Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time for our Nation to raise awareness about the recurring tragedy of suicide. Last month, the VA released an updated comprehensive study on veteran suicide, finding an estimated 20 veterans lose their lives to suicide every day. Twenty veterans a day should be a call to action for our country and for this Congress. We must do more. Typically, time in this House Chamber is split; Republicans have 1 hour and Democrats have another. But I believe this issue is too important to be overshadowed by partisan politics, and that is why tonight I have invited Members from both sides of the aisle to show our commitment to solving this problem together and find real solutions for our veterans. This is the fourth year that I have held this event in this Chamber to raise awareness and send a clear message that the epidemic of veteran suicide must end. We have so much more work left to do. Tonight I hope that we, as a body, will demonstrate our ongoing support for the individuals, organizations, and agencies devoted to preventing the epidemic of veteran suicide. We challenge the VA, the Department of Defense, and our fellow lawmakers to do more. Today, Mr. Speaker, we are failing in our obligation to do right by those who have served our country so honorably. Finally, we send a message to military families who have experienced this tragedy. Our message is simple: Your family's loss isn't forgotten.…”