Martha McSally quotes

Martha McSally is an American politician and retired United States Air Force colonel. She served as a U.S. Representative and later as a U.S. Senator from Arizona. She is recognized for being the first American woman to fly in combat and command a fighter squadron. Here are 10 of her quotes:

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

Martha McSally

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

Martha McSally

I served my country in uniform for 26 years.

Martha McSally

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

Martha McSally

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

Martha McSally

When you value people, you give them freedom.

Martha McSally

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.

Martha McSally

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.

Martha McSally

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.

Martha McSally