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I have personally seen what a devastating medical condition can cost.
Tammy Duckworth
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Had I been injured on the freeway and not in combat, it is likely that I would be bankrupt even though I had medical insurance through my civilian employer.
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As Assistant Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, a constant concern for me is having our veterans dragged into partisan politics.
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Energy is one of the most precious battlefield resources, but it is risky and expensive to deliver in combat zones.
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As an assistant operations officer for a helicopter task force in Iraq, I saw my fellow Guardsmen and soldiers risk life and limb to maintain diesel fuel supply lines.
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We have an obligation to our men and women in uniform - and to future generations - to do something about the issue of climate change.
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Illinois' economy will benefit from the modernization of the power sector.
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We owe it to all our veterans to make sure they have a chance to achieve the American Dream, just like the rest of us.
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As a nation, we need to do everything we can to make sure those who have served have the tools they need to succeed in civilian life.
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Our military men and women are our greatest national treasure. They should be safeguarded as such upon their return.
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I went to Iraq in 2004 because I believe in doing my duty, not because I agreed with the war.
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We should have completed the fight in Afghanistan instead of starting a new war in Iraq.
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