WASHINGTON – Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement today after His Holiness, Pope Francis addressed a joint session of Congress: "The People's House was a fitting location today for Pope Francis to deliver a message of hope and compassion to Congress and the American people. I remain eager to work with my colleagues in Congress to responsibly solve the many challenges facing our nation, as well as to recognize and celebrate the values that unite our citizens. Compas...
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“Congress' unfortunate tendency to govern by crisis stymies the efforts of these dedicated public servants. I will fight to minimize the impacts of this funding uncertainty on the well-being of our federal workers and their families, while also working to return Congress to a regular schedule of budgeting and passing appropriations bills."
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"It is unconscionable to think that taxpayer dollars are being given to an organization that finds this behavior humane. I strongly believe that we must fundamentally change the way the federal government deals with this organization."
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VIRGINIA DELEGATION STATEMENT ON NEW GAO REPORT THAT CONFIRMS FORT PICKETT IS BEST SITE FOR EMBASSY SECURITY TRAINING FACILITY WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner, along with U.S. Representatives Bobby Scott, Randy Forbes, Rob Wittman, Gerry Connolly, Robert Hurt, Dave Brat, and Don Beyer released the following statement on the release of a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report that makes clear Fort Pickett, Virginia is the best location for a Foreign Af...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tues., Sept. 15, 2015 CONTACT: Rachel Cohen (Warner) 202 228 6884 Matt Jorgenson/Alanna Wellspeak (Mikulski) 202 228 1122 Sarah Peck (Kaine) 202 228 1174 Gordon Neal (Wittman) 202 226 9873 WARNER, MIKULSKI, KAINE, WITTMAN URGE ADMINISTRATION TO STRENGTHEN EFFORTS TO COMBAT SEAFOOD FRAUD ~ Stronger traceability requirements will better protect hard-working, law-abiding Virginia and Maryland watermen ~ WASHINGTON – Today U.S. Sens. Mark Warner (D-VA), Barbara Mikulski (D-MD),...
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) voted today against the approval of President Obama’s proposed agreement on Iran’s nuclear program. The legislation failed by a vote of 162-269. “The House’s actions today reflect the will of the people. Iran has previously shown its willingness to break the terms of previous deals, and I have no doubt that they’ll do so again,” Wittman said. “I have visited the Middle East many times to meet with members of the U.S. military and engage with leaders of...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 2, 2015 CONTACT: Gordon Neal (202) 225-4261 Wittman Hosts Ceremony to Recognize Vietnam Vets STAFFORD, Va. - In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) hosted a Vietnam Veterans Recognition Ceremony at Quantico Marine Corps Base on Saturday. More than 100 Vietnam-era veterans from Virginia’s First Congressional District were recognized at the event, which also featured remarks from Command Sgt. Maj. Jimmie W. Spenc...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine and U.S. Representative Rob Wittman introduced a resolution congratulating the College of William & Mary on the 75th anniversary of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science’s (VIMS) establishment. The resolution expresses the Virginia lawmakers’ appreciation for the 75 years of service to the environment by the faculty, staff and students of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science and the School of Marine Sciences of the College of Will...
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) was named an Honorary Marine by General Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., Commandant of the United States Marine Corps, in a ceremony Monday in Washington. Wittman is the 96th recipient of the Honorary Marine title, which recognizes civilians who have made “extraordinary contributions to the Marine Corps.” “Our nation would not be the greatest in the world were it not for the United States Marine Corps, and I am truly humbled to receive this honor,” Wittman said...
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“Iran has proven itself willing to break the terms of previous deals, and I fear this agreement lacks sufficient safeguards to prevent the Iranian government from continuing its pursuit of a nuclear weapon. The national security of the U.S., Israel, and our other partners is at stake, and there is no room for error."
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