Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 6, 2017
It was Barry's story and accompanying allegations, that 40 veteran patients had died while waiting to receive care.
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David Roe
Republican · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Roe recounts a veteran's tragic story that highlighted systemic failures in the VA.

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We have to reach out and try to find those 14 who never get to the VA, never get the care.

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