“Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from Him.”

At five weeks, the baby’s heart starts to beat.

At ten weeks, they develop arms, legs, fingers, and toes.

That child can taste and make facial expressions. They yawn, hiccup, and suck their thumb.

Those are the actions of a child – not a clump of cells. A child that deserves the same right to life granted to us through God, our Creator, and protected through our Constitution.

But for fifty long years, those rights have been denied. During that time, 20% of children have had their lives cut short due to an abortion. It is time to right this generational wrong and end the inhumane practice of torturing and killing innocent children in the womb.

Children are a gift from the Lord. I know because I’ve been blessed with three of them.

My faith guides me in my conviction, but my background as a medical professional guides me to understand the science, that life does, without a shadow of a doubt, begin at conception.

This week the Supreme Court heard a case that has the potential to restore the right to life for unborn children starting at 15 weeks of development.

Is it a perfect choice? No. But we cannot let perfect be the enemy of good. And any decision that puts fewer unborn children in harm’s way is one to champion.

I’m praying for our Supreme Court justices as they make this important decision, and I ask that you join me.

We must be a voice for the voiceless – the future generation depends on it.

Monday, November 29, 2021:  As many of you know, I had the honor and privilege of serving as Mayor of the City of Pooler from 1996 through 2004. Yesterday, Amy and I visited the new Costco that recently opened at Pooler Parkway and I-16. I have to admit that Pooler has grown bigger and faster than I ever imagined it would. Many people deserve credit for this growth, but I can’t help but feel a great deal of pride that the place I have called home since 1980 still maintains a “hometown atmosphere.”

I’m in my Savannah District office this morning and my first meeting is with my good friends, Dr. Andrew Kirk, Dr. Archie Culbreth and Dr. Phillip Day to discuss eliminating barriers of care to chiropractic services.

After a great meeting, I record a video for the National Cancer Prevention Workshop before joining in on our all-staff conference call.

Next, I head to the Savannah Downtown Rotary Club’s weekly meeting where the guest speaker is Georgia Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan.

After returning to our Savannah District office, I join my good friend, Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA), on a virtual call to speak to the Oncology Nursing Society. Rep. DeSaulnier and I are co-chairs of the bi-partisan Cancer Survivors Caucus in the House and, while he is a cancer survivor himself, I am not. However, like most of us, I have had family members who have been stricken with this dreaded disease and, as a pharmacist, I have worked with patients and family members who have gone through this experience.

Next, I join in on a virtual call with employees of a health care system in our district who are concerned with the unconstitutional vaccine mandate that is being imposed by the Biden Administration.

Later in the evening, I am honored to attend the St. Andrew’s Society Banquet held at the Savannah Convention and Trade Center.

Tuesday, November 30, 2021: I’m up early this morning as I join Fox and Friends First for a live interview to discuss the Omicron variant and vaccine mandate.

Later in the morning, I join my good friends, Rev. Herb Hubbard and Krystal McGee with the Coastal YMCA, who bring me up to date on the exciting work being done at this great Christian organization.

Next, I head to Liberty County where I speak to the Hinesville Rotary Club at their weekly meeting and share with them the latest news from Washington, D.C.

Afterwards, I head to the Savannah-Hilton Head International airport for my return trip to Washington. Once back at the Capitol, I head directly to our weekly Whip team meeting before heading to an Energy and Commerce (E&C) Subcommittee on Communications and Technology (C&T) member meeting to discuss tomorrow’s hearing on holding Big Tech accountable.

Next, I head to the House Chamber for our first vote series of the week and afterwards pay tribute to Joe Allen from Charlton County, who recently passed. I remain in the Chamber after my tribute to participate in a Special Order celebrating National Bible Week. 

Wednesday, December 1, 2021:  After attending our weekly GOP Conference meeting this morning, I head to the House Chamber where I pay tribute to one of the nicest and most genuine men I know, Bob Hurt. After decades of working on Capitol Hill as a staffer for Georgia Congressmen, then as a government relations specialist for companies throughout the First District and Georgia, Bob is retiring. Because of the years of dedicated and fine service that Bob Hurt has provided, Georgia and especially the First District, are much better off.

Afterwards, I head to an E&C C&T hearing on Holding Big Tech Accountable and, after asking questions, head to a meeting with Rev. Vernell Cutter and other interested parties from Savannah to discuss the exciting Georgia Trade Expansion Project (GTEP) that they are working on. This project will increase economic growth and development for the U.S. and West Africa.

Once back in my office, I speak virtually to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, and afterwards, head to the Supreme Court where I film a video on the abortion case that is being heard today.

Next, I head to the House Chamber for a five-vote series and afterwards pay tribute to my good friend Rev. Kenny Grant who last Sunday delivered his final sermon as Senior Pastor of Calvary Baptist Temple in Savannah. Remaining in the Chamber, I participate in a Special Order relating to the abortion case being heard by the Supreme Court today.

Thursday, December 2, 2021: During our weekly Doctor’s Caucus meeting this morning, we have an open discussion with former Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) Administrator Seema Verma to discuss the future of the agency and of healthcare in the U.S.

Once back in my office, I record a video for the Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce meeting, which will be held tomorrow, before joining in on our all-staff conference call.

Next, I head to the House Chamber where I pay tribute to the Young Harris College (YHC) soccer team on their successful season and afterwards, head to an E&C Health Subcommittee Hearing on the overdose crisis and proposals to combat illicit Fentanyl-related substances.

After heading to the Cannon Rotunda for an interview with Varney & Company on Fox Business to discuss mandatory vaccines, I head to the Capitol Plaza Triangle to participate in a press conference in support of the Crucial Communism Teaching Act (CCT) sponsored by Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL).

After heading to the House Chamber for our first vote series of the day, I head back to my office where I have a virtual interview with Newsmax to discuss the Omicron variant before heading to the Supreme Court where I film this week’s edition of Buddy’s Briefings.

Finally, I head back to the House Chamber for our second vote series of the day where a Continuing Resolution (CR) is passed to keep the government running until February 18^th of next year. 

Friday, December 3, 2021: Late last night the Senate agreed to the CR that we had passed earlier in the day. That agreement prompted the Speaker to cancel votes scheduled for today and next Monday.

It’s always a pleasure to speak with my good friend Bill Edwards with NewsTalk 1290 in Savannah. This morning, I am able to share with him details of my Build Better Borders legislation.

Later in the morning, I head over to the studios of NTD News where I film a video wishing their viewers a Happy New Year. Once back in my office, I have a virtual interview with WSAV TV in Savannah to discuss the Fentanyl hearing that I participated in yesterday.

After a virtual call with other Doctor’s Caucus members to discuss proposed Medicare cuts to physicians, I head to the Capitol Plaza where I take pictures with our interns for this quarter before heading to the airport for my return trip home.