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Socialism has gained broad support among the 20s-30s age range. This is not surprising when you consider that the American education system has abandoned teaching the positive aspects of U.S. history, the details of the free market system, and the path to America's place as a land of promise to the world. Every generation of Americans has a duty to pass on the values and virtues that made our country a land of such promise and opportunity, but we have sadly fallen short in that responsibility.
"The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is." –Winston Churchill
House Democrats have just voted to pass two articles of impeachment against President Trump, one for abuse of power and the other for obstruction of Congress. There is no factual or legal basis for either of these. The lack of evidence to justify impeachment is why not one single Republican voted for either article.
As an official United States holiday, Thanksgiving is inextricably linked to our nation's founding and its times of conflict. The earliest Thanksgiving observances were announced by presidents, often during serious wars. These observances served as reminders to be thankful, even during difficulty, and to remember those courageous individuals who were sacrificing much to defend our country.
The power to impeach a president resides with the entire House of Representatives, not select committees. Up until now, every impeachment inquiry has required a majority vote in the House to get started and has been conducted publicly. Unlike previous impeachments, the process of investigating President Trump has been hyper-partisan, extremely biased, and irreparably deceitful. The Democrats have been resolved to unseat President Trump since the day after he was elected. In fact, Rep.
"It's a universal law – intolerance is the first sign of an inadequate education. An ill-educated person behaves with arrogant impatience, whereas truly profound education breeds humility." –Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn
When I first ran for Congress, I made a commitment that I would not be an absentee representative. I was determined not to move to Washington, D.C. and subsequently leave behind my district and the state of Alabama. To make good on that commitment, I come home every week, and during Congress's recess periods, I go out into the district to meet the people I am proud to represent.
"A popular government, without popular information, or the means of acquiring it, is but a prologue to a farce or a tragedy; or, perhaps both. Knowledge will forever govern ignorance: and a people who mean to be their own governors, must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives." --James Madison
Recently, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez callously compared detention centers at the U.S. southern border to the concentration camps of the Holocaust. Amidst deserved criticism, Ocasio-Cortez not only refused to apologize, but doubled down on her comments. Meanwhile, Democrats continue to ignore anti-Semitism in their own ranks and for many weeks refused to pass legislation to help to the legitimate humanitarian crisis at the southern border.
"Liberty may be endangered by the abuse of liberty, but also by the abuse of power." -James Madison
The Democrats have been in charge of the House of Representatives for over 100 days now, and all they have been able to do is show the American people how extreme and incompetent they really are on the issues facing our nation. Not only have they obstructed our efforts to fund border security, their actions have made the crisis at the border worse. Even though the vast majority of Americans object to infanticide, the Democrat House leadership refuses to allow a vote to come to the floor on a bill outlawing the killing of babies born alive after botched abortions.
Dear Friend,
So far, the 116th Congress has been a time of adjustment, both in terms of being in the minority and in terms of a new committee and a new role as part of Republican leadership. There is much work to be done and I look forward to keeping you updated throughout the year. As always, if my office can be of any assistance in the days ahead, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Dear Friend,
On Thursday, January 3, I was sworn in to begin my third term in Congress. I am grateful for the opportunity to represent Alabama's Sixth Congressional District and look forward to keeping in touch with you during the 116th Congress.
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Dear Friend,
As we prepare to give thanks for the many blessings we have as a nation on Thanksgiving, I wanted to provide you a brief update on my activities in Washington and in the District, as well as look ahead to the next Congress. I value staying connected with you and hearing your feedback on the issues important to you. As usual, if my office can assist you, please don't hesitate to contact us.
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I hope October is off to a good start for you and that you are enjoying a bit of cooler weather and fall football. In the past few weeks there has been much to vote on and discuss. I'm glad for this chance to update you on the work my colleagues and I are doing in Washington. I will be in the district until mid-November meeting with mayors and other local officials, as well as visiting local businesses and attending fall festivals. I hope to see you. As usual, if my office can assist you in any way, please contact us.
The district work period was full of meetings with constituents, business owners, and local officials. I enjoyed seeing so many of you at meetings and town halls. It's important to me to stay connected with you and hear your feedback on the issues important to you. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with me and for giving me the chance to answer your questions. I want to take this opportunity to update you on the highlights of the August district work period. As always, if my office can be of assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us.
My staff and I have appreciated seeing so many of you in Washington this summer. I hope your visits to our nation's Capitol building were enjoyable and informative. It has been a busy summer for the staff and me, and I'm now looking forward to some time to reconnect with many of you in the Sixth District during the August district work period. Here are some updates on what the staff and I have been working on over the summer.
For many families with children out of school, summer is the time for family vacations, and a lot of 6th District families have been making Washington their vacation destination. The staff and I have enjoyed seeing so many folks from the district stopping by my Congressional office to visit and start their Capitol building tours. For those of you who have not yet visited our nation's capital, I encourage to bring your family up for a memorable vacation. While many people are taking some well-earned vacation time, Congress is continuing to work.
I hope you're enjoying the early stages of summer. Summer time means many visitors to our nation's capital from Alabama and the 6th District. If you are planning a trip to Washington, you should call our office to set up a Capitol tour led by one of our staff. I appreciate this opportunity to update you on the work we're doing in Washington.
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We have reached the mid-point of 2017. In the first six months we saw the House pass over 170 bills including two of the most important bills in a decade. The American Health Care Act is the House bill that takes the first step toward repealing Obamacare and beginning the process of repairing our broken healthcare system. We are now working with members of the Senate to try to improve the bill and get a final version that the Senate and House can pass and the president will sign. We also passed the Financial Choice Act that largely repeals the Dodd-Frank Act.
The August work period is upon us and I am happy to be back home meeting with constituents all across the Sixth District. I am hosting two town halls next week in Calera and Hueytown, and I would like to invite you to join in on the conversation at one of them. To find out more details click here.
Dear Friend,
Some may call our district work periods "recess" or a "vacation", but they are anything but that. Instead they are a great opportunity for me to connect with the great people of Alabama's Sixth District and see all of the good happening in our own backyards!
Dear Friend,
The 115th Congress is off to a fast start, and I'm hopeful we can deliver on our promises to limit the size and scope of government.
Dear Friend,