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Wittman, Higgins Host Law Enforcement Roundtable

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HANOVER, VA – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) hosted a Law Enforcement Roundtable in Hanover, Virginia with special guest, Congressman Clay Higgins (LA-03). During this roundtable, Representatives Wittman and Higgins spoke to a panel of local law enforcement officers to discuss issues related to public safety, crime, and needed law enforcement resources.  The purpose of this…

Wittman Opening Statement at Joint Hearing on State of the Surface Navy

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces Rob Wittman (VA-01) gave the following statement at the Seapower and Projection Forces and Readiness Joint Hearing on the State of the Surface Navy: Congressman Wittman’s Opening Statement as Prepared for Delivery: I want to thank Chairman Courtney for yielding and especially thank Chairman…

Wittman's Response to CNO's 500-Fleet Aspirations

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WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces on the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Gilday’s recent assertion that the Navy needs a 500-ship navy to meet the Biden Administration’s…

Wittman Statement on Biden's State of the Union Address

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement in response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address: “This evening, President Biden delivered his first State of the Union address to both a joint session of Congress and to the American people. This speech uniquely coincided with…

Wittman Statement on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: “Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is intolerable and must be met with immediate strength and decisive action from the United States and our allies. This is a blatant attack on Ukraine’s sovereignty. Putin’s intentions have been clear…

Wittman Statement on Further Russian Aggression

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement on further Russian aggression toward Ukraine: “For months, Putin has been amassing troops at the Ukrainian border and working to stress the Ukrainian economic and political system and on Monday night, he began sending troops into Ukraine. With the cataclysmic withdrawal from Afghanistan,…

Wittman Requests Additional Funding for Port of Virginia with Virginia Delegation

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), along with the entire Virginia Delegation, sent a letter to President Biden requesting that his FY23 budget include $76.9 million in funding for the Norfolk Harbor and Channels Widening and Deepening project at the Port of Virginia. As this letter states, the Port of Virginia is the fifth largest and fastest growing port in the…

Wittman: We Must Stop Budgeting by Crisis

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement after voting against the passage of today’s Continuing Resolution: “Doing something repeatedly that results in the same failures and expecting a different outcome is the definition of insanity. For far too long, Congress has used Continuing Resolutions as a complete abandonment of budgeting…

Wittman Votes Against Democrats' Concession Bill

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement following his vote against H.R. 4521:  “The legislation passed through the House today does nothing to confront or combat China and instead fails to protect and promote American interests and competitiveness against the growing threat of the Chinese Communist Party. Unfortunately, this…

Wittman Statement on Biden's Ukraine Comments, Continued Russian Aggression

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement on President Biden’s comments on Ukraine and the ongoing situation unfolding between Ukraine and Russia:  “President Biden’s ‘minor incursion’ comment last night was reckless and irresponsible. Plainly, this was disrespectful to Ukraine’s sovereignty.  Putin will continue these invasions…