American - Soldier | March 22, 1966 -
The whole idea of deterrence is to convince your enemy that you are willing and able to make it so painful for them to continue on a threatening or bellicose course that they change their behavior.
Martha McSally
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My journey in the military solidified my tireless commitment to making sure girls and women are given the opportunity to meet their full potential, and nobody tells them they can't do something because they're a girl.
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When I see something messed up, I'm going to challenge it.
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I just personally decided I was going to be the first woman fighter pilot.
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I think there is a longing in everyone for a personal relationship with God.
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Before I became a fighter pilot, everyone said that women didn't have the physical strength. Well, I had just completed the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon.
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If we want the most effective fighting force, we need to pick the most qualified capable man for the job, even if it's a woman.
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I have three older brothers. I'm Irish. I'm feisty.
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Raising taxes in an economic downturn is not a good idea.
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If it were in our national security to deploy to South Africa under apartheid, would we have found it acceptable or customary to segregate African American soldiers from other American soldiers, and say, 'It's just a cultural thing'? I don't think so. I would hope not.
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It might not be pretty, but the A-10 is our most capable close air-support aircraft, and its arrival on the battlefield signals survival for our troops and annihilation for our enemies.
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I'm always looking for people on the other side of the aisle for any initiative I'm sponsoring - men and women - to move things forward.
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