U.S. Congressman Mac Thornberry (R-Clarendon) hosted Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-California) in Amarillo to discuss national security and the contributions the Panhandle makes to this effort. As part of their trip, the congressmen toured the Pantex Plant and Bell Helicopter facilities today.
At Pantex, Thornberry and McCarthy viewed the locations where nuclear weapons are assembled, disassembled, and stored. It is home to the only such facility in the United States. During their visit to Bell Helicopter, the congressmen were updated on Bell’s V-22 and commercial programs and were able to observe the V-22’s final assembly facility.
“Our area makes significant contributions to our nation’s security. I’m glad that Leader McCarthy was able to visit these facilities and meet with the folks who work hard to keep our country safe. The first job of the federal government is to protect its citizens, and I’m proud to represent an area that is dedicated to doing so,” Thornberry said.
McCarthy is currently the second ranking Republican serving in the House of Representatives, and he represents California’s 23rd Congressional District. McCarthy was first elected to Congress in 2006.
