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On the recordNovember 9, 1997
In closing, let me just say, as others have, that we will be observing Veterans Day here in just a couple of days to honor all those who have served this Nation. I urge my colleagues to support this bill because it will provide meaningful and necessary improvements in many VA programs which serve our Nation's veterans.
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Robert Stump
Republican · Arizona

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Discussing a bill to improve VA programs in advance of Veterans Day.

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