“Again, I congratulate Milla Santapaola on this impressive accomplishment.”
“Again, I congratulate Holden Schoen on this impressive accomplishment.”
“I do not doubt that she will succeed in her future academic and military career.”
“I am confident that Milla's time in Annapolis will be similarly impactful for her.”
“I am confident that Holden's time at this incredible institution will be similarly impactful for him.”
“Nominating young people to our service academies is one of my greatest honors as a Member of Congress.”

Political Quotes

On the recordApril 1, 2019
President George Bush, in a different context, talked about the soft bigotry of low expectations.
Said by
Mac Thornberry
Republican · Texas
Source
congress.gov

Editor's note · Context

Thornberry references Bush's critique of low expectations.

Share & report

Share on XShare on FacebookEmail this quote

More from Mac Thornberry

Mar 1, 2017

I ask you to work with me and others on the Armed Services Committee to give our servicemen and -women the resources they need to build our military and keep our Nation safe.

congress.gov
Mar 12, 2014

Thornberry, Hon. Mac, a Representative from Texas, Chairman, Subcommittee on Intelligence, Emerging Threats and Capabilities.

congress.gov
Apr 16, 2013

A congressional hearing actually started one minute early. That doesn't happen very often, but I appreciate our witnesses being here.

congress.gov
Feb 12, 2013

If we don't try to shape the world in a more peaceful way, then it will never get to that point.

congress.gov
View all Mac Thornberry quotes

Other voices in this conversation