We should make sure that today's veterans get the same benefit that my grandfather got when he came back from World War II. It was a good investment not only for him but it was a good investment for the country. It builds our middle class.
On the recordMay 25, 2008
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Barack Obama advocates for educational benefits for veterans, comparing them to those received after World War II.
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