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Dear Friend,
I have been deeply disturbed and saddened by the events that occurred in Charlottesville this past weekend. The Virginians I know and represent love their families and support their neighbors regardless of the color of their skin, religion, or political affiliation. We were created equal by our Creator and that is affirmed in the Declaration of Independence. I completely reject nazi white supremacists, the KKK, and fascism. Any group or individual that believes in racial superiority runs completely counter to the Gospel and the rule of law in our country and is to be condemned.
These groups and individuals do not share my values or those of the Republican party. I ran on the Republican creed which states, "That all individuals are entitled to equal rights, justice, and opportunities and should assume their responsibilities as citizens in a free society." The views of neo-Nazis and white supremacists have no place in our society and local communities.
I am also disappointed in the lack of civility around the country. Our words and tone matter, and we should all be coming together to focus on the things that unite us. We all want to leave this country better off than we found it for our children and grandchildren. We all want opportunities to get ahead, and we all want to feel secure in our communities and our homes. With that said, I will continue to meet with my constituents, local businesses, and organizations to listen to their needs so I can carry that message back to Congress. I remain committed to serving the interests of those who reside in Virginia's Seventh Congressional District, and am truly honored to represent you in Congress.
National Night Out
I enjoyed National Night Out in Chesterfield County where local police officers went out into the community to increase safety awareness and strengthen relationships local residents. The night also served as a sendoff for retiring Police Chief Thierry Dupuis. Thierry has served Chesterfield County for 38 years, and I was honored to be there to celebrate this milestone. It was a great night out, and the relationships that our local police officers have created are a testament to their dedication.
Around the 7th District
It has been a very busy August as I have traveled around the district to meet with constituents who have shared their thoughts and ideas about how to move our country forward in the right direction. I stopped by the Southside Electric Cooperative where I learned about their operations and presented them with a flag for their 80th Anniversary. I also went down to Nottoway County to stop in at Fort Pickett to learn more about their Foreign Affairs Security Training Center (FASTC) within the Department of State.
I would also like to thank the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce for having me at their monthly lunch. It was great to hear about all of the things that Chesterfield businesses are doing around their community, and to provide an update on everything that has been going on in Congress.
I was excited to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Lohmann Specialty Coatings' expansion in Orange County. The new facility will create over 50 jobs in Orange over five years. Great job to everybody involved to help make Orange County the most economically viable location for this expansion!
I also stopped by Amelia County Public Schools as they get ready to begin the school year. I am very excited to say that all three schools in Amelia are fully accredited. Huge congratulations and thanks to the teachers for all their hard work and investment in our youth.
Contact Me
I am always interested in hearing your thoughts. If you have any comments, questions, or concerns, you can contact me directly by clicking here or by calling my office at (202) 225-2815.
You can also follow me on Twitter, Facebook, or YouTube for updates on my work in Congress.
Thank you,
Congressman Dave Brat
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