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Jim Webb: What presumption is about is to say you, soldier, put your life on the line. We are going to give you the benefit of the…

On the recordSeptember 22, 2010
What presumption is about is to say you, soldier, put your life on the line. We are going to give you the benefit of the doubt.
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Jim Webb
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Webb emphasizes the need to support veterans with presumed health issues from Agent Orange exposure.

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