In sum, we took energy for granted, assu... by Mac Thornberry

Politician Republican Energy congressman Defense

In sum, we took energy for granted, assuming when we flipped the switch, the lights would go on and assuming that there would always be plenty of cheap fuel for our vehicles.

- Mac Thornberry

Other quotes by Mac Thornberry

War

Mr. Speaker, I agree with those who say that the Global War on Terrorism is actually a Global War of Ideas and that terrorism is one of the tactics used in that War.

- Mac Thornberry

Life

My view is that when in doubt, society should err on the side of life.

- Mac Thornberry

Money

I am particularly disturbed that our country is the largest financial supporter of an organization that not only wastes a lot of our money but also seems to be increasingly anti-American in its policies and conduct.

- Mac Thornberry

Drilling

We should start by allowing drilling in Alaska's National Wildlife Refuge. It can provide billions of barrels of recoverable oil and trillions of cubic feet of recoverable natural gas.

- Mac Thornberry

Years Now

Now, forty years after his passing, Winston Churchill is still quoted, read, revered, and referred to as much, if not more, than when he was alive.

- Mac Thornberry

Change Today

I know of no serious proposals that would change the way Social Security operates for today's seniors.

- Mac Thornberry

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