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“Congress should stop treating veterans like they're asking for a hand out when it comes to the benefits they were promised, and they should realize that, were it not for these veterans, there would be nothing to hand out.”

Quote by Nick Lampson

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Nick Lampson, born on February 14, 1945, is a former U.S. Representative from Texas. During his political career, he served as the representative for the 22nd Congressional District of Texas. Lampson focused on issues such as education, health, and environmental protection during his tenure in Congress. more

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