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David Roe: “Because what happens, I can tell you if I am the doc in the VA and I do not have medicine for my patient in the ICU who…”

On the recordJanuary 31, 2012
Because what happens, I can tell you if I am the doc in the VA and I do not have medicine for my patient in the ICU who is having problems, I am going to be beating on the administrator that day to get me what I need to take care of that patient.
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David Roe
Republican · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Roe emphasizes the urgency of drug availability for VA doctors treating patients.

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