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Patrick Leahy: “I want to thank Secretary Shinseki for not only making this goal a priority, but for putting this goal within our reach.”

On the recordMay 19, 2010
I want to thank Secretary Shinseki for not only making this goal a priority, but for putting this goal within our reach.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Leahy acknowledges Shinseki's commitment to reducing veteran homelessness.

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