Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement regarding the attacks on the U.S. Embassy in Egypt and the U.S. Consulate in Libya: “I’m very disturbed by the attacks on both U.S. citizens and officials in Egypt and in Libya. Our prayers go out to the families of the four Americans killed in these attacks. For them, and on behalf of the United States of America, the perpetrators ... Read more »
By: WSLS-TV Staff Reports | WASHINGTON, DC -- Southwest Virginia's three Congressmen praised the life of Roanoke D-Day veteran Bob Slaughter on the House floor Thursday morning. 6th District Congressman Bob Goodlatte gave the speech, with 9th District Congressman Morgan Griffith, and 5th District Congressman Robert hurt joining him in offering the speech. The trio praised Slaughter's work on beha... Read more »
Memorial Day: Griffith Honors Our Troops This week we honor and remember those who lost their lives while defending our freedom. In this country we have traditionally honored integrity, honor, individual ingenuity, and willing self-sacrifice. Those who serve in the military embody these principles and spirit of American patriotism. They know what it is to sacrifice, to serve with honor and integr... Read more »
Griffith Fights for Gun Rights The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution is very explicit: “A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.” I stand by this Amendment; and I wholeheartedly support it. I recently introduced legislation (H.R. 4269), which would strengthen federal protections... Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today after the United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012 (H.R. 4133) passed the House: “I’m very pleased about the passage of this bill. As I said yesterday, Israel is one of our strongest allies, and the world should know it. I was proud to stand with the overwhelming majority of my colleagues in support of o... Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today after cosponsoring the United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012 (H.R. 4133): “Israel is one of our strongest allies. Ensuring a safe and secure Israel must remain a top priority of U.S. foreign policy. I’m very pleased to sign on to this legislation, and I applaud my colleagues for bringing it forward. Of... Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today congratulating the Gate City-based 1032nd Transportation Company, 1030th Transportation Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group on being awarded the Eisenhower Trophy and Superior Unit Award and for being recognized as the most outstanding company-level unit in the Virginia Army National Guard during the 2011 training year and... Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement announcing the upcoming Military Service Academy Day in Dublin and Abingdon: “Southwest Virginia has a rich tradition of military service. Each year young men and women from the Ninth District attend our nation’s military service academies. These institutions offer an exceptional education as well as the opportunity to serve our c... Read more »
Congressmen Morgan Griffith and Bob Goodlatte issued the following statement after voting against a resolution to recognize the City of Salem, Massachusetts, as the Birthplace of the National Guard of the United States (H.R. 1339): “This resolution asserts that the first militia – thus the National Guard – was formed in Salem, Massachusetts in 1629. According to William Shea, author of The Virgini... Read more »
Protecting and Preserving Medicare While Republicans in Congress have attempted to find practical solutions to this growing crisis, President Obama’s “solution” is to put more Washington bureaucrats in charge and cut billions out of Medicare. One example of this “solution” was the creation of the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) in ObamaCare (PPACA). IPAB is a board of 15 unelected bureau... Read more »
