Ann Kirkpatrick actually said...
Because we know that the deployment experience of our veterans is especially important in the world of research, and the care and treatment of injuries and illnesses, I want to thank you for holding this hearing on Gulf War veterans and the progress or not, of recognizing and treating these veterans, for ill defined and undiagnosed conditions.
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Kirkpatrick emphasizes the importance of addressing Gulf War veterans' health issues.
03/12/2013