Tammy Duckworth in Survey of 2021 Senate campaign websites

On Crime: A strong advocate for comprehensive sentencing reform

Senator Duckworth believes our nation's criminal justice system must be reformed. She introduced legislation to require investigations into law enforcement officials' use of deadly force and has been a strong advocate for comprehensive sentencing reform, and Federal investments in training for law enforcement. She has been a leader in efforts to bring fairness to the prison video visitation and calling services that make it harder for families to maintain contact with incarcerated relatives. Source: 2021 IL Senate campaign website duckworth.senate.gov Oct 11, 2021

On Homeland Security: Support troops; root out waste in Defense Department

As a former Army officer, she understands the security challenges our nation must contend with and the risks our Armed Forces face. As a Senator, she is committed to ensuring American troops have the equipment and technology they need to keep our nation safe, and to supporting policies that improve their quality of life. She is also committed to rooting out waste within the Department of Defense and opposing harmful policies that discriminate against or dishonor our nation's warriors. Source: 2021 IL Senate campaign website duckworth.senate.gov Oct 11, 2021

On Principles & Values: American values are one of our greatest strengths

Senator Duckworth believes one of America's greatest strengths is our system of democratic values and constitutionally-protected freedoms and rights. As the United States continues to lead in an increasingly interconnected world, it is important that we match our military power with the promotion of our values through diplomatic means. Defending and advancing our principles abroad will help our country effectively support international allies while confronting shared adversaries and threats. Source: 2021 IL Senate campaign website duckworth.senate.gov Oct 11, 2021

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