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The article contains quotes about Mike Pompeo. These are the words of Mr. Pompeo which appear to tell something about himself. Besides the quotes, some personal information about Mr. Pompeo is also provided.

“A proud Italian-American [Wayne Pompeo - Father of Mike], he was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. He worked for the same company nearly 50 yrs & met my mother on business phone conversations—she bought what he was selling (both the airplane parts & the marriage proposal). Dad… coached our baseball & basketball teams. He loved tennis,  bridge, politics, reading and a good steak. He taught me about hard work, how to throw a curveball and to compete like it mattered in everything I did.” Quote from Mike Pompeo

“… my mother, Dorothy… was a fierce, Midwestern, conservative woman, who taught me the value of hard work and the importance of keeping faith at the center of my life. I love and miss you, Mom!” Quote from Mike Pompeo

“There’s no doubt West Point impacted who I am... It has an enormous emphasis, not only on military aspects, but character development. Whether it’s the honor code, or the interactions you have, both with the cadet leadership and the academy leadership, every place you are is a character test.” Quote from Mike Pompeo

“The centrality of my faith in God to everything I have been able to accomplish or that I cherish – from running small businesses in Kansas, to my work in Congress, the CIA, and the State Department, to my own family – is why religious freedom is so important to me.” Quote from Mike Pompeo

“Christmas has come to mean something far greater to me: It’s not just a day for family time or opening presents; it is a day to celebrate the true miracle of a child being born to humble conditions in the small village of Bethlehem, over 2,000 years ago.” Quote from Mike Pompeo

“I have been fighting for life my entire political career – and that will never change going forward.  I believe, without a doubt, that life begins at conception and is sacred.” Quote from Mike Pompeo

“Nick keeps me humble, keeps my sense of humor alive, and provides me, unfiltered, a millennial point of view!” Quote from Mike Pompeo

“For me, too, it’s personal. I have a nephew and a niece that, but for a pregnancy crisis center in Wichita, Kansas, would not be my niece of 6, Emily, and my nephew of 10, James. Two brave women who made the right decision.” Quote from Mike Pompeo

“I’ve always been willing to work hard towards a goal. And once I’ve known what needed to get done, I’d get after it. Right now, our freedoms are under attack and we need to defend them.” Quote from Mike Pompeo

“Every citizen will continue to be able to know what is in their food and permit the government to stay out of the way of these consumer choices.  This new law [Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act] is a clear victory for Kansas farmers, our agricultural community, and everyone who wants to provide safe and affordable food.” Quote from Mike Pompeo

“I started exercising, not every day, but nearly every day, and eating right and the weight just started to come off. I tried to get down there five, six times a week and stay at it for a half-hour or so. And that was nothing scientific. There was no trainer, there was no dietician. It was just me.” Quote from Mike Pompeo

“At each stage of my public service – as a soldier, as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, and then as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency and as your Secretary of State – I’ve been blessed to have the opportunity to advance America in a way that fit the time and the moment.” Quote from Mike Pompeo

“The part that brings the most joy is always when you’re back in the state talking… Those moments, whether you were talking to a group of farmers out at an facility or you’re with manufacturing folks or families or people who are really challenged and were looking for the federal government to help provide them a path forward, those were the things that I remember most about my six years as a member of Congress. Not the votes, not the time in Washington, but the time back home.” Quote from Mike Pompeo

“As a proud son of Abruzzo, I’m honored to visit my ancestors’ birthplace and to meet the wonderful people of Pacentro. More than 18 million Americans share Italian roots, and they continue to contribute to the story of American Greatness.” Quote from Mike Pompeo

ABOUT: MIKE POMPEO

Career

1986-1991: U.S. Military Service, Cavalry Officer in the Army

2007-2009: Deacon and Sunday School Teacher, Evangelical Presbyterian Church

2011-2017: Representative for the 4th District of Kansas, U.S. Congress

2017-2018: CIA Director

2018-2020: US Secretary of State

Mike Pompeo worked as an editor of Harvard Law Review and as a small business owner for nearly a decade before he entered the world of public service. As a lawmaker, he was the main sponsor of the Small Airplane Revitalization Act and the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act.

He was the recipient of the “Kansan of the Year” award in 2019. He was the Kansan who occupied the highest-ranking government position since President Dwight D. Eisenhower, and he was the first Kansan to be appointed as US Secretary of State.

As Secretary of State, Mr. Pompeo organized the first-ever State Department Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom. He was the US official who implemented the Abraham Accords, a peace agreement that normalized the relationship between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Morocco. For his work in fighting for religious freedom for all and anti-Semitism, he was awarded the “Global Leadership Award” by the Combat Anti-Semitism Movement (CAM).

At present, Sir Mike holds various positions in a number of national and international organizations and serves as chairman of the political action committee called CAVPAC. When invited, he functions as speaker in forums and conferences. He is the author of the 2023 bestselling book, entitled, “Never Give an Inch: Fighting for the America I Love.”

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