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Richard Burr: There is a huge difference between reality and goals; and I think what we heard today were realities; and I think what…

On the recordMarch 19, 2013
There is a huge difference between reality and goals; and I think what we heard today were realities; and I think what you have stated to us are the goals of what VA would like to hit; and unfortunately, I do not think the proof suggests that we hit it.
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Richard Burr
Republican · North Carolina

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Burr contrasts the VA's stated goals with the actual experiences of veterans.

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