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Mike Michaud: “Eighteen to 22 veterans commit suicide each day. In my opinion, that is 18 to 22 brave men and women each day who our…”

On the recordJuly 9, 2014
Eighteen to 22 veterans commit suicide each day. In my opinion, that is 18 to 22 brave men and women each day who our system has let down in some capacity.
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Mike Michaud
Democratic · Maine

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Michaud emphasizes the urgent crisis of veteran suicides and systemic failures.

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