I am concerned that the high rate of suicide among service members and veterans will soon become a fact of life and that we are beginning to accept it as a natural consequence of military service.
Jackie Speier: “I am concerned that the high rate of suicide among service members and veterans will soon become a fact of life and that…”
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Speier expresses concern over rising suicide rates among military personnel.
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