David Shulkin actually said...

[I] think it's common sense that service dogs help. We hear it every day from veterans. I'm not willing to wait [on congressional authority to implement what I can through my existing authority] because there are people out there today suffering.

Context

Shulkin emphasizes the importance of service dogs for veterans and the urgency of action.

03/06/2017

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