Thornberry on Mattis Confirmation

Washington, DC, January 20, 2017
WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement upon the confirmation of General James Mattis as the next Secretary of Defense:

Today, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement upon the confirmation of General James Mattis as the next Secretary of Defense:

"Reforming and rebuilding our military is an enormous task. The American people and the Congress are very fortunate to have an extraordinary leader and partner to help tackle this challenge in our new Secretary of Defense, James Mattis. I can think of no better choice to serve at the helm of the Pentagon beginning on day one of the new Administration."