Rep. Lauren Boebert and Rep. Cori Bush engaged in a heated exchange at a House Oversight subcommittee hearing after the latter called a witness’ opinions “white supremacist” and the former demanded that the remarks be taken out of the record.
The Missouri Democrat caused a stir when they asserted that racism is at the basis of opposition to green energy sources and then insulted the witness with an out-of-date epithet intended for anyone who disagree with far-left ideals.
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Rep. Bush, a significant member of the Economic Development, Energy Policy and Regulatory Affairs subcommittee, attacked fossil fuel businesses in her opening remarks, specifically criticizing the think tanks and oil tycoons who might be taking advantage of minority communities. Many people took her statements as evidence that she is dedicated to fighting against injustices brought on by these sectors.
“Future events can be best ameliorated or prevented by reducing our demand for and our reliance on fossil fuels,” Bush said, adding, “But my Republican colleagues have unironically invited for-profit think tank and oil titans whose expertise is in maximizing profits, especially at the expense of our black, our brown, our indigenous neighbors’ health, safety, and well-being.”
“One of these so-called energy experts is a philosopher who has previously espoused white supremacist views. For instance, in his 2000 college newspaper, he wrote, quote, ‘’The African and American Studies Department has 23 classes in many of these classes. African culture is presented not..,’”She began, but the Colorado Republican cut her off by asking the committee chair to strike her harsh comments off the record.
“Mr. Chairman, I demand the gentlelady’s words be taken down,” Boebert said. “She just called the witness a white supremist.”
Bush denied it, “No, I referred to the words, not to the person. Not to him. The words.”
“The gentlelady is referring to the witness’s statement and referred to him as a white supremist,” Boebert shot back.
“No, I did not,” the “Squad” member and BLM activist said, insisting that hadn’t uttered the heinous smear.
Boebert persisted, “I would like a parliamentary inquiry into having the gentlewoman’s words taken down,” as the chairman, Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Texas) formally recognized her input.
“Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I would like a parliamentary inquiry into taking down the gentlelady’s words, the ranking member’s words for insinuating that our witness made white supremist statements using his words.”
Fallon then said, “The chair cannot take down words that are directed toward a witness only to other members. All right. Chair recognizes Ranking Member Bush to continue your opening statement,” attempting to turn the floor back over to Bush so that she could continue her racist rant.
Undeterred, Boebert again asked for a parliamentary inquiry which was granted, “Is it appropriate for the ranking members to show respect to the witnesses who are here present in the committee room today?”
“I think it would obviously be warranted to show respect for anyone,” Fallon responded.
“I would like that sentiment to be expressed and the members to be reminded to show respect to our witnesses who were here today. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I yield,” said Boebert, concluding her opposition to Bush’s white-bashing.
