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Beto O'Rourke: “I hope you can get me back something that we can measure and act upon.”

On the recordJanuary 17, 2018
I hope you can get me back something that we can measure and act upon.
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Beto O'Rourke
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

O'Rourke emphasizes the need for measurable outcomes from the VA regarding veteran support.

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