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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. "
Tammy Duckworth
Sure
Tools
Succeed
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" Like many moms in this country, I work to provide my child the best life she can have. It's tough. It's hard to take care of a sick baby all night, wake up tired, and have to go to work when all I want to do is spend time holding her. "
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" In the military, a combatant command is the ultimate job. It's the pointy tip of the spear, overseeing the people carrying the rifles and flying the aircraft. "
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" I was in Congress for six months, and they put me on blood pressure medication. I flew helicopters in combat and I was fine, and I survived 13 months in recovery in the hospital... I got to Congress, and six months later I'm on blood pressure medication. Fourteen months later, they doubled the dosage! "
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" Food Stamps helped keep me from going hungry, and Pell grants helped me go to college. "
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" My strength is in finding ways to make the government work for the people: finding waste, or money that is not being properly used... or finding opportunities that are out there and making them work for the community. "
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" If you come from a military culture, and you go into see the general or the commander, and he talks to you very calmly and says, 'I'm very disappointed in you,' that's devastating. "
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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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" 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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" 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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Who
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" As an assistant operations officer for a helicopter task force in Iraq, I saw my fellow Guardsmen and soldiers risk life and limb to maintain diesel fuel supply lines. "
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Helicopter
" I am just one of the overwhelming majority of Americans who is responsible and hard-working and at one point in their life benefited greatly from government programs such as student loans, Medicare, and Social Security. "
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Security
" The ADA is essential in helping me overcome the obstacles I face as a Wounded Warrior and empowers me to assist other veterans. It allows me to be physically active, have my pilot's license, and serve in Congress. "
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Veterans
Warrior
" The contributions of African Americans, Native Americans, and immigrants throughout our nation's history are undeniable, but the tendency to overlook their gallant efforts is pervasive and persistent. "
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Immigrants
Overlook
History
" Veterans Day is a time to celebrate the men and women who have worn this nation's uniform and to honor their service. "
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Service
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" I said three things when I woke up in Walter Reed. 'I love you.' 'Put me to work,' and 'You stink! Go shower!' "
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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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Changing
Life
" The ADA allows persons with disabilities the opportunity to participate in the world around them. "
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Disabilities
Around
" I had 12 years in the Army before I ever faced combat. "
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Before
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" I absolutely welcome a full investigation into the for-profit schools because I think a majority of them are predatory. "
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" I actually shoot. I enjoy target practice. I find it really zen. You focus on nothing but the target. You have to control your breathing. It's all part of my years in the military, where I was taught to become a marksman but also to respect my weapon. "
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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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" I know firsthand that immigrants make enormous contributions to our nation, but I also know that we need to secure our borders and make sure that those who came here illegally wait their turn, pay a fine and any unpaid taxes, and pass a criminal background check before becoming citizens. "
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" My experience in Iraq made me realize, and during the recovery, that I could have died. And I just had to do more with my life. "
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Me
Life
" Student loans, Social Security, and Medicare make a difference in the lives of working families every day, and the conversation that should be taking place is how we can save these programs, not weaken them. "
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Day
" In the Senate, you can become one of the nation's leading voices on the issues. "
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Senate
" When I hear from people who are struggling to put food on the table, I understand because I've been there. "
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" Southeast Asia was home for much of my childhood, but I moved to Hawaii when I was in high school. "
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Childhood
High School
" I feel like moderate Republicans, who would support sensible gun violence legislation, are pushed aside by those folks who are absolutely beholden to the NRA. "
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" I spent twenty years in the Army; of course it's going to color the things I talk about. If anyone spends twenty years doing anything, that's going to play a part in who you are as a human being. "
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