"We could not go to war and keep America safe if we were to keep our female service members out of combat or areas of combat," she says, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity in military roles, especially in light of Hegseth's controversial comments against women in combat.
"Based on what I know so far, no. I was not afforded the opportunity to meet with him in person, either. I understand there was a scheduling conflict there," Duckworth states, highlighting her concerns regarding Hegseth's qualifications and her lack of direct engagement with him.
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