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W. Todd Akin: The men and women who volunteer to serve our Nation put themselves at great risk, and we owe them a great debt of…

On the recordApril 15, 2012
The men and women who volunteer to serve our Nation put themselves at great risk, and we owe them a great debt of gratitude and honor.
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W. Todd Akin
Missouri

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Akin emphasizes the debt of gratitude owed to veterans for their service.

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