"I was pleased because I think it's a great step forward for our military and our nation. This opens up a whole new population of Americans who want to serve and who want to defend this nation who will now be able to do it in combat on jobs."
"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 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..."
"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."
"Ms. Duckworth "tweets" about pursuing a Ph.D. with her GI Bill benefits in a way to encourage other warriors to pursue and finish higher education."
"Our goal is to communicate frequently, sharing information on hot issues and meeting regularly to plan strategic communications with the Hill."
"Tammy Duckworth was a big--I remember her testifying in the Senate way back when she first got back about her impression just of coming to the facility, the prosthetics department, and how, you know, ..."
"Friends of Tammy Duckworth"