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Leader Gilbert Statement on Tuesday’s Presidential Election Results
“Across Virginia, and indeed the entire nation, voters shifted to the right in record numbers. Working class Americans stood up and said they’re tired of being told the economy is fine, and that they should just buy off brand peanut butter to deal with inflation.
Leader Gilbert Statement on Today’s U.S. Supreme Court Ruling
.Noncitizens cannot vote in our elections, and as such, people who self identify as noncitizens should be required to clarify their citizenship status.
Leader Gilbert Statement on Federal Judge Ordering Virginia to Return Non-citizens to Virginia’s Voter Rolls
“Today’s ruling to return self-identified non-citizens to the voter rolls removes all doubt: Democrats want non-citizens voting in our elections.”
Leader Gilbert Statement on the Retirement of VSP Superintendent Col. Gary Settle
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.
Leader Gilbert Statement on President Biden’s Announcement
“The ‘save democracy’ crowd in the Democrat party finally ousted their democratically-chosen nominee. No matter who emerges from this mess of their own making, Democrats will continue to make life harder, less prosperous, and more dangerous for all Americans.”
Leader Gilbert Statement on Final Passage of VMSDEP Legislation
“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.”
House of Delegates Joint Leadership Release Statement Regarding Trump Rally
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.
Leader Gilbert Statement on Senate Democrats’ Failure to Act on VMSDEP Legislation
The fix was there. It likely would have passed and started a process of reform to ensure the program is sustainable for the foreseeable future.
Leader Gilbert Statement on Passage of Biennial Budget
Today’s budget contains no tax increases, and does not require that Virginia rejoin the failed Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
Leader Gilbert Statement on Campus Protests
“Virginia’s colleges are not preschools where petulant children need to learn basic rules and manners. Campus officials and law enforcement officers told these young adults the rules. They broke the rules, and now they’ll face the consequences.”
Leader Gilbert Statement on Governor’s Budget Amendments
“Even as Democrats refused to meet with him, the Governor has put forward nothing less than an olive branch of compromise. I look forward to working with him to see these amendments accepted, and the budget signed into law.”
2024 Session Recap: Democrats Just Make Things Worse
The road to hell is paved with good intentions, and the 2024 Session puts down more than a few miles of fresh asphalt on that path.