Patty Murray said "I believe we can't afford to lose good people who want to serve, but get out because their spouse can't find work." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordApril 23, 2018

I believe we can't afford to lose good people who want to serve, but get out because their spouse can't find work.

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Democratic · Washington

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Stresses the importance of employment for military spouses to retain service members.

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