The Economist Asks: Tammy Duckworth
April 29, 2021 12:30
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In 2004 Tammy Duckworth was shot down by Iraqi insurgents while she was
serving in the army and lost both legs in the attack. As America withdraws
troops from Afghanistan, Anne McElvoy asks the Illinois senator about the
legacy of America's interventions abroad and whether President Biden is making
the right decision. The first Thai-American woman in Congress says there is
"enough pie for everyone" and minority groups in Congress should work
together. Also, what scares her? Please subscribe to The Economist for full
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In 2004 Tammy Duckworth was shot down by Iraqi insurgents while she was
serving in the army and lost both legs in the attack. As America withdraws
troops from Afghanistan, Anne McElvoy asks the Illinois senator about the
legacy of America's interventions abroad and whether President Biden is making
the right decision. The first Thai-American woman in Congress says there is
"enough pie for everyone" and minority groups in Congress should work
together. Also, what scares her? Please subscribe to The Economist for full
access to print, digital and audio editions: www.economist.com/podcastoffer
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