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Mike Garcia: “There's something going on with naval aviators, these…”

Featuring: Mike Garcia, Republican | Former U.S. House, California, District 27

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Rep. Mike Garcia Memorial Day Speech 2024

Published | Video Starts at 04:41

He was just 50 years old, died of cancer, and he was the third one in a squadron to get cancer. And There's something going on with naval aviators, these cancers that a lot of us are getting, we need to keep investigating, and I'm committed to making sure that we characterize that and hopefully fight the loss of the premature deaths of these naval aviators. So, with that, let me get into just a few words. I want to remind us what this day is all about. Right? Memorial Day. (04:41–04:57)

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Asserts that there is an issue with cancers among naval aviators that needs investigation.

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