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" Had I been injured on the freeway and not in combat, it is likely that I would be bankrupt even though I had medical insurance through my civilian employer. "

Tammy Duckworth

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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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" 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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" When I first ran, being a woman in politics was seen as both a negative and also a positive. You could attract more women voters, but on the other hand, a lot of men wouldn't vote for you. "

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" 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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" When I was young, my dad, a veteran who attended college on the GI Bill, lost his job at age 55 when the company he worked for was sold. My entire family pitched in - my mom took in sewing, and I got a minimum wage job after school. "

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" The wheelchair and the prosthesis give me a soapbox to stand on. If it helps me get my message across, I'm glad; then we need to talk about what we need to do for this country. "

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" Our soldiers show every single day that they are more than good enough. "

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" I was so proud when I was commissioned into the Army. "

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" Men view life to be as precious as women do, and to say that men have a more violent nature is insulting to men. "

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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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" Like so many women, especially military women, I waited to have children. "

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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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" I'm glad that people know my military service. But, like this nation, we are more than our military. And the rest of our story is the same as the rest of my story. "

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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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" I believe accurately remembering - and honoring - our whole past is the first step in governing in a way that effectively represents the whole America. "

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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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" I'd do anything to help veterans. "

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" I'm going to find solutions wherever I can. I think it's all a priority. You can't just say, 'OK, I'm going to work on this but not that.' You have to work on all of it. "

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" We owe it to all our veterans to make sure they have a chance to achieve the American Dream, just like the rest of us. "

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" I had 12 years in the Army before I ever faced combat. "

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" Energy is one of the most precious battlefield resources, but it is risky and expensive to deliver in combat zones. "

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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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" 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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