Jim Banks actually said...

"I am proud to be a member of the Veterans Affairs Committee in which the focus of our work is to ensure the brave men and women of our armed services are never forgotten."

"The VCL is a critical component to providing direct, immediate care to those in crisis and aid in the prevention of suicide."

"Veterans are 22 percent more likely to commit suicide and our female veterans are two and a half times more likely than civilian women."

"Our gratitude for our servicemembers demands that we address the personal impact of their service."