On the recordFebruary 14, 2018
I do believe that our unions are productive partners with us, and I do really appreciate the collaboration that we have because I believe that they care about getting the right services to Veterans.
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congress.govI do believe that our unions are productive partners with us, and I do really appreciate the collaboration that we have because I believe that they care about getting the right services to Veterans.
Shulkin acknowledges the role of unions in providing services to Veterans.
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