Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

Happy #IndependenceDay! As we celebrate, let's remember we cannot truly be the land of the free while so many Americans aren’t equally guaranteed life, liberty & the pursuit of happiness. When Black Americans still can't breathe, we aren’t finished fighting for those freedoms. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

America was born out of an act of resistance. As we celebrate #IndependenceDay this weekend, I can think of nothing more patriotic than those who've spoken truth to power like Lt. Col. Vindman & those in the streets these past few months. My @CNN op-ed: https://t.co/4gnvZPXOL4 — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

It is unprecedented for a Commander in Chief to take interest in a single promotion at this level of the military. If Lieutenant Colonel Vindman's name is on the list for a promotion, then he earned that promotion. https://t.co/dFZwYjiWxs — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

Trump cares more about preserving the names of Confederate leaders on our military bases than whether or not our troops were killed in Afghanistan with bounties placed on their heads by the Russians. https://t.co/rbEZH6Ic7i — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

What I’m asking @EsperDoD to do is very simple: Certify—by letter—that if Lt. Col. Vindman’s name is on the list for a promotion, it will not be taken OFF the list before it goes to the White House. It's that simple. https://t.co/JLZ29u6BOg — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

.@EsperDoD must do his job and keep his word. Until he confirms in writing that he did, or will, submit the FULL list of O6 promotions selected to send to the Senate, I will hold up the confirmation of 1,123 senior military promotions. https://t.co/Anc8i9lCLO — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

It’s unprecedented & wrong for any Commander in Chief to meddle in routine military promotions b/c of a personal vendetta against a Soldier who did his patriotic duty & told the truth. I refuse to sit idly by & allow @DeptofDefense to deny Lt. Col. Vindman a promotion he earned. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

Wear a mask. Save lives. https://t.co/JyUmeN3cx1 — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

56 years ago, the #CivilRightsAct became law. And while progress has been made, the brutal murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor & so many others have showed us how far we have left to go. To truly realize MLK's dream for equality, we need systemic change. The time is now. https://t.co/5XNrE75hZ9 — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

This week, we commemorate 12 years of the Post-9/11 GI Bill, which has given thousands of servicemembers, Veterans & their families the chance to attend college & secure greater opportunity—myself included. Yet, the work to repay our Veterans is never finished. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

RT @SenateDems: 2019. That’s when public reports say top Trump officials learned that Putin placed bounties on American soldiers. And yet… — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

It's on all of us—Black, white, Asian, Latinx, you name it—to help bring about real justice & systemic change. I spoke with the Nat'l Director of @NCAPAtweets about this shared goal for the AAPI community & how the #NCAPA 2020 Policy Platform would help us achieve that goal. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

For 54 years, #Medicare has given countless Americans health security. Yet, Trump & his "party of healthcare" are consistently trying to repeal the ACA & increase costs for seniors in the midst of #COVID19. We should be building on the success of Medicare, not tearing it down. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

We had a Senate briefing this morning to try to finally get some answers about #BountyGate. Yet, color me shocked, all I could tell @RaquelMartinTV is that none of the people sent to brief us could answer our questions. We need a hearing now. https://t.co/CpP3sAoqo5 — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

Need another reason why DC should be a state besides the fact that residents can't fully participate in our democracy? Last month, Trump misused the DC Nat'l Guard to quell peaceful protesters. We need #DCStatehood so this authority would lie w/the Governor, not the White House — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

The Trump Administration trying to take healthcare away from millions of Americans in the middle of a public health crisis they are horribly mismanaging is not only dishonest, it’s cruel. I’m proud to join my Democratic colleagues in condemning this reckless decision — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

The Commander in Chief is derelict in his duty. https://t.co/gahRmHadq2 — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

RT @nowthisnews: ''I didn't know that our adversary was helping kill American troops because no one told me' is not an excuse for the comma… — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

Trump's message to our troops: Sure I may be selling you out to Putin, but I'm also threatening to veto your pay raise just to keep honoring traitors to our country. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

RT @realDonaldTrump: I will Veto the Defense Authorization Bill if the Elizabeth “Pocahontas” Warren (of all people!) Amendment, which will… — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

All the reporting points to the fact that Russians have been dealing out cash to kill Americans and all our president can say is, “Nobody told me about it.” The incompetence boggles the mind. https://t.co/F73gD2UfBh — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

I commend @USMC's moral leadership in banning the Confederate Battle Flag from its bases, as well as @USNavy for its initial steps toward this goal. An icon of slavery is nothing—absolutely nothing—to be proud of. cc: @USArmy @usairforce @uscoastguard @USNationalGuard — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

American troops were reportedly killed and #TrumpKnewAndDidNothing. We’re going to have a hearing and we’re going to get to the bottom of this. https://t.co/77071sPFkz — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

Our own intelligence community is said to be reluctant to brief Trump on matters of Russia & national security because they don’t trust him enough to take it seriously & not tweet it out. This man is a danger to us all. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

In the midst of the #COVID19 crisis, no one should worry about losing the roof over their heads. Proud to help intro this bill w/@SenWarren to give families who have experienced layoffs, reduced pay & other economic setbacks reassurance they won’t be forced out of their homes — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

We can’t claim to be the “land of the free” until every single Black life—including Black trans lives that are more vulnerable to violence—matter & can live their truth free of fear of police brutality. The House passed the #JusticeInPolicing Act. Now the Senate must act. https://t.co/GxWPjiUwwF — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

He knew. — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

RT @nowthisnews: ‘“I didn’t know that our adversary was helping kill American troops because no one told me” is not an excuse for the comma… — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

Once again, our military’s Commander in Chief is putting Russia’s interests over the well-being of American troops. I’m demanding a hearing to get to the bottom of this. https://t.co/M5feyXhht2 — PolitiTweet.org

Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

I am disgusted by Trump’s incompetence. He either didn’t know that Russia was offering bounties for killing American troops or didn’t care enough to remember a briefing that told him. Neither is acceptable for a Commander in Chief. https://t.co/B9toihc2t9 — PolitiTweet.org