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Tim Walz: “I am embarrassed that they are grateful to me because that veteran should have been able to do that on their own.”

On the recordNovember 12, 2014
I am embarrassed that they are grateful to me because that veteran should have been able to do that on their own.
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Tim Walz
Democratic · Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

Walz expresses frustration over veterans needing congressional help for timely medical care.

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