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Richard Shelby: We should not balance our books on the backs of our veterans.

On the recordFebruary 26, 2004
We should not balance our books on the backs of our veterans.
Said by
Richard Shelby
Republican · Alabama
Source
congress.gov
Feb 26, 2004

Editor's note · Context

Criticism of budget proposals affecting veteran medical care funding.

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