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Roger Williams: Congress can write all the laws and create all the programs they want, but as a former businessman myself, I know that…

On the recordNovember 5, 2013
Congress can write all the laws and create all the programs they want, but as a former businessman myself, I know that jobs for veterans start and end with continued commitment from American enterprise.
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Roger Williams
Republican · Texas

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Emphasizes the importance of private sector commitment to veteran employment.

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