Speaker Don Scott Statement on the Historic Inauguration of Governor Abigail Spanberger
RICHMOND, VA – Today, Virginia House of Delegates Speaker, Don Scott, released the following statement on the inauguration of Governor Abigail Spanberger.
“Today is a historic day – not just for our Commonwealth, but for every Virginian. For the first time, when my daughter looks at our Governor, she sees a woman serving in the highest office in Virginia – and she knows, without question, that leadership has no ceiling. And so do girls in every corner of our Commonwealth, who can now see themselves reflected at the very top of our government.
“Virginia is entering a new era – an era defined by competence over chaos, service over self, and leadership that puts people first. It is an era we can be proud of because it is rooted in responsibility, stability, and a commitment to solving the problems Virginians face every single day.
“Governor Spanberger meets this moment. She will be a Governor for all Virginians – fighting to protect our rights, safeguarding our livelihoods and our economy, and focusing relentlessly on what matters most to families across the Commonwealth: making Virginia more affordable, more secure, and full of opportunity.
“I look forward to governing alongside her and our historic House majority to deliver on that promise – for our children, for working families, and for the future of this Commonwealth.”
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