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Ro Khanna: “I don't believe PTSD should be an excuse for bad behavior. But we do need to recognize the toll these wars are taking on…”

On the recordJune 7, 2026
I don't believe PTSD should be an excuse for bad behavior. But we do need to recognize the toll these wars are taking on people.
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Ro Khanna
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the impact of war on veterans.

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