John A. Davis

I hope that Marina Ovsyannikova`s bravery will prompt other people to act according to their conscience even though the penalty is very severe, potentially.

That ransomware is a profound and growing cybersecurity threat.

I believe that states now see an opportunity to leverage non-state entities in a variety of ways to fundamentally undermine and gain an advantage over Western democracies in general.

I agree that we should have an asset test, and the reason being because that allows our staff, who are more than just eligibility staff--you have to remember, if we are looking at families holistically, we should be more like navigators…

We want to be fed out of the same spoon. We want to be treated fairly and equally.

I think that the presumption that all wisdom and knowledge emanates from our Nation's Capital or our State's capital is an erroneous one.

Get rid of a lot of needless regulations. Those people on the ground, they know what they are. Just release them.

Unfortunately, many of them tell me that 'nobody from the State has ever asked me how to accomplish this.'

I am concerned with our current readiness rates both in equipment and personnel.

I am very concerned about Agent Orange for our blue water Navy vets getting the treatment that they need.

Let there be no doubt that the VFW stands with the Gold Star Wives everywhere to eliminate this terrible penalty.

Now it is Congress' turn. We salute Congressman Joe Wilson of South Carolina for once again reintroducing legislation to end the offset.

Congress should exclude defense from sequestration.

Double standards right now is an issue that is hurting accountability.

I am also a Marine Veteran having served in combat with distinction during the First Gulf War.

there is a clear and present danger and risk of exposure and compromise of the sensitive data.

It was a position that I did not take lightly and I was and I still am extremely proud to have had an opportunity to serve our country.

I think that it is important, particularly as dollars are decreased, that we have a central entity--and I think the best entity would be the State--for ensuring that the limited dollars we have are adequately spent.

I think as we look at the things we have spent money on since 9/11, State fusion centers are really one of the shining examples of good that has come from Homeland Security funding.

veterans injured in the service of their country deserve accurate, consistent, and timely disability determinations.

the GI Bill has been an enormous moral booster for our soldiers, sailors, Marines, and airmen that have been involved with the War on Terror.

Next to military service, there is no greater service that a citizen of the United States or the State of Florida can contribute to our democracy.

Can we keep the lights on? Sure, we will do whatever it takes.

The association appreciates President Obama's support for authorizing chapter 61 retirees to receive full military retired pay and full veterans' disability compensation.