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When my father came to America from Jamaica, he had just $1.75 in his pocket. What he carried with him was not wealth or influence, but faith, discipline and common sense. He believed that through education and hard work, anything is possible in America.
His story is my story, and it is the story of Virginia. It is about hope, opportunity and the belief that government should serve the people, not the other way around.
Virginians want to know: Do you see me? Do you know me? Do you care about me? That is the Virginia I fight for every day. A Virginia where people can raise their families safely, send their children to good schools and afford to keep the lights on.
I returned to politics – after being gone for 20 years – because too many politicians in Richmond and Washington have forgotten that leadership is about service. They are more interested in power than progress. That is why my closing message to Virginians is simple: it is time for common sense, not nonsense.
Safety that works for everyone
Every Virginian deserves to feel safe in their home, in their neighborhood, and on their way to work and school. As a U.S. Marine, I have stood shoulder to shoulder with law enforcement officers and corrections personnel because they are the ones who respond when danger calls. I believe in accountability, but I also believe in respect for the rule of law and those who protect us.
Jay Jones and others in his party have turned safety into a political issue instead of a public priority. His murderous fantasies have no place in Virginia. We deserve leaders who speak responsibly and act with integrity. And when Democratic Party leaders like Abigail Spanberger cannot call on Jay Jones to resign, it’s disqualifying at best.
Education rooted in truth and opportunity
Education changed my life. My father used it to lift himself out of poverty, and I have seen firsthand how it opens doors that seemed closed. That is why as a former vice president of the Virginia State Board of Education, I believe parents must be partners in their children’s education. Parents deserve to know what their kids are learning and to make the best education choices for their families.
Abigail Spanberger calls that extreme. I call it common sense. Our schools should be teaching reading, writing, math and history, not political agendas. Every child deserves a classroom focused on learning and character, not division.
Energy and affordability for working families
Leadership that listens
It is time to put faith back in leadership. It is time to return transparency and accountability to government. It is time for unity grounded in hard work, respect and love for Virginia. It is time to let the wounds of Virginia’s past heal.
It is time for common sense, not nonsense.
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