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On the recordApril 22, 2015
Recent data has shown that every day in this country--an estimated 18-22 Veterans take their own lives. This statistic answers the question I posed earlier. It is obvious more needs to be done.
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Gus Bilirakis
Republican · Florida

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Bilirakis stresses the alarming suicide rates among veterans, calling for action.

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