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Bernie Sanders: the perception is you have hit the ground sprinting, which is exactly what this Committee wanted from you

On the recordSeptember 8, 2014
the perception is you have hit the ground sprinting, which is exactly what this Committee wanted from you
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Acknowledging the Secretary's proactive approach to addressing VA issues.

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