Tim Kaine: “30% of the federal workforce is veterans.”

“War is not mentioned. Finally, you've sacked 350,000 people. Do you know what percentage are veterans? Senator, we have ensured that all of the veteran preferences are stuck to 30% of the federal workforce is veterans. So when you fire 350,000 people, I think you have fired more veterans than in any administration in the history of the United States. I yield back. Just point of clarification.” (05:11–05:14)

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