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On the recordFebruary 12, 2013
And as a Democrat, I am going to talk a little bit about the States' rights and my concern that Governors do maintain the ability to access the troops under State Active Duty in Title 32.
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Tammy Duckworth
Democratic · Illinois
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Duckworth emphasizes the importance of state rights regarding National Guard troop access.

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