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Dear Friend,

This week in Washington was one of the most embarrassing in recent memory, as Democrats became a parody of themselves and passed the point of no return when Speaker Pelosi announced she would support an impeachment inquiry after fabricating a deceptive narrative over a phone call President Trump had with the Ukrainian President. Even without knowing the facts and before the transcript of the call was released, Speaker Pelosi irresponsibly, carelessly, and prematurely rushed to conclusions and alleged the President had committed “high crimes.”

This latest installment of the impeachment saga further exposes the Democrats blood lust for removing this President from office and nullifying the votes of 63 million Americans. By acquiescing to the demands of her far-left liberal base, Speaker Pelosi showed us that she is not serious about governing or passing bipartisan proposals like the USMCA or prescription drug pricing. While the die may be cast for the Democrats on impeachment, I know the American people will have little patience for this political posturing through endless investigation. Click here to watch my remarks from the House floor slamming the Democrats’ irresponsible impeachment and supporting our duly-elected President.

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Expanding Access to our Third Largest Ag Market
While Democrats in Washington were wasting time on partisan, politically-charged impeachment, President Trump was in New York at the United Nations working hard on the people’s business and putting America first. Perhaps the most important action item to come out of the U.N. was the new trade deal President Trump announced with Japan, our third largest agriculture export, which will reduce or eliminate tariffs on over $7 billion of U.S. ag product.

Opening up access to the Japanese market for our agriculture products is a big win for our farmers and ranchers as well as rural America, and doing more free and fair trade deals in the Asia Pacific region will also mitigate China’s unjustified tariffs and pressure them to stop their unfair practices. Along with the free market reforms we have been enacting at home, these America-first trade policies abroad will ensure the United States will remain the land of opportunity and unparalleled prosperity for the next generation. Click here to read more.

Obstructing the President’s Border Security Policies
Even though defending our sovereign borders and protecting our citizens is the first and most important responsibility of the federal government, this week my colleagues in the House and Senate voted to end President Trump’s national emergency declaration that gives him the critical tools and latitude needed to do what House Democrats won't: secure our southern border. I have always maintained that the situation at our southern border is a crisis, and that the President has clear legal authority to declare a national emergency, just as previous presidents have done over 50 times before him.

Unfortunately, this resolution is just the latest episode in Congressional abdication and Democrats’ endless obstruction of this President’s border security policies, which are already having a significant impact with a nearly 60% decline in illegal border crossings since May. While this vote is a step backward in protecting the sovereignty of our nation and keeping our communities safe, I am confident that, just as we saw last time, President Trump will have the support in Congress needed to sustain his veto.

Hearing Directly from my Fellow West Texans
Thank you to everyone who participate in my telephone town hall this week. We had a spirited discussion on a wide range of issues, from impeachment to China trade talks, and as always, I appreciated the opportunity to hear directly from my fellow West Texans about how I can best serve you in our nation’s capital.

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Paying Tribute to a Texas Tech Legend
This week, we said goodbye to Lubbock legend and one of the greatest Texas Tech football players of all time, E.J. “The Beast” Holub, who passed away last Saturday. E.J. was true gentleman, a real cowboy, and will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Click here to watch my remarks paying tribute to E.J.’s tremendous life and legacy on the House floor.

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Please know, it is an honor to be your Representative. Feel free to reach out to my office and let me know how I can best serve you.

Your friend and fellow West Texan,

Jodey C. Arrington
Member of Congress

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