House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert issued the following statement:

“Today’s ruling to return self-identified non-citizens to the voter rolls removes all doubt: Democrats want non-citizens voting in our elections. And that is exactly what will happen unless this ruling is overturned. House Republicans stand with Governor Youngkin and Attorney General Miyares in their effort to ensure that only American citizens vote in our elections.”

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House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert issued the following statement:

“Colonel Gary Settle has been a fixture in Virginia’s law enforcement community for decades. His stalwart, professional leadership of the Virginia State Police has been one of the few bedrock constants in a turbulent Richmond. I will forever be grateful for his assistance during my time as Speaker of the House, and the help he gave when I was a young prosecutor. Whoever succeeds him will have large shoes to fill. I congratulate him on well-earned retirement.

House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert issued the following statement:

“Today, the hard work and perseverance of Virginia’s Gold Star families, disabled veterans and first responders paid off. Both the House and Senate have finally passed a clean repeal of the changes to the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program.

“The beneficiaries of this program have already paid the cost in blood: either their own, or that of someone dear to them. I look forward to working with Governor Youngkin to ensure VMSDEP’s long-term sustainability.”

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Richmond, VA – Today, Speaker Don Scott and Minority Leader Todd Gilbert put out the following statement in response to the shooting at the Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania:

“We were shocked and alarmed to learn of the violence that took place at the rally today. This is not a reflection of our shared values.

“In America, we settle political differences through free and fair elections. There is no place for violence in politics. Every American has the right to gather peacefully and participate in our political system. We are praying for the victims and President Trump and their families.”

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