Quotes by Mac Thornberry

And to stick our head in the sand and pretend that we are somehow safer if we do not know or to pretend we are somehow safer if we limit our options seems to me not only foolish but actually dangerous. (Mac Thornberry)

For more than two centuries since winning our own freedom, we the people of the United States have repeatedly answered the call to lead the quest for freedom around the globe. (Mac Thornberry)

I am especially pleased that we have made more progress in reducing the burden taxes impose on American citizens. (Mac Thornberry)

I am particularly disturbed that our country is the largest financial supporter of an organization that not only wastes a lot of our money but also seems to be increasingly anti-American in its policies and conduct. (Mac Thornberry)

I know of no serious proposals that would change the way Social Security operates for todays seniors. (Mac Thornberry)

In a budget this massive, there are certainly areas where I think we could do much better. (Mac Thornberry)

In sum, we took energy for granted, assuming when we flipped the switch, the lights would go on and assuming that there would always be plenty of cheap fuel for our vehicles. (Mac Thornberry)

It is very distressing that anyone would look at these matters from a political viewpoint. Core beliefs about when life begins and ends are far too important for any such calculations. (Mac Thornberry)

Mr. Speaker, I agree with those who say that the Global War on Terrorism is actually a Global War of Ideas and that terrorism is one of the tactics used in that War. (Mac Thornberry)

My view is that when in doubt, society should err on the side of life. (Mac Thornberry)