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On the recordJuly 6, 2011
This piece of legislation does not add any benefits, it scored at a zero cost, but I would argue that not doing so the cost to our Nation is to not honor that service the way we should.
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Tim Walz
Democratic · Minnesota

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Walz argues that recognizing veterans' service is essential, even without additional benefits.

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