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Andy Barr: “Twenty a day is unconscionable, it is intolerable, and I appreciate everyone here, both on this side of the desk and…”

On the recordApril 29, 2019
Twenty a day is unconscionable, it is intolerable, and I appreciate everyone here, both on this side of the desk and also at the table for working with us to tackle this very important problem.
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Andy Barr
Republican · Kentucky

Editor's note · Context

Barr emphasizes the urgent need to address veteran suicides.

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