Graham Platner: “I am lucky enough to be a disabled combat veteran.”

“We can build a government by working people for working people. And I know, I know what that could look like because I've lived it. I am lucky enough to be a disabled combat veteran. I am lucky enough that in my four infantry tours I was blown up enough times. The VA tells me I deserve health care. That's an insane statement to make.” (10:16–10:20)

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