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On the recordAugust 25, 2025
It’s yet another unwarranted, unwanted and unjust move straight out of the authoritarian’s playbook that will only undermine our military’s readiness and ultimately weaken our national security.
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Tammy Duckworth
Democratic · Illinois

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Duckworth condemns Trump's threat to deploy troops as un-American.

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