State Representatives Introduce Resolution Urging Constitutional Governance, Rule of Law and Support for U.S. Service Members

ATLANTA – State Representative Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), along with co-sponsors State Representatives Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Eric Bell (D-Jonesboro), Derrick Jackson (D-Tyrone) and Floyd Griffin (D-Milledgeville), recently introduced House Resolution 1702, which would urge for the protection of constitutional governance, the rule of law, the lawful exercise of conscientious objection and respect for the rights and responsibilities associated with military service.

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EDITORIAL: Rep. Floyd Griffin: Before Escalation in the Middle East, Congress Must Be Engaged   

By State Representative Floyd Griffin (D-Milledgeville)

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As a combat veteran and former senior Army officer who has served in harm’s way, including assignments shaped by decisions made at the Pentagon, I understand that military force is sometimes necessary. But, I also understand that war must never be entered into without clarity, consultation and constitutional balance.

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EDITORIAL: Rep. Floyd Griffin: Leaders Solve Problems Even in Times of National Uncertainty

By State Representative Floyd Griffin (D-Milledgeville)

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When institutions disagree within our constitutional system, emotions can run high. But moments like this remind us why our founders established three co-equal branches of government in the first place.

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