And Andy got the surgery that he needed there in his local hospital and thankfully survived and went on to live for many more years. But why is it that A veteran has to be able to call a member of Congress directly to get life saving surgery. These are the things that I remember and I think of every time Veterans Day comes around and we hear words of gratitude. (07:39–07:46)
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Asserts that veterans sometimes need to contact Congress members directly to receive life-saving surgery.
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