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Barney Frank: “I guarantee this provision will only be what it is. If anybody wants to move elsewhere, I might support that. But…”

On the recordMay 8, 2008
I guarantee this provision will only be what it is. If anybody wants to move elsewhere, I might support that. But entirely separate from this, this will not be a vehicle. In fact, I think it would be dishonorable for anyone. We have had too many examples of people trying to use veterans, and particularly disabled veterans, as a political stick to achieve other objectives. I would find that to be an absolutely outrageous procedure, and I can guarantee you it will not happen.
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Barney Frank
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Addressing the use of veterans in political discussions during a debate.

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