Senator Tammy Duckworth faced years of infertility after losing her legs in combat, prompting her to advocate for legislation ensuring access to IVF for all.
Duckworth shared that her initial struggles with conceiving were more painful than any physical injuries from her military service, making her advocacy deeply personal.
She expressed disappointment over Senate Republicans blocking her legislation again, stressing that this issue affects reproductive rights beyond just abortion.
Reflecting on her journey, Duckworth said, 'I didn't mean to become an advocate; I just wanted to not have anybody else go through what I did.'
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