Our troops know how to work together,they stand shoulder-to-shoulder to protect and defend this country. We surely in these chambers can do the same.… - Tammy Duckworth

If there’s anything that my ancestors’ service taught me, it’s the importance of protecting our founding values, including every American’s right to speak out. In a nation born out of an act of protest, there is nothing more patriotic than standing up for what you believe in, even if it goes against those in power.

If you love this country as much as I love this country, and you're willing to die for this country, like I was willing to die for this country, we can find a way to work with each other. But I will tell you that it's not always that easy. I don't think Donald Trump, for example, loved this country. And that made it hard to work with him

When I see myself wearing those legs in a mirror, I see loss. But when I see this I see strength. I see a reminder of where I am now. People always want me to hide it in pictures. I say no! I earned this wheelchair. It’s no different from a medal I wear on my chest. Why would I hide it