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David Roe: It is embarrassing for me to go back and face my taxpayers at home and the veterans at home when they keep saying, Doc…

On the recordJanuary 20, 2015
It is embarrassing for me to go back and face my taxpayers at home and the veterans at home when they keep saying, Doc, when is this building going to be done.
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David Roe
Republican · Vermont

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Dr. Roe expresses frustration over delays in hospital construction for veterans.

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