Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) has introduced a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives condemning remarks made by Rep. Delia Ramirez (D-IL), who recently stated she is “a proud Guatemalan before I’m an American.” Ramirez serves on the House Homeland Security Committee.
The resolution emphasizes that elected officials are expected to serve the interests of the American people and not foreign governments. It also questions whether such comments align with a member’s oath of office.
“Every Member of Congress swears an oath of allegiance to our country and to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States. For a sitting member of Congress to openly prioritize another nation over America is unacceptable and a betrayal of the trust her constituents have placed in her,” said Rep. Carter. “This resolution affirms the obvious: Members of Congress must put America First.”
Rep. Carter has represented Georgia’s 1st district since 2015, winning several elections, including his most recent victory in 2024 where he defeated Patti Hewitt with 62% of the vote compared to Hewitt’s 38%. He also won previous general elections against Wade Herring in 2022, Joyce Griggs in 2020, Lisa Ring in 2018, and Brian Reese in 2014.
The full text of Carter’s resolution is available online.
