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Tanuki

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7. Duckworth also thinks it will work out fine!

Reply to ananda (Reply #5)

Fri Jan 22, 2021, 12:46 PM

Jan 2021

https://www.duckworth.senate.gov/news/press-releases/duckworth-meets-with-secretary-designate-lloyd-austin

"Secretary-Designate Austin is a crisis-tested leader who served honorably and faithfully for more than 50 years, breaking barriers and commanding troops with integrity and compassion the entire way. I’m glad Secretary-Designate Austin and I had the opportunity to discuss his views on some of the most important issues facing DOD, such as the importance of investing in the emerging Indo-Pacific region, modernizing our logistics infrastructure and improving diversity and inclusion throughout the Department. I look forward to hearing his testimony at his upcoming Committee Hearing.”

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Awesome! SheltieLover Jan 2021 #1

Disappointed in the number of Democratic "Nays". Tammy Duckworth's nay was a surprise. George II Jan 2021 #2

That was a known. Tammy has spoken out in previous weeks she preferred a civilian, not ex-military. onetexan Jan 2021 #3

She has said that she thinks he is an excellent, experienced leader and Tanuki Jan 2021 #4

I really like Duckworth also! ananda Jan 2021 #5

Duckworth also thinks it will work out fine! Tanuki Jan 2021 #7

It was Duckworth and Warren who said they opposed him based on the waiver issue only. nt in2herbs Jan 2021 #10

Yay! Roisin Ni Fiachra Jan 2021 #6

He appears highly qualified Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 2021 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 2021 #9

Now go fire all the Trump appointees at DoD, and rehire the Vindmans! nt SunSeeker Jan 2021 #11

+1. Root them out ASAP dalton99a Jan 2021 #12

Great news. KewlKat Jan 2021 #13

Almost unanimous. nt oldsoftie Jan 2021 #14

Here is the Roll Call BumRushDaShow Jan 2021 #15

Might be the contrarian here. But don't really like a ex-general in the position. GulfCoast66 Jan 2021 #16