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Mark Takano: How can you be sure that the leadership teams that are near you are going to be able to tell you the truth?

On the recordSeptember 16, 2014
How can you be sure that the leadership teams that are near you are going to be able to tell you the truth?
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Mark Takano
Democratic · California

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Takano questions VA Secretary about ensuring truthful communication from leadership.

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