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  • Forbes Honors Nation’s Veterans on Veterans Day
    Nov 11, 2009  - Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) released the following statement in honor of Veterans Day:   “Although the setting changes and our challenges may be different, one thing that remains constant throughout our history is the willingness of brave men and women to serve courageously in the face of c... More
  • Forbes Opposes Bill that Would Put Student Loan System Entirely in Government's Hands
    Sep 17, 2009  - Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 3221, which would have established the federal government as the only provider of student loans:   “Congress has gotten into a bad habit of instituting government-takeovers as a tool to address national c... More
  • Forbes: Do our national motto and Pledge violate your rights?
    Jul 15, 2009  - Congressman Forbes made the following comment today in reaction to a lawsuit to prevent the engraving of “In God We Trust” and Pledge of Allegiance from Capitol complex: “This lawsuit sheds light on the lengths that a small minority will take to remove our nation’s faith history from this generat... More
  • Forbes Recognizes 65th Anniversary of D-Day
    Jun 5, 2009  - Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) released the following statement recognizing the 65th anniversary of the Allied amphibious landing on D-Day, June 6, 1944, at Normandy, France during World War II.  “June 6, 1944 was a pivotal date for freedom across the world, and it has become a symbol to many ... More
  • Forbes Statement on the Death of Sid Oman
    Apr 28, 2009  - Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) released the following statement regarding the former mayor of Chesapeake, Sid Oman, who died Monday night: “America lost a political icon with the death of Sid Oman. Sid will certainly be remembered for both his successful business and political careers. However... More
  • Forbes Statement on DoD’s Decision to Defer Moving an Aircraft Carrier to Mayport, Florida
    Apr 9, 2009  - Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) released the following statement today after the Department of Defense announced that it will defer its decision to base an aircraft carrier in Mayport, Florida: “At a time when we are facing a ballooning deficit and the Secretary of Defense just announced signif... More
  • New Defense Cuts Are Based on Dollars, Not on Strategy
    Apr 7, 2009  - Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) released the following statement after Secretary of Defense Robert Gates announced significant cuts to the defense budget: “Our national security needs should be determined by strategic planning not budgetary pressure. Today's announcement of defense cuts is a r... More
  • Forbes Statement on North Korea Missile Launch
    Apr 5, 2009  - Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) released the following statement after North Korea launched a missile over the Pacific Ocean on Sunday: “Leaders from around the world have rightfully called for renewed diplomatic pressure and sanctions on North Korea following its defiant missile launch. Th... More
  • Forbes: Budget is Unsustainable and Irresponsible
    Apr 2, 2009  - Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) released the following statement after voting against H.Con.Res.85, the FY2010 Budget Resolution: “My father’s generation knew the importance of fiscal discipline because they knew it would ultimately mean a better future for their children. As a result, they wor... More
  • Forbes: Report Shows China Closing the Gap on Naval Fleet Size
    Mar 26, 2009  - Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) released the following statement after the Department of Defense released its annual report to Congress on the military power of the People’s Republic of China: “The report released to Congress discloses an important point about China’s persistent expansion of it... More

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