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I joined many of my Republican colleagues this week for a press conference to demand transparency and fairness for the American people in the House Democrat’s impeachment inquiry.
Under House Rules, Members have access to committee records. Many documents in this impeachment inquiry are committee records. Unfortunately, Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff and House Democrats have blocked most members from seeing anything related to the impeachment inquiry.
They also refuse to allow non-committee members in their impeachment-related committee meetings. This goes against long-standing precedent in the House as members often join hearings in committees which they are not a member of. Just this week, I participated in a subcommittee hearing that I do not sit on because it was an important issue.
The majority of the impeachment documents and discussions are not even classified. At the beginning of each deposition, it is noted that no classified discussions are expected to take place.
There is no real reason why all Members of Congress shouldn’t have access to the impeachment information besides the fact that Democrats don’t want us to have it and they don’t want to give the Republicans in the room the opportunity to share anything.
By doing this, House Democrats are purposely leaving 75% of Members of Congress who represent more than 230 million Americans and the press in the dark during the impeachment process of their president.
After unanswered requests from myself and many others in Congress to view critical documents or for Democratic leadership to at least explain the rules of this impeachment process, they left us no other choice than to try to attend a committee meeting this week. Unfortunately, Chairman Schiff got up and left when we arrived, ensuring his backroom, closed-door meetings would continue.
Plain and simple, YOU and all Americans deserve a voice on every issue in Congress, especially something of this magnitude. Right now, Chairman Schiff and others are trying to silence us and keep us in the dark. I refuse to let that happen.
I spoke to Trish Regan on "Trish Regan Primetime" this week about how we're demanding transparency for the American people. Click here to see our discussion.
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This week, we honored the heroes we lost in the Fort Stewart training incident on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. These men were the greatest among us.
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Monday, October 21, 2019: Yesterday, I had the privilege of being invited to a reception hosted by Savannah Mayor Eddie Deloach and the City Council for participants attending the annual Southeast US-Japan Conference in Savannah. Established in 1976 to promote trade, investment and friendship between the seven southeastern United States and Japan, the conference is attended by top business leaders and government officials from both countries. Afterwards, I had a phone interview with WJCL TV in Savannah to address the tragic training accident earlier in the morning that claimed the lives of three of our heroes at Fort Stewart. A link to that interview can be found here. I also stopped by the studios of WTOC TV in Savannah to record an interview on the same subject for CBS This Morning that was broadcast this morning. A link to that interview can be found here. While at the WTOC TV studios I also had an on-camera interview with WTOC for local broadcasts. A link to that interview can be found here. Later that evening, I had a phone interview with WSAV TV in Savannah regarding the tragedy. A link to that interview can be found here. I’m at our Savannah office this morning as I meet with a representative from Advanced Surveillance and Emergency Response, Inc (A.S.E.R.) who brings me up to date on the work of this start-up non-profit that utilizes small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) to support law enforcement, search & rescue, and emergency services. Next, I have a very productive meeting with the Savannah and Ogeechee Riverkeepers to discuss environmental issues before meeting with constituents from Brunswick to learn more about an exciting homelessness project they are working on called Hand in Hand of Glynn, Inc. As I am on the way to speak to an assembly of students at Savannah Country Day School (SCDS), I have a phone interview with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution to discuss the tragic training accident at Ft. Stewart yesterday.
Rep. Carter speaking to students at Savannah Country Day School |
Once at SCDS, I have the opportunity to share with the upper school students current events in Washington and then answer a few of their questions before meeting with an AP US Government Affairs & Politics class for a more intimate question and answer session. Without question, interacting with students is the most enjoyable activity that I experience while having the honor and privilege of serving in this position. Afterwards, I head to the airport for my return flight to Washington. Once back at the Capitol, I attend our weekly Whip Team meeting before heading to the House Chamber for our first vote series of the week. After votes, I remain in the House Chamber and deliver a tribute to Gold Star Mothers. A link to my tribute can be found here.
Tuesday, October 22, 2019: I’m on the radio early this morning with Michael Jetter in Valdosta who is guest hosting for Scott James as we discuss the censure resolution that I am co-sponsoring on Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff (D-CA). Next, I head to our weekly GOP Conference meeting before heading to the House Chamber where I pay tribute to Blood Cancer Month, National Disability Awareness Month, Charleston, SC VA director Scott Isaacks, and memorialize long time Jesup resident James Boykin who recently passed. A link to these tributes can be found here. Afterwards, I head back to my office where I meet with representatives from the Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia before we have our weekly staff briefing. Later, I have a meeting with representatives from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists before heading to the House Chamber for our first vote series of the day.
