading the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag. Also participating in the opening ceremonies is the St. Andrews School chorus who do an outstanding job of singing “America the Beautiful” and “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Later in the day I attend a meet and greet on Skidaway Island hosted by the Skidaway Island Republican Club.

Tuesday, October 15, 2019: After an early morning flight, I’m back in Washington and spend the remainder of the morning in staff meetings before recording a video for Veterans Day. Next, I meet with representatives from JCB, including my good friend Chris Giorgianni, to discuss tariff issues that could potentially impact the Savannah plant before beginning a series of interviews with potential candidates for a position on our Washington staff.

Rep. Carter meeting with representatives from JCB

Afterwards, I head to the Energy and Commerce (E&C) Committee room where I record a video on the upcoming National Prescription Drug Take Back Day then head back to my office where I meet with representatives from the Pharmaceutical Printed Literature Association.

Rep. Carter meeting with representatives from the Pharmaceutical Printed Literature Association

Next, I head to the House Visitors Center (HVC) for a GOP member update on the unprecedented and illegitimate impeachment inquiry that is being undertaken by House Democrats before heading to our weekly Whip Team meeting where we hear from U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper regarding the situation in Syria.

Rep. Carter recording a Public Service Announcement for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

After recording a video for the conservative Republican Study Committee (RSC) for the rollout of our health care framework, I head to the House Chamber for our first vote series of the day and afterwards, remain in the Chamber to pay tribute to my good friend from Brunswick, Dr. Pat Godbey, who has recently been sworn in as the President of the College of American Pathologists. A link to my tribute can be found here.

Wednesday, October 16, 2019: My day begins with a member meeting of the E&C Committee where we discuss tomorrow's mark-up as well as other anticipated agenda items for the full committee and sub-committees in the upcoming weeks. Afterwards, I head to our weekly GOP Conference before heading to an E&C joint Communications and Technology (CT) and Consumer Protection and Commerce (CPAC) Subcommittees hearing on fostering a healthier internet. A link to my questions can be found here. Next, I have a meeting with representatives from the pharmaceutical manufacturers to discuss Part D restructuring before heading to a hearing in the E&C Health Subcommittee on reversing the youth tobacco vaping epidemic. A link to my questions can be found here. After attending the conservative RSC weekly meeting, I head back to my office where we have our weekly staff briefing before heading to the House Chamber for our first and only vote series of the day. Next, I head to the HVC where we have a GOP House member meeting with Sen. Lindsey Graham to discuss the latest on the ongoing unprecedented and illegitimate impeachment initiative before heading to the Capitol Rotunda where I film this week’s Buddy’s Briefing. After returning to my office for a scheduling meeting, I head to the Senate where I participate in a roundtable discussion on climate change with Conservation International, a group whose mission is to empower societies to responsibly and sustainably care for nature, our global biodiversity and the well-being of humanity. Among the board members of Conservation International who attend the meeting are actor Harrison Ford and retired Wal-Mart CEO Rob Walton.

Thursday, October 17, 2019: There is a cloud of sorrow over the Capitol this morning as we learn of the death last night of Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD), the hard fighting and well-respected Chairman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform. I served on this committee my first session in Congress and worked closely with then-Ranking Member Cummings on an issue that we shared a common interest in - prescription drug pricing. I found Rep. Cummings to be a fair and honorable man. His district and our nation will miss his leadership greatly. A link to coverage on my statement of Rep. Cummings passing can be found here. My morning begins early with a hearing in the Select Committee on Climate Change on cleaner, stronger buildings where I have the opportunity to highlight the State of Georgia’s role as the number one forestry state in the nation and the importance of wood products to absorbing carbon in our atmosphere. A link to my questions can be found here.

Rep. Carter at the E&C mark up on health care bills

Afterwards, I head to an E&C full committee markup on four health care bills, including H.R. 3, Speaker Pelosi’s prescription drug price bill, as we begin at 10:00 a.m. and debate and vote on the various amendments and substance of these bills until 8:00 p.m. The only interruption during this marathon session is a vote series at 1:45 p.m. Of the four bills that we debate and vote on, we spend 9 hours and 40 minutes on H.R. 3 and 20 minutes on the other 3 bills. H.R. 3 is controversial to say the least and passes on a purely partisan vote with myself and my fellow Republicans voting against it for fear that not only will this lead to a halt in new drug development due to a stop in research and development, but also is the first step toward socialized medicine. A link to some of my comments during this mark-up can be found here.

Friday, October 18, 2019: I’m at the White House early this morning as I’m assisting some constituents to gain access on what is a beautiful Fall morning in our Nation’s Capital. Once back at the Capitol, I head to the House Chamber where I pay tribute to Ludowici Mayor Pro-tem Mark Cheeser, who recently passed. A link to my tribute can be found here. After heading back to my office, I return to the Chamber a little while later for our first and only vote series of the day during which we pay tribute to our dear friend, Rep. Elijah Cummings.

Rep. Carter at the Richmond Hill vs. Glynn Academy football game

After a return flight home to Savannah, I head straight from the airport to Richmond Hill where I am honored to have the opportunity to speak to the Richmond Hill football team before their game and to perform the coin toss as the Wildcats faceoff against the Glynn Academy Red Terrors. Next, I head to the annual Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival at J.F. Gregory Park where, like so many who have come before me, I stuff myself with some of the best seafood anywhere.

VOTES IN THE HOUSE THIS WEEK

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