Thornberry on Secaf Appointment

Washington, DC, January 23, 2017
WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement upon the appointment of former Rep. Heather Wilson (R-NM) to be the Secretary of the Air Force:

Today, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement upon the appointment of former Rep. Heather Wilson (R-NM) to be the Secretary of the Air Force:

"Heather Wilson is an excellent choice for Secretary of the Air Force. Having served with her on the House Armed Services and Intelligence Committees and worked with her on many issues, I know her to be a serious and thoughtful leader who is well-equipped to meet the challenges we face in national security. I look forward to working with her in this new role."