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Patrick J. Kennedy: Not only for Cathy Morelli's daughter, not only for people who are average Americans who suffer from a substance abuse…

On the recordNovember 6, 2013
Not only for Cathy Morelli's daughter, not only for people who are average Americans who suffer from a substance abuse disorder...but most importantly, for our Nation's heroes, our veterans.
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Patrick J. Kennedy

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Kennedy highlights the importance of mental health support for veterans and those with substance abuse issues.

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