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Adrian Smith: “It is frustrating as a policymaker. It is frustrating as we do engage in how much money to spend--taxpayer dollars--to…”

On the recordAugust 13, 2014
It is frustrating as a policymaker. It is frustrating as we do engage in how much money to spend--taxpayer dollars--to maintain the commitment that I think we can all agree we have to stand behind our veterans and their care.
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Adrian Smith
Republican · Nebraska

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Smith expresses frustration over funding decisions impacting veteran care.

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