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David Roe: “It is hard for me to go home, as their representative, and explain that to them when you have a veteran who is waiting…”

On the recordJanuary 11, 2016
It is hard for me to go home, as their representative, and explain that to them when you have a veteran who is waiting on an answer for a claim that has been submitted.
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David Roe
Republican · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Roe expresses frustration over explaining VA mismanagement to constituents waiting for claims.

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