On the recordJanuary 22, 2013
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.
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transcripts.cnn.comTammy Duckworth: “I think that Republicans are going to -- anyone who would oppose this would have to answer to their constituencies as to…”
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Duckworth argues that opposing the integration of women into combat roles would put Republicans in a difficult position with their constituents.
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