2021 VA Governor's race: on Homeland Security

Jennifer Carroll Foy: One of the first African-American women to graduate from VMI

In high school, she was a member of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC). Upon watching the Supreme Court make the landmark decision to open the door for women to attend Virginia Military Institute (VMI), Jennifer knew she had to attend. Jennifer was one of the first African-American women to graduate from VMI. Having spent four years at Virginia Military Institute, Jennifer learned to address problems head-on and never back down from a fight--and she learned service above self. Source: 2021 Virginia governor campaign site JenniferCarrollFoy.com Feb 21, 2021

Jennifer Carroll Foy: Restore programs that help veterans enter the workforce

As a Delegate, I:

Passed legislation allowing service-disabled veteran-owned businesses to purchase property that the government no longer needs.
Proposed amendments to restore programs that help veterans enter the workforce--Virginia's Job Investment Program and Talent Accelerator Program.
Co-sponsored legislation expanding access to alternative treatment options for those experiencing PTSD.
Led efforts to raise funding for programs and initiatives geared towards women veterans.

Source: 2021 Virginia governor campaign site JenniferCarrollFoy.com Feb 21, 2021

Kirk Cox: Introduced over 120 bills for veterans and their families

Kirk Cox has been the leading champion for Virginia Veterans for the last 30 years. He has introduced over 120 pieces of legislation to help veterans and their families, including the legislation to authorize construction of Virginia's three Veterans Care Centers, funding the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) program, giving veterans credit in the state pension system for their time served in the armed services, and funding for the Virginia War Memorial. Source: 2021 Virginia governor campaign website KirkCox.com Feb 19, 2021

Glenn Youngkin: Proposes tax breaks and services for veterans

[On veterans]: "I'm releasing a series of policy proposals to honor the sacrifice of our military veterans, and to make this the best place for our military heroes to pursue the next chapter of their lives," Youngkin said. "These policies are rooted in my commitment to compete with neighboring states when it comes to veterans benefits and tax treatment, to connect veterans more seamlessly to the many services that they have access to, to create paths for careers worthy of their skills in all fields." Source: VA Scope on 2021 Virginia Governor race Jul 23, 2021

Amanda Chase: Wanted Trump to declare martial law after election

Chase commended the president's "backbone" for refusing to concede to President-elect Joe Biden and implored him to declare martial law. "Fair elections we can accept but cheating to win; never. It's not over yet. So thankful President Trump has a backbone and refuses to concede," Chase continued. "President Trump should declare martial law as recommended by General Flynn." Source: WRIC ABC8 on 2021 Virginia Governor race Dec 15, 2020

The above quotations are from 2021 Virginia Gubernatorial race: debates and news coverage. Click here for definitions & background information on Homeland Security. Click here for other issues (main summary page). Click here for more quotes by Terry McAuliffe on Homeland Security.
*Candidates and political leaders on Homeland Security:*
*Retired Senate as of Jan. 2015:* GA:Chambliss(R) IA:Harkin(D) MI:Levin(D) MT:Baucus(D) NE:Johanns(R) OK:Coburn(R) SD:Johnson(D) WV:Rockefeller(D) *Resigned from 113th House:* AL-1:Jo Bonner(R) FL-19:Trey Radel(R) LA-5:Rod Alexander(R) MA-5:Ed Markey(D) MO-9:Jo Ann Emerson(R) NC-12:Melvin Watt(D) SC-1:Tim Scott(R)	*Retired House to run for Senate or Governor:* AR-4:Tom Cotton(R) GA-1:Jack Kingston(R) GA-10:Paul Broun(R) GA-11:Phil Gingrey(R) HI-1:Colleen Hanabusa(D) IA-1:Bruce Braley(D) LA-6:Bill Cassidy(R) ME-2:Mike Michaud(D) MI-14:Gary Peters(D) MT-0:Steve Daines(R) OK-5:James Lankford(R) PA-13:Allyson Schwartz(D) TX-36:Steve Stockman(R) WV-2:Shelley Capito(R)	*Retired House as of Jan. 2015:* AL-6:Spencer Bachus(R) AR-2:Tim Griffin(R) CA-11:George Miller(D) CA-25:Howard McKeon(R) CA-33:Henry Waxman(D) CA-45:John Campbell(R) IA-3:Tom Latham(R) MN-6:Michele Bachmann(R) NC-6:Howard Coble(R) NC-7:Mike McIntyre(D) NJ-3:Jon Runyan(R) NY-4:Carolyn McCarthy(D) NY-21:Bill Owens(D) PA-6:Jim Gerlach(R) UT-4:Jim Matheson(D) VA-8:Jim Moran(D) VA-10:Frank Wolf(R)
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