A biography for Ryan Zinkehasn’t been written yet.
“If you find a node that you can penetrate, that you can eliminate, and draw more information for future operations, I think it's prudent to do.”
“We have more women serving in the military than any time in our nation's history, and yet the VA has not done a pivot to look at women's healthcare issues.”
“Our nation owes a debt of gratitude to anyone who serves honourably. I think it's despicable that a president would put veterans on his website and list them on an enemies list.”
“There's a reason Montana produces more SEALs than any other state. As a collegiate athlete, I enjoyed the mental and physical challenges Division I football presented.”
“We say to those few who seek to publicize anti-Semitic views that they shall find no safe haven here.”
“There's no assigned seats in the House. I spent the first couple months just getting to know my Congress. So I kind of wander around.”
“When a recruiter first told me about the Navy SEALs, I knew it was the right fit.”
“We use our land for hunting, fishing, hiking, and to create jobs. Our outdoor economy is a billion dollar economic engine for the state that creates jobs.”
“Clean air and clean water are absolute top priorities when we talk about responsible energy development; however, the final rule issued by the Obama administration does nothing to further protect our resources.”
“I have always been a strong supporter of public lands and have voted against the transfer or sale of public lands. My position is known and well-established.”
“The climate is changing; I don't think you can deny that. But climate has always changed.”
“I believe in the value of life. I have fought for that value. I am the only candidate to carry a right to life bill, protecting unborn victims and ensuring that all life should be protected.”
“On the House side, when Donald Trump came, he received multiple standing ovations.”
“America is smarter than the politicians. America is demanding a change and not more of the same cronyism, not more of the same deception, corruption, and business. Washington, D.C., needs to be shaken up.”
“I believe in American exceptionalism. As a Navy SEAL, I fought so that I would never have to see my president bow to anyone.”
“Gen. Mattis is a warrior. What I appreciate about Gen. Mattis is he understands the principle that if you go to war, you go to war to win.”
“Having too many layers of approval in a dynamic battlefield environment delays our ability to fight and win, especially when troops are engaged in combat.”
“A lot of what a military officer does is not just leading troops in combat. It's also doing budgets. It's solving complex problems. If you can sit down with warlords, you can certainly sit down with different parties and folks with different interests and come out with an amenable solution.”
“I could literally go on for pages upon pages about Mattis and how influential this man was to me and many others who fought alongside him.”
“Radical Islamic terrorists and those who fund it remain a credible threat to America and a clear and present danger to democracy.”