We should not be making near-term decisions with long-term consequences without robustly debating these questions and fully considering the substantial and unpredictable risks of these actions. Niki Tsongas More Quotes by Niki Tsongas More Quotes From Niki Tsongas As more doors open to servicewomen and a greater talent pool is tapped, the military must find ways to support all those who wear the uniform, there is much work to do but an Army breastfeeding policy symbolizes a step towards a more equitable military. Niki Tsongas living Everything we're trying to do is in reference to supporting all of our soldiers. Niki Tsongas living I was an officer in my student council. Niki Tsongas officerstudentcouncil There are wives who are very involved with their husbands' offices and really take their responsibility seriously in terms of issues and things like that. I was never very comfortable with being part of that. Niki Tsongas seriouslyneverlikeresponsibility People say, 'What if your name was Niki Smith?' Well, if Niki Smith lived the life I've lived, it would have great bearing. Niki Tsongas namegreatlifepeople Clearly-drawn front lines have become a thing of the past due to complex locations with ubiquitous enemy threats. Niki Tsongas becomelinesenemypast Constant and pervasive danger makes agile movement a high priority for all soldiers, whether they are assigned directly to combat or not. Niki Tsongas soldiershighmovementdanger Lightened body armor, which the military has made progress on, would mean increased safety and reduced risk for soldiers like the sergeant and the colonel. Niki Tsongas soldiersprogresssafetybody Body armor is meant to fit snug to the body to stop shrapnel and absorb a bullet's impact. Armor designed for a boxier male frame does not fit properly on the overwhelming majority of females, who have a very different stature and body type than their male counterparts. Niki Tsongas framestopimpactbody
