Defense

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today following his vote against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference report for Fiscal Year 2013: “I voted against the National Defense Authorization Act previously because I did not believe that it adequately protected our civil liberties.  Language in the Senate’s version of the defense… Read more »

Standing with our Ally  As you may have heard, last week the United Nations voted to declare Palestine a ‘non-member state,’ meaning that Palestine is now able to participate and speak – but not vote – in General Assembly meetings.  This may allow Palestine to pursue claims against Israel through the U.N. Human Rights Council and the International Criminal Court, the latter of… Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement in response to the United Nations vote to declare Palestine a ‘non-member state:’ “Ensuring a strong, safe Israel must remain a top priority of the United States even as we work to address pressing issues here at home.  I am of the belief that an actual Palestinian state can only be achieved through direct… Read more »

Americans Deserve Straight Talk on Terrorism The primary role of the federal government is to provide for the common defense of the American people both here and abroad.  On September 11, 2012, the United States government failed to protect four Americans – including our Ambassador to Libya – and consequently, they were killed at the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi.  Given that the… Read more »

Economic Growth in Southwest and Southside Virginia All across Southwest and Southside Virginia, the unintended consequences of Washington’s policies impact our jobs, our pocketbooks, and our way of life.  Sometimes those unintended consequences cost us numerous jobs and even entire industries.  In Washington, I often hear politicians talk about economic “transitions” away from… Read more »

This week’s column goes in two very different directions:  domestic policy and foreign policy. Hidden Taxes in ObamaCare As I’m sure would be the case for any 2,400 page bill, there are a few good ideas in President Obama’s health care law, also known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or ObamaCare.  Unfortunately for the American people, the bad ideas outweigh the good… Read more »

America Must Stand Tall The United States of America has long been a blessed nation.  God has provided our people with an abundance of natural resources, wealth, and success.  He has guarded over us in times of turmoil, and helped us flourish in times of prosperity.  Despite our many blessings, we also have enemies and vulnerabilities.  Last week, on the eleventh… Read more »

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… 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… 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… Read more »