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Tim Walz: “I always say this to our friends from the VA. I am your staunchest supporter, but I will be your harshest critic…”

On the recordApril 22, 2012
I always say this to our friends from the VA. I am your staunchest supporter, but I will be your harshest critic, because if one veteran falls through the crack, it is one too many.
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Tim Walz
Democratic · Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

Walz expresses strong support for the VA while stressing the need for accountability.

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