August 21, 2022

Dear Georgian,

Last week was the one-year anniversary of the fall of Kabul to the Taliban in Afghanistan. Biden's botched withdrawal was a strategic disaster that handed an entire country over to terrorists, and the consequences will be felt for decades.

When asked for insight into what happened a year ago, General Kenneth McKenzie, former Commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), said the following:

"I will give you my honest opinion, and my honest opinion and view shaped my recommendation (to the President). I recommended that we maintain 2,500 troops in Afghanistan, and I also recommended earlier in the fall of 2020 that we maintain 4,500 at that time. I also have a view that the withdrawal of those forces would lead inevitably to the collapse of the Afghan military forces and eventually the Afghan government."

Because the President ignored the advice of his own National Security Team, Afghanistan ended in an epic disaster. Billions of dollars worth of U.S. military equipment was handed to the Taliban, giving them some of the most advanced weaponry in the world.

What's worse is thirteen service members were killed at the Kabul airport.
These service personnel gave the ultimate sacrifice while trying to get Americans and our partners out of Afghanistan, and all their families are grieving their loss every day.

Please remember the fallen service members today, and join me in praying for their families and that nothing like this ever happens again.

As 2023 approaches, the House Agriculture Committee is working toward the next Farm Bill. This legislation shapes every aspect of ag policy and it’s critical that voices in the Eighth District are heard. We need to know what’s working and what can be improved. If you are a farmer, take a moment to provide feedback here.

As always, my staff and I are here to help. If you need assistance with a federal agency or have comments or concerns to share with me, please do not hesitate to call my Warner Robins, Tifton, or Washington, D.C. offices. To receive frequent updates, I encourage you to visit my website, like my Facebook page, follow me on YouTube, and follow me on Twitter.

Keep reading for the full update.

Sincerely,

Congressman Austin Scott

Meeting with the Perry Rotary Club

I was honored to join the Perry Rotary Club for lunch on Monday. I updated them on my work in Washington to address inflation, hyperpartisanship, national security, and more. Thank you to everyone at the Perry Rotary Club for your hospitality and for being an invaluable part of our community.

You can read more here.

Delivering Meals with Meals on Wheels in Warner Robins

One of my highlights from this week was delivering meals in Warner Robins with Houston County Meals on Wheels. This organization delivers meals to seniors and disabled people of all ages who have significant difficulty feeding themselves. Thank you to all of the hardworking volunteers for your essential service to neighbors throughout the community. They are always looking for additional volunteers, and you can reach them at hocomow.org.

You can read more here.

Attending a Roundtable with Robins Federal

As our nation grapples with record inflation and a new recession, I attended a roundtable with leaders at Robins Federal to hear how they are navigating these challenges in our community.

The Biden administration's irresponsible economic policies make it difficult for many Georgians to get by. I will continue to pressure the administration and House leadership to stop overspending so our local economy can recover.

You can read more here.

Joining OAN to Discuss Mar-a-Lago Raid

Joining John Solomon to Discuss Inflation "Reduction" Act

Just the News | Former border chief, FBI vet Morgan rips 'unconscionable' Mar-a-Lago raid, decries double standard

"The FBI raid on former President Donald Trump's home in Florida was 'unconscionable,' FBI veteran and former acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection Mark Morgan said in an interview on the John Solomon Reports podcast.

Rep. Austin Scott (R-Ga.) also joined John Solomon Reports to discuss the Mar-a-Lago raid.

'I cannot believe that this actually happened in the United States of America,' the congressman said. 'The idea that the Justice Department would send the FBI into the previous president's home and seize whatever it is that they went in there to seize — I'm very taken aback.'"