Hello, Friends
Last week, I said that I would fight for transparency in the Democrats’ impeachment inquiry.
This week, we fought.
On Wednesday, I led four dozen of my Republican colleagues down to Adam Schiff’s secret basement lair, where we spoke on the need for transparency:
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For several weeks now, the Democrats have been holding closed door depositions in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) in the basement of the Capitol building a room designed for secrecy, even though the depositions do not contain classified information.
This faux-impeachment process has been primarily led by House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff. Chairman Schiff’s impeachment inquiry has been marked by secret interviews, selective leaks, weird theatrical performances bearing no relation to the truth, and lies about contact with a whistleblower.
All this is happening behind closed doors, where I was previously kicked out of a hearing.
Democrats are doing this in order to keep their efforts away from public scrutiny, to shut out Members of Congress who deserve to know what is going on, and to prevent transparency.
By holding hearings cloaked in secrecy, Democrats are able to control the narrative, by leaking cherry-picked information to the press. Then they point to those leaks, and say “look, this is evidence of impeachable offenses!” while, at the same time, never mentioning or leaking any exonerating information. It’s a sham and a shame from start to finish.
My colleagues and I have had enough.
The American people want to see a Congress working for them not one obsessed with attacking a President who we believe has not done anything to deserve impeachment. After holding a press conference outside the SCIF, we walked into the SCIF to demand answers from Adam Schiff. He’s gotten away with too much to be allowed to hide from the public eye and dismiss our questions.
But that’s exactly what Schiff did. When he saw the wave of Republicans walking into the hearing room, demanding to be included in the proceedings, he turned tail and ran away.
Watch the full press conference below:
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The America I know and love has a government that tries to be transparent NOT one in which rules are made up on the fly, and elective representatives hide from public scrutiny.
I spoke about this with Tucker Carlson on Thursday. Watch it below:
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Despite our push on Wednesday, the impeachment process and the fight for transparency is not over. I will keep fighting for fair, open hearings!
Read more:
Breitbart October 24, 2019
Adam Schiff and the Chamber of Secrets: Inside the Impeachment Dungeon
Climate Ready Fisheries Act
As Northwest Florida’s representative, I will do everything possible to protect our forests, beaches, and ocean for generations to come. I recently cosponsored valuable legislation to gather information on the work by the Regional Fishery Management Councils, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, and the National Marine Fisheries Service, about how they plan to mitigate the effects of climate change on fishing communities. The fishing economy is extremely important to Northwest Florida, and I want it to remain as strong and sustainable as possible for generations to come.
On the House Floor
This week, Congress passed several pieces of legislation, including H.R. 777, the Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2019. This piece of legislation, which I was proud to cosponsor, will extend grants for the Sexual Assault Forensic Exam Program, ending the backlog of unanalyzed sexual assault forensic evidence which denies victims justice and allows sexual predators to roam free. This is an important issue, and I’m glad this measure passed the House with overwhelming support.
In addition, the House also passed H.R. 724, the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act this week. This legislation criminalizes certain types of violent and abhorrent animal torture. I’m thrilled Congress has come together to condemn and penalize those who abuse our furry friends.
AROUND THE DISTRICT
Congressional App Challenge
Each year, one of my honors is to host the Congressional App Challenge. It’s an amazing time to see what our students are capable of. The event is approaching quickly if you’re interested, be sure to sign up! Register here, or by clicking on the flyer below:
GAETZ IN THE NEWS
Fox News October 19, 2019
Reps. Biggs and Gaetz: Trump fulfilling campaign pledge and saving US lives by pulling military out of Syria
“Trump’s strategy has the potential for success because it forces regionally interested parties to balance against each other. Any good foreign policy realist will tell you that there is more chance for lasting peace when parties balance their interests against their adversaries.”
Breitbart October 23, 2019
House Republicans Storm Adam Schiff’s Secret Impeachment Room
“Led by House Judiciary Committee member Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), the Republican lawmakers attempted to enter the room where Schiff has been bringing in current and former State Department officials to testify.”
Hannity October 23, 2019
Developing: Rep. Gaetz, GOP Lawmakers ‘Storm’ Closed-Door Impeachment Hearings
“‘House Republicans led by Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., on Wednesday essentially stormed a closed-door session connected to the impeachment investigation of President Trump, prompting House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff to suspend the proceedings in a remarkable scene,’ reports Fox news.”
OANN October 24, 2019
Rep. Gaetz calls Democrats an ‘angry pack of rabid hyenas’
“Congressman Matt Gaetz slammed House Democrats after he and a group of Republicans stormed a closed-door impeachment hearing.”
Tea Party October 24, 2019
Watch: Rep. Matt Gaetz Blasts Identity Politics On MSNBC After Democrat Lawmaker Called Him A ‘White Man’
“‘Did she say we were a bunch of white men?’ Gaetz asked. ‘What does the fact that we are white men have to do with our desire to represent the millions of constituents we serve?’”
What We’re Reading
Townhall October 23, 2019
US in Moral Decline
Conservative Institute October 25, 2019
Conventional wisdom is wrong: GOP should force Dems to answer impeachment questions
The Daily Signal October 18, 2019
Justice Department Crushes Global Porn Network
Washington Examiner October 17, 2019
The Worst Man for the Job
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