Socialism has no place in America. This week, House Republicans stood up against this dangerous ideology on behalf of the American people and the capitalist system that we here in Georgia benefit from daily.
On Thursday, we passed a resolution that denounces socialism in all its forms and opposes the implementation of socialist policies in the United States of America.
I proudly supported this resolution, which shines a light on the failures of socialist systems, including the USSR, China, Cambodia, North Korea, Cuba, and Venezuela. It also highlights that the founding principles of the United States of America are fundamentally different than the socialist ideologies espoused by some on the left.
Experiments with socialism have gone hand in hand with painful human tragedies like starvation, imprisonment, and mass murder, leading to more than 100 million deaths around the world. Many of the greatest crimes in history were committed by socialists including Vladimir Lenin, Joseph Stalin, Mao Zedong, Fidel Castro, Hugo Chavez, and Nicholas Maduro.
Shockingly, 100 House Democrats were unable to denounce these horrors on the House Floor, reminding Americans once again that Washington Democrat policies aim to destroy the foundation of American beliefs and ideology. We can, and must, do better for the next generations.
In 2019, a Gallup poll found that 51% of young Americans viewed socialism positively while less than half of young Americans viewed capitalism positively. More recently, a poll found that only 36% of Gen Z adults, aged 18-24, were proud to be American.
That’s right, young Americans have a more positive association with socialism than they do the United States of America. What does it mean for the future of our country if tomorrow’s leaders despise the values that made America the beacon of freedom that it is today?
By passing this resolution, House Republicans took a step towards fixing this troubling trend. I hope and pray that Washington Democrats will, one day, do the same. |
In this week's edition of Buddy's Briefing, we're discussing the END of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Monday, January 30, 2023: Saturday, I had the honor of speaking at the Jaycees State Convention luncheon held in Savannah. Also known as the United States Junior Chamber, the Jaycees is a leadership training service organization and civic organization for people between the ages of 18 and 40.
Saturday night, I joined other conservation enthusiasts at the 34th annual Weekend for Wildlife charity event at Sea Island. Over the years, the event has raised more than $17 million for the Georgia Natural Resources Foundation that supports the preservation of Georgia’s natural and cultural resources through projects, activities, and programs of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Before leaving for Washington this morning, I have an interview with Fox 28 TV in Savannah to discuss the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) and the legislation we passed last week to make certain it is replenished with domestic resources.
Once back on Capitol Hill, I meet with the Chairman of the Communications and Technology (C&T) subcommittee, Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH), and staff for what will be a weekly huddle to discuss the subcommittee's business for the upcoming week.
Next, I head to our weekly Whip Team meeting before heading to the House Chamber for our first vote series of the week. Afterwards, I remain in the House Chamber and pay tribute to Dick Flood, famously known as “Okefenokee Joe,” who passed recently.
Later, I am honored to join my friend and colleague, Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA), as we join Center Forward, a bipartisan group whose mission is to bring diverse viewpoints together to craft common sense solutions, as we discuss our goals and plans for the 118th Congress. |
Rep. Carter speaking at Jaycee State Convention Luncheon |
Tuesday, January 31, 2023: After our weekly GOP Conference where we discuss our plans for the upcoming week and hear updates from leadership, I head to an organizational meeting of the Energy and Commerce (E&C) Committee where we introduce new members of the committee and adopt committee rules for the session.
Next, we have an E&C full committee hearing on American Energy Expansion, Economic, Environmental, and National Security. Afterwards, I have a meeting with my friend, Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) to discuss our plans for addressing prescription drug prices in this upcoming session.
After joining in on our all staff conference call, I head to the House Chamber for our first vote series of the day and remain in the Chamber afterwards to speak on HR 382, the Pandemic is Over Act, before speaking on HR 497, the Health Care Workers Act.
Next, I meet with representatives from Boehringer Ingelheim outside the Chamber before heading back to my office to meet with the Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia followed by a meeting with the National Federation of the Blind of Georgia.
Next, I have a virtual interview with WTOC TV in Savannah to discuss the naming of the Hinesville VA clinic after four Liberty County heroes who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the Vietnam War.
