On the recordMay 16, 1996
That is correct, the cuts in veterans are absolutely devastating and would result in closing at least one-quarter of all veterans facilities. To me that is totally unacceptable.
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govinfo.govThat is correct, the cuts in veterans are absolutely devastating and would result in closing at least one-quarter of all veterans facilities. To me that is totally unacceptable.
Addressing cuts to veterans' facilities during a floor speech.
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