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On the recordJanuary 23, 2012
I am particularly sensitive and concerned too because we have veterans coming home with health issues that aren't new, but perhaps will be extraordinary in number and intensity.
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Mike Quigley
Democratic · Illinois

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Quigley expresses concern for returning veterans facing health issues.

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