Richard Blumenthal said "I believe that the Veterans First bill is a dramatic and historic step forward, and any additional funds required to support it should come from non-veterans programs." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordSeptember 13, 2016

I believe that the Veterans First bill is a dramatic and historic step forward, and any additional funds required to support it should come from non-veterans programs.

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Richard Blumenthal

Democratic · Connecticut

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Editor's note · Context

Blumenthal supports the Veterans First bill and suggests funding should not impact veterans' programs.

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