The statement is a direct quote attributed to Senator Tammy Duckworth, but without access to the original source (chicagocrusader.com article from 2026-05-02) or a verifiable transcript, I cannot confirm whether she actually said these exact words. The content itself is a generic statement consistent with her role, but factual verification of the quote requires access to the primary source.

The statement attributes a quote to Senator Tammy Duckworth dated 2026-05-02, which is in the future relative to known records; no verifiable source confirms she made this statement on that date.

The statement claims Senator Duckworth made this specific quote on May 2, 2026, which is a future date relative to when this evaluation is being conducted. As such, this statement cannot be verified as true.