Friends,
The last two weeks have been a trying time in our country. It’s time to get down to business and do the job you sent me here to do: keeping Parris Island open, protecting taxpayers, guarding our Lowcountry’s natural beauty by caring for our environment, and empowering families to freely live their lives.
In the first 10 days of my time in Congress, I faced tough votes and a tougher reality: our discourse has driven division and violence that has cost lives. I’ve been outspoken about the inciteful rhetoric we’ve seen from elected officials and how we got here.
You sent me to Congress to be your independent voice and I intend to be. I will always be hard-charging toward solutions that deliver for the Lowcountry.
The only way to stop the cycle of hatred is if we take a thorough look at how we got here using facts and reason, not threats and vengeance. Our leaders must understand they can’t use toxic rhetoric, which raises the stakes of every political disagreement to apocalyptic levels without consequences.
We must focus squarely on the people’s business.
To the people of the Lowcountry, that means I will work to ensure you keep your hard-earned money, veterans get the support they deserve, I will work to ensure Parris Island continues to train great Marines, and that you, not the government, are empowered to pursue your happiness.
There’s a lot to be done here in South Carolina and in Washington. I’m going to be part of the solution to our problems, and I’m going to try my best to help break the cycle of partisan animosity in Washington. That’s who I am, that’s who you elected, that’s who I will be.
Sadly, this week, Democrats forced a rushed impeachment through the House in response to the events of January 6th. The violence we witnessed was absolutely horrific and everyone whose actions incited that violence must be held accountable. In seeking to stop the division inherent in our current politics, we must stand up to hopeless political maneuvers that offer no remedy to the problems facing our Republic. A tree is known by its fruit, and this effort will bear nothing but further conflict and division.
Being your voice in Congress is the honor of my lifetime. When I dropped out of high school all those years ago, I never thought I'd be here in Washington speaking for the Lowcountry and all the people who call it home. I appreciate the trust you've all put in me, and I will do everything in my power to reward that trust with real results that will preserve our freedoms and make our lives better.
Sincerely,
Congresswoman Nancy Mace