After a meeting with staff to discuss a field hearing I will be leading to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, I head back to the House Chamber for our second vote series of the day and afterwards pay tribute to my dear friend and fellow former Mayor, Richard Davis from Richmond Hill, who sadly passed recently.
Next, I head to a meeting of the E&C subcommittee Chairs and Vice Chairs before heading to an American Council for Capital Formation (ACCF) Salon on the Reliability of the US Energy Grid. |
Rep. Carter meeting with representatives from Boehringer Ingelheim |
Wednesday, February 1, 2023: My day starts with an E&C member breakfast where we discuss our goals for the upcoming week followed by a GOP member policy conference where we get an update from leadership on the debt ceiling negotiations and meetings.
Next, I head to the House Chamber where I pay tribute to Devin Willock and Chandler LeCroy, two members of the University of Georgia football program who were tragically killed in an automobile crash, the City of Hinesville and what a great place it is to live, former Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson on his induction to the College Football Hall of Fame, and the Olympia Café in Savannah on being ranked in the top 10 percent or restaurants worldwide.
Afterwards, I head to an E&C Health Subcommittee legislative hearing on fentanyl before returning to my office to meet with representatives from the Georgia District Attorneys.
Next, I have an in-person interview with Deseret Magazine to discuss the work of the Conservative Conservation Caucus before meeting with the President and CEO of One America News (OAN).
After a meeting of the conservative Republican Study Committee (RSC), I head to the House Chamber for our first vote series of the day and afterwards head to an E&C Oversight and Investigations (O&I) subcommittee hearing on Lab Safety and COVID origins.
Next, I head to my office for a series of meetings including with Sanofi, a pharmaceutical manufacturer, Angels for Change, a group focused on ending drug shortages, National Community Pharmacist Association (NCPA), including my fellow Georgia pharmacist and current NCPA President Hugh Chancey from Hahira, and Commission 52, a group dedicated to honoring former hostages in Iran with the Congressional Gold Medal.
After heading to the House Chamber for our final vote series of the day, I pay tribute to Darien City Council member Marcy Goodyear, who recently passed. |
Rep. Carter with representatives from Sanofi |
Thursday, February 2, 2023: My first hearing as vice-chairman of the E&C C&T Subcomittee is this morning, and our topic is satellite deployment. After a great hearing, I head off Capitol Hill for a meeting and when I return I head to the House Chamber for our final vote series of the week.
Afterwards, I head back to my office where I join in on our all staff conference call before heading to the U. S. Public Health Service Building downtown where I film this week’s edition of Buddy’s Briefing.
After flying back to Savannah, I head straight to a meeting with my good friend Michael Hardy, and representatives from the trucking industry who play such an important role in our area’s economy. |
Rep. Carter at Energy and Commerce Committee Hearing |
Friday, February 3, 2023: After a great early morning radio interview on the John Fredericks Show with my good friend and former Congressional colleague, Dr. Dave Brat, Dean of the School of Business at Liberty University, I head to the fast growing town of Rincon in Effingham County where I meet with my good friend, Mayor Ken Lee, and other city personnel to discuss the challenges and opportunities they are facing.
Afterwards, I head to Brunswick in Glynn County, and during the drive have a great call with my good friends, Jeff Grant and Fred Barber, who bring me up to date on the exciting work they are doing in Glynn County.
Once in Brunswick, I meet with my good friend, Dr. Kavanaugh Chandler, CEO of Coastal Community Health Services and tour the new pharmacy they have added to their Brunswick clinic.
Next, I have a series of meetings in our Brunswick District office including with former Bacon County Commission Chairman Eugene Dyal, Thea Rameriz, CEO of Adoption-Share, David Bennett from Blackshear, and Glenn Gray from Camden County.
Before heading back to Pooler, I have a virtual interview with Fox 28 TV in Savannah to discuss President Biden’s upcoming State of the Union (SOTU) address. |
Rep. Carter on National Wear Red Day to raise awareness for heart disease |
Click here for this week's vote sheet in the House. |
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