On the recordSeptember 9, 2019
In 2017, VA Secretary David Shulkin stated that he 'would not wait' for more studies to be completed before moving forward with dog therapies for veterans.
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congress.govIn 2017, VA Secretary David Shulkin stated that he 'would not wait' for more studies to be completed before moving forward with dog therapies for veterans.
Roe references Shulkin's commitment to advance dog therapy for veterans without further delays.
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