American - Politician | July 15, 1958 -
To protect America's security, we are going to have to pull America's military out of the swamp of Washington politics.
Mac Thornberry
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We need a strong, vibrant economy to produce the tax revenue to fund our military.
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Since World War II, the rules-based international order created and maintained by the United States has benefited peoples around the globe and none more so than Americans here at home.
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If China sets the rules for much of the world's economy, America will feel the consequences in our pocketbooks as well as in our security.
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The Constitution places the responsibility on Congress for setting the size of the U.S. military, ensuring sufficient resources are in place to train and equip it, and funding maintenance programs and replacing worn-out equipment. We have a moral responsibility to ensure that our people are fully prepared and fully supported.
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An aggressor will always push forward and do more until he meets resistance. We've seen that time and time again over history.
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Any president has to work with Congress.
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It would be better for the country if the Pentagon and the military do not shut down at any point because the threats to the country do not shut down.
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If you're an adult, if you are eligible to be drafted and vote, then there's a certain amount of decision-making power, and I think we have to be respectful of that.
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I receive contributions from a variety of people who are interested in what the Armed Services Committee does.
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We face a wide array of threats, which means we have to have a wide array of capabilities.
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If you endorse somebody, it's like a stamp of approval and embracing them.
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