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May 2023
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Sen. Tammy Duckworth | Colbert Classic

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Senator Tammy Duckworth talks about why she decided to become a helicopter pilot and shares her perspective on America's military responsibilities in Iraq and Afghanistan, and tells Stephen how happy she is that the Biden administration reacted to her demand that they nominate more Asian Americans to high-level jobs. Her memoir, "Every Day Is A Gift," is available now. Original Air Date: April 5th, 2021.

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