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David Shulkin: “We think we are headed in the right direction, and we are committed, and we are not going to rest until we meet everyone…”

On the recordJanuary 31, 2017
We think we are headed in the right direction, and we are committed, and we are not going to rest until we meet everyone who is returning to have their needs met.
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David Shulkin
Independent · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Shulkin emphasizes commitment to meeting veterans' needs, especially in mental health care.

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