Tammy Duckworth : (5) " The American Dream I believe in is one that provides anyone willing to work hard enough with the opportunity to succeed. " - Tammy Duckworth " Like many moms in this country, I work to provide my child the best life she can have. It’s tough. It’s hard to take care of a sick baby all night, wake up tired, and have to go to work when all I want to do is spend time holding her. " - Tammy Duckworth " I don’t know why I survived Iraq and I don’t know why I made it home, but I do know that this is my second chance at life and I can do whatever I want now. " - Tammy Duckworth " I grew up a daughter of a United States Marine, a daughter of a man so proud to be an American. " - Tammy Duckworth " I believe accurately remembering – and honoring – our whole past is the first step in governing in a way that effectively represents the whole America. " - Tammy Duckworth