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On the recordSeptember 12, 2017
That is completely inappropriate. It should not be happening and very distressing for us to hear that any of our veterans or family members are having that sort of experience.
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Elizabeth Esty
Democratic · Connecticut

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Esty condemns harassment of veterans at memorials and calls for action.

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