I will tell you, Mr. Chairman, the day one of our veterans gets denied treatment for their wounds of war, I will tell you maybe that is going to be the day that our CEOs in America realize that they have a responsibility for what insurance company they hire to manage their benefits.
Kennedy emphasizes the responsibility of CEOs regarding veterans' treatment by insurance companies.
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