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David Roe: I really think that there was a complete failure when you see this veteran out on the street and to see them come up…

On the recordDecember 13, 2011
I really think that there was a complete failure when you see this veteran out on the street and to see them come up with a place to live and a job is one of the most rewarding things I have seen since I have been in Congress.
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David Roe
Republican · Vermont

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Roe reflects on the rewarding experience of helping homeless veterans find employment.

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