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On the recordJuly 28, 2022
I'm used to the lies. I'm used to the hypocrisy. I'm used to the cowardice. I've been here a long time. Senate's where accountability goes to die. Every one of these individuals that has been fighting for years standing on the shoulders of Vietnam veterans who have been fighting for years standing on the shoulders of Persian Gulf War veterans fighting for years, Desert Storm veterans to just get the health care and benefits that they earn from their service.
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Jon Stewart

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Jon Stewart expressed outrage over Senate Republicans blocking a bill to help veterans impacted by burn pits.

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