Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 13, 2009
I hear so often from women veterans that you can provide all the service you want, but I have got to take care of my kids.
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Patty Murray
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

Murray highlights childcare issues preventing women veterans from receiving necessary treatment.

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