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On the recordMarch 2, 2016
For a veteran to admit that there is a big enough problem that he is contemplating a suicide, that is a huge decision.
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Mark Kirk
Republican · Illinois

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Kirk emphasizes the difficulty veterans face in seeking help for suicidal thoughts.

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