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Gary Peters: “As a society, we have an obligation to provide that lifesaving crisis support to every American in every community, and…”

On the recordOctober 22, 2026
As a society, we have an obligation to provide that lifesaving crisis support to every American in every community, and that’s exactly what the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline does.
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Gary Peters
Democratic · Michigan

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Emphasizing the importance of the 988 Lifeline.

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