Tammy Duckworth actually said...

"I was so pleased because I think it's a great step forward for our military and our nation. You know, this opens up a whole new population of Americans who want to serve and who want to defend this na..."

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

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

"I think we have got to take some very real comprehensive steps to make sure that the men and women who served us are getting jobs and employment as they come home and are part of our economic recovery..."