We must connect vets to fellow vets that have gone through similar experiences.

While I commend the VA's efforts to reduce the suicide rate, particularly with the success of its Veterans Crisis hotline, challenges still remain.

I would be very interested also in seeing that information.

What are your thoughts on their recommendations that both the VA and the DoD should use the PTSD protocol and guidelines suggested by the IOM?

Since 2007, this Committee has held five hearings regarding the issue of veterans' suicide, and the figures continue to increase at an alarming rate.

I guess this one is for Dr. Watkins.

And we know that treatment works and that is extremely hopeful and is enough for us to keep going and to keep making these changes that we are headed towards and to know we are in the right direction.

Sincerely, Michael H. Michaud

And I don't think they actually know how valuable they have been up to this point.

I am concerned that, given the recent history of the new EPA regulations, these new guidelines will be so needlessly restrictive...

In my view, this committee and the public would be better served delving into the complex questions of how best to balance our need for domestic fuel production with the protection of public health and the environment in a cautionary…