03/22/2023
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"No one has challenged the quality of care provided at the VA, but you can have the best quality of care, but if you cannot access it and you commit suicide, you have had no care at all."
"My bill would continue to make VA healthcare system more accessible and accountable to those in need of its services."
"I understand Representative Susie Lee will be here today to speak in support of her bill, H.R. 1639, the VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Project Act."
"I am concerned that the bill will lead to a far greater utilization of community care among veterans, driving them outside of VA's direct care system."