Hello, Friends

Monday, November 11, was Veterans Day. To all the American patriots who answered their country’s call and earned the title of veteran: thank you. America is grateful for your service and sacrifice.

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On Veterans Day, I had the honor of speaking in Navarre, honoring those who have sacrificed in order to protect our freedom. In America, the strength that liberates the oppressed and protects our freedoms is forged by the sacrifice of our military families and veterans.

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Northwest Florida Daily News November 11, 2019

Gaetz speech caps off Veterans Day event at Navarre Park

Faux Impeachment

This week, the Democrats moved forward with public impeachment hearings against President Trump. He is fighting against the ‘permanent Washington’ bureaucracy but this week makes clear that people in the bowels of government bureaucracy think the President serves at their pleasure. They’re dead wrong, and only just now realizing it.

Adam Schiff, Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, is presiding over the clownish impeachment hearings. On Wednesday, we saw George Kent and Ambassador William Taylor testify. These two individuals had substantive policy disagreements with the Trump Administration. They may think President Trump’s different way of interacting with other countries is impeachable, but I don’t think the country will.

Ambassador Taylor, the Democrats’ star witness, was asked by my friend and colleague Jim Jordan if he’d ever even met the President. Ambassador Taylor’s “no” resounded across the hearing room. The full exchange is well worth watching:

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The Democrats are conducting an impeachment process in search of a crime.

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On the House Floor

This week on the House Floor, Congress voted overwhelmingly to pass the Protect the GI Bill Act. This important piece of legislation to allow veterans to transition well into higher education. With so many veterans in Florida’s First Congressional District, I’m proud that my colleagues on both sides of the aisle voted overwhelmingly in support of this measure.

We also passed the VA Tele-Hearing Modernization Act, which enables veterans with pending cases to appear remotely before the Board of Veterans’ Appeals. This will allow our veterans to be heard even when they are not close to a VA Center.

During my time in office, my priority has been to advocate for our active duty military and our veterans, and I’m proud Congress is working together on these critical issues.

AROUND THE DISTRICT

Congressional App Challenge

Over the weekend, I had the incredible privilege of hosting the Annual Congressional App Challenge. It is always exciting to see what our students are capable of and this year exceeded my expectations. Congratulations to first place winner Blake Gaither from Sims Middle School, second place winner Grace Minton from South Walton High School, and third place winner Collin Padgett from Northwest Florida Collegiate High. I am incredibly proud of our students for what they’ve accomplished. The future looks very bright!

Hurricane Michael Timber Grants

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced Florida will receive $380 million in block grants for timber losses in the wake of Hurricane Michael. I’m encouraged by this announcement the Panhandle has waited patiently for this money since Michael hit.

Thanks to the help of President Trump, Governor DeSantis, Senator Rubio, and Senator Scott, Northwest Florida can continue rebuilding process the beautiful Emerald Coast. There is still a lot of work to be done, but this is a step in the right direction!

Rest in Peace, Chief Bradshaw

Northwest Florida recently suffered a heartbreaking loss to our community. Escambia County Fire Rescue Volunteer District Chief Dwain S. Bradshaw was killed last week as he responded to a crash near the Perdido River. Chief Bradshaw’s life was spent in service and dedication to his community, and I am deeply saddened by this tragic loss.

For more information:

Pensacola News-Journal November 12, 2019

Governor orders flags at half-staff for Escambia County volunteer district fire chief

GAETZ IN THE NEWS

The Daily Caller November 11, 2019

Matt Gaetz Is ‘Still Waiting’ For Eric Swalwell’s Trump-Russia ‘Doomsday Prediction’ To Pan Out

“Republican Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz said Monday that he wasn’t really sure why anyone would take ‘doomsday predictions’ from Democratic California Rep. Eric Swalwell seriously.”

Townhall  November 8, 2019

New Transcript Shows Heated Exchange Between Rep. Gaetz and Adam Schiff

“The transcript of Hill’s testimony captures a heated exchange between Rep. Matt Gaetz, a member of the Judiciary Committee, and Chairman Adam Schiff.”

Breitbart News November 13, 2019

Gaetz: ‘All of the Dirty Tricks from Adam Schiff’ Will Not Change Facts

“Tuesday on Fox News Channel’s ‘Hannity,’ Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) argued that despite whatever efforts House Intelligence Committee chairman Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) makes to push the case for impeachment against President Donald Trump on Wednesday, it will not change any of the ‘fundamental facts.’”

ToddStarnes.com November 6, 2019

Gaetz Says Trump Coup Plotters need Prison Time

“‘If we do not slap some handcuffs on people for what happened to President Trump it will happen again,’ Gaetz said. ‘We have got to get to the bottom of this. We’ve got to uproot the people who believe they can substitute their judgment for the judgment of the American electorate.’”