Mark Begich: “Alaska has 6 times as many pilots and 16 times as many aircraft per capita than any state in the country.”

It has been an honor to be here.

We specifically extend our appreciation to Senator Murkowski and Senator Begich for their support and efforts to repeal the Alaska exception of the Violence Against Women Act.

We have a responsibility to protect the most vulnerable among us.

How we approach this mental health system for the VA cannot be in isolation of the mental health system of this country.