Tammy Duckworth Quotes
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As Assistant Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, a constant concern for me is having our veterans dragged into partisan politics.
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I almost can't believe this even needs to be said, but it's not unwarranted to burden retirement advisers with a requirement that they act in their clients' best interest.
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Veterans are my life's work. From the day my buddies saved my life in Iraq, I've woken up every single day dedicated to taking care of veterans and doing my best for veterans.
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Our military men and women are our greatest national treasure. They should be safeguarded as such upon their return.
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The power of the ADA is that it ended up changing my life long before I ever imagined it would.
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I was born in Bangkok in 1968 and grew up in Southeast Asia with my Thai mom and my American father, who first came to the region to fight in Vietnam and stayed to work assisting refugees.
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As I recovered at Walter Reed, I worried about the soldiers who pulled me out of my helicopter that Friday afternoon. Would they make it back okay? And what about all the other soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen who were also putting their lives on the line every day?
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We must recognize and keep in the public consciousness the significant contributions and sacrifices Americans of every community have made that have helped forge the greatest country our world has ever known.
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I was so proud when I was commissioned into the Army.
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If I still had my legs, I would be in line for a battalion command, and instead, I'm flying a desk.
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The lessons I learned as an officer, the challenges I've faced, and the camaraderie I've experienced are at the core of who I am.
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As a nation, we need to do everything we can to make sure those who have served have the tools they need to succeed in civilian life.
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Those who put their lives on the line overseas are undoubtedly American heroes, but it's time for us to remember that those who serve in civilian life also embody the American spirit and are worthy of our praise as well.
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Like so many women, especially military women, I waited to have children.
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I had 12 years in the Army before I ever faced combat.
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My therapist would be so happy to know I'm doing all this walking. They've done a great job of putting me back together, haven't they?
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I didn't want to get pregnant while commanding an assault helicopter company and, before I knew it, I was deployed and missed out on many of my childbearing years.
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Our troops do an incredible job every single day, but our policymakers have not lived up to the sacrifices that our troops make every day.
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It's really hard to use a laptop when you only have half a lap.
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I always wanted to be an ambassador.
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I admire Governor Blagojevich's unbending commitment to giving every person in Illinois access to health care.
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I shouldn't even be here, so if I'm here, I better do something good.
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I have personally seen what a devastating medical condition can cost.
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When I hear from people who are struggling to put food on the table, I understand because I've been there.