Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"If more than half of our Nation's veterans do not think they are getting better, I believe the focus on whether evidence-based treatments is provided might be misguided."

"The gap that he leaves for his family and children is irreplaceable and the suicide that he suffered was unnecessary and avoidable."

"They are in your doors. They are using your services and they are committing suicide at a higher rate."

"What that says to me is that among other age groups, suicide rates have risen dramatically for veterans who use your services, not just women, but men."