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I am an 82-year-old Texas veteran who has voted for many years as a Republican -until the last Presidential election. In 2016, I could not bring myself to vote for either Hillary or Trump - so, I didn't. I believe that you and Buttigieg are the only candidates who have a chance of defeating Trump, a critical goal if our republic is to survive.

I'D LIKE TO MAKE A SUGGESTION: During the next Democratic debate. call out Bernie Sanders,Elizabeth Warren and all the other Me-Too liberals supporting "Medicare for All" by citing the Veteran's Administration's pitiful history as the best example of government-run healthcare. Medicare may be touted as a success, and it is, but only because it pays for medical care, but doesn't (Thank GOD!) administer it.

I believe a large percentage of voters have personal knowledge of someone who has struggled with the administrative quicksand and incompetence of Veteran Hospitals. My best friend is a Vietnam vet with PTSD. He has kept copious notes documenting the numerous failures and difficulties he has suffered with Dallas' Veterans Hospital. Reading his notes will ruin the rest of the day.

Mrs. Klobuchar, you are, going away, the best candidate and I hope you are the Democratic Nominee. You'll get the votes my wife and I.

Richard Lohr