It has purposely left out key facts that at best misrepresent the truth and at show a blatant disregard for the truth for partisan gain. My entire professional life has been defined by duty and service. I've honorably served my country in the United States Navy for 29 years, both as an officer deployed to overseas combat zones and as a physician serving patients who have trusted me with their care and the care of their families. I've served three presidents and their administrations in the White House. And now I serve you, the people of Texas 13, in Congress. (01:04–01:18)
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Asserts that he served in the United States Navy for 29 years, including deployments to overseas combat zones.
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