On the recordFebruary 25, 2016
Mr. Speaker, I am here to support Dr. Murphy's tremendous work in the area of mental illness. It shows that one person really can make a difference. Dr. Murphy is leading the charge for our country to change the way that we deal with our mental health programs. I have got direct experience with this. I have a high school friend who suffered from schizophrenia and eventually lost her family as it is related to that. I have had two high school friends who suffered from severe depression and ended up suicidal and subsequently did take their own lives. This is critical legislation. With people like Dr. Murphy working hard to get this done, we really can make a difference on behalf of people with severe mental illness in our country. I commend you, Dr. Murphy, for the strong work. Continue to push. I am hopeful we can get this through the House of Representatives this year.
