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Thornberry Statement on Nomination of Ash Carter as Secretary of Defense December 5, 2014 Congressman Mac Thornberry, the Chairman-elect of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following comments after President Obama nominated Ash Carter as the next Secretary of Defense: "I respect Ash Carter. He knows the Pentagon, and he knows that some reforms are essential if we are to meet the national security needs of the country. If confirmed, his challenge will be to resist the micromanagement of the White House staff that has plagued his three predecessors and to speak candidly to ... More
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Thornberry's Red River bill advances out of Committee November 20, 2014 A bill to protect private property along the Red River was approved by the House Resources Committee on Wednesday, moving the legislation one step closer toward full consideration by the House of Representatives. “We will not let up in our efforts to assure landowners that their private property along the Red River will be protected, and the fact that the Resources Committee approved the bill shows that we have both common sense and momentum on our side,” says Thornberry. The “Red River Private ... More
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Rep. Thornberry Selected House Armed Services Committee Chairman November 18, 2014 WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Mac Thornberry has been chosen to chair the House Armed Services Committee for the 114th Congress. Thornberry is the first Texan – Republican or Democrat – ever selected to lead the Committee or its predecessors. “I am grateful for the opportunity and also mindful of the responsibility it entails,” Thornberry said. “The men and women who serve our nation in the military deserve the full support and backing of the Congress and of the country. Providing that support wi... More
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Forty Texas Panhandle Veterans Come to Washington October 10, 2014 Forty Panhandle veterans traveled to the capital this week to visit the memorials and other sites that commemorate their service and sacrifice. Today, the group joined Congressman Mac Thornberry (R-Clarendon) for a special tour of the U.S. Capitol where he had the opportunity to speak to them on the Floor of the House. “Giving these veterans a tour of the Capitol is one of the highlights of my year,” says Rep. Thornberry. “To sit in a room with men and women who bravely put their lives on the l... More
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Thornberry Statement on Secret Service Security Breaches October 3, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mac Thornberry, Vice Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement on the security breaches under the U.S. Secret Service: "It was appropriate for the Director of the Secret Service to resign amidst the disturbing episodes that have come to light so far. As with the VA, however, just changing the person at the top is not enough to change the culture and professionalism of the whole organization. Much more will be required." More
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