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" I had been pursuing a Ph.D. in political science when my National Guard unit was sent to Iraq. Eight months into our deployment, in November 2004, a rocket-propelled grenade fired by Iraqi insurgents tore through the pilot's side of the Blackhawk helicopter I was flying. "

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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 do not have PTSD, but if I watch part of a movie like 'The Hurt Locker,' or when I spend time around Blackhawk helicopters, I will close my eyes that night and live an entire day in Iraq, flying my missions. I remember the smell and the feel and the heat and everything about it. Then I wake up in Illinois, and I'm exhausted. "

" One of the good things about losing your feet is I can wear all the pointy shoes I want, and it doesn't hurt anymore. I can wear shoes just for fashion now. "

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

" 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. "

" If I still had my legs, I would be in line for a battalion command, and instead, I'm flying a desk. "

" 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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" When I got to Iraq, my world focused in on one mission. It was incredibly rewarding. "

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

" 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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" 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. "

" Food Stamps helped keep me from going hungry, and Pell grants helped me go to college. "

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" I think back to the 1990s, when I joined the Army, and all those peacetime years that we had, thinking, 'Will we ever go into combat?' "

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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. "

" I did not know I was a Midwesterner until I got there. I just fell in love with the people. "

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" I absolutely welcome a full investigation into the for-profit schools because I think a majority of them are predatory. "

" 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. "

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

" I consider myself lucky to have been born into a family that valued service to both one's country and one's community. "

" The military is a place of discipline, technical proficiency, and personal sacrifice for the greater good. "

" I love the Army with every bone in my body. "