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serve in the united states military. can't think of better combat experience than they have. >> dana: one of the things the a.p. news reported on is there are about 150,000 applicants to the special immigrant vest yo programs that does not include family members. but a report by the association of wartime allies said at the current rate it would take 31 years to process them all. that's one of the things that is so despicable. when you send a letter like this does it get the attention of somebody like a senator schumer? >> well letters can be a dime a dozen and part of the reason why your work is so important. this can get done but it requires americans leaning in. so if you care about this and you are watching this segment please contact your congress person. it does make a difference. there are over 30 members of congress, all veterans that with honor and our political action committees helped elect. democrats and republicans leading on the issue.

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