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“President Obama pushed for fairness in the military, listening to commanders as we ended "don't ask don't tell," and on how to allow women to officially serve in more combat jobs - because America's daughters are just as capable of defending liberty as her sons.”

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Tammy Duckworth
Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth is an American politician born on March 12, 1968. She is known for her service as a U.S. Air Force pilot and her subsequent political career as a U.S. Representative. more

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