My wife works with homeless people here in the District, many of whom are veterans, and what they tell her repeatedly is, you know, 'I need a job, and that is one of my best ways to self-sufficiency.'
On the recordFebruary 24, 2016
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DeLauro emphasizes the importance of jobs for veterans' self-sufficiency.
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