Republican Perspective on State of the Commonwealth
RICHMOND, VA, 9 January 2019 – Delegate Robert M. “Bob” Thomas, Jr. (R-Stafford) and Senate President Pro Tempore Stephen D. Newman (R-Bedford) tonight delivered the Republican perspective on the State of Commonwealth. The text of their remarks, which were broadcast following Governor Northam’s, are as follows:
Delegate Thomas
“Good evening and thank you for joining us following the annual State of the Commonwealth Address. I’m Delegate Bob Thomas from Stafford County.”
Senator Newman