CLICK HERE TO WATCH MARTHA McSALLY'S NEW TV AD "ABSOLUTELY"!
Focuses on fight
for women's rights in military
Tucson -
Martha McSally's campaign today released their newest television ad of the
General Election titled "Absolutely." The ad focuses on McSally's
successful fight against the Pentagon's policy which required U.S. servicewomen
to wear Muslim garb when serving in Saudi Arabia.
"When I found out about the
military policy," said McSally, "I thought it was degrading and discriminatory,
so I stepped up to get it repealed on behalf of the troops. It wasn't easy, it
took a lot of perseverance, and it nearly cost me my career, but it was the
right thing to do as an officer and leader. I will do the same thing to
represent Southern Arizonians in Washington: stand up and fight for what is
right, no matter the cost."
After appealing up the
chain of command for 6 years on behalf of the troops, McSally was given orders
to Saudi Arabia and was threatened with a court martial if she did not wear the
full garb upon arrival and sit in the back seat. She complied with the policy
for 13 months along with a final appeal for the policy to change, then filed
McSally vs Rumsfeld in court, gaining national media attention. As the case was
working its way through the courts, Colonel (retired) McSally used what she
learned as a Legislative Fellow and drafted legislation to overturn the policy
once and for all. She gained sponsors on both sides of the aisle and tirelessly
shepherded the legislation through. It was voted on unanimously as a free
standing bill by the House and as an amendment to the yearly defense bill in the
Senate, and signed into law in December 2002, nearly 8 years after she started
to fight to overturn the discriminatory policy.
"This story is one the
people of Southern Arizona need to hear," said McSally campaign manager Bruce
Harvie. "It is a testament that Colonel (retired) McSally will stand up for
what is right, no matter how long it takes and what the personal consequences
may be. It also reminds us that she is a pioneer for women and has been fighting
for their rights and equal treatment her whole life. We need this kind of
leadership, moral courage, and perseverance in Congress right now and that is
what she will bring representing the people of Southern Arizona."
The advertisement began
running on broadcast and cable television in the 2nd Congressional District on
October 18th!
Martha McSally is the first
female fighter pilot to fly in combat, and first to command a fighter squadron
in combat in United States history. In 2001-2002, Martha McSally earned
national recognition for successfully overturning a military policy requiring
all U.S. servicewomen to wear Muslim clothing when off base in Saudi Arabia.
campaign.
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