Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after President Biden reportedly decided to ban imports of Russian oil:
“A ban on Russian oil imports is an important measure to cut off funding for Russian military aggression. I have been part of the bipartisan call to take this action, and I am glad that President Biden has finally followed our lead.
“The ban on… Read more »
The exigencies of war can lead to unexpected consequences. We are seeing this truth play out as Ukraine fights for its survival against Russian aggression.
After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a world leader who belongs to a political party on the left called for building a stockpile of coal and natural gas as well as the rapid construction of two liquid natural gas (LNG) terminals to… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement on sanctions imposed by the United States and allied powers on Russia:
“The financial sanctions levied by the United States and our allies are an important measure to make Vladimir Putin pay a price for his war of aggression, but more can be done.
“Russian oil and gas are the lifeblood of the country’s economy. They… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine:
“I ask everyone to join me in praying for the people of Ukraine. I also condemn Vladimir Putin’s malicious and vicious unjust war against Ukraine. President Putin must be punished for these egregious actions. The United States can support Ukraine by sanctioning Russian… Read more »
At a recent and rare press conference, President Biden pondered out loud, “What are Republicans for? What are they for? Name me one thing they’re for.”
I am happy to name not just one but a lot of things we are for. Furthermore, I’m happy to invite him to work with us on them, although I doubt my invitation will be accepted. The President seems more interested in pandering to… Read more »
If Congress was graded on a report card, one of the subjects it would be graded on is oversight. Ensuring the faithful execution of the laws and rooting out mismanagement by the executive branch are core constitutional obligations of the House and Senate.
For this term, congressional Democrats on the House Energy and Commerce Committee would have to receive an “incomplete” on oversight.… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) and U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (D-VA) today sent a letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. Regan requesting assistance for the City of Bristol, Virginia regarding odors from the City’s Integrated Solid Waste Management Facility. Their letter follows the City’s request for assistance from the EPA sent… Read more »
The end of one year and the beginning of another offers the occasion to reflect on what has changed and what remains the same.
The good news is that the law of cause and effect remains in place. The bad news is that a lot of misguided and erroneous causes/ideas pushed by the Biden Administration and congressional Democrats have produced a series of lamentable effects.
Take energy… Read more »
As winter begins, Americans this year confront a most unwelcome holiday guest: high energy prices.
Just like Santa Claus, expensive energy is coming to town. Unlike Santa, it doesn’t matter if you’ve been bad or good. Your wallet will suffer just the same.
You have probably noticed already how much more it costs to fill up your gas tank. According to AAA, Virginia’s average gas price is… Read more »
John F. Kennedy said that “to govern is to choose.”
The Democrats running Washington have had a hard time choosing lately. It should come as no surprise, then, that they have not done too well at governing, either.
Instead of addressing the pressing issues our country faces like historic inflation, record-breaking numbers of illegal immigrants crossing the border, soaring energy costs,… Read more »
