Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 18, 2014
When people are hurting, they do not want to hear that they have to wait 2 months to see a provider.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the urgency of mental health care access for veterans.

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