Mac Thornberry Quotes

If the military is to show the capabilities that we demand and expect of it, then the defense budget has to continue to rise.

Our military has to be strengthened. Our vets have to be taken care of. We have to end Obamacare, and we have to make our country great again, and I will do that.

Rebuilding the military is something Putin will pay attention to.

I'm a big fan of the military. I think we've got to preserve our military, no question about it.

The only way we're going to keep America safe is to have an elite military, all right.

We need to ensure our men and women in uniform are equipped with the very best money can buy. We also have to make sure critical military technologies are developed in America and that the U.S. defense manufacturing base remains healthy and strong.

In this ever-changing world, it's more important than ever that our top-notch military continues to receive the resources needed to serve and protect our country.

There's no excuse for skimping on national defense when the country is at war.

Americans will cheerfully forgo the luxury of new automobiles in order to assure adequate mechanized equipment for defense.

The military is arguably the most significant social institution in our country.

I have spoken to Donald Trump about this. He understands the dramatic budget cuts our military has faced.

I have long maintained the military budget is not a jobs bill... and will continue to support the lowest budget possible.

I think it's encouraging that President Trump is talking about strengthening our national defense, something he ran on again.

As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, my first priority is to ensure the readiness of our military.

The United States has the most capable military in the world. We have the best intelligence agencies.

As a member of the House Armed Services Committee and the Congressional Joint Strike Fighter Caucus, I have been a staunch supporter of the production of the F-35 since day one and understand the importance of its production for my fellow Texans and our nation's security.

We've got to make America strong again. And right now, we are not strong. Believe me. We have a depleted military. We have the greatest people in the world in our military. But it is very sadly depleted.

Our military and the strength of our military and the strengthening of our military is a number one priority for the Trump administration.

I do believe that while Donald Trump... "Make America Great Again" is not just domestically and economically. I think Trump is very concerned. Look at the money he wants to spend on the military. I mean, he wants to blow through the military. What for, if not to use it, or to use it as a deterrent.

America's military is second to none in the world. We're blessed with terrific soldiers, and extraordinary technology and intelligence. But the idea of a trillion dollars in cuts through sequestration and budget cuts to the military would change that.

We have the best-trained military in the world.

Recruitment and retention are critical to sustain our Armed Forces with the best men and women willing to stand in the gap and make huge sacrifices to ensure our freedom.

We will strengthen our security by building missile defense, restoring our military might, and standing by and strengthening our intelligence officers.

The new Congress needs to move quickly to strengthen the Army and Marines - not to send more troops to Iraq - but to rebuild our capacity to meet national security threats globally.

An overstretched military undermines homeland security and our ability to meet threats around the world.