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Chris Smith: Delay is denial. One day of a delay is denial.

On the recordSeptember 30, 2014
Delay is denial. One day of a delay is denial.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith emphasizes the negative impact of delays in veterans' care.

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