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That day, and so many others when I served, illustrated the two most important lessons the military taught me: Never leave anyone behind—not on the battlefield and not in our country. And never put a service member in harm’s way without understanding the cost—the very real and very human cost—of war.

— Tammy Duckworth

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Parenthood isn’t just a women’s issue, it’s an economic issue and an issue that affects all parents — men and women alike.

You don’t have to suffer war injuries to understand how tough life can be.

America’s daughters are just as capable of defending liberty as her sons.

This is a truly awful hate crime that has no place anywhere in this nation. No one should be attacked because of the color of their skin or who they love. Jussie, please know that many people across IL and our country are sending love your way.

We haven’t done justice to the justice promised in its sentences and sentiments, so you better believe that in my next term, I’m going to keep doing everything in my power to change that

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