Tammy Duckworth actually said...

"I think that Republicans are going to -- anyone who would oppose this would have to answer to their constituencies as to why they think women aren't capable of doing their jobs."

"I just want to make sure that we are not infringing on a Governor's right to control his or her forces."

"So I hope to build on the bipartisan nature that you have started these hearings today with."

"I want to thank Senators Mark Begich and Sherrod Brown, who are cosponsors, and I look forward to working with you to get it through the Committee."