For generations, SWVA and communities across America have been built on the bedrock of strong families, unwavering belief in American improvement , and the selfless service of our veterans. But a troubling trend is emerging – a disconnect between the sacrifices made by our men and women in uniform and the support they receive when they return home. Too many veterans are struggling with unemployment, mental health challenges, and a sense of isolation, while their families face economic hardship and a lack of community support.

This isn't just a veteran's issue; it's a family issue, a community issue, and an American issue. When our nation asks young men and women to serve overseas, we have a moral obligation to ensure they return to a nation that values our veterans' sacrifices and invests in their future. The decline in rural communities, the lack of opportunities for young families, and the erosion of traditional values are all interconnected – and they all stem from a fundamental imbalance: too much focus on foreign affairs and not enough investment in the heartland of America.

Foreign Policy Guided by Empathy and International Law

Our foreign policy should not be guided by endless wars.

It is our responsibility, our moral obligation, to use every tool possible in negotiating peaceful outcomes. That means taking the needed steps to immediately end the conflict in Gaza.

We need to start saying NO to blank check policies, especially when those funds are used to bomb civilians & starve children. It means restoring foreign aid programs illegally slashed by the current administration, programs that are vital for humanitarian relief and long-term stability.

Our shared priority must be long-term peace, a peace that can only be achieved through a two-state solution, one with a secure Israel coexisting with an independent, democratic Palestine. We cannot continue to prop up regimes that perpetuate violence and undermine the very principles we claim to uphold.

I’m not advocating for isolationism. There are instances where our force projection is necessary to maintain American interests and global stability. But our aid and support should be focused on fostering relationships, promoting trade connections, and building a world where diplomacy, not military force, is the first resort.

Too much of our foreign policy is wrapped up in unconditional support and blank check policies, especially for regimes like Israel, who are committing genocide in Gaza, instead of strategically advancing American interests.

As Congress abdicates its oversight for war powers, now is especially important for the American people to get involved for their future to prevent the possibility of Americans being pulled into the conflict. Morgan Griffith continues to support funding for endless wars, as well as sending Americans to fight on Israel’s behalf. I am committed to ending that cycle.