Jack Bergman: “In closing, I am extremely grateful for all of my colleagues who have spoken here today and shared their stories and…”

“In closing, I am extremely grateful for all of my colleagues who have spoken here today and shared their stories and also celebrated the people who have gone through tough times, whether it be, if you will, something as simple as weather related, but, more importantly, the stresses related to life. We are the greatest nation in the world because we treat people right, and we expect the same in return. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to raise awareness of post- traumatic growth, and I want to repeat that: post-traumatic growth, a positive way forward and not a negative ending. It is my sincere hope that those of us in Congress and Americans across our country can work to help those who have experienced trauma, that they can find growth, purpose, and connection. I say as a veteran and a marine: Our veterans never quit on us. We will never quit on them. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. ____________________”