Rep. Carter meeting with the August Metro Central Savannah River Area Chamber of Commerce |
Next, I am honored to have the opportunity to address members of the Augusta Metro Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) Chamber of Commerce who are visiting the Capitol this week before heading to a Select Committee on Climate Change hearing on natural solutions to cutting pollution and building resilience. A link to my questions can be found here. After meeting with representatives from the International Justice Mission, I head to a Whip Team meeting to discuss the sham impeachment inquiries being carried on by the Democratic majority in the House. Next, along with a few other select members, I head to Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s office for a personal meeting with the leader before heading to a Doctor’s Caucus meeting. Afterwards, I meet with representatives from GSK to discuss H.R. 3, Speaker Pelosi’s prescription drug plan, before heading to the House Chamber for our second vote series of the day. Afterwards, I am joined by members of the Georgia delegation as I lead the House in a moment of silence in honor of the three heroes we lost this past weekend at Ft. Stewart. A link to my tribute can be found in the prelude to this column. I remain in the House Chamber afterwards and deliver a speech on the sham impeachment inquiry currently being held by the Democratic majority. A link to my speech can be found here.
Wednesday, October 23, 2019: My day begins in my office with an interview with Medscape to discuss what health care initiatives may be addressed this year followed by a press conference with a number of my Republican colleagues held outside the Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) to discuss the sham impeachment inquiry being held by the Democratic majority and to demand transparency in the process.
Rep. Carter participates in a press conference to demand transparency in the Democrat's impeachment inquiry |
After the press conference, I join my Republican colleagues as we make our way into the SCIF to confront Chairman Adam Schiff (D-CA) and the other Democratic members taking part in this sham process. More on this event can be found in the prelude to this column. Afterwards, I head to the House Chamber where I memorialize Frank Troutman, Judge Tom Edenfield and Harriet Konter who have all passed recently and pay tribute to Pierce County High School. Links to these speeches can be found here, here, here and here. Next, I head to an Energy and Commerce (E&C) Environment Subcommittee hearing on a clean economy before heading to an E&C Oversight and Investigations (O&I) hearing on health care policy. A link to my questions in these hearings can be found here and here. After heading to the House Chamber for our first vote series of the day, I head back to my office for a meeting with representatives from the Georgia Credit Union Association and later head back to the House Chamber for our second and last vote series of the day.
Rep. Carter appears on Fox Business |
Later in the evening, I have an on-camera interview with Fox Business Network to discuss the sham impeachment inquiry. A link to that interview can be found in the prelude to this column.
Thursday, October 24, 2019: It’s always good to speak to my good friend Bill Edwards with News Radio 1290 in Savannah and this morning I have to opportunity to share with him and his listeners my experience yesterday of “storming” the SCIF where the sham impeachment inquiries are being held. I head home early this week as we are not in session today due to the memorial service being held in the Capitol for my friend, Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD). Once back home, I have a phone conference with officials from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to discuss the situation with plants in the Atlanta area releasing dangerous amounts of ethylene oxide and the impact closing these plants could potentially have on the availability of sterilized medical equipment. Later in the evening, I attend the Coastal Georgia Friends of the National Rifle Association (NRA) banquet in Black Creek in Bryan County where I am honored to lead the Pledge of Allegiance during the program.
Friday, October 25, 2019: For the second time this week, I’m excited to be at another high school in the district to meet with students. This morning I’m in Brunswick at Glynn Academy where I have back to back meetings with two AP US Government classes and enjoy a question and answer session with these bright and energetic leaders of the future. After a luncheon on St. Simons Island with special guest Ranking Intelligence Committee Member Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA) who brings us up to date on the latest sham impeachment inquiry news, I have a phone interview with WSAV TV in Savannah to discuss the “storming” of the SCIF earlier this week.
Rep. Carter performs the coin toss at the Brunswick High School vs. Glynn Academy Football Game |
Later in the evening, I have the honor of performing the coin toss at the Brunswick High School and Glynn Academy football game. The stands are packed and emotions run high in this city championship game that this year is won by Glynn Academy in a thrilling 24-21 contest. |
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