The Senator from Maine is quite correct in her observation and assessment that medical treatment is a part of war that sometimes may be taken for granted, and that the medical care of our service men and women is an area of defense that should not be overlooked. Particularly in the area of military combat casualty care, the Department must consider any initiative that could have benefits for saving the lives of men and women whose service to our nation puts them at risk of severe injury.
Mike Levin: “The Senator from Maine is quite correct in her observation and assessment that medical treatment is a part of war that…”
On the recordSeptember 25, 2001
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Discussing the importance of medical care for service members during a Senate floor debate.
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