Martha McSally Quotes

I have three older brothers. I'm Irish. I'm feisty.

If we want the most effective fighting force, we need to pick the most qualified capable man for the job, even if it's a woman.

When you value people, you give them freedom.

When I see something messed up, I'm going to challenge it.

I served my country in uniform for 26 years.

I'm probably one of the only people who has voted for the speaker of the House but didn't serve in Congress.

Before I became a fighter pilot, everyone said that women didn't have the physical strength. Well, I had just completed the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon.

If it were in our national security to deploy to South Africa under apartheid, would we have found it acceptable or customary to segregate African American soldiers from other American soldiers, and say, 'It's just a cultural thing'? I don't think so. I would hope not.

I just personally decided I was going to be the first woman fighter pilot.

Raising taxes in an economic downturn is not a good idea.

I think there is a longing in everyone for a personal relationship with God.