Tammy Duckworth Quotations

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.

I spent a lot of time between bars like this.

My quality of life wouldn't be near what it is now. I wouldn't be walking.

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?

My arm bones looked like chicken bones.

President Obama pushed for fairness in the military, listening to commanders as we ended Don't Ask Don't Tell, and on how to allow women to officially serve in more combat jobs. Because America's daughters are just as capable of defending liberty as her sons!

We are all dishonored when a veteran sleeps on the same streets that he or she has defended. We are all dishonored when a veteran's family has to live in a shelter while he or she is out fighting for us. WE NEED TO FIX THAT!

There is a direct connection between care that people get here in Wheaton and the decisions made in Washington.

We broke it, we got to fix it.