"Twenty percent of the rural counties lack mental health services versus 5 percent of metropolitan counties."
"The obstacles faced by veterans and providers in rural areas are vastly different than those in urban areas."
"S.658 will allow veterans to support one another and receive the counseling they need."
"The DAV appreciates Senator Tester's leadership in improving health care for veterans residing in rural areas."
"The suicide rate among rural men is significantly higher than in urban areas, particularly among adult male veterans."
"The intent of this bill is to train Native Americans in Indian Country so that they will stay there and give the treatment."
"By empowering our tribal colleges to train Indian people to meet the needs of Indian people in Indian Country, I think the PATH Act will be a giant step forward."
"As Senator Kyl said, the urban folks are okay with all this?"
"They have been part of the negotiations and they are okay, too. Right?"
"They want to stay at home. They don't want to leave and get a job off-reservation."
"What this bill will aim to do is also address another challenge in Indian Country, and that is the challenge of appropriate health care."