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Tuesday, December 03, 1996     Page:

Bill Clinton is no John Wayne nor is he a friend to nation’s veterans
   
Surprise! VA funds slashedIt’s hard to believe the politicians and other
higher-ups are “surprised” to learn funding for our local VA Hospital has been
slashed.
    Why is it the working “spokes” at the the hospital have expected the cuts
for some time yet the “wheels” claim no knowledge?
   
Since Clinton’s 1992 election there have been VA fund-slashing stories
reported by the news media and many periodicals. So don’t hand us that
“surprise” drivel.
   
Prior to this year’s election, VA Secretary Brown requested in writing from
the White House the dollar amount the VA would receive yearly for several
years henceforth. He was informed by Clinton cronies, “not to worry, Good
Buddy. The money will be there when you need it. I promise. Take my word for
it.”
   
Remember veterans, Clinton loathes the military and, as a vet, you are an
extension of the military.
   
He has also bragged that he gained his military experience by watching John
Wayne movies. Besides this obvious problem, I don’t recall any John Wayne
movie in which he was fighting for veterans’ benefits.
   
Clinton can’t feel your pain as a vet. Things will surely get much worse
for you.
   
Carl R. Franquet
   
Dallas