And for the reasons that I've mentioned and Dr. Kennedy has mentioned, I think it's appropriate for us to say, look, if you want to go to the VA hospital, terrific. If it's proximate for you, that's wonderful. But If you want to go to another primary care physician or you want to go to tertiary care or hospital in your area or a mental health professional in your area, you have a voucher to take to that particular individual as well. You don't have to stay within the VA system unless you want to stay within within the VA system. (47:33–47:46)
CLAIM
Proposes that veterans should have vouchers to seek care outside the VA system.
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