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David Roe: I have veterans that come up and say, I can't get in the hospital down here, Doc. I am in a line 40 miles long, and then…

On the recordNovember 27, 2012
I have veterans that come up and say, I can't get in the hospital down here, Doc. I am in a line 40 miles long, and then they show me this videotape where they show me this plush event that occurred in Orlando.
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David Roe
Republican · Vermont

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Roe highlights veterans' frustrations with healthcare access amid wasteful spending.

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