Derrick Van Orden: “I think it's important that we have some more military…”

“So I wear that to show folks that I'm a veteran, and that's really. It's a big part of who I am as a person. I think it's important that we have some more military members and veterans in Congress. We bring a very unique perspective, which I think it's time we get a little. I think we have some people here that have skin in the game and understand what decision making, how it really affects the world at large.” (00:30–00:35)

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