Tammy Duckworth actually said...

"I hope to approach my job with openness, transparency, and just being always available to be asked questions."

"We will also be proactive in communicating with you and with our Veterans."

"We must develop social networking strategies, non-traditional outlets such as blogs and use a wide variety of new media available to get the message of available benefits out to our veterans."

"We started the Illinois Warrior Assistance Program...to address the needs of veteran residents."