On the recordMarch 28, 2018
I wasn't willing to do that. I don't think that's the right thing for veterans and I stood up against them.
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transcripts.cnn.comI wasn't willing to do that. I don't think that's the right thing for veterans and I stood up against them.
Shulkin discusses his opposition to privatization efforts within the V.A. pushed by political appointees.
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