Richard Burr actually said...

I believe that you will find GEN Shinseki to be exactly the kind of tough, innovative and insightful Secretary that the Department of Veterans Affairs needs at this extremely critical time.

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Burr supports Shinseki's nomination for Secretary of Veterans Affairs, emphasizing his qualifications.

01/13/2009

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