U.S. Congressman Mac Thornberry (TX-13) Announces Retirement
U.S. Congressman Mac Thornberry (TX-13) Announces Retirement
Amarillo, Texas– U.S. Congressman Mac Thornberry (TX-13) released the following statement:
“It has been a great honor to serve the people of the 13th District of Texas as their congressman for the last 25 years. They have given me opportunities to serve the nation in ways I could have never imagined, including as Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee.
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