Patty Murray said "I think we have got a lot of soldiers transitioning and a few months means a few hundred more soldiers who are getting left behind." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMay 17, 2011

I think we have got a lot of soldiers transitioning and a few months means a few hundred more soldiers who are getting left behind.

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Murray emphasizes the importance of timely support for transitioning soldiers.

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