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On the recordOctober 27, 2015
mental health is as absolutely vital as an arm, a leg, any physical part of the body, and it deserves the same kind of world class, first class health care.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

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Blumenthal emphasizes the importance of mental health care for veterans.

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