Tim Walz actually said...

Having the negative messages out there that it is an epidemic, that there is 22 dying a day is increasing hopelessness in our veteran population.

Walz discusses the detrimental impact of negative messaging on veterans' mental health.

05/11/2016

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Thank you for holding this bipartisan and important hearing.

We know, and we have the data to prove it.

We just have to make sure that, as we put regulations in place, they mesh with what are the best practices.

The situation in Phoenix and elsewhere that provided even one veteran substandard care is simply unacceptable